st. anastasia catholic church december 7, 2014
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7390 W. Manchester Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: 310-670-2243 • Fax: 310-670-5052 Website: www.st-anastasia.org
E-mail: [email protected] Parish established in 1953 in honor of
James Francis Cardinal McIntyre
St. Anastasia Catholic Church
December 7, 2014
Dear Parishioners, I hope , that your past week, the first week of Advent, was very spiritually profitable for you -- especially as we journey together with the words of Pope Francis.
Monday is a Holy Day of Obligation for us in the United States, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. It is also our Patronal Feast since our country has Mary as our patroness under her title as the Immaculate Conception. I hope that you will make it a special point to come to Mass on Monday and to pray for our country on our feast day. Friday is also the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will have a special bilingual Mass that evening at 7 pm. Thanks to all who have been fulfilling your commitments to "casting our nets into deeper water"! I am grateful for the generous response. Soon you will be receiving a report about the response of our all our parishioners. It's not too late to make your commitment to your parish. Advent blessings to you all! Devotedly yours in Christ, Fr. Gabe
SUN. 12/07 7:30 AM MICHAEL MITSAKOS 9:00 AM THE PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA 10:30 AM ADAM N. BEGAZO 12:00 PM MICHAEL PALANA 7:30 PM ICHSAN SATYADI MON. 12/08MON. 12/08MON. 12/08 IMMACULATE CONCEPTIIMMACULATE CONCEPTIIMMACULATE CONCEPTIONONON 6:30 AM6:30 AM6:30 AM MARIA KISS MARIA KISS MARIA KISS 8:00 AM8:00 AM8:00 AM LOLA RODRIGLOLA RODRIGLOLA RODRIGUEZ UEZ UEZ 7:00 PM7:00 PM7:00 PM ROGER DENNIS ROGER DENNIS ROGER DENNIS TUES. 12/09 6:30 AM THE QUINN FAMILY 8:00 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS WED. 12/10 6:30 AM ROBERT O. BRIGGS 8:00 AM SAL SAENZ
THURS. 12/11 6:30 AM JANET ERIKE ♦ 8:00 AM BUNNY M. LEE FRI. 12/12 6:30 AM DAWN MARIE GAID ♦ 8:00 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS SAT. 12/13 8:00 AM POPPY BEA DIZON-HUNTER 5:30 PM MARY JAHN
Birthday Anniversary ♥ Memorial Support ♦
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... Second Sunday of Advent - John the Baptist’s call to repentance is echoed in the U.S. bishops’ pastoral letter on stewardship: “Christians must beg God for the grace of conversion: the grace to know who they are, to whom they belong, how they are to live — the grace to repent and change and grow, the grace to become good disciples and stewards.”
LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers… Barbara Steed Beatrice Vasek Bill Corrigan Bob Harris Brandi Hines Charles Guerra Diana Guerra Doris Dempsey Elizabeth Hauser Frances Wilkerson Israel, and family Jazzmine Peluchette Janet Erike Joanna Musacchio Jose A. Anaya Julian Moran
Lori Caldwell Lysa Dennehy Mary Ann Kwinn Mary Lanzner Mary Ratkovic Melvin Peluchette Michelle Anaya Michlene “Mimi” Hébert Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Peggy Keelaghan Potenciana Suner Rebeca Acuna Renee Harrangue Ron & Louise Wasilewski Ruth Smith
Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan Stephane Lempire Sue McLaughlin Victoria Mitsakos Virginia Lorraine Robinson Yolanda Wygal
***Please note that this list will be updated monthly. Family members should please contact the Parish Office to add names or to let us know about the condition of those for whom we pray.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, December 13th/ Sunday, December 14th
Third Sunday of Advent/Gaudete (Rejoice!) Sunday
The Family Visitation Ministry offers spiritual support to those in need. Please call Sr. Teresita at 310-216-2001, or the Rectory Office at 310-670-2243.
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO READ AND REFLECT ON THE BIBLICAL PASSAGES THAT WILL BE PROCLAIMED
AT ALL MASSES NEXT WEEK. First Reading — As a garden makes its growth spring up, so will God make justice spring up before all the nations (Isa 61:1-2a, 10-11). Psalm — My soul rejoices in my God (Lk 1:46-50, 53-54). Second Reading — Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophetic utterances. Test everything; retain what is good (1 Thess 5:16-24). Gospel — I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord (Jn 1:6-8, 19-28).
Saturday Confessions 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Msgr. Gonzales
To Receive Holy Communion (For those who are sick, hospitalized, or
home bound) Please call Gloria Bowen, Eucharistic Minister to the sick at
310-670-5971.
Reflections on Today’s Readings
FOCUS: God’s promise of a savior brings us comfort and calm. Each Advent we can choose to let the social pressures this time of the year overwhelm us or to take a step back and include Christ in all our planning for Christmas. Today, as we hear of John the Baptist preaching in the desert, we need to remember our own need for repentance and our mission to make straight the way of the Lord. LITURGY OF THE WORD: Isaiah challenges us to be heralds of the good news and prepare the way of the Lord. In the second reading, Peter reminds us to prepare for the right things and to be at peace, and without spot or blemish. Saint Mark’s Gospel begins today with people going out to hear and be baptized by John the Baptist. He tells them of one mightier than he who is coming.
Masses: Sat: 5:30 p.m. Sun: 7:30 a.m. Sun: 9:00 a.m. Sun: 10:30 a.m. Sun: 12:00 NN. Sun: 7:30 p.m.
Celebrants: Msgr. Gonzales Fr. Tom Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Cox Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Gonzales
This Week: Saturday, December 6th / Sunday, December 7th Second Sunday of Advent
Join the St. Anastasia family - register as a member of the parish today! Already registered but have an address , phone or email change? Email: [email protected]
Living Faith For Kids “Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the
Lord one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day.” ~ 2 Peter 3:8
Perhaps you have already noticed that God does not always take action when and how we would like Him to. St. Peter, the first pope, reminded early Christians that God’s timing was different from our own. According to God’s wisdom and design, we have this moment to love and serve Him. If we are blessed with one tomorrow or many, we will still only be able to love and serve Him one moment at a time. Let us use our time well, trusting that God knows how to give us what we need and when we need it most.
God, help us use and appreciate our time well! St. Jerome Catholic Daughters, Court St. Michael, will be sponsoring a Coffee and Doughnuts Sunday at St. Jerome Parish Hall, 1550 Thornburn Street, LA, Ca. 90045. This will occur on Sunday, Dec. 14, after each Mass: 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 am. They will also be selling homemade items, which will make great gifts for the Holidays. They will also be displaying goods other than handmade gifts. Come and see!
Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith…
Santa Safety - Here are some simple guidelines for parents, guardians, and grand-parents to employ to make sure that children have a safe and happy visit with Santa’s
helper: When your child is with Santa’s helper, con-sider encouraging him or her to stand next to Santa or sit on the floor between his feet rather than sitting on his lap. Let your child know that it’s okay to tell Santa what he or she wants for Christmas but that he or she should also tell mom and dad because they are also Santa’s helpers… Secret surprises are special but no adult should ask a child to keep secrets from the child’s parents. Make sure that the Santa visit is out in the open—or make sure that parents, guardians, and grand-parents are included in the interaction. For copy of the VIRTUS® article “Safety for Children and Santa Helpers,” email [email protected].
Fact of Life From a Frightened Young Girl to the Mother of a Priest
National Catholic Register Deacon Ryan shouldn’t be here right now. But something inside a frightened girl just wouldn’t let her go through with an abortion 26 years ago. She resolved to have the baby and give him up for adoption. She wanted to give him every chance she feared she could not give. Adopted at birth, Ryan Allan Kaup grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, was raised Catholic and attended Catholic schools. “To be able to make God present for people in the Eucharist and to bring them his forgiveness in the sacrament of reconciliation is what I am most looking forward to,” he said of the priesthood. Next spring, Deacon Kaup will be ordained a priest. Thank God for his mother’s choice of life.
Enjoy a visit from the TRAVELING HOLY FAMILY this Christmas! Have a statue of Jesus, Mary & Joseph join you for a week (or more!) and share God’s wonderful love with you during Advent and Christmas! Sign up for this wonderful St. A’s tradition at http://tinyurl.com/TravelingHolyFamily or call Regina at 310-670-2243. This Month’s Host Family: 12/7—12/28 The Priests of St. A’s
MINDFULNESS: A 90-minute workshop in cultivating mindfulness and reducing stress, The Basics of Mindful-ness: A workshop for Parents and Teachers, will be held on Thursday, December 11th, from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall (Basement). All adults are welcome. Led by experi-enced mindfulness trainer, Marvin Belzer, Ph.D. of UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center. Sponsored by the St. A’s Social Emotional Learning Committee.
NEW CATHOLIC RADIO STATION IN LOS ANGELES!! With the launch of KHJ 930 AM in Los An-geles last month, this powerhouse station will bring the Gospel to 15 million people in the Los Ange-les area. Immaculate Heart Radio is a non-profit lay apostolate that operates a growing network of Catholic radio stations in the West. We are dedicated to sharing the heart of the Christian faith and changing lives through radio airwaves . Learn more at http://ihradio.com
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY: We invite everyone to our next Fish Fry Dinner of the season scheduled for Friday, December 12th. Adults are $10 & children $9. Dinner served between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Takeout available. Our Hall is located at 8049 W. Manchester Blvd. (310) 821-2324.
“Gather Around the Roaring Fire” “I baptize you with water for repentance. He will
baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11
My wife and I enjoyed a wood fireplace in our home for many years. I can still hear the sounds it made when it reached full blaze. Like Rice Krispies, it would snap, crackle, and pop, recalling the classic holiday lyric, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” Those dynamic sounds were signs of fire’s power to steel us from the harsh winter cold and illuminate our family room with a soft, ethereal glow. Yet, when-ever we moved too close, we were aware of fire’s capacity to burn us. We also learned that we had to stoke the fire and add wood to keep it burning. Jesus said, “I came to bring fire to the earth and how I wish it were already blazing.” The light of Christ gathers us, but it must be approached reverently with due respect for its power to sear away dead wood from our lives. We must also stoke the fire with our witness and fuel it with our good works. Prayer: Light of Christ, gather us around your flame. Fill us with a vibrant faith that pops with fire and crackles with life.
Ministry in Community…
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS This section is provided on space-available basis: placement,
duration and wording are not guaranteed. ♦ Little Mermaid Jr, TODAY Sun., Dec. 7 Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR presented by LA arts Collective. This magical underwater musical is happening right here in Westchester at Orville Wright Jr. High 6550 W. 80th St., Westchester this Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 PM. Tickets are $12. [email protected] or 310-641-2575.
Important Reminders:
Don’t forget that Bulletin announcements should be submitted 2 weeks prior to the requested publication date!
TODAY, Sunday, December 7th: ♦ Rummage/Craft/Bake Sale and the best of all, photos with Santa! in Pastors Plaza from 8 am to 2 pm. ♦ Advent Concert @ 2 pm in the Church!! ♦ Las Posadas Raffle Promotional Sunday after the morning and Noon Masses! NEXT, Sunday, December 14th, the St. Joseph
Center Collection will take place. Thank you for your generosity throughout the year.
Next Sunday also, Nurses Ministry, after the 10:30 am and 12 Noon Masses in Diamond Courtyard.
Las Posadas 2014 Save the Date!! Sunday, December 21st, 2014
From 4 to 6 pm. Las Posadas is a traditional Hispanic Festival which re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s journey in search of an inn. This is a beautiful opportunity to experience what Mary and Joseph may have felt as doors were closed in their faces, and then to experience the true joy of hospitality. You are ALL invited to this celebration of Prayers, Songs, Tamales, Churros, Mariachis and Folklorico and back again this year the Raffle!!! This year we will be gathering in Pastors Plaza! As in past years we invite our children to come dress up as Angels and Shepherds - and don’t forget to dress warmly!! HELP US TO FUNDRAISE FOR LAS POSADAS!! Raffle tickets, $2 each or 6 for $10, TODAY, in Diamond Courtyard after the morning and noon Masses; in the Rectory Office, from 8 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday, until Dec. 21st. The winners will be announced at Las Posadas on Sun., Dec. 21st. Come and visit! Please contact Aleida with questions at 310-670-2243, or email at [email protected].
This Friday, December 12th at 7 pm, Msgr. Gonzales, our Pastor, is celebrating A Mass to Honor Our Lady of Guadalupe here at St. A’s. It’ll be a bilin-gual celebration. All are welcome!
This Monday, December 8th, a Holy Day of Obligation -
we celebrate The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
MASSES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: MONDAY, Dec. 8th: 6:30, 8 and 11 am (School Mass) and 7 pm.
Sponsored by St. Margaret Center Please consider giving a gift to a
boy or girl (ages 10-13) this Christmas. The Giving Tree is in the Vestibule. Pick a card off the Giving Tree, Purchase a gift, Bring your unwrapped gift the following Sunday to Church. Gifts need to be in by December 17th, 2014. Please contact the Rectory with any questions @ 310-670-22243.
THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE RELIGIOUS will take place next Sunday, December 14th. Give thanks for the religious! A parishioner writes, “We thank God today and every day for every religious sister who taught us in school, not only our ABCs, but also to love God.” Share your
gratitude for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to this special collection. Envelopes are in the pews.
The Christmas flower envelopes are in the Vestibule and by the doors. Your flower contributions help to defray the cost of decorating our church for Christmas. Make this donation in memory of a loved one, or for a particular intention. Drop them in the collection basket or at the Rectory.
St. Anastasia Advent Penance Service
Tuesday, December 16th, at 7:30 PM
Advent Penance Service in our neighboring parishes: St. Mark, 7 pm/St. Monica, 7:30 pm: Mon., Dec. 15th Visitation: Tue., Dec. 16th, 7 pm. St. Jerome: Wed., Dec. 17th, 7 pm. St. Augustine: Wed., Dec. 17th, 7:30 pm.
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Ministers of the Eucharist Gloria Bowen-to the Sick.. .. 670-5971 Jan & Herb Masi... .............. 641-2819 Ministers of the Word ......... Carl Pentis ........... .............. 649-4238 Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Evelio Leon .......... .............. 670-1298 Courtyard Hospitality Sr. Teresita…………………. 216-2001 Altar Care Dolores Saenz ..... .............. 337-7213 Liturgy Committee Richard Arias ....... .............. 641-4194
Altar Server Committee
Herb Masi …………………… 641-2819 Richard Arias ....... .............. 641-4194 Maura Reznik ....... ………….. 645-6845
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASSES
WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM & 8 AM First Friday: 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 11 AM (during the School year) Saturday: 8 AM WEEKENDS Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9, 10:30 AM, 12 & 7:30 PM HOLY DAYS Holy Day Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM Holy Day: 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 11 AM (during the School year) & 7 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:30 - 5 PM & 7:30 - 8 PM DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction - Monday, following the 8 AM Mass. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Saturday of the month from 8:30 - 9:30 AM ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Sacrament for the Sick is celebrated upon request of family
BAPTISMS: Parents and Godparents are required to participate in a preparation program. Contact the Rectory Office 310-670-2243 or Fred & Esmeralda Balsz @ 679-9119. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Rectory no later than 6 months before their proposed wedding date. Call the Rectory Office 310-670-2243. R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Becoming Catholics - Please call the Rectory. FUNERALS: Contact the Pastor by calling the Rectory Office, 310-670-2243.
St. Anastasia Catholic Church 7390 W. Manchester Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-670-2243 Office
310-670-5052 Fax Website: www.St-Anastasia.org Email: [email protected]
St. Anastasia Catholic School 8631 S. Stanmoor Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-645-8816 Office Website: school.St-Anastasia.org Email: [email protected]
PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES
Bereavement …………….....670-2243
Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin ......................... 927-8891
Prayer Group Lori Mountain ...................... 502-9105
Rosary Ministry Rose De Leonardis………...645-7175 Ben Oakley………………….670-2771
Respect Life ..........………….670-2243
Safe Guard the Children Rose Healy-Fissinger .......... 670-2243 Karen Diaz .......................... 670-2243
St. Joseph Center. Jayne Cram……….. .............. 645-1140
Homeless Weekend Program/ St. Robert’s Center Bob & Lori Caldwell ............. 823-7417
St. Margaret’s Center Mary Agnes Erlandson ........ 672-2208
Catholic Charities Cindy Begazo………………..306-9390
Adopt-A-Family Rose and Matt Fissinger ..... 645-8285
Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive Teressa Syta ....................... 670-0285
Nurses Ministry Nancy Reilly .........…….424-228-4767
Pen Pal Project - Prison Ministry [email protected]………..670-2243
Ministry for Married Couples Jon & Suzette Sornborger ... 670-2243
Men’s Spirituality Joe Berberich ...................... 745-7009 Shad Meshad ...................... 568-1065
Men’s Morning Hour ..……..670-2243
MOMS Ministry Jayne Cram………………….645-1140
Bible Study Carolyn Godlewski .............. 670-2243
Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau……………..670-2488
Family Visitation Ministry Sr. Teresita………………….216-2001
Chronic Pain Support Ministry Patrick Doherty…………….650-0274
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Parish Finance Council Jim Healy ............. .............. 410-1206 Pastor Advisory Council ………………………………..670-2243 Site Committee Stefan Politz ........ .............. 337-9534 Men’s Club Chris Turkmany .... .............. 642-6646 Knights of Columbus ………821-2324
Arts and Education Jayne Cram .......... .............. 645-1140
Stewardship ………......…….670-2243
PASTORAL TEAM PASTOR Msgr. Gabriel Gonzales Priest in Residence Msgr. Gregory A. Cox Pastors Emeriti Rev. Thomas F. King Msgr. Royale M. Vadakin, P.A. Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sacramental Recorder Aleida Rodriguez Director of Religious Education Jonette Mauch Confirmation Coordinator Gabriel Reyes Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Director of Music Ministry Greg Koppenhaver School Principal Michael Muir School Office Manager, Bookkeeper Louise Lance School Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Olivier Chaine PTO - Parent Teacher Organization Denise Gustafson Shawna Wiseman ADESTE (After School Program) Elizabeth Soriano Maintenance Javier Antunes
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults; and SRE (Sunday School) Jonette Mauch ..... .............. 670-2243 Confirmation Gabriel Reyes……... ............ 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119
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