St Anastasia Catholic Church Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord

April 24th, 2011

7390 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: 310-670-2243 Fax: 310-670-5052

Website: www.st-anastasia.org E-mail: parish@st-anastasia.org Parish established in 1953 in honor of

James Francis Cardinal McIntyre

MASS INTENTIONS

Sun., 04/24 7:30 AM. EASTER SUNDAY 9:00 AM. EASTER SUNDAY 10:30 AM. EASTER SUNDAY 12:00 NN. EASTER SUNDAY 7:30 PM. EASTER SUNDAY Mon., 04/25 6:30 AM. ADALBERTO GONZALEZ, Sr. + 8:00 AM. GERTRUDE DAVIS + Tue., 04/26 6:30 AM. JULIE DICHOSA 8:00 AM. HUNTER HOLBEN + Wed., 04/27 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM. MILDRED RUSSLEND + Thurs., 04/28 6:30 AM. ELOISA MAURI + 8:00 AM. RODRIGUEZ/DRISSI FAMILY Fri., 04/29 6:30 AM. RODRIGUEZ/ABBAS FAMILY 8:00 AM. DOMINICAN LAITY Sat., 04/30 8:00 AM. YASNAY HERRERA p 5:30 PM. JOSEPH GNAVI +

p Happy Birthdays!! and Ì Anniversaries!!

I have risen: I am with you once more; you placed your hand on me to keep me safe. How great is the depth of your wisdom, Alleluia!! Psalm 138:18, 5-6

Reflection on Today’s Readings:

St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Los Angeles, California Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord April 24th, 2011

^ Ì The Family Visitation Ministry offers spiritual support to those in need. Please call Sr. Teresita at 310-216-2001, or call the Rectory Office at 310-670-2243, x42.

FOCUS: Christ is Risen, and raises us up to new life in Him - Christ is Risen! His rising from the dead invites us to be raised up to a new and fuller life in Him. We are encouraged to have our sights set on the things of heaven, rather than remaining earthbound in our spirit. Our faith in Christ’s Resurrection gives us confidence and hope that we, too, will one day overcome death and live forever with Him in heaven. LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the first reading, Peter teaches about salvation and forgiveness in Christ. In the second reading, we are reminded that, since we have received new life in Christ, we are to keep our eyes fixed on heaven. The Gospel tells of the discovery of the empty tomb. Upon hearing the news, Peter and John go to see it for themselves. LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER … For those who are ill,

and those in need of our prayers … Please let us know about the condition of those we’re praying for. We’ll keep/remove their name (s) as requested, after the first few weeks.

ËTo receive Holy Communion (for those who are sick, hospitalized, or home bound) please call Gloria Bowen, 310.670.5971, Eucharistic Minister to the Sick. To have the name(s) included in our prayers, call the Parish Office at 310-670-2243.

_ Please pray for those who have died, especially Jerry Garrison (cousin of Bill Corrigan), and Mary Kay Pence (sister of Martha Kelly) that they may rest in peace.

Linda M. Lang-Curran Jeff Bristol Lucille Burk Delgado Msgr. Gonzales Dick Harris Emmeline Mallo Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich

Gerald Stutts Jody Bruno Ursula Bloor Lovett Shirley Spehar Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Baby Jack Muñoz Bonnie Hocksteen

Jack Hayes Sheila Moore Terry Ehret Joseph Rehberger Derek Comas Janice Hatzikian Kenneth Rivin Luanne Sinski

FACT OF LIFE "I Will Open Your Graves and Have You Rise From Them"

For certain afflictions, there exists no human remedy. Words of encouragement often fail to effect any change. Many times people in these situations are not able to do anything, not even pray. They are like Lazarus in the tomb. They need others to do something for them. Jesus once spoke these words to his disciples: "Heal the sick, raise the dead" (Matthew 10:8). Among the corporal works of mercy: feeding the hungry; giving drink to the thirsty; clothing the naked; sheltering the homeless; visiting the sick; visiting prisoners, the last one is burying the dead. Today's Gospel tells us that in addition to this corporal work of mercy, we must also "raise the dead." Only the One who has entered death's realm and engaged death itself in battle can give life to those who have died. John recounts the raising of Lazarus as a sign that transforms the tragedy into hope. Lazarus' illness and death are the occasion for the manifestation of God's glory. As Christians we do not expect to escape death; but we approach it with faith in the resurrection. (Father Thomas Rosica, Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation). Prayer for Life: We cry out for Your mercy and ask you to remove the scourge of abortion from our land. Use us as your vessels, Lord, to bring the light of Your Truth to our nation once again. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Joy With No End ≈ Now let the heav’ns be joyful, and earth her song begin, the whole world keep high triumph and all that is therein; let all things in creation their notes of gladnes blend, for Christ the Lord has Risen, our joy that has no end. - John Mason Neale

When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with Him in glory. - Colossians 3:4

Easter Sunday - Very early in the morning after the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body with precious oils. The reward of

this good and conscientious steward was to be among the first to know that Jesus had been raised from the dead! Alleluia!

Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord Ministries in Action … April 24th, 2011

Support Archdiocese’s ‘Keep Kids Safe’ Campaign - April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month and “Keep Kids Safe” month in the Los Angeles Archdiocese.

It is most appropriate that these events take place during the Easter Season, since there is no better time to celebrate the protection of our most valuable gift from God — our children. During this week, children in Catholic schools and Religious Education programs in the Archdio-cese will wear bright blue ribbon shaped stickers that say, “Keep Kids Safe.” The stickers are part of a campaign to highlight the Archdiocese’s extensive abuse prevention and education programs for children and adults. Support our

parish and school in this campaign by contacting the parish office for more information on parish child safety activities, or call the Archdiocese Safeguard the Children Office, (213) 637-7508. For particular help, call Assistance Ministry at 213-637-7650.

Dear Parishioners, In the Easter Proclamation (or Exultet) on Holy Saturday,

the words are song: “Christ has conquered! Glory fills you! Darkness vanishes forever!“ Your priests are very grateful for the beautiful example of faith and love that each of you demonstrates, for your commitment to Jesus, and for your loyalty to our worshipping community. Easter celebrates a great promise and hope. And we give thanks to our loving Heavenly Father for the gift of the Resurrection of Jesus. May we, who were buried with Christ in Baptism, rise also with Him to everlasting life. “Ye sons and daughters, let us sing! The King of Heaven, our glorious King! From death today rose triumphing! Alleluia!” In the love of Christ Jesus, Fr. Gabe

World Mission Rosaries Introduction to this devotion: Inspired in part by John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter: Rosarium Virginis Mariae, we want to “Contemplate Christ with Mary.” How to pray the Camillian Task Force/Servants of St. Camillus, Disaster Relief Services World Mission Rosary: It’s a multicolored beads Rosary in which each color correspond to a different Continent: Green beads—Africa, first decade Blue beads, Oceania, second decade White beads, Europe, third decade Red beads, America, fourth decade Yellow beds, Asia, fifth decade These fine rosaries are made of a simple plastic material; we have placed them with the instructions in the Vestibule and urge you to add this devotion to your daily prayers for those regions of the World suffering the devastation of wars, natural disasters,

oppression, injustice, poverty, etc. “When the World Mission Sunday is completed, one has embraced all continents, all people in prayer.” Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord Caring for Creation, Caring for the Poor … April 24th, 2011

TRAVELING HOLY FAMILY SCHEDULE - Attention All Parishioners: The Holy Family offers each of us a chance to experience the beauty and serenity of the "Domestic Church" in our very own homes. If you would like to be added to or removed from the list of people to host our Holy Family, please contact Suzette Sornborger at 310-670-2243 x51, or 4suz@sbcglobal.net. Thank you! Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 John & Valerie Guziak 645-6239 04/24/11 Phyllis & Bill Kelleghan 452-5106 05/01/11 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Gerry & Sheila Higbie 410-4923 04/24/11 Martin & Isabel Alvarez 822-7698 05/01/11

St. A’s Bible Study - Every Tuesday at either 9-10:30am (Rectory Office) or 7:30-9 pm (Parish Hall-Basement). For more info, please call Susan Senia at 310.822.6511 or email

smsenia@gmail.com. You may also call the Rectory Office for information @ 310-670-2243.

Give up Buying Water Bottles! Reduce waste and save money: buy a reusable water bottle and fill it up with tap water. Also visit www.catholicclimatecovenant.org.

From the Music Director… Alleluia, He is risen! May the glory of the risen Christ shine throughout your life and may you and your

loved ones be blessed with God's love in abundance. Happy Easter! Greg Koppenhaver

St. Anastasia Parish Community welcomes our newly baptized members: Angelique Sophie Dropsy Luke Christopher Engler Jack Joseph Foran Quinn Jizhi Quattrocchi Grayson Paul Graham Adrian Cruz Peter Andrew Zaller Bonnie Alise Clapp Kairi Guzman Clark Makayla June Claisse Maximus Vincent Pragale Amelie Natalia Alvarado Andreas Michael Lintag

St. Anastasia’s Welcomes Its New Members:

… Luis Arevalo … Ruby Doney … Matt & Rebekah Drucker … Kelly Elliot … Jose & Claudia Escobar … Roy Espinosa … Dominique Grinnell … Jordan & Lealei Hino-Magat … Timothy & Marni Hodder … William A. & Patricia A. Lange … Carol LaRue … Kristen Laws … Ismael & Alicia Maria Macias … Donald & Susan McLaughlin … Virginia Mulligan … Lee & Christine Stevens … Roula Taja and family … Ileana Villalba

SAVE THE DATE: May 22, 2011- Holy Helpers will host their next event from

10:30 am-12 pm in the Parish Basement!

FEAST OF FAITH - How do we celebrate Easter, the greatest of our Christian feasts? By doing what we do every Sunday and every day: celebrating the Mass. On the first Easter, as the heartbroken disciples walked the road to Emmaus, the Lord was with them but they did not realize it. They only recognized Him “in the breaking of the bread.” It’s the same for us. In the Mass– the breaking of the bread—we meet the Risen Lord together. We meet Him and each other—for by our Baptism into His death and resurrection, we have become members of one body, the Body of Christ. We meet Him in his word—in the liturgy the scriptures are proclaimed to us, that they might take root and grow in us. And we meet Him in a special way in the Eucharist, the Sacrament of His Body and Blood, which is food for resurrection: “whoever eats this bread will live forever. The Lord is Risen indeed, and it’s the Risen One who truly presides at this and every Eucharist. Corinna Laughlin, 8 Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

Next Week Celebrating Our Faith

Sat., April 30th & Sun., May 1st Divine Mercy Sunday!

We encourage all to read and reflect on the Biblical passages that will be proclaimed at all Masses next Sunday: Reading 1 Reading 2 Gospel: Acts 2:42-47 (43A) 1 Pt 1:3-9 Jn 20:19-31

Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord FAITH FORMATION and more … April 24th, 2011

Stewardship is a way of Life for St. Anastasia Church

Living Faith for Kids… The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the Lord this has been done; it is wonderful in our eyes. Psalm 118:22-23 Jesus could not have been any more rejected by the “builders” of His time: The chief priests condemned Him and the Romans soldiers put Him to death. Even His friends abandoned Him at the end. All He had left was the saving power of God. That was more than enough. Now Jesus is the cornerstone of the Church, sharing with us His saving power for the salvation of the world. Thank you God, for your goodness and your power.

Masses: 5:30 pm. 7:30 am. 9:00 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 Noon 7:30 pm.

Celebrants: Msgr. Cox Msgr. Cox Fr. Tom Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Gonzales

CONFESSIONS: 3:30 to 5 pm and 7:30 to 8 pm. ** Msgr. Cox ** ** Msgr. Cox ** ** Msgr. Cox **

REMINDERS . . . Ì Today, Sunday., April 24th, the monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing takes place after the 12 Noon

Mass. All couples married during the month of April are welcome. Ì Wednesday, April 27th, SCHOOL RESUMES! Ì Monday, May 2nd, Once-A-Month Ministry Mass. We encourage all ministries to join together at the 6:30 and 8 am Masses. Spread the word and share the Word. Ì Tuesday, May 3rd, School May Crowning at 11 am. Ì Thursday, May 5th, MOMS, in the Rectory Community Room from 10:30 to 12 Noon. Join us for a morning of fellowship and discussion. Please contact Jayne Cram with any questions or to join, 310-645-1140. Ì Friday, May 6th, First Friday Mass at 11 am. (During School year). Ì Saturday, May 7th, First Eucharist Adoration, from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Ì Sunday, May 8th, Nurses Ministry, Blood Pressure readings after the 10:30 am and 12 Noon Masses in the Diamond Courtyard.

Ì Wanted After school Care for 15 year old autistic boy, one or two afternoons ( approximately 3:30-6:30) a week. Days are flexible. Call or email for more information at: 310-216-5763 kelly.zimmerman@tbwachiat.com or zimmyboy@pacbell.net

Westchester Mental Health Guild - Annual Spring Meeting - invites the Community, free of charge to come and hear a guest speaker. Our guest speaker this year is Assistant Chief Ethel McGuire who over-sees the security at LAX. The meeting will be on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 9:30 am at the Covenant Presbyterian Church. We will have light refreshments and a Spring Boutique at the Fellowship Hall at the conclusion of the meeting. RSVP by April 29, The Guilded Cage, 8917-B S. Sepulveda Blvd. at (310) 641-7850.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Purple Stride Los Angeles 2011 - Fight Pancreatic Cancer! May 14, 2011 At 7:30 am. Plaza El Segundo. Fundraising and Awareness Walk, plus music, silent auction, children’s

activities and more! Questions? Please contact Danielle Dietz at ddietz@pancanvolunteer.org. For more information visit: www.purplestride.org.

Watch live coverage of the Beatification of Pope John Paul II: Join EWTN on Sunday, May 1st, on the Feast of Divine Mercy, as Pope Benedict XVI presides over the much anticipated beatification of his prede-cessor, Pope John Paul II, live from St. Peter's Square. Beatification is the last major step before possible sainthood. Visit www.EWTN.com for more information or to watch coverage live online.

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 Pat Hendon .......... .............. 337-9191 Altar Care Dolores Saenz ..... .............. 337-7213 Altar Servers Ed Charette.......... .............. 823-3118 Offertory Gifts Parish Volunteers .............. 670-2243 Liturgy Committee Richard Arias ....... .............. 641-4194

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASSES - WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 6:30AM & 8:00AM First Friday: 6:30AM, 8AM, 11AM (School in session) Saturday: 8:00AM WEEKENDS Saturday (Vigil): 5:30PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12 & 7:30PM HOLY DAYS Holy Day Vigil Mass: 5:30PM Holy Day: 6:30AM, 8:00AM, 11AM (during the School year) & 7:00PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:30PM-5:00PM & 7:30-8:00PM DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction - Monday, following the 8AM Mass. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Saturday of the month from 8:30AM- 9:30AM ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Sacrament for the Sick is celebrated upon request of family

BAPTISM: Parents and Godparents are required to participate in preparation program. Contact Linda & Kevin McNally @ 641-1979. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Rectory no later that 6 months before their proposed wedding date. (Request the Pastor) R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Please call the Rectory. Funerals: Contact the Pastor by calling the Rectory.

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: parish@st-anastasia.org

St. Anastasia Catholic School 8631 S. Stanmoor Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045

310-645-8816 Office Website: www.school.St-Anastasia.org

Email: secretary@st-anastasia.org PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES

Bereavement Laure Healy………………….410-1206

Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin ......... ............... 927-8891

Ministry to the New Parishioner Rectory Office ..... ............... 670-2243

Prayer Group—English Lori Mountain ...... ............... 502-9105

Rosary Ministry Rose De Leonardis………...645-7175 Ben Oakley………………….670-2771

Social Justice Elizabeth O’Neill……….213-595-1533

Respect Life Jim & Nancy Taylor ............. 645-7671

Safe Guard the Children Rose Healy-Fissinger.......... 670-2243 Karen Diaz .......... ............... 670-2243

Career Ministry Sarah Lehne………………...863-1744 Ken Lance …………………. 946-6722

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 Suzette Sornborger……….. 670-2243 ………………. jeanne@pieper.com

Ministry for Married Couples Jon & Suzette Sornborger... 670-2243

Women’s Faith Sharing Suzette Sornborger………...670-2243

Men’s Spirituality Joe Berberich ...... ............... 745-7009 Shad Meshad...... ............... 568-1065

MOMS Ministry Jayne Cram………………….645-1140

Natural Family Planning Phyllis Jones………………...670-3505

Bible Study Susan Senia........ ............... 822-6511

Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau……………..670-2488

Family Visitation Ministry Sr. Teresita………………….216-2001

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Parish Finance Council Dave DeVito ........ ............... 822-2842 Pastor Advisory Council Libby DuBay........ ............... 305-1126 Site Committee Jim Healy ............ ............... 410-1206 Men’s Club Chris Turkmany... ............... 642-6646 Knights of Columbus Jim Taylor............ ............... 645-7671 Arts and Education Jayne Cram......... ............... 645-1140 Stewardship Bob Gunnell…………………578-5186

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 Aleida Rodriguez Project Coordinator Ken Lance Director of Religious Education Jonette Mauch Confirmation Coordinator Shawna Wiseman Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Suzette Sornborger Director of Music Ministry Greg Koppenhaver School Principal Rosemary Connolly Assistant Principal Patricia Davis School Secretary/Bookkeeper Louise Lance Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Cheryl Hesse PTO-Parent Teacher Organization Sue Leifield ADESTE (After School Program) Elizabeth Soriano Maintenance Javier Antunes

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Jonette Mauch..... ............... 670-2243 Confirmation Shawna Wiseman ............... 670-2243 Infant Baptism Kevin and Linda McNally..... 641-1979