ST. ANASTASIA CATHOLST. ANASTASIA CATHOLST. ANASTASIA CATHOLIC CHURCHIC CHURCHIC CHURCH

SUN. 05/21 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTERSIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTERSIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

7:30 AM SAL SAENZ 9:00 AM ROSEMARY CAMBRE 10:30 AM PETER RAGONE 12:00 PM SCOTT KLAUSS 7:30 PM MOTHER’S DAY NOVENA MON. 05/22 6:30 AM MOTHER’S DAY NOVENA 8:00 AM MARY & DAVID HILTON ♥

TUE. 05/23 6:30 AM SUMMER & PATRICK REESE ♦ 8:00 AM JOE SISON

WED. 05/24 6:30 AM JOSEPH GIAMMONA 8:00 AM LOREN RECORD

THUR. 05/25 6:30 AM DAVID NEWTON 8:00 AM ESPERANZA DALAND

FRI. 05/26 6:30 AM GEORGETTE JEBRIAL 8:00 AM JEAN DURON

SAT. 05/27 8:00 AM KENNY KHAN ♦ 5:30 PM STEPHEN CINABRO

Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers… Adoracion Vergara Albert Gonzalez, Jr. Alonia Alexander Baby Anuli Davis Baby Colton Smith Baby Grace Rose Awwad Beatrice Vasek Bertrina De Rouen Beverly Galip Marinelli Bill Jensen Blanca Marin Bob Harris Brandi Hines Carl Brasil Carolyn Lispcomb Cleofas Prieto Charles Guerra Charles Keglevich Christine Houchin & family Daniel Cathcart David Islas Deanna Marie Messier Deshi Chopra Dina Yordy Donald “Sunny” Sunderlin Elaine Fischel Elena Gomez de Molina Elizabeth Hauser Faye Johnson Fr. Lancy Pereira

Germaine Wensley Ging Savares Gisela Herrera Grace Avilez Hector Salas Ian Maxwell James Dugan Janet Erike Javier Antunes Jim Tyrrell Joel Rivera Joanna Musacchio Jorden Aponte Jose A. Anaya Josephine Sullivan Joyce Lynn Donnellan Julie Martinez Lada Zubrinic Lilian Lira Lizbeth Taylor Leo Cullen Lori Caldwell Lupe Vega Lynn Kravitt Lysa Dennehy Manuel Villalobos Maria Giove Mary Ann Kwinn Melvin Peluchette Michael Kalandiak

Michelle Anaya Michlene “Mimi” HéBert Myrna Maldonado Nancy Collins Nanette Ponte Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Oscar Gomar Paul Stasiak Peggy Tyrrell Peter Cathcart Ramiro Gomez de Molina Ron Wasilewski Rosado family Ruth Smith Sandy Dalton Seth Brunett Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan Stephane Lempire Steven Andelin Steven Wygal Susan Clark Suzanne Cannell Sylvia Yates Thatcher Hawk Tom Tyrrell Victoria Mitsakos Yolanda Wygal Yossi Szew

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK:

PLEASE HELP US KEEP THIS LIST ACCURATE AND UP TO DATE:

Family members please contact the Parish Office to let us know about the condition of those for whom we pray at 310-670-2243.

Birthday Support ♦ Anniversary ♥ Memorial

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: Jesus’ commandment is that His disciples love one another, even to the point of laying down their lives, if necessary. What gifts of myself — my skills and talents, my time and resources — will best demonstrate my love for God’s people?

PEOPLE OF HOPE - Throughout this Easter season the readings have drawn us into the experience of the early church. We have tasted the excitement and zeal of the first Christians. Now, with them, we listen to the words of Saint Peter, who reminds us that when people notice that we are people of hope, we should be ready to explain why. This challenges us. Do others even notice that we are people of hope? In a world often marked by cynicism and hopeless-ness, do we stand out as people who offer hope and reassurance to others? In today's Gospel Jesus promises that when he leaves the earth he will not leave us orphaned. Today he promises to send his Advocate, the Spirit of truth who will be with us always. Let us acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit and ask the Spirit to make us people of hope. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, May 27th / Sunday, May 28th , 2017

Sixth Sunday of Easter

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 THE

MASSES NEXT WEEK

First Reading -- Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11). Psalm -- God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). Second Reading -- May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23). Gospel -- Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach people of all nations (Matthew 28: 16-20).

CONFESSIONS ON SATURDAYCONFESSIONS ON SATURDAY 3:30 TO 5 PM 3:30 TO 5 PM

This Saturday, May 20th, there will be NO This Saturday, May 20th, there will be NO Confessions from 7:30 pm to 8 pm. Confessions from 7:30 pm to 8 pm.

Masses:

Sat: 5:30 PM. Sun: 7:30 AM. Sun: 9:00 AM. Sun: 10:30 AM. Sun: 12:00 NN. Sun: 7:30 PM.

Celebrants:

Fr. Semik Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Cox Fr. King Fr. Semik Fr. Semik

This Week: Saturday, May 20th / Sunday, May 21st , 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter

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. The Family Visitation Ministry offers spiritual support to those in need. Please call Sr. Teresita @ 310.216.2001, or the Church Office @ 310.670.2243.

FOCUS: Living as a disciple of Jesus requires that we be ever-ready and willing to share our faith with others. The first reading reminds that as disciples of Jesus, we must be willing to share with others the reason for our hope. Meeting this challenge requires first and foremost that Jesus, in whom we are saved and redeemed, is the source of our hope. We also need to pray each day so that we have the grace and strength we need to share our faith when the opportunity presents itself.

LITURGY OF THE WORD:

In Acts, we hear of the many people in Samaria who were accepting the word of God, and how Peter and John were sent to confirm them in the Holy Spirit. In the first Letter of Peter, we are encouraged to be ready to give an explanation for our hope. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches that whoever has His Commandments and observes them is the one who loves Him.

Reflections on Today’s Readings:

The Divine Mercy Chaplet, The Divine Mercy Chaplet, The Divine Mercy Chaplet, private prayer, private prayer, private prayer, and adoration takes place in the Church, each and adoration takes place in the Church, each and adoration takes place in the Church, each Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm, and throughout the Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm, and throughout the Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm, and throughout the year. We will also celebrate exposition of the year. We will also celebrate exposition of the year. We will also celebrate exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction. God bless Blessed Sacrament with Benediction. God bless Blessed Sacrament with Benediction. God bless you!you!you!

Parish Office Hours:

The Parish Office is OPEN Monday through Friday; from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Phone hours are: 9 am to 3 pm. You could also email your questions, concerns, information needed, etc., to: parish@st-anastasia.org.

EXTREMES - If you wish to go to extremes, let it be in sweetness, patience, humility, and charity. --St. Philip Neri

Ministry in Community…

Avoiding gossip - Our natural inclination is to discuss concerns and problems with the people in our lives,

but it can be easy for these discussions to slip into gossip. When gossip gets out of hand, it can damage reputations and create division and fear, without any discussion of how to resolve the problem. Teaching your children to avoid gossip and focus on truth starts at home—as always, parents lead by example. Try not to gossip about rumors or other people, and teach your children to seek solutions when there is a problem rather than just talking about it. For a copy of the VIRTUS© article “How Do I Avoid the Gossip Swirl?” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227.

JOIN OUR JOIN OUR JOIN OUR ST. ANASTASIA ST. ANASTASIA ST. ANASTASIA PARISH COMMUNITY PARISH COMMUNITY PARISH COMMUNITY by visiting our website: st-anastasia.org, and select: registration. Join our Online Giving Program by visiting our website: https://www.osvonlinegiving. com/1706

Please Note: ♦ The Church is open Monday through Friday

from 6 AM—6 PM ♦ The Church will be closed on Saturdays after the 7:30-8 PM evening Confession. ♦ The Church will be closed on Sundays after the 7:30 PM evening Mass.

SAVE THE DATE!!! JULY 17 - 21, 2017 St. Anastasia VBS Grab your parkas and snow boots and get ready to explore the breathtakingly beautiful arctic region with us at Vacation Bible School! On our thrilling expedition, we’ll uncover the coolest book on the planet - the Bible! Join us as we plunge into this cold world and God’s wonderful Word! We’re sure to have flurry of fun and excitement at Operation Arctic!

AGES 4 - 9 Monday thru Friday, from 9 am to Noon. $60 p/child. Registration form is now available online!

S P E C I A L O F F E RS P E C I A L O F F E RS P E C I A L O F F E R

This year there is an additional opportunity to register for the IVERBE Camp in the afternoon following VBS in the morning. This special registration must be done separately on the IVERBE Camp registration form. The IVERBE registration form is on www.IVERBE.COM. VBS Students will be given a special rate of $100 for this one week activity! Call the Parish Office for questions or information, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, @ 310.670.2243.

During the month of May, St. Anastasia Parish is collecting donations for the life-saving work of Los

Angeles Pregnancy Services (LAPS). Return the distributed baby bottle full of coins or dollars, or simply place your donation in the bottle collection containers found in the Vestibule, by May 30. Direct questions to Teressa Syta at 310-670-0285.

SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATE::: The 22nd Annual St. A’s Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, October 16, at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach with the traditional post-tournament dinner and awards to follow at The Elks Club in Playa del Rey. All St. A's community members are welcome to join in the fun. For more info, please contact Chris Turkmany (310) 200-8021.

Social Club News: Join us for a fun day trip to Ventura on Wednesday, July 19. We will hop on the bus at 9 AM and head to the San Buenaventura Mission for a docent-led tour, followed by a cruise of the Ventura Harbor. After a lunch stop at Spinnaker Village, we will head for the Camarillo Outlet Stores for some bargain shopping. We will arrive back at St. Anastasia about 5 PM. The trip cost is $50 and includes the bus, docent tour, harbor cruise, and all gratuities (lunch and shopping are not included). Please call Laurette at 310-670-2488 to make a reservation. All reservations must be fully paid by June 18th.

Sunday, May 28th at the 9 am Mass we will celebrate the Retirement of

Javier Antunes.

Light refreshments will be served in the Courtyard, so you can spend a

moment with Javier.

Kids Living Faith: Sunday, May 21st, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter I will not leave you orphans;

I will come to you. John 14:18 You can usually tell when your friends really like you. They show it by wanting to be with you. When you’re hurting or in trouble, they’ll help you in what-ever way they can. In the same way, you can tell that Jesus really loves you. He’s promised to be with you through every moment of your day. And because He loves you, you can count on Him to help you whenever you need Him most. Remember that whenever you’re frightened or sad.

Lord, your love gives me joy. Thank you for being with me each day of my life.

Ministry equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith…

If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister at St. Anastasia Church, please contact

Linda at 310-397-5691

FACT OF LIFE The United States Conference of Catholic

Bishops: Cardinal Dolan Calls Pro-Abortion DNC Pledge Extreme, Disturbing, Intolerant

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, reacted to the announcement by the Democratic National Committee’s chair pledging support only for pro-abortion candidates. Calling the pledge ‘very disturbing’.” Cardinal Dolan urged party members to “challenge their leadership to recant this intolerant position.” “The recent pledge by the DNC chair to support only candidates who embrace the radical unrestricted abortion license is very disturbing. The Democratic Party platform already endorses abortion throughout the nine months of pregnancy, even forcing taxpayers to fund it; and now the DNC says that to be a Democrat— indeed to be an American — requires supporting that extreme agenda. True solidarity with pregnant women and their children transcends all party lines. Abortion doesn’t empower women. Indeed, women deserve better than abortion. In the name of diversity and inclusion, pro-life and pro-choice Democrats alike should challenge their leadership to recant this intolerant position.”

Holy Land Handicrafts Co. Holy Land Handicrafts Co. Holy Land Handicrafts Co. TODAY, we welcome with us representatives of the Christian Catholic families in the Holy Land and Jerusalem. As many of you know, with the war going on in that region, many families have lost their jobs and are now unable to support their families. So for a living they have started carving olive wood to sell to tourist who come to the Holy Land. However in recent times, the amount of tourists heading to the Holy Land has declined due to the wall that was built to surround Bethlehem. Also because of the discrimination in politics is has gotten much harder for them to market these carvings. With that, many of these Christians have found it easier to flee and start a new life somewhere else. And their numbers have now decreased from 60% to less than 2%. So instead we have invited them to bring their olive wood form the Holy Land here in the hope of supporting these families and providing them with food for them and their children. All the funds made here today will go directly to these families and their children. So please if you can, find it somewhere in your hearts to stop by our display and see how you can help them. Thank you and God bless.

Saint Anastasia School Dear Parents and Friends, We would like to invite you, your family and friends to come visit our 22nd Annual Fine Arts Show. The students have completed all of the Gateway To Art projects for this school year and are eager for you to come and see their work on display! The show will be held in the Parish Basement Hall on Sunday, May 21, 2017, after all of the Masses from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Gateway To Art Docents have enjoyed working with the children this past school year and feel they have contributed much to their art education and appreciation. We are looking forward to seeing you at the show we have created for your enjoyment! Thank You, The Directors and Docents of Gateway to Art Beth O’Rourke Jessica Wagner Jolie Delja Leslie Dennis Claire Robertson Janel Ray Jenny Lenz Nicole Papadopoulos Shawna Wiseman Nancy Lopez-Pedroza Becca Zambotti Valerie Guziak Elizabeth Warner Liz Turkmany Marsel Long Christine Thompson Carrie Libitsky Courtney Kessel Ann Abraham Katy Masi Heidi Herrmann Betsy Sichi

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Ministers of the Eucharist Gloria Bowen-to the Sick.. .. 670-5971 Linda Schmidt…..... ............. 397-5691 Ministers of the Word ......... Carl Pentis ........... .............. 649-4238 Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Evelio Leon .......... .............. 895-8898 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 Maura Reznik………………..645-6845 Mel Johnson…………………649-7328

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASSES - WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM & 8 AM First Friday: 6:30 AM, 8 AM, and 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 the family

BAPTISM: Parents and Godparents are required to participate in preparation program. Contact the Parish Office 310-670-2243

MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Office no later that 6 months before their proposed wedding date. Call the Parish Office 310-670-2243.

R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Becoming Catholics - Please call the Office.

FUNERALS: Contact the Pastor by calling the Parish 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: parish@st-anastasia.org

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

310-645-8816 Office Website: school.St-Anastasia.org Email: school@st-anastasia.org

PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES

Bereavement …………….....670-2243

Grief Support Group Sue McLaughlin ……..…….413-2575

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 Ann Abraham ...................... 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

Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive Teressa Syta ....................... 670-0285

Nurses Ministry Linda S. Absher................... 645-6136

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 Andy Kozlowski .... .............. 670-3152

Stewardship ………......…….670-2243

PASTORAL TEAM Administrator: Fr. Leszek J. Semik 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 Business Manager Dennis George Confirmation Coordinator Michael Gasparro Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Director of Music Ministry Chris Roque Parish Projects Ken Lance School Principal Michael Muir School Office Manager Louise Lance School Office Assistant Linda Schmidt School Bookkeeper Pauline Diaz Consultative School Board Betsy Sichi PTO - Parent Teacher Organization Milana McDermott, PTO President ADESTE (After School Program) Mrs. Jimenez Maintenance: Javier Antunes

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and SRE (Sunday School) Jonette Mauch ..... .............. 670-2243 Confirmation Michael Gasparro .. …………. 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119

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