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St. Anastasia Catholic ChurchSt. Anastasia Catholic Church
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & JosephFeast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & JosephFeast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
December 30th, 2012December 30th, 2012December 30th, 2012
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
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUN, 12/30 7:30 AM MARK DIETRICH 9:00 AM ELSIE WALLACE 10:30 AM JOHN O’CONNOR, JR. 12:00 PM BETTY FRELINGER 7:30 PM LISA CARFANO♦
MON., 12/31 6:30 AM PEGGY KEELAGHAN 8:00 AM MATTHEW MILLER
TUE., 1/1/2013 ONLY ONE MASS @ 9 AM. (NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)
WED., 01/02 6:30 AM HENRY JACK MOORE 8:00 AM YVETTE DIZON-HUNTER ♦
THURS., 01/03 6:30 AM NELLY GARCIA DE ALURRALDE 8:00 AM SUSAN GALLO ♦
FRI., 01/04 6:30 AM. DOROTHY MOORMAN ♦ 8:00 AM. LYNN KIERNAN
SAT., 01/05 8:00 AM. LISA CARFANO ♦ 5:30 PM. REV. STEVEN OCHOA
Birthday — Anniversary ♥ — Memorial — Support ♦
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph The first reading today provides a
challenging blueprint for the good stewardship of our family relationships. How do I measure up?
Msgr. Gonzales Danny Welchhance Alfredo Casillas Diana Guerra Jessica Schaffhausen Brenda Rooney Vicki Garcia Barbara DeVico Juan J. Morales Juan J. Morales, Jr. Johann Hudson Lisa Dennehy Lorraine Crothers Agnes Mocsny Gerry Oakley Maggie Kohly Carla Roberts Peter Heredia Jack Muñoz Michael Jones Fran Wilkerson John Swanson George Rader Roy Sheraden Sam Solter
Larry Lovett Ursula Lovett Jorden Aponte Tom Tyrrell Shareen Hakim Maxine & Stuart Liebman Matthew Salvo Sherry Stevens Bernice Cubie George Galip Ethel Curry Kim Calimlim Mary Witteman Jose Gutierrez Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Lucille Burk Delgado Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Jody Bruno Cathy Lee Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern
Derek Comes Luanne Sinski Peggy Keelaghan Helen Grisby Steven Appleldorn Pauline Runyan Thomas Gavelda Sgt. Shawn Dorton Catherine Fleming Silvana Shinsato Nicole Shinsato Delphine Gonzalez Bob Sapien Brittany Gunnell Bruce Randall Angelo Aparicio Jocelyn Cotlon Michelle Anaya Julietta Anaya Jude Keith Hebert Lisa Carfano Cathy Lee Harold Washington Jr Tim Mueller Vicky Duvon
Dear Parishioners, Happy Feast of the Holy Family!
I love this Feast Day so much. We pray that the Holy Family will not only serve as a model for our own individual families, but also for our Parish Family!!! I am progressing nicely. I am trying to get used to using a cane now!!! The therapy is a little arduous, but I keep working hard to try to increase stamina. Thank you for your prayers. They are working! Please know that all of your priests wish you and your families a very Happy and Blessed New Year!! Devotedly yours, Father Gabe
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 for whom we pray. We’ll keep/remove their name(s) as requested, after the first few weeks.
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A PRIEST? Visit: www.lavocations.org
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.
Reflection on Today’s Readings: Focus: May the word of God dwell in our families. In our families, we are called to live out the great commandments of loving God and loving our neighbor. The family is God’s holy ground in which we strengthen each individual born in His image and likeness. May all in families, always strive to live lives of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience and forgiveness as children of God. Liturgy of the Word: Sirach’s message in the first reading is for children to honor their parents. In the second reading, Paul talks about family life in the Lord. Today’s Gospel tells about how, after three days, Jesus is found in the Temple.
Masses: Sat: 5:30 pm. Sun: 7:30 am. Sun: 9:00 am. Sun: 10:30 am. Sun: 12:00 Noon Sun: 7:30 pm.
Celebrants: Msgr. Vadakin Fr. Tom Msgr. Cox Msgr. Cox Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Vadakin
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 Sunday: Reading 1: Reading 2: Gospel: Is 60:1-6 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12
SATURDAY CONFESSIONS: 3:30 - 5 pm & 7:30 - 8 pm
** Msgr. Vadakin **
Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat. Jan. 5th, & Sun., Jan. 6th, 2013 - Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Melinda & Mark Hage 12/30/12 St. Anastasia Church 01/06/2013 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Ana & Anselmo Guardado 12/30/12
St. Anastasia Church 01/06/2013
To 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, please call the Rectory Office at 310-670-2243.
DONATE YOUR OLD CAR—HELP LOW-INCOME STUDENTS—RECEIVE TAX DEDUCTION OF $500+: It’s fast, it’s easy, and it requires only one phone call or web-site visit. Cars For Help, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organiza-tion, accepts vehicle donations to provide low– to moder-ate— income family college scholarships and to support early childhood educational development. If you would like to donate any vehicle of yours in any condition, even severely broken or crashed, your action would be greatly appreciated by many students. Please visit www.CarsForHelp.com or you can call directly at 630.595.9272. Also with mention of this bulletin, 25% of the vehicle sale proceeds will go directly to St. Anastasia.
Join Us for a Marriage Enrichment Program for Couples Married 0-5 Years
Fridays of: Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 22, Apr 26, May 31, June 28 St. Basil’s Catholic Church 3611 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 90005 7:00 – 10:00 To register contact Candy Metoyer, Office of Family
Life, Archdiocese of Los Angeles at:[email protected] or call: 213.637.7250
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday - On Sunday, January 13th, 2013 our Parish is having a Bundle Sunday for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores. Please bring your usable clothing and usable household items on this day. Their truck will be here in our parking lot. Please help them in their endless efforts to assist the needy. They are in great need of furniture and large appliances. Call them for pick up and heavy items at 323.224.6280 or 888.97-HELP-1.
Give the Christmas GIFT you can enjoy all year long—A Marriage Encounter Weekend!
Your love as husband and wife is a gift to one another, as well as, a gift from God. Attend a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend to receive the tools to make the most of this precious gift.
Nurture your Sacrament by deepening your communication, strengthening your relationship,
and rekindling the romance. Attend a WWME weekend as part of YOUR New Year’s Resolution! 2013
Weekend in Los Angeles are: March 1-3, June 28-30, and November 8-10, 2013. Visit
www.ilovemyspouse.net for more details or contact Sarah and Jacob Flores at 562.923.7335 or Vinny
and Tanya Calingasan @ 424.777.WWME (9963).
Ministry in Community …
Teaching kids to be safe around unfamiliar animals - We’ve all had the experience of someone else’s dog approaching us. Uncertainty about the dog’s intent can be
frightening, especially to young children. The ASPCA website provides parents with advice on teaching their children to read a dog’s body language and to identify signs that it wants to be left alone. The website also helps parents teach their children how to protect themselves from an overexcited pet by demonstrating the basics of dog bite prevention, such as rolling into a ball, protecting hands and face and calling for help, rather than running or screaming if chased by a dog. For more information, check out Dog Bite Prevention and Safety at www.aspca.org. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.
FACT OF LIFE Bishops Start Prayer Campaign Against Abortion The nation’s Catholic bishops have started a new campaign for pro-lifers to pray to end abortion and for religious freedom to be respected since it is currently under attack by the Obama administration. The bishops are emphasizing that this is not just another program but part of a movement for life and religious liberty and invitation to prayer and penance. The five-part strategy or call to prayer was approved by the bishops in November and is set to begin after Christmas. The overall focus is to invite Catholics to pray for rebuilding a culture favorable to life and religious liberty. In addition a second Fortnight for Freedom is planned for June and July. Campaign components include monthly Eucharistic holy hours in cathedrals and parishes, daily family rosary, special Prayers of the Faithful at all Masses, fasting and abstinence on Fridays, and the second observance of a Fortnight for Freedom. The bishops say the call to prayer is prompted by the rapid social movements and policy changes currently un-derway, such as the mandate by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that coerces employers, including heads of religious agencies, to pay for sterilizations, abortion-inducing drugs and contraceptives. “The pastoral strategy is essentially a call and encouragement to prayer and sacrifice—it’s meant to be simple,” said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage. “It’s not meant to be another program but rather part of a movement for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty, which engages the New Evangelization and can be incorporated into the Year of Faith. Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty are not only foundational to Catholic social teaching but also fundamental to the good of society,” he said. LifeNews.com Dec 6, 2012
Matters of Faith - The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), often called “Vatican II,” was a worldwide meeting of bishops and the pope. Out of that gathering came The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy which states that “every liturgical celebration, because it is an action of Christ the priest and of His Body which is the Church, is a sacred action surpassing all others.” (7)
Married? Great! You’re just who we’re looking for to help Catholic Engaged Encounter prepare engaged couples for marriage. Whether you have been married 2 months or 40+ years, we need your help. What better way to start 2013 that with a resolution to share your sacrament of matrimony! Catholic Engaged Encounter provides free training based upon your busy lifestyle. Call Paciano & Molly Diaz @ 818.763.3683—OR—visit our website at www.CEEofLA.org and email us at [email protected].
Diaconate Formation Office: Information Meeting for Men Interested in the Permanent Diaconate, Sunday,
January 20, 2013, in Inglewood
The Diaconate Formation Office will be hosting an infor-mation meeting for all men who are interested in finding out more about becoming a permanent deacon in the Arch-diocese of Los Angeles. Members of the Archdiocesan Diaconate Formation Office will be present to explain the role of the deacon in the Church, to explain the diaconate formation program, and to answer any questions that par-ticipants might have. Men must be between the ages of 30 and 60 years to enter the formation program. It is impor-tant for men who are married to attend with their wives. The next information meeting will be held on Sunday January 20, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at St. John Chrysostom Parish Church in Inglewood (530 East Flor-ence Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301). For further information or to register, please contact Mrs. Claudia A. Ortiz in the Diaconate Formation Office at (213) 637-7383 or at: mailto:[email protected]
Jesus told His disciples that they must east His flesh and drink His blood. (John 6:53-56)
At the Last Supper, Christ instituted the Mass when He said. “This is my Body,” and “This is my Blood: (Matthew 26:26-28)
On the road to Emmaus, Jesus’ followers recognized Him in the breaking of the bread (Luke 24:13-35)
The Apostles celebrated an early form of the Mass with the very first Christians. (Acts 2:42)
The Book of Revelation is a vision of how the Mass on earth is part of the worship that goes on in heaven forever.
Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith…
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, hu-mility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another…
Colossians 3:12-13
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Kind, humble, gentle, patient—wouldn’t it be great if everyone in your family would be like that all the time? Maybe they are, but are you? Are you will-ing to forgive and be patient with parents, brothers, and sisters? God’s help is available to you just as it was to Mary and Joseph as they made a home for Jesus. Ask God to help you be a holy member of your own family. Lord, thank you for the gift of my family. Help me to be a loving part of it.
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Sirach 3:2-6 Psalm 128:1-5
Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52
Living Faith for Kids
REMINDERS ! TODAY, Sunday, December 30th, the monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing takes place after the 12 Noon
Mass. All couples married during the month of December are welcome! ♥ Tuesday, January 1st –There will be only one Mass and it will begin at 9:00 a.m. ♥ Wednesday, January 2nd, Men’s Morning Hour, 6:30 am Mass and reflection to follow in the Rectory Office. ♥ Monday, January 7th—School resumes ♥ Thursday, January 10th — MOMS Ministry meets at 10:30 in the Rectory’s conference room ♥ Thursday, January 13th —Nurses Ministry, blood pressure readings in Diamond Courtyard after the 10:30 am and 12 Noon Masses. For more information on any of these events and
activities, please call 310.670.2243
The Parish Ball and Silent Auction will be held on March 9, 2013 at the Westin Hotel LAX in Los Angeles.
We are asking our Parish members, neighboring businesses and families to support St. A’s Catholic School by donating an item or service to the Silent Auction or by becoming an Event Sponsor. To donate to our fundraising event, please contact Jackie Aguilera at 310.772.9549. or [email protected].
This is a great way for local businesses, neighbors and friends to market their services to our community families while contributing to St. Anastasia Catholic School -- a worthy cause. No contribution is too big or too small!
POETRY CONTEST! Grades K - 8: St Anastasia is holding a poetry contest for all students in the parish, grades K thru 8. You don’t have to be a student at this school
to enter. The theme is Our Amazing World and the entry deadline is January 31, 2012. There are cash prizes! Please take a flyer as you leave the Church if you are interested. For more information, please contact Laura Bess at [email protected].
An Act of Hope "O my God, relying on Your almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Your
grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.
-Amen."
CHRISTMAS THANKS FROM YOUR PRIESTS: Msgr. Gonzales, Msgr. Cox, Msgr. Vadakin and Fr. Tom appreciated the notes, cards and goodies that we received at Christmas. We did share with family and friends—at the advice of our doctors. We are deeply grateful for your gifts and your thoughts at Christmas. Please know that they were very much appreciated and we look forward to 2013 as a year of grace and peace.
2013 Calendars are available in the Vestibule.
Please take one per family!
High School Arts Contest! DANCE MUSIC ART SPEECH
Rotary Clubs of Westchester and Playa Venice Sunrise are sponsoring an Arts Contest January 20th and 27th. For more information email [email protected] or call Genvieve Peters: 657-229-5362 Finalists will compete for Cash Prizes at LMU.
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 Courtyard Hospitality Sr. Teresita…………………. 216-2001 Altar Care Dolores Saenz ..... .............. 337-7213 Altar Servers Ed Charette .......... .............. 823-3118 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 the Rectory Office 310-670-2243 or Fred & Esmeralda Balsz @ 679-9119. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Rectory no later that 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
Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin ......................... 927-8891
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
St. Joseph Center. Jayne Cram ........................... 645-1140
Homeless Weekend Program/ St. Robert’s Center Bob & Lori Caldwell ............. 823-7417
Holy Helpers Tiffany Warner………………422-8619 Will Haas……………….818.419-5817
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 ............. ...............……….. 670-2243 ………………. [email protected]
Ministry for Married Couples Jon & Suzette Sornborger ... 670-2243
Women’s Faith Sharing Susan Senia ..........………...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
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 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 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
Catrina Grove-Reyes Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Director of Music Ministry Greg Koppenhaver School Principal Michael Muir School Office Manager, Bookkeeper Louise Lance Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Karl Altergott PTO-Parent Teacher Organization Betsy Sichi 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 Catrina Grove-Reyes ........... 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119
