ST. ANASTASIA CATHOST. ANASTASIA CATHOLIC CHURCHLIC CHURCH FFIFTHIFTH SSUNDAYUNDAY OFOF EEASTERASTER SSUNDAYUNDAY, A, APRILPRIL 28th, 28th, 20132013

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

“This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” - Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

SUN, 4/28 7:30 AM VICTORIA PIERCE 9:00 AM LORRAINE WALDMAN 10:30 AM DOMINICAN LAITY 12:00 PM THE PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA 7:30 PM BIANY SATYADI

MON., 4/29 6:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM EVA VENTURA

TUE., 4/30 6:30 AM MSGR. VADAKIN & FR. TOM 49th ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR ORDINATION 8:00 AM OTILIA PADILLA CARDONA

WED., 5/01 6:30 AM ELOISA MAURI 8:00 AM YASNAY HERRERA

THURS., 5/02 6:30 AM MARIA NGUYEN THI NHON 8:00 AM CARMEN GALLAGHER

FRI., 5/03 6:30 AM JOE HARRIS 8:00 AM JUSTINE MOUNTAIN

SAT., 5/04 8:00 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 5:30 PM SPECIAL INTENTIONS Birthday — Anniversary ♥ — Memorial — Support ♦

Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... Fifth Sunday of Easter: Today’s reading from Revelation offers a vision of the City of God, the new Jerusalem. “But,” the bishops’ pastoral on stewardship reminds us, “that ‘life to come’ is in continuity with this present life through the human goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now.”

Baby Anastasia Wittenberg Stephen Ahearn Phyllis Jones Bryce Vernon Suzanne Wheeler Victoria Mitsakos 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 Steven Appleldorn Pauline Runyan 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 Duron

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

Dear Parishioners, A new commandment -- Jesus asks us but for one thing -- your heart!

Please remember our first communion kids. They will be receiving the Lord in Holy Communion for the first time this Saturday. And remember, the month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Mother. We honor Mary and ask her to keep us close to Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of

God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

God bless you all. Devotedly yours, Father Gabe

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: Let us become visible to the entire world as charitable disciples of Christ. We are to be reflectors of Christ’s Light to this dark world. We are to radiate Christ’s compassion to all we met in the marketplace, job site, and in Church. This is not a mere

invitation. This is the command of Jesus that we demonstrate compassionate love to the very end of our lives.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: Peril and grace lined the mission path of Paul and Barnabas. Their zeal to preach the Good News stood strong in the face of aggressive opposition. John’s dream foretells the triumph of Christ when all things will be new. Jesus, at the Last Supper, proclaimed that the core of discipleship is charitable live. He gave the new commandment to love one another.

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: Msgr. Cox Msgr. Cox Fr. Tom 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: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Rv 21:10-14, 22-23 Jn 14:23-29

SATURDAY CONFESSIONS: 3:30 - 5 pm & 7:30 - 8 pm

** Msgr. Cox **

Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat., May 4th & Sun., May 5th, 2013 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Ray & Stephanie Yinger 04/28/2013 Janice & Lily Burrill 05/05/2013 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Dennis & Dorothy George 04/28/2013 Hodge family 05/05/2013

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.

Walk to End Hunger! The LAX Hunger Walk will take place on Saturday, May 18th, at 7:30 am. It will begin and end at St. Joseph Church in Hawthorne. Proceeds from the 10-kilometer walk (2-kilometer route available too) benefit international hunger relief efforts as well as local programs, including St. Margaret's Center Food Pantry. Please consider walking as an individual, family or group. It’s a good way for students to earn service hours too! Call Mary Agnes at the Center at (310) 672-2208 or email maerlandson@ccharities.org for more info or to obtain pledge forms. Thank you for your support!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEXICAN DINNER: We invite everyone to our Annual “Cinco de Mayo” Mexican Dinner on Friday, May 3, 2013. Enjoy Carne Asada,

Rice, Beans, Tortillas and all the traditional trimmings. Adults are $9.00 & Children $7.75. Dinner served between 5:30 & 7:30 pm. Take-Outs available. We’re located at 8049 W. Manchester in Playa Del Rey. 310.821-2324.

THE WAYS OF LOVE - One can feel the energy of a young, growing Church in today’s first reading. For Paul and Barnabas, it’s smooth sailing. For the sponsoring Church at Antioch, good news. The second reading—a vision—offers a picture of triumph, pure and simple. We might paraphrase God’s direct words to read: “Don’t you see? I make all things new!” The young Church remains new and young to this day if and when it follows the command Jesus lays down in the

Gospel: “Love one another.” The attitude and actions of love define the disciples and identify them with their master. Every person on this earth can be a disciple. For discipleship does not depend on learning or sophistication or age or arcane knowledge of secret cults. We are asked to study and practice the ways of love, right here, right now in the company of ordinary people.

Ministry in Community …

Text Messaging: Understanding the Codes - Monitoring a child’s Internet browsing and cell phone use are important and challenging

aspects of being a parent and “Keeping Kids Safe”. In keeping track of your child’s text messaging, with its dizzying array of coded abbreviations and symbols, there are some codes that every parent should keep his/her eyes open for. These are codes that kids use to warn others that their parents are around or that they use to talk about sex, drugs, or to arrange a meeting. For a “Glossary of Text Messaging Abbreviations” and other related resources contact: Office of Safeguard the Children: bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

St. Anastasia Catholic School is offering

summer school classes for students entering grades 1 to 4 in August 2013. The main emphasis will be on language arts and math. Classes start at 8:30 AM and conclude at 11:30 AM, Monday through Friday, from June 24 and end on July 12. The cost is $325 per child. Please call 310-645-8816 or email school@st-anastasia.org for more information.

St. Anastasia Catholic School invites all parishioners and past, present and future school parents to the End of the Year Mass on the Grass and Rockin Chili Cook-Off Bar-b-que on Sunday, Mary 19, at 2:00 PM. For more information or questions, call Louise Lance or Linda Schmidt at the school office 310-645-8816 or email school@st-anastasia.org.

Next Sunday, May 5, St. A’s will be distributing baby bottles at all the Masses to assist the life

-saving work of Los Angeles Pregnancy Services (LAPS). LAPS, a pro-life counseling center, provides moms with spiritual, emotional, and material support before and after their babies are born. LAPS also provides information on adoption for women who want to carry their child, but aren't ready to parent. It's easy to help. Please take a baby bottle home, fill it with coins or bills and return it to St. A’s by the end of May. Direct questions to Teressa Syta at 310-670-0285.

Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity Collection

Harmony in Hope. “We walked TOGETHER IN HARMONY in the house of God.” - Psalm 55:14 HERE’S HOPE since 1951 for those in CRISIS SITUATIONS throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Your contribution goes directly toward emergency needs for children, adults, and families. You are their hope! Your gift provides a one-time emergency help for: Food ♦ Utilities ♦ Transportation ♦ Medical, Housing, or Funeral Expenses. Please give generously. Envelopes are in the pews.

CALLING ALL MARRIED COUPLES: Feel blessed by your marriage in the Church? If so, we would love to have you help us prepare engaged couples for marriage in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. For further Information please contact Candy Metoyer at 213.637.7250; cmetoyer@la-archdiocese.org. We need You!

Altar Server Program at St. Anastasia: All students of St. Anastasia Parish who will be in the 5th grade next school year, 2013-2014, and all those who will be in the 6th through 8th grade, who are not currently altar servers, are invited to join the Altar Server Program.

Applications will be available in the rectory office from Monday, May 6th through Friday, May 24th.

Weekly training sessions, consisting of five trainees each, will begin Monday, June 17th and

continue through Saturday, August 3rd. Times for all weeks of training will be 7:30 am to 8:45 am Monday through Saturday.

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

Living Faith for Kids: “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. John 13:34 To love as Jesus loves is no simple task. After all, He

gave His whole life out of love! He forgave sins, even the sins of those who beat Him and put Him to death. Can you and I love that much? The answer is yes! When we were baptized, we received the life of the Holy Spirit, and through the Spirit we can love as Jesus loves. Sometimes we may fail, but when we are sorry, we can be forgiven through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Jesus commands us to love, but He gives us the strength to do it too. Jesus, help me to love people as you do. ******************************

Today’s Readings: Acts 14:21-27 ♦ Psalm 145:8-13

Revelation 21:1-5 ♦ John 13:31-35

FACT OF LIFE - Adding Love to the World The pernicious search and destroy mission to wipe people with Down [Syndrome] off of the planet through eugenic abortion is taking so much love out of the world. Case in point: Last year, Cincinnati Reds fan, Teddy Kremer, visited the clubhouse. Joy ensued. From the Cincinnati Enquirer story: “When Cheryl gave birth to Teddy, she was told the next day by the doctor that her son would likely never smile, probably wouldn’t talk, might not walk, and would never have more than a 40 IQ.” Wrong! Last year, he was a Reds bat boy for a day: “Later, Phillips explained his delight over Ted’s exuberance. “People are blessed in their own way,” said the Reds second baseman. “Teddy came in here and blessed us with his energy and his presence that day: Enjoy life, be yourself, go out and play hard. Give it all you got. That’s Teddy. He’s a reminder to us all.” When Frazier hit a towering home run in the fourth inning to score Bruce, Frazier circled the bases and, upon entering the Reds’ dugout, bellowed, “C’mon, Teddy, give it to me!” And player and batboy exchanged a big hug.” Read the whole story and especially, look at the photos. I once cared for a developmen-tally disabled man, and the thing that struck me hard and often was how he gave others permission to offer unconditional love. Those are very good karmic seeds planted! We need our brothers and sisters with Down as much as they need us. Wesley J. Smith, LifeNews.com, April 22, 2013. Full Story at: “Ted joined Reds for a Day, but Changed Team Forever” news.cincinnati.com/article/20120915/NEWS10/309150118&Ref=AR?nclick_check=1.

REMINDERS! Today, Sunday, April 28th, monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing, after the

12 Noon Mass. All couples married during the month of April are welcome! Friday, May 3rd, First Friday Mass @ 11 am, School in session. This Saturday, May 4th, there WON’T be First Eucharistic Adoration due to First Communion.

MAY: Sat., May 4th, 10 am—First Communion. Sat., May 18th, 10 am—Confirmation.

For info about any of these events call 310-670-2243.

CONFIRMATION YEAR 1 and YEAR 2

VIRTUS - LA Diocese 2013 high school edition. TODAY, April 28th, from 11 am to 12 NN, in the attend. If your teen is unable to attend please turn in the opt out form. Any questions please contact: Catrina Grove-Reyes at Cgrove-reyes@st-Anastasia.org

Reduce Waste: Coffee Hour and other events Plastic cups/plates can take up to 600 years to break down in a landfill, and Styrofoam never breaks down. When holding social events or coffee hour, care for God's creation by using reusable or compostable dinnerware. For more info visit: (http://catholicclimatecovenant.org).

Fifth Sunday of Easter,

April 28th, 2013

“Behold, God’s dwelling is with the

human race.”

- Revelation 21:3

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVATIONS OF THE WEEK: Mon., 4/29—St. Catherine of Siena Tue., 4/30—St. Pius V Wed., 5/1—St. Joseph the Worker Thurs., 5/2—St. Athanasius; National Day of Prayer Fri., 5/3—St. Philip and James; First Friday

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: 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

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 ………………. jeanne@pieper.com

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

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