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

St. Anastasia Catholic Church

All things work for good for those who love God

Romans 8:28-30

July 27th, 2014 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

SUN. 7/27 7:30AM SHEILA DEVENNEY 9:00AM JOHN DAVIT 10:30AM PHYLLIS JONES 12:00PM ROMY DIZON 7:30PM THE PEOPLE OF ST. A’S MON. 7/28 6:30AM LINDA ELLIOTT 8:00AM CLAIRE STONE TUES. 7/29 6:30AM MARY ANN JONES 8:00AM LARRY LOVETT WED. 7/30 6:30AM BILL HERR 8:00AM THE DAUGHTERS OF ST. PAUL THURS. 7/31 6:30AM THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY 8:00AM DAVID LEVY FRI. 8/1 6:30AM SHIRLEY D. VESCERA 8:00AM ESPERANZA DALAND SAT. 8/2 8:00AM PHYLLIS JONES 5:30PM HENRY JACK MOORE

Birthday Anniversary ♥ Memorial Support ♦

Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ “The law of Your mouth is to me more precious than

thousands of gold and silver pieces,” says the psalmist today. Does the amount of my offering suggest that I could honestly say the same?

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers …

Dear Parishioners, We continue on with the 13th chapter of St. Matthew’s Gospel and with another beautiful set of par-ables about what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. This time, Jesus likens it to a great treasure or a pearl of great price. In other words, the Kingdom of Heaven ought to be of such value that we are willing to part with everything in order to possess it. So we ought to ask ourselves: Just how important is God’s Kingdom to us? How do we show that we hold the Kingdom of God as our highest value? Please continue to pray for a peaceful solution to the problems in the Holy Land. I will be on a few week’s vacation after this Sunday. Make sure you stay on your best behavior!

Blessings to you all! Devotedly Yours in Christ,

Father Gabe

J. Rodriguez Kim Calimlim Sandy Dalton Jackie Miller Michael Arnold Delores Grisby Artemio Coronel Baby Viva Rose Strykes Bryan Porter Thomas Esquivel Chiera King Henry Nudson Kenneth Bowen Baby Jack Espinoza Michelle Amaya Marj Patel Terry Rioux Sherryll Unsell Adrian Gomez Lysa Dennehy Hector Salas Merle Bartels Francisca Regis Gina Giron Mr. Mulligan Grant & Linda Fought Philipe Gris Evangeline Chavez Gloria & Philip Gloria & Fred Herrera Mary Alderete family Norman Bayley Eliodoro Alvarado Baby Wryan Lashuay Greg Paquin Bambi Byrons Chris Sykes Francine Rehberger Vivian Tew Sandy Dalton

Carmen Pereira Baby Anastasia Wittenberg Bryce Vernon Suzanne Wheeler Victoria Mitsakos Danny Welchhance Diana Guerra Jessica Schaffhausen Brenda Rooney Vicki Garcia Barbara DeVico Juan J. Morales Juan J. Morales, Jr. Johann Hudson Lisa Dennehy Carla Roberts Peter Heredia Jack Muñoz Michael Jones George Rader Sam Solter Tom Tyrrell Shareen Hakim Maxine & Stuart Liebman Matthew Salvo Sherry Stevens George Galip Ethel Curry Jose Gutierrez Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Vicky Duron Lucille Burk Delgado Martha Keglevich Jody Bruno Cathy Lee Jeanne Ahern Derek Comes Lucy Peer

Jennie Vanderpool Dalia Wheeler Tim Mueller Norma Aaron Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan Donna Corrigan Joanna Musacchio Elizabeth Hauser Lori Caldwell Ron & Louise Wasilewski Sue McLaughlin Annie Doherty Rebeca Acuna Frances Wilkerson Doris Dempsey Peggy Keelaghan Yolanda Garcia Renee Harrangue Mary Ratkovic Ruth Smith Beatrice Vasek Stephane Lempire Jazzmine Peluchette Jude Keith Hebert Melvin Peluchette ***Please note that starting August 1, 2014, this list will be updated monthly. Family members should please con-tact the Parish Office to add or remove names, or to keep names on the list from month to month. God Bless You!

Go forth and set the world on fire.

—St. Ignatius of Loyola

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.

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 Fr. Tom Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Vadakin

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

We encourage all to read and reflect on the Biblical pas-sages that will be proclaimed at all Masses next Sunday: Reading 1: Reading 2: Gospel: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Rom 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52

SATURDAY CONFESSIONS: 3:30 to 5 pm and 7:30 to 8 pm.

Msgr. Cox

Next Week August 2nd and 3rd

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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. To have names of the ill included on our prayer list, families may call the Rectory Office at 310-670-2243.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Tuesday: St. Martha Wednesday: St. Peter Chrysologus Thursday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Friday: St. Alphonsus Liguori; First Friday Saturday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; St. Peter Julian Eymard; Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

Living Faith for Kids…

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind.

Matthew 13:47 We don’t know for sure what Heaven will be like. We have never met anyone who has been there to tell us what it is like. But we have the words of Jesus, who gives us some idea of God’s home. It will be a great mix of people from all walks of life, from every coun-try, big cities and small towns, and tiny farms. Jesus uses the example of “fish of every kind.” He means people of every shape and color will live in God’s house because God’s house is open to all people, including children. If we follow Jesus, we will get to see exactly what Heaven is like.

Lord Jesus, help me get to Heaven.

1 Kings 5:5, 7-12 Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130

Romans 8:28030 Matthew 13:44-52

Reflections on Today’s Readings: LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the Gospel, Jesus en-courages us to sell everything in order to receive the gift of the Kingdom. Saint Paul shows us in the second reading that the King-dom is our relationship with Jesus, whereby we are conformed to his image and made chil-dren of God. In our first reading, Solomon shows us the disposition necessary for receiving the Kingdom.

FOCUS: Our hope rests in the Good News of Jesus Christ, and today we are invited to renew our “Yes” to Jesus. The Good News of Jesus Christ has a way of tug-ging at our hearts. Our hope, as children of God, of receiving the Kingdom calls us forward, but, at the same time, we are also pulled away from the Gospel and towards the idols of this life. Today we are invited to stake everything on Jesus and to say, “Yes” to his Kingdom again.

Please join us weekly on Monday mornings after the 8am Mass for the Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction.

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

Get Involved in Parish Safety Programs Parents and guardians play a key role in the success of parish programs for young people. Parents and guardians who are involved in par-ish programs and events will be in the best po-sition to protect their own children as well as all the children in the parish community. Involve-ment and communication are important fac-tors in helping to ensure safe environments for all of our children. Contact the parish office for more information on how you can become actively involved in the safe environment train-ing programs in our parish.

Register For Confirmation On-Line!!! Confirmation Year 1 and Year 2 registration information is now available on-line on the parish website! Go to http://www.st-anastasia.org/sacraments/high-school-

confirmation and use the links and on-line forms to find more information and to sign up. Questions? Use Confirma-tionSaintA@gmail.com to contact the Confirmation Coordinator!

Angels watch over you wherever you go, keeping each day perfect and promising a bright new tomor-row ♦ We are always “angels on call” for a friend ♦ We are angels in training, all we have to do is spread our wings and fly. Courtesy of Catholic Digest, submitted by Rose DeLeonardis

Fact of Life: Open Your Hearts to Life “Open your hearts to life!” has been a major theme of Pope Francis and one that has par-ticular urgency today, as the “culture of death” is gaining an ever wider foothold. Some may think the phrase “culture of death” is too grim or too exaggerated because, on the surface at least, ours looks like a culture of fun and pleas-ure. Most Americans are living comfortably. We live in a culture dedicated to maximizing pleas-ure and minimizing pain or inconvenience. Opening our hearts to life means that we reject the killing of human beings from the mo-ment of conception to their natural death-by abortifacient “contraceptives” and abortion, in destructive embryonic research and IVF proce-dures, by denying the life-saving treatment to those with disabilities, and by “hastening death” of the elderly and dying in assisted suicide and euthanasia Opening our hearts to life means opposing the death penalty, as well as slavery, human trafficking, terrorism. Through prayer and through the celebration of the Mass and the sacraments, we can know and love God better. With His help, we can open our hearts to all human life.” Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, USCCB 2014

See How Together in Mission Makes an Impact on the Community

Our parish has joined hands with the tens of thousands whose generosity brings the love of Christ into our hearts and changes the lives of our neighbors 37 parishes and 56 schools in our Archdiocese.

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Rosary Prayer Group Summer Schedule

The Rosary is prayed after the 6:30am Mass Mondays-Fridays and after the 8:00am Mass Mondays-Saturdays with the exception of spe-cial days and events. The Rosary group that meets after the 8:00 Mass Monday-Friday will be on summer vacation until September. The Rosary will still be prayed on

Saturdays. The group that meets after the 6:30 Mass will continue with its regular schedule.

Ministry in Community…

Pastor’s Plaza construction and renovations are progressing nicely. The south part of the parking lot near the Residence and the small children’s play area will be closed off. Please also note that at times the field will be closed off as well. Please make be aware of any construction signage and have a safe summer!

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS This section is provided on a space-available basis: placement,

duration and wording are not guaranteed.

A growing religious retreat house in the San Gabriel Valley has two part-time positions open: Housekeeper Position: PT housekeeper position to assist with cleaning of retreat rooms and common areas. Experience desired. Housekeeper – Laundry Position: PT house-keeper position to help with laundry and other laundry duties as needed. Experience desired. If you are interested in either position, please send your resume to jo-bappSHRH@outlook.com.

Registration is open for the Southern California Renewal Committee (SCRC) Annual Conven-tion to be held in Anaheim this Labor Day Weekend http://scrc.org/convention/2014

Mount St. Mary's College Ecclesia Program Workshop August 9, 2014: Serving the People of God: How To Be A Parish Altar Server Coor-dinator, 9 am to 4 pm $25 per person, or $20 per person in Teams of 5 or more. This work-shop is designed for those who coordinate, prepare and supervise the parish servers for liturgy, whether children or adults. It will focus on the most important aspect of the altar serv-ers’ ministry: serving the assembly’s prayer. For more information on this or other offerings, go to: http://www.msmc.la.edu/ecclesia

Mass and Prayer Intentions Masses for living and deceased persons and Prayer Intentions can be requested by calling or visiting the Parish Office during office hours. Mass cards are also available to send to your recipients. Stop by if you have any questions! Family members only can also request that names be added to the prayers for the ill section of the bulletin. Please note that the prayer list will be updated monthly starting August 1st. Families should let us know in advance if we should keep a name on the list from the previous month.

Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foun-dation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happi-

ness, a protection against sadness. --St. John Chrysostom

Share the summer with a Traveling Holy Family Statue and take Jesus, Mary and Joseph with you on your va-cation journeys! Fall 2014 dates are now available too! Contact Regina at the Rectory for more information. Traveling Holy Family # 1 DeLeonardis Family July 20th-August 3rd Traveling Holy Family # 2 Summer Vacation for the Holy Family #2

Reminders! • The Monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing will be held after the 12 Noon Mass today. All cou-

ples married during the month of July are welcome! • Ministry Leaders: Bulletin content is due 2 weeks prior to the bulletin publication date—start

planning for Fall activities now! • The Nurse’s Ministry will be doing blood pressure readings on Sunday, August 10th, after the

10:30am and 12 Noon Masses. • Our Confirmation Team is looking for volunteers, please contact the Confirmation Coordinator

at confirmationSaintA@gmail.com if interested in assisting the program!

Are you registered with the Parish? Come join our family! Email parish@st-

anastasia,org for more information!

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 Patrick Doherty …………….. 650-0274 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 (School in session) 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

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

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 jeanne@pieper.com………..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

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 Catrina Grove-Reyes ........... 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRIEST OR IN RELIGIOUS LIFE?

Call the Office for Vocations 213-637-7248

www.la-archdiocese.org/org/vocations