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SUN. 11/19 33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

7:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 9:00 AM ROSEMARY CAMBRE 10:30 AM PETER RAGONE 12:00 PM PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA 7:30 PM ALL SOULS NOVENA

MON. 11/20 6:30 AM CHUTI TIU & OSCAR TORRES ♥ 8:00 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA

TUE. 11/21 6:30 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA 8:00 AM ELIZABETH GIAMMONA

WED. 11/22 6:30 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA 8:00 AM DARYL BRADLEY THUR. THUR. THUR. 11/2311/2311/23 THANKSGIVING DAY!!!THANKSGIVING DAY!!!THANKSGIVING DAY!!! ONLY ONE MASS AT 9 AMONLY ONE MASS AT 9 AMONLY ONE MASS AT 9 AM FRI. 11/24 ONLY ONE MASS AT 8:00 AM 8:00 AM KEN LANCE SAT. 11/25 8:00 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA 5:30 PM MILA SISON

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers… Albert Gonzalez, Jr. Amy Harms Anastasia White Angie Alvarado Baby Anuli Davis Baby Colton Smith Baby Grace Rose Awwad Barbara Clark Beatrice Vasek Bertrina De Rouen Beverly Galip Marinelli Bob Harris Brandi Hines Carl Brasil Carolyn Lispcomb Cleofas Prieto Charles Guerra Charles Keglevich Christine Houchin & family Daisy Lezcano Daniel Cathcart Deanna Marie Messier Debbie Cutter Deshi Chopra Diana Guerra Dina Yordy Donald “Sunny” Sunderlin Elaine Fischel Eliodoro Alvarado Elizabeth Hauser Fr. Lancy Pereira Gaby Herrera

Gary Young Germaine Wensley Ging Savares Gisela Herrera Gloria Bowen Grace Avilez Guillermo Alvarado Hannah & Carl Borgentun Hector Beltran Ian Maxwell James Dugan Janet Erike Janice Burrill Javier Antunes Jim Tyrrell Joel Rivera Joanna Musacchio Jorden Aponte Jose A. Anaya Joseph Perea Josephine Sullivan J. R. Rguez Maury Joyce Lynn Donnellan Julie Martinez Justin Udtana Lada Zubrinic Lizbeth Taylor Leo Cullen Lori Caldwell Lupe Vega Lysa Dennehy Manuel Villalobos

Maria Magyar Margaret Stearns Mary Ann Kwinn Melvin Peluchette Manuel Villalobos Michelle Anaya Michlene “Mimi” HéBert Myrna Maldonado Nancy Collins Nanette Ponte Natalie Nunez Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Paul Stasiak Peggy Tyrrell Robbie Cole Ron Wasilewski Rosado family Ruth Smith S. Abbas Sandy Dalton Seth Brunett S. Pilar Rodriguez Stephane Lempire Steven Wygal Suzanne Cannell Sylvia Yates Tere de Gomar Tom Tyrrell Umm J. Marie Guerrit Ursula Bloor Victoria Mitsakos

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

November 19th 2017,November 19th 2017,November 19th 2017, 33rd Sunday In 33rd Sunday In 33rd Sunday In Ordinary TimeOrdinary TimeOrdinary Time: : :

Good stewards are like the industrious and reliable servants in today’s Gospel, prudently using and multiplying the gifts entrusted to them by God.

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

SHARING OUR GIFTS - Autumn is the season for harvesting and sharing the fruits of our labors. This week's scriptures use images of the harvest, family life, pregnancy, and investment to describe the abundant harvest in the reign of God. We discover that sharing the gifts we have been given brings eternal rewards for everyone. In the Gospel parable a master entrusts his possessions to three servants before going on a journey. Each is given some talents. What they do with those talents determines what the master will do with them when he returns. How about us? What are we doing with our talents? How will our Master treat us when he returns? Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, November 25th / Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO READ AND REFLECT ON THE BIBLICAL PASSAGES THAT WILL BE PROCLAIMED

AT ALL THE MASSES NEXT WEEK

First Reading -- I will rescue my scattered sheep (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17). Psalm -- The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading -- As in Adam all die, so too in Christ all shall be brought to life (1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28). Gospel -- Whatever you did to the least ones, you did to me (Matthew 25:31-46).

CONFESSIONS: CONFESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, 6:15 TO 6:45 PM WEDNESDAY, 6:15 TO 6:45 PM

And And SATURDAY SATURDAY 3:30 TO 5 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. Semik Fr. Semik Msgr. Cox

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: Nearing the end of the liturgical year, our attention turns to our vigilant and prayerful preparation for the return of Christ in glory.

Life is perhaps best described as a journey with a begin-ning and an end. As we come to the end of another Church year, we are invited to reflect on what is often referred to as the last things— judgment, heaven and hell. But we do so not in fear but in hope, for while our earthly lives will end, the promise of life eternal shines forth in Christ.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

The first reading from Proverbs reminds us that having a loving and faithful spouse is a gift from God. The second reading exhorts us to be vigilant for the return of Christ. The Gospel tells us we must each give an account of how we have used the

gifts God has given us for the greater good of the Kingdom.

Reflections on Today’s Readings:

PLEASE NOTE: ♦ The Church is OPEN Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 AM—6 PM (closing time). ♦ On Wednesdays, Divine Mercy is from 6-7 pm. There is Confession from 6:15-6:45 pm. (During Devotion). Church will be closed at 7 pm. (ONLY ON THIS DAY!) ♦ The Church will be CLOSED on Saturdays after the 5:30 Mass. ♦ The Church will be CLOSED on Sundays after the 7:30 PM evening Mass.

Parish Office Hours: The Parish Office is OPEN Monday through Friday; from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Phone hours are: 9 am to 3 pm—310-670-2243. You may also email your questions, concerns, information, etc., to: parish@st-anastasia.org.

This Week: Saturday, November 18th / Sunday, November 19th, 2017 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Leszek would like to invite parishioners to consider becoming Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, and Ushers. This is an invitation to participate in the liturgy in a new and exciting way. There will be ministers from those respective ministries in the courtyard TODAY, Sunday, November 19 to answer any questions. They will also be eager to have you sign up for a ministry. They will let you know about any important training dates. God bless you for answering your baptismal call!

Celebration of Our Lady, The Virgin of Guadalupe, Sunday, December 3rd, 2017

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will host the 86th Annual celebration of the devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe with a Procession and Mass in East LA, Sunday, Dec. 3rd. This year’s theme is “Our Lady of Guadalupe: Encounter with Jesus.” The celebration begins at 10:30 am with a procession, which will conclude at the East Los Angeles College Stadium with Mass at 1 pm presided by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez. All are welcome. For more info visit: archla.org/guadalupe or call 213-637-7235.

FACT OF LIFEFACT OF LIFEFACT OF LIFE Traditional Marriage and Family

Health/Well Being

"A consistent and irrefutable mountain of research, reaching back to the 1970's, that marriage strongly boosts every important measure of well-being for children, women, and men. Pick any measure you can imagine: overall physical and mental health, income, savings, employment, etc., compared to single, divorce, or cohabiting peers, married people do much better. That's why it's not just one-parent versus two-parent families that makes the difference. The U.S. Census Bureau finds the poverty rate for children living with two unmarried cohabiting parents is similar to that of single-mother homes than to those living with their married mother and father." The Federalist as quoted in "Five Things to Know" an L.A. Archdiocese Publication

Bridge to BridgeBridge to BridgeBridge to Bridge Welcome to “Bridge to Bridge”Welcome to “Bridge to Bridge”Welcome to “Bridge to Bridge”

Last month, we had our annual Parish Picnic for the school and parishioners. Boy, was it fun, and hot! There were more than 300 people in attendance, with multiple bouncies for the kids, and group games. A few weeks ago, several school dads ran in a Tough Mudder event, a muddy run filled with obstacles. Next year, it would be great to have a bigger group of our St. Anastasia families in attendance. It’s a great day out, and it brings everyone together! Speaking of running, congratulations on a very successful Jog-A-Thon. THANKS to Denise Gustafson and Jennifer Garmon (Chairs) for months of planning and hard work, along with their outstanding Jog-A-Thon committee: Claudia Arteaga, Ann Correnti, Angela DeVoe, Ninneth Martinez, Katrina Ross, Jennifer Walter, and Becca Zambotti. What a successful and great time for all our students and school! I was roaming the halls in front of the school’s central office recently, and noticed the long list of students who are attending college from St. Anastasia: Congrats to those parents, students, and teachers. Did you know we have socks, hats, and chairs for sale? We have a little supply left, so instead of buying elsewhere…email me below. If you have ideas for future articles, or just want to drop me a line, the Bridge to Bridge will be open to your ideas. Have a great day! Patrick Monahan

monahanpatrick@yahoo.com

Ministry in Community…

Calling All Dads to Turkey Dinner! The St. Anastasia Men's Club wants you! This is a fun group that gathers 5-6 times a year for social events. The next activity will be a Turkey After Thanksgiving Dinner / Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, November 30, at the Elks Club in Playa del Rey. Online registration and details about joining the Men's Club are at https://stanasta.ejoinme.org/mensclub. This is a great way to meet other Dads who are in the parish and school.

Advent Wreath Lighting and Reflection: The Season of Advent is soon upon us. Advent is the season of waiting for Jesus’ coming. During this season we focus on being ready to receive Christ. We need

people, individuals and families to volunteer to participate in this liturgical activity. Your presence and participation in this activity would be a great blessing. The sign-up poster is in the Vestibule this weekend.

The Catholic Campaign for The Catholic Campaign for The Catholic Campaign for Human Development takes place Human Development takes place Human Development takes place

this weekend of November 18/19th, 2017this weekend of November 18/19th, 2017this weekend of November 18/19th, 2017 Working on the Margins

Learn about those living in poverty Act and spread the word about poverty by passing along the flier (next week) Connect with the work of CCHD by supporting the collection Pray for those who benefit from this collection. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) was found in 1970 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States as their domestic anti-poverty program. Designed to address the policies and structures that perpetuate poverty to create sustainable solutions, CCHD empowers poor and marginalized people to join together and make decisions to improve their lives and neighborhoods. Envelopes are in the pews. To learn more about the CCHD visit www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.

The Parish Office will be CLOSED

Thursday, November 23rd, Thanksgiving

Day, and Friday, November 24th.

H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I N G!!!

Kids Living Faith: Sunday, November 19th, 2017 33rd Sunday In Ordinary Time

For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. - 1 Thess 5:5

Have you ever tried to find something in a dark room? It’s difficult, isn’t? Maybe you bumped your knee or tripped and fell. Jesus was born into a world that was like a gigantic dark room with no windows and no other way out. People had turned away from God’s laws and were lost in the darkness of sin. Jesus is the light of the world. We who follow Him are His children. With Jesus, we will always find our way to light and life.

Dear Jesus, light my way to heaven.

Online Grooming - Learning all we can about how predators groom children through online contact is key to keeping them safe at

all times. Language is a predator’s tool for grooming online. One tactic that online predators use to groom a potential victim is by complimenting and reinforcing their self-image as a way of normalizing their interactions. Compliments are used to build trust, desensitize, and mentally or emotionally isolate the potential victim from others. It is important to remember that monitoring the online communication of young people on chats, apps, gaming websites, etc. is key in preventing abuse. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “The Language of Online Grooming,” visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx or call (213) 637-7508.

AAAN INVITATION N INVITATION N INVITATION TO VOLUNTEER FOR LASTO VOLUNTEER FOR LASTO VOLUNTEER FOR LAS POSADAS POSADAS POSADAS For the last several years For the last several years For the last several years St. Anastasia has been celebrating St. Anastasia has been celebrating St. Anastasia has been celebrating Las Posadas”on the last Sunday of Las Posadas”on the last Sunday of Las Posadas”on the last Sunday of

Advent! Advent! Advent! This year though it will be on the 3rd This year though it will be on the 3rd This year though it will be on the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Sunday of Advent. Sunday of Advent. This beautiful and meaning-This beautiful and meaning-This beautiful and meaning-ful event is all possible thanks to those who ful event is all possible thanks to those who ful event is all possible thanks to those who volunteer their time and talents! volunteer their time and talents! volunteer their time and talents!

WE ARE IN REAL NEED OF COMMITTED WE ARE IN REAL NEED OF COMMITTED WE ARE IN REAL NEED OF COMMITTED PEOPLE TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE PEOPLE TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE PEOPLE TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE

THIS TRADITION!THIS TRADITION!THIS TRADITION! Those interested can email me at: Those interested can email me at: Those interested can email me at:

arodriguez@starodriguez@starodriguez@st---anastasia.organastasia.organastasia.org

Las Posadas is a traditional Hispanic Festival which re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s journey in search of an inn. This is a beautiful opportunity to experience what Mary and Joseph may have felt as doors were closed in their faces, and then to experience the true joy of hospitality. You are ALL invited to this celebration of Prayers, Songs, Tamales, Churros, Mariachis and Folklorico.

SAVE THE DATE: December 17th, 2017 from 4 to 6 pm.

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

A Mass to honor Our Our Our LLLADYADYADY OFOFOF GGGUADALUPEUADALUPEUADALUPE will be offered on TTTUEUEUE., D., D., DECECEC. 12. 12. 12ththth ATATAT 6:30 6:30 6:30 PMPMPM (ROSARY @ 6:30, FOLLOWED BY MASS), here at St.

Anastasia. Fr. Leszek will officiate. A reception will follow in Diamond Courtyard. AAALLLLLL AREAREARE WELCOMEWELCOMEWELCOME! ! !

Thanksgiving Mass, Thursday, Nov., 23rd @ 9 am. As a Parish Community we will have the opportunity to express our gratitude to God for His goodness and the blessings He has given us. This is a time to gather around God’s Altar to celebrate the Eucharist. Don’t forget to bring your wine or food item to be blessed at the liturgy for your Thanksgiving Dinner. There will be a table at the front of the Church to place your breads and wines from home. The Parish Office will be CLOSED Thursday and Friday,

November 23/24th to celebrate Thanksgiving!! THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE MASS THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE MASS THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE MASS

@ 8 AM ON FRIDAY, NOV. 24th. @ 8 AM ON FRIDAY, NOV. 24th. @ 8 AM ON FRIDAY, NOV. 24th. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!HAPPY THANKSGIVING!HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

It’s time for the annual St. Margaret’s Center Christmas Program and your generous support is needed. Staff and

volunteers are preparing a winter wonderland for approximately 1,000 low-income children and their parents. To successfully stage the event on December 16th the following tax deductible donations are needed: New unwrapped toys for children ages between 10 and 13 years (Toys in the $15-$30 price range are preferred); donations of cash to purchase $25 grocery certificates and supplies; and wrapping paper and bows. St. Anastasia would appreciate your donations by December 10th. If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer, please call the Center at 310-672-2208 or visit our Christmas website: https://sites.google.com/site/smcxmas/ You may also order toys from our Amazon Wish List: go to www.amazon.com, click on Wish List, and where it indicates “find someone’s list” type in “Saint Margaret’s Center”.

Thank you in advance for your support!

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 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, & 7 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Wednesday: 6:15 to 6:45 PM (During the Divine Mercy Devotion) Saturday: 3:30 - 5 PM

DEVOTIONS: * Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction, Monday, following the 8 AM Mass, * Divine Mercy Chaplet, Wednesday from 6-7 pm.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: * Every Monday after the 8 am Mass; * Every Wednesday: Adoration, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, from 6—7 pm. * 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 Teressa Syta ........................ 670-0285

Safe Guard the Children Lisa Scaltrito……... ............. 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

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Parish Finance Council Herb Klein ............ .............. 670-2243 Pastor Advisory Council ………………………………..670-2243 Site Committee Stefan Politz ........ .............. 337-9534 Men’s Club Chris Turkmany .... .............. 200-8021 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 Campus Safety Ken Lance School Principal Michael Muir School Office Manager Louise Lance School Office Assistant Linda Schmidt School Bookkeeper Pauline Diaz Consultative School Board Michael Di Paolo PTO - Parent Teacher Organization Milana McDermott, PTO President ADESTE (After School Program) Mrs. Jimenez Project Manager/Maintenance: Fred Balsz

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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