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SUN. 09/17 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

7:30 AM ZEFERINO ZEA 9:00 AM JIMMY ALFANO 10:30 AM KAT MARKOVIC 12:00 PM SUSAN KING GARCIDUEÑAS 7:30 PM PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA MON. 09/18 6:30 AM CHRIS WYATT ♦ 8:00 AM KAT MARKOVIC

TUE. 09/19 6:30 AM BEN OAKLEY 8:00 AM DORA CHAVEZ

WED. 09/20 6:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM PATRICK BURKE

THUR. 09/21 6:30 AM RON AMATO 8:00 AM IRENE JIMENEZ ♦

FRI. 09/22 6:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM EDNA ROSARIO

SAT. 09/23 8:00 AM ENRIQUE CINAT 5:30 PM ESPERANZA DALAND

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers… Adoracion Vergara Albert Gonzalez, Jr. Alonia Alexander Angie Alvarado Baby Anuli Davis Baby Colton Smith Baby Grace Rose Awwad Barbara Clark Beatrice Vasek Bertrina De Rouen Beverly Galip Marinelli Bill Jensen Bob Harris Brandi Hines Carl Brasil Carolyn Lispcomb Cleofas Prieto Charles Guerra Charles Keglevich Christine Houchin & family Daniel Cathcart David Islas 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 Germaine Wensley Ging Savares Gisela Herrera Grace Avilez Guillermo Alvarado 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 Lada Zubrinic Lizbeth Taylor Leo Cullen Lori Caldwell Lupe Vega Lysa Dennehy Manuel Villalobos Maria Magyar Mary Ann Kwinn Melvin Peluchette

Manuel Villalobos Michael Kalandiak Michelle Anaya Michlene “Mimi” HéBert Mike Sepulveda 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 Andelin Steven Wygal Suzanne Cannell Sylvia Yates Tere de Gomar Thatcher Hawk Tom Tyrrell Ursula Bloor Victoria Mitsakos Yolanda Wygal

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

September 17th, September 17th, September 17th, 2017,2017,2017, 24th Sunday In 24th Sunday In 24th Sunday In Ordinary Time: Ordinary Time: Ordinary Time: Stewardship is not optional! “None of us lives as his own master and none of us dies as his own master,” says St. Paul. “While we live, we are responsible to the Lord, and when we die, we die as His servants.” - Rom 14:7-9

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

FORGIVENESS - Nearly ten years before, a son and father had parted ways when the business they shared went bankrupt. The son blamed the father. They did not speak to each other again. Then the father became seriously ill. The mother called the son and told him he had better come soon. The son walked sheepishly into the hospital room. The father motioned his son to him and whispered: "Did you ever think you could do anything that would keep me from loving you?" Resentment and anger are foul things, the first reading from Sirach tells us. Remember the last things. Stop hating. Live by the commandments. As Saint Paul writes to the Romans, we are to live for the Lord and die for the Lord. Jesus' parable in today's Gospel reminds us of God's compassion. The immense sin of humanity has been forgiven and stricken from the record. We are to forgive others in the same way. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, September 23rd / Sunday, September 24th, 2017

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

AT ALL THE MASSES NEXT WEEK First Reading -- Turn to the LORD, who is generous in forgiving (Isaiah 55:6-9). Psalm -- The Lord is near to all who call upon him (Psalm 145). Second Reading -- Live your lives in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ (Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a). Gospel -- The last will be first, and the first will be last (Matthew 20:1-16a).

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

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: As God has forgiven our sins, so we must forgive others. Today’s Gospel reminds us that God freely and generously pours out His love and forgiveness upon us through our faith in Jesus and the sacraments of the Church. These gifts are given to us, not only for our salvation, but so we may share them with others, and so peace may be built up more fully in the world.

LITURGY OF THE WORD:

In the first reading, we are reminded that we will be forgiven as we have forgiven others. In the second reading, Saint Paul tells us that we belong to God in both life and death. In the Gospel, Jesus uses a parable to illustrate that our generosity in forgiving those who have wronged us must be lavish if we are to hope for the same consideration from our heavenly Father.

Reflections on Today’s Readings:

PLEASE NOTE: ♦ The Church is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 AM—6 PM. ♦ 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 3:30 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, September 16th / Sunday, September 17th, 2017 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Anastasia is offering a VIRTUS recertification class (Keeping the Promise Alive) on Thurs., Sept., 28th at 6 pm. The recertification class is about 1.5 hours. These classes are offered to St. Anastasia parishioners and school parents ONLY!

Fall Film StudyFall Film StudyFall Film Study

Our Fall Film Study will take place on Thursday October 12th, 19th and 26th in the School Library at 7:30 PM. We will be viewing and discussing the 2016 film A United Kingdom. This film is based on the true story of the black crown prince of Botswana who married a white Englishwoman in the late 1940s. As one might expect, neither the Africans nor the British were happy with this arrangement. It is a powerful story of love and hope in a difficult time and place. We look forward to three evenings of an enjoyable film and interesting discussion. For further information, please contact Mark or Shelley Calde at 310-641-1157

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SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATE::: The 22nd Annual St. A’s Golf Tournament will be held on Mon., 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.

R.C.I.A. AN AMAZING JOURNEY OF FAITH FOR YOU

OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW Are you thinking about becoming a Catholic? Do you know someone who might be thinking about becoming a Catholic? The process through which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic faith community is called RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. We become a member of the Catholic faith by truly experiencing the life, the self understand-ing, and the activities of the community itself. Please consider experiencing this process or inviting someone to join us for this amazing journey of faith. Sessions take place Thursday evenings beginning late September. Call Jonette @ 310-670-2243 or email her at jonettemauch@gmail.com for information.

FACT OF LIFE 40 Days for Life/Los Angeles

September 27th—November 3rd, 2017 Help Save Lives

You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization! Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days of Life has inspired 750,000 volunteers. With God’s help, here are the proven results in 20 coordinate campaigns:

♦ 13,305 babies saved from abortion ♦ 154 abortion workers converted ♦ 86 abortion centers closed

Here is how to take part: Vigil Location: Outside FPA located at 12304 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 Vigil Hours: 3 pm until 7 pm. Monday-Friday and Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm. Local Contact: Joseph Schirripa 310.472.4300. schirripa@prodigy.net. Learn more and get involved by visiting our campaign at: 40daysforlife.com/LosAngeles. Do not be afraid. You will be amazed at what peaceful prayer can do. Come and see for yourself and bring a friend.

MSGR. VADAKIN’S FALL TOUR Join Msgr. Vadakin as he takes us on another cultural adventure. This time we will visit St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church and take a docent tour of Skirball Center, with a lunch stop at Westside Pavilion. We will board the bus at 8:45 AM on Thursday, October 12 and return to the church about 4:45 PM. The cost is $25 and includes the cost of the bus and all gratuities. Make your reservation by calling Laurette at 310-670-2488. Don’t wait long, as this trip will fill up fast.

The Archdiocesan Mass to Honor Our Lady of Charity, Cuban Patroness, takes place TODAY, Sun., Sept.,

17th, 2017 at 2 pm at St. Bede Church, La Canada-Flintridge. Rev. Tony Marti, O.F.M. will be the Celebrant.

Ministry in Community… Mrs. Nelson's Book Fair is Coming!

Get off to an amazing start on your children's reading for the new school year! Please come and support the St. Anastasia

School Book Fair. A portion of the proceeds go to our school library. We will also have available the required reading books your child's teacher will assign for the year. The Book Fair will be open on Friday, Sept. 15 12:15PM-1:15PM, in the Parish Hall. It will also be open, Sunday, Sept.17 during our School Pancake Breakfast 8:00AM to 1:00PM, Thursday, Sept.21 at Back to School Night and Monday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 22 after school. We hope to see you there! For more infor-mation, please contact Nicole Johnson nicole@reliam.com or Janel Ray tanfasticbronze@aol.com

Kids Living Faith: Sunday, September 17th, 2017 24th Sunday In Ordinary Time

I say to you, not even seven times but seventy-seven times. Mat 18:22

Helen is learning to p[lay a song on the piano, but her fingers keep hitting the wrong keys. It takes two weeks of practice before Helen can finally play the whole song through without any mistakes. But what if Helen only had one chance to get it right? Do you think she could do it? Could anyone? Probably not. Jesus knows that we sometimes sin over and over again. But He doesn’t give us only one chance. He wants us to know that we can keep coming back to God. We can keep asking for forgiveness and trying to do better. Of course, He wants us to treat others the same way too.

As you forgive my sins when I am truly sorry, Lord, help me forgive others.

Safety Priorities - There are different safety priorities for children of different ages. The “My High 5” awareness

campaign by Safe Kids Worldwide makes it easy to identify the safety actions that make the most sense for you and your family. Visit www.safekids.org/my-high-5. For tips on creating safety priorities for children and youth from newborn to 18 years old.

High School Confirmation Registration Online form available: http://www.st-anastasia.org/sacraments/confirmation/ Year 2 Candidates do not need to re-register, a renewal form will be emailed. Year 2 Kick Off Event; Sun., Sep. 24 at 4:30 pm Join the team! Our Confirmation program is seeking adult and teen volunteers. Email the Confirmation coordinator at ConfirmationSaintA@gmail.com.

Sunday School starts Sunday, September 24th, 2017 Sunday School starts Sunday, September 24th, 2017 Sunday School starts Sunday, September 24th, 2017 Come and Join the Fun! Registration for School of Religious Education (SRE) classes is going on. Registration is for: ♦ Early Childhood Education - 3, 4 and 5 year olds; ♦ Sacramental Preparation for 1st and 2nd year students; ♦ Older Sacramental, and Continuing Education students Please call Jonette Mauch at the Parish Office, 310-670-2243. Note: there is no registration necessary for the childcare offered at the 9 am Mass.

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

Altar Server Training If you are in the fifth grade through eighth grade and are interested in becoming Altar Server, we will be having Altar Server Training classes on Saturday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 30th from 9 am to 11 am. Trainees MUST attend BOTH classes. If you are interested in attending or need additional information. Please contact Herb Masi @ 310.993.4637 or masi@yahoo.com.

YOU ARE INVITED!YOU ARE INVITED!YOU ARE INVITED! To St. Anastasia’s Annual To St. Anastasia’s Annual To St. Anastasia’s Annual

Pancake BreakfastPancake BreakfastPancake Breakfast TODAY, Sunday. September 17th, 2017TODAY, Sunday. September 17th, 2017TODAY, Sunday. September 17th, 2017

Pastor’s Plaza 8:15 a.m. –1:00 p.m. This breakfast is organized by our PTO to

thank ALL parishioners for their past and continued

support of St. Anastasia Catholic School

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th

Babysitting Available! Andrea Klishevich

(St. A’s Alumni) 310-625-7429

Red Cross Certified Available Friday - Sunday

High School Sophomore FORGIVE OTHERS There are many kinds of alms the giving of which helps us to obtain pardon for our sins; but none is greater than that by which we forgive from our heart a sin that someone has committed against us. --St. Augustine AUTUMN Besides the autumn poets sing, A few prosaic days A little this side of the snow And that side of the haze. --Emily Dickinson

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 …………………….. .............. 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 Herb Klein ............ .............. 670-2243 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 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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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRIEST OR IN RELIGIOUS LIFE?

Call the Office for Vocations 213-637-7248

www.la-archdiocese.org/org/vocations