March 8th, 2015, Third Sunday of Lent

St. Anastasia Catholic Church
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]
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
Third Sunday of Lent - When Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for a drink of water, He opened the door for a life
changing relationship with Him. Scripture says her testimony drew many others to Him as well. We, too, must be ready to
respond whenever and wherever the Lord speaks to us and be prepared for it to change our lives!
Dear Parishioners,
On this Third Sunday of Lent, we
celebrate the First Scrutiny for those who
will be received into the Church this coming
Easter. Please pray for our catechumens and
candidates as they prepare to enter the Church.
The readings are rich this Lenten Season. I hope
you have been striving to follow the Lord Jesus with a
renewed faith and a renewed heart.
Devotedly yours,
Fr. Gabe
LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers…
Ana Castellanos
Angie Alvarado
Ann Lamkey
Beatrice Vasek
Bill Corrigan
B. N. R.
Bob Harris
Brandi Hines
Bruce Foley
Cameron Aziz
Charles Guerra
Charles Keglevich
Deanna Marie Messier
Diana Guerra
Donna Corrigan
Elizabeth Hauser
Frances Wilkerson
Israel, and family
James Dugan
Janet Erike
Jazzmine Peluchette
Joanna Musacchio
Jose A. Anaya
Joyce Lynn Donnellan
Julian Moran
Lori Caldwell
Lysa Dennehy
Martha Keglevich
Mary Ann Kwinn
Mary Lanzner
Mary Ratkovic
Melvin Peluchette
Michelle Anaya
Michlene “Mimi” Hébert
Norma Aaron
Nuria Lavilla Brau
Peggy Keelaghan
Potenciana Suner
Rebeca Acuna
Renee Harrangue
Richard Mendenhall
Ron & Louise Wasilewski
Rosa Zunilda
Ruth Smith
Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan
Stephane Lempire
Sue McLaughlin
Victoria Mitsakos
Virginia Lorraine Robinson
Yolanda Wygal
***Please note that this list will be
updated monthly. Family members
should please contact the Parish
Office to add names or to let us know
about the condition of those for whom
we pray.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
SUN. 3/08
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
7:30 PM
JUSTINE WALKER 
ROSEMARY CONNOLLY 
CARMEN PEREIRA 
THE PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA
SHIRLEY D. VESCERA 
MON. 3/09
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
SPECIAL INTENTIONS
THE FAMILY OF CARMELITA TIU
TUES. 3/10
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
SPECIAL INTENTIONS 
CHUTI L. TIU
WED. 3/11
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
5:30 PM
SPECIAL INTENTIONS
OSCAR TORRES 
JACOB KOFFMAN 
THUR. 3/12
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
SPECIAL INTENTIONS
EMILIA TORRES
FRI. 3/13
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
SPECIAL INTENTIONS
JOSE TORRES
SAT. 3/14
8:00 AM
5:30 PM
PETER WENNER 
PETER WENNER 
Birthday  Anniversary ♥
Memorial  Support ♦
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
This Week: Saturday, March 7th/Sunday, March 8th
Third Sunday of Lent
Reflections on Today’s Readings
Focus: God has given us His commandments to help us direct our lives toward Him. God gave Moses the Ten
Commandments so that we could direct our behavior in ways that help us to grow in our love of God and in our love of neighbor.
Given that we have received these commandments, you would think it would be easy to live as beloved children of God. However,
sometimes the things we want are not the things we need and we can become distracted by what culture would command us to do.
The wisdom of God helps us to make decisions for our lives that keep us growing in our love of God and others.
Liturgy of the Word: In Exodus we hear the commandments given by God through Moses, the commandments for God’s people
to live by. Saint Paul teaches us that the wisdom of God is not easy to accept, in particular, the message of the crucified Christ. The
Gospel tells of Jesus cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem.
Celebrating Our Faith
Next Week ~ Saturday, March 14th/Sunday, March 15th
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Masses:
Sat: 5:30 p.m.
Sun: 7:30 a.m.
Sun: 9:00 a.m.
Sun: 10:30 a.m.
Sun: 12:00 NN.
Sun: 7:30 p.m.
Celebrants:
Msgr. Cox
Msgr. Cox
Fr. Tom
Msgr. Vadakin
Msgr. Gonzales
Msgr. Gonzales
Saturday Confessions
3:30 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Msgr. Cox
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.
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.
TODAY’S READINGS: 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT (CYCLE A)
FIRST READING: EXODUS 17:3-7
PSALM 95
SECOND READING: ROMANS 5:1-2, 5-8
GOSPEL: JOHN 4:5-42
WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO READ AND REFLECT
ON THE BIBLICAL PASSAGES THAT WILL BE PROCLAIMED
AT ALL MASSES NEXT WEEK. (CYCLE A)
First Reading — As the prophet Samuel anointed David with
oil, the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David (1 Samuel 16:1b,
6-7, 10-13a).
Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want
(Psalm 23).
Second Reading — You who were once darkness are now
light in the Lord (Ephesians 5:8-14).
Gospel — The man who had been blind from birth proclaimed:
The one called Jesus made clay with His saliva, anointed my
eyes with it, and told me to wash (John 9:1-41).
We invite you to attend an Open House Information Session for
our Graduate Theological Studies Program on April 14, 2015.
Following the Open House, you are invited to sit in on a
Graduate Theological Class session!
Details for Open House:
Time: 3:15 P.M. (Dinner will be served.) Date: Tuesday, April 14,
2015 Location: Jennifer Scott’s Office --‐ Theological Studies
Department University Hall 3723. RSVP to Graduate Program
Administrator, Jennifer Scott [email protected]
Free Parking Coupon Code Upon RSVP
Where faith is… Vibrantly Expressed … Critically Examined ...
Ultimately Transformed
Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith…
Lent began with Ash
Wednesday.
The Catholic
Community around
the world follows these gen regulations during Lent.
ABSTINENCE – Is a penitential practice consisting of refraining from the
consumption of meat and is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14
years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and the
Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. Pastors and parents
are encouraged to see that children who are not bound by the obligation to
fast and abstain are led to appreciate an authentic sense of penance.
FASTING AND ABSTINENCE – In addition to abstinence, fasting is to
be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all
Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years (inclusive). On days of
fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to
maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs, but together
they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not
permitted, but liquids are allowed. Note: If a person is unable to observe
the above regulations due to ill health or other serious reasons, they are
urged to practice other forms of self-denial that are suitable to their
condition.
2015
 Each Wednesday, during Lent we have a
5:30 pm Mass in addition to the morning
Masses, followed by Simple Soup in the
Parish Hall (Basement) -ONLY for the first 4
Wednesdays! AND Stations of the Cross each
Friday @ 7:30 pm.
Beginning Sunday, March
29th (last Sunday of the month) the monthly Wedding
Anniversary Blessing will take
place after ALL MASSES!
FACT OF LIFE
Killing the Pain-Not the Patient
By Richard M. Doerflinger and Carlos F. Gomez, M.D., Ph.D.
In important ways, assisted suicide and good palliative care are not
only distinct-they are radically opposed to each other. Control of
pain and suffering eliminates the demand for assisted suicide.
As Dr. Herbert Hendin notes in his book Seduced by Death, some
terminally ill patients have suicidal thoughts, but “these patients
usually respond well to treatment for depressive illness and pain
medication and are then grateful to be alive.” Such treatment
responds to the underlying reasons why patients ask for death,
instead of treating the patient himself as the problem to be
eliminated. When pain control and other care improves, assisted
suicide becomes largely irrelevant.
Once the assisted suicide is accepted , doctors lose the incentive
to pursue more difficult but life-affirming ways of truly caring for
patients close to death. The converse is also true: prohibiting
assisted suicide sets a clear limit to doctors’ options so they can
commit themselves to the challenges of accompanying patients
through their last days.
(Continued in next week’s Fact of Life)
The 2015 Catholic Relief Services
(CRS) Collection takes place
NEXT Sunday, March 15th.
The CRS Collection supports six Catholic agencies
that work to serve our suffering brothers and sisters
around the world. Through humanitarian aid, resettling
displaced individuals and families, and providing legal
and advocacy services for migrants, the CRS Collection
allows us to see every encounter with a person who is
suffering as an opportunity to HELP JESUS IN
DISGUISE. Envelopes are in the pews.
“Amen, I say to you,
whatever you did
for one of these least
brothers of mine,
you did for me.”
Matthew 25:40
SIMPLE SOUP - Stewardship in action…
Save the Date!
This Wednesday is the last opportunity to
participate in the Simple Soup supper,
please join us!
Host Ministries:
Wed., Mar. 11th,
PARISH FAMILIES
…a way of life for St. Anastasia Church
REMINDER: The Lenten presentation:
How Well Do You Know Jesus?
Continues throughout Wednesdays,
March 11,18,25, and April 1. Meet in
the Parish Hall from 7:15 to 9 pm (right
after the Simple Suppers) Cost: $10.
Please pay at the door. This donation
allows you to attend any or all of the sessions.
Limited seating, to please register, send an email
to: [email protected] or call 201-7762986. Facilitated by the St. A’s Prayer Group.
Teaching children about boundaries and
safe touches is healthy - Teaching children
about boundaries and safe touches is not sex
education. There are many safety issues we
teach children: bike safety, water safety, fire prevention,
driver's training, etc. Personal safety programs should
have age appropriate lessons that give children the skills
they need to protect themselves without frightening
them. Keeping children unaware of the dangers around
them does not keep them safe. Predators count on
children not knowing what to do. For more information,
please visit: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/
child-and-youth-protection/faqs.cfm.
Ministry in Community…
LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE 2015
St. Anastasia’s:
Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 pm.
St. Jerome: Wed., Mar. 25, 7 pm.
St. Augustine: Wed., Mar. 25, 7:30 pm.
St. Mark: Thurs., Mar. 26, 7 pm.
St. Monica: Tue., Mar. 31, 7 pm.
Visitation: Tue., Mar. 31, 7 pm.
the Vestibule.
WASHING OF THE FEET LITURGY:
PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD!
Holy Thursday’s Liturgy (April 2nd @ 7:30
pm) needs volunteers for the foot washing.
Please consider being a part of this beautiful
and humbling celebration. Sign-up board in
EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES ARE IN
THE VESTIBULE AND BY THE DOORS .
Please use them to make a donation in
memory of a loved one or for a particular
intention. Drop them in the collection basket
or at the Rectory.
Walk the Stations of the Cross! - On Good
Friday, April 3rd @ 1 pm, we will be
having the traditional Stations of the
Cross in the Church… and a “familyfriendly” Stations of the Cross using our
Stations planted throughout the campus.
The stations were created by our school children.
All are welcome.
Time: 1 pm. Meet in the Diamond Courtyard!
St. Anastasia Poetry Contest.
IMAGINATION!
Contest Rules and Information: All Saint
Enjoy a visit from the TRAVELING
HOLY FAMILY this New Year!
Have a statue of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
join you for a week (or more!) and
share God’s wonderful love with you as we start
2015! Sign up for this wonderful St. A’s tradition at
http://tinyurl.com/TravelingHolyFamily
or call Regina at 310-670-2243.
Upcoming Host Families:
3/8 - 3/14 Hillery Family
3/15 - 3/21 Molina Family
3/22 - 3/29 James Family
Important Reminders:
Don’t forget that Bulletin announcements should be
submitted 2 weeks prior to the requested publication
date!
♥ TODAY, Sunday, March 8th, Nurses Ministry,
Blood Pressure readings after the 10:30 am and
12 Noon Masses in Diamond Courtyard!
♥ NEXT Sunday, March 15th, the St. Joseph
Center Collection takes place after all Masses.
This collection benefits the poorest and needy of
the Westside area. Your contributions of cash/
non-perishable food are greatly appreciated!
Anastasia Parishioners in Grades 1-8 may
enter. You do not have to be a student of
St. Anastasia School. The theme is Imagination.” Your
poem may reflect this theme in any way you choose.
Poems must be written by the student alone. It must
be original work. Entries are due by Friday, March 20,
2015. They must include a completed contest form
and be turned into the school office or rectory in an
envelope marked “St. Anastasia Poetry Contest.” No
late entries will be accepted. Poems must be typed or
neatly printed. Parents may help with typing for
younger students, but please, no editing! Please save a
copy of your poem, as they will not be returned.
Attention Parents: Please take seriously the Pledge of
Originality that your child MUST sign (you could find
it in the School or Rectory Office). It means that they
did not receive help from any person or source in
writing their poem. The only help they should get
from parents is encouragement. Thank you.
(A detailed form is available in the School and Rectory
Office). Questions? Susan Pearson: [email protected]
Welcome New Parishioners!
Email [email protected] to request
a New Parishioner registration form today! Already a
registered parishioner? Make sure we have all your
current contact information on file phone, email address, mailing address,
etc. - so you won’t miss out on parish
news and activities!
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]
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.
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 …………….....670-2243
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Young Adult Ministry
MASSES Nancy Albin ......................... 927-8891
Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor
WEEKDAYS
Prayer Group—English
Mon-Fri:
6:30 AM & 8 AM
Sacramental Recorder
Lori Mountain ...................... 502-9105
First Friday: 6:30 AM, 8 AM,
Aleida Rodriguez
11 AM (School in session)
Director of Religious Education
Rosary Ministry
Saturday: 8 AM
Rose De Leonardis………...645-7175
Jonette Mauch
WEEKENDS
Ben Oakley………………….670-2771
Confirmation Coordinator
Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 PM
Gabriel Reyes
Respect Life
Sunday: 7:30, 9, 10:30 AM, 12 & 7:30 PM
…………………….. .............. 670-2243
Director
of
Adult Faith Formation
HOLY DAYS
and
Stewardship
Holy Day Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM
Safe Guard the Children
Rose Healy-Fissinger .......... 670-2243
Holy Day: 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 11 AM (during
Karen Diaz .......................... 670-2243
the School year) & 7 PM
Director of Music Ministry

Greg Koppenhaver
St. Joseph Center.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
School Principal
Jayne Cram……….. .............. 645-1140
Saturday: 3:30 - 5 PM & 7:30 - 8 PM
Michael Muir
Homeless Weekend Program/
DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal Novena,
St. Robert’s Center
Rosary and Benediction - Monday, following the School Office Manager, Bookkeeper
Louise Lance
Bob & Lori Caldwell ............. 823-7417
8 AM Mass.
School
Office
Assistant
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Saturday of
St. Margaret’s Center
Linda Schmidt
the month from 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Mary Agnes Erlandson ........ 672-2208
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Sacrament for the Consultative School Board
Catholic Charities
Sick is celebrated upon request of family
Olivier Chaine
Cindy Begazo………………..306-9390

PTO - Parent Teacher Organization
Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive
BAPTISM: Parents and Godparents are
Denise Gustafson
Teressa Syta ....................... 670-0285
required to participate in preparation program.
Shawna Wiseman
Contact the Rectory Office 310-670-2243 or
Nurses Ministry
ADESTE (After School Program)
Fred & Esmeralda Balsz @ 679-9119.
Nancy Reilly .........…….424-228-4767
Elizabeth Soriano
MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the
Pen
Pal Project - Prison Ministry
Maintenance
Rectory no later that 6 months before their
[email protected]………..670-2243
Javier Antunes
proposed wedding date. Call the Rectory Office
Ministry for Married Couples
310-670-2243.
Jon & Suzette Sornborger ... 670-2243
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Becoming Catholics - Please call the Rectory.
RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults; Men’s Spirituality
FUNERALS: Contact the Pastor by calling the
and SRE (Sunday School)
Joe Berberich ...................... 745-7009
Rectory Office, 310-670-2243.
Jonette Mauch ..... .............. 670-2243
Shad Meshad ...................... 568-1065
Confirmation
Men’s Morning Hour ..……..670-2243
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Gabriel Reyes .......…………. 670-2243
MOMS Ministry
Infant Baptism
Ministers of the Eucharist
Jayne Cram………………….645-1140
Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119
Gloria Bowen-to the Sick.. .. 670-5971
Bible Study
Jan & Herb Masi... .............. 641-2819
Carolyn Godlewski .............. 670-2243
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Ministers of the Word .........
Marti Moran………………….670-2243
Parish Finance Council
Carl Pentis ........... .............. 649-4238
Social Ministry
Jim Healy ............. .............. 410-1206
Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)
Laurette Bibeau……………..670-2488
Pastor Advisory Council
Evelio Leon .......... .............. 670-1298
………………………………..670-2243
Family Visitation Ministry
Courtyard Hospitality
Site Committee
Sr. Teresita………………….216-2001
Sr. Teresita…………………. 216-2001
Stefan Politz ........ .............. 337-9534
Chronic
Pain Support Ministry
Men’s Club
Altar Care
Patrick
Doherty…………….650-0274
Chris Turkmany .... .............. 642-6646
Dolores Saenz ..... .............. 337-7213
Patty Wiacek……………….713-5298.
Knights
of
Columbus
Liturgy Committee
Arts and Education
Richard Arias ....... .............. 641-4194
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A
Jayne Cram .......... .............. 645-1140
Altar Server Committee:
PRIEST
OR IN RELIGIOUS LIFE?
Herb Masi …………………… 641-2819
Stewardship ………......…….670-2243
Call
the
Office for Vocations
Richard Arias .......………….. 641-4194
213-637-7248
Maura Reznik .......………….. 645-6845
J.S.Paluch - Brent Lavitt, Bulletin Ads
www.la-archdiocese.org/org/vocations
(Back cover) - 818-554-0000