Solemn Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, Sunday, May 17, 2015

St. Anastasia Catholic Church
7390 W. Manchester Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: 310
310--670
670--2243 • Fax: 310
310--670
670--5052
Website: www.st
www.st--anastasia.org
E-mail: parish@st
[email protected]
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
Seventh Sunday of Easter - Jesus is the perfect steward — watching carefully over all who have been entrusted to
Him by the Father and then sending them all out into the world in service. May I similarly protect and wisely use the
gifts entrusted to me!
Dear Parishioners,
On this Solemn Feast of the Ascension, we continue the Spirit of Joy in celebrating
where Christ our Lord has gone, we hope to follow!
We especially want to congratulate all our high school youth who were confirmed by Bishop
Salazar this past Saturday. All of you make us very proud, and we pray that the Spirit of the
Lord continues to work in you and through you.
A special Thanks to Gabriel Reyes and to all the members of the
Confirmation Team for all their efforts.
Next Sunday, Pentecost!! Come Holy Spirit! To celebrate the feast
lots of people wear the color red! Come ready to celebrate the fire of
God’s love among us.
Devotedly Yours In Christ,
Fr. Gabe
LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers…
Jim Tyrrell
Joanna Musacchio
Jose A. Anaya
Joyce Lynn Donnellan
Julian Moran
Kathy King
Ken Lockwood
Lori Caldwell
Lysa Dennehy
Martha Keglevich
Mary Ann Kwinn
Melvin Peluchette
Michelle Anaya
Michlene “Mimi” Hébert
Mila Sison
Norma Aaron
Nuria Lavilla Brau
Peggy Keelaghan
Peter Cathcart
Ana Castellanos
Angie Alvarado
Ann Lamkey
Beatrice Vasek
B. N. R.
Brandi Hines
Charles Guerra
Charles Keglevich
Deanna Marie Messier
Diana Guerra
Elizabeth Hauser
Ging Savares
Fr. Prasad Gonsalves, S.J.
Israel, and family
James Dugan
Janet Erike
Javan Wygal
Jazzmine Peluchette
Jessica Adimari
Potenciana Suner
Rebeca Acuna
Renee Harrangue
Richard Mendenhall
Rita Ortman
Rosa Zunilda
Ruth Smith
Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan
Stephane Lempire
Tom Tyrrell
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 - HOLY WEEK:
SUN. 5/17
7th SUNDAY OF EASTER
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
7:30 PM
SAL SAENZ 
THE PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA
MAYA MORENO 
MOTHER’S DAY NOVENA
CHUTI L. TIU 
MON. 5/18
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
SUZANNE COYNE 
MOTHER’S DAY NOVENA
TUE. 5/19
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
SUZANNE COYNE  
ST. A’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP
WED. 5/20
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
SUZANNE COYNE 
JOSE TAPIA ♦
THUR. 5/21
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
FRI. 5/22
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
SAT. 5/23
8:00 AM
5:30 PM

Birthday 
MARY O’DONNELL 
SR. JENNIFER TECLA, FSP ♦ 
SHIRLEY D. VESCERA 
PATRICIA LIJEWSKI
MARY O’DONNELL 
RAFAEL BALTODANO 
Anniversary ♥ Memorial  Support ♦
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
This Week: Saturday, May 16th/Sunday, May 17th
The Solemn Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
Reflections on Today’s Readings:
FOCUS: We are joined with the Apostles when we give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As the Risen Lord
is about to Ascend to His Father, He gives His disciples the mission of preaching the Gospel to the whole world. He also
promises them the gift of the Holy Spirit to help them carry out the mission. By virtue of our Baptism, we are given a share
in this mission to give witness to the Gospel by all we say and do in our daily lives.
LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the first reading, the writer of the Acts of the Apostles recounts the details of the Ascension
of Jesus Christ into Heaven. Saint Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians begins with an invocation that the Ephesians may be
blessed with wisdom, bringing them knowledge to God. The Gospel gives an account of the Ascension and prepares a
setting for Pentecost and the mission of the Apostles. The reading makes clear that the mission of the Apostles was to
proclaim the Gospel to every creature.
Celebrating Our Faith
Next Week ~ Saturday, May 23rd/Sunday, May 24th
Solemnity of Pentecost
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. Gonzales
Msgr. Gonzales
Fr. Tom
Msgr. Cox
Msgr. Cox
Msgr. Vadakin
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)
Saturdays: 3:30—5 pm, and 7:30—8 pm.
Msgr. Gonzales
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: Sunday, May 17th, 2015,
Solemn Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
First Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23
Gospel: Mark 16:15-20
WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO READ AND REFLECT
ON THE BIBLICAL PASSAGES THAT WILL BE PROCLAIMED
AT ALL MASSES NEXT WEEK.
First Reading — They were all filled with the Holy
Spirit, and began to speak in different tongues
(Acts 2:1-11).
Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the
face of the earth (Psalm 104).
Second Reading — There are different kinds of
spiritual gifts but the same Spirit (1 Corinthians
12:3b-7, 12-13) or Galatians 5:16-25.
Gospel — As the Father has sent me, so I send
you: Receive the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23) or
John 15:26-27; 16:12-15.
 Please pray for those who have died,
especially: Ena (Mimi) R. Rodriguez [sister of Jesus
(Aleida) Rodriguez] that they may rest in peace 
Volunteers Needed: St. Margaret’s Center
in Lennox (10217 S. Inglewood Ave.) is
seeking volunteer drivers who can make a
food pick-up one day a week at local stores
for our food pantry. Having a pick-up truck
is helpful but not necessary. Various days/
times, though mostly in the mornings, M-F.
Please call Mary Agnes at 310-672-2208 or
email [email protected] for more
information. Thank you!
Have You Remembered
your parish, school or archdiocesan
ministry in your Will or Trust?
Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith…
SAVE THE DATE!! VBS  JULY 13 - 17, 2015 - AGES 4 - 9
Monday thru Friday, from 9 am to Noon.
$60 p/child.
Registration form is available at:
http://www.st-anastasia.org/sacraments/religious-education/2015vbsregistrationform/
Kids need to know how to protect
themselves at home
We consider our homes to be safe
places for our children. But being
home alone can pose risks for children. Here are a few
tips to teach kids that will help keep them safe when
you are not with them at home:
1. Never answer the door if alone.
2. Do not invite anyone in the house without the
permission of a parent or babysitter.
3. Write important phone numbers on a list in case of
an emergency.
For more tips visit: http://www.ncpc.org/topics/violent-
crime-and-personal-safety/copy_of_home-alone
FACT OF LIFE
A CULTURE OF LIFE BELIEVES…
• Every person ever created has infinite dignity
from the moment of conception through
death because each person is created in the
image and likeness of God. This dignity cannot be
taken away or diminished regardless of disability,
infirmity or illness.
• A person, no matter how great his or her need,
is never a burden. It is our obligation, as members
of the human community, to care for those most
in need. We take on this obligation willingly,
understanding that what we do for the least
person we do for Christ. “ The quality of a
society … is judged by how it treats elderly
people and by the place it gives them in
community life.” - Pope Francis
• Providing care for someone at the end of life
is a requirement of human dignity. Care
includes nutrition and hydration (food and water,
even when provided through feeding tubes or
other medical assistance, unless it becomes
burdensome), cleanliness, warmth, and
prevention of complications from confinement
to bed.
TAKE ACTION NOW!
New Eucharistic Ministers
Needed - From a current
Eucharistic Minister: “Being an
Eucharistic Minister makes me
feel more like a part of the St. A's community. It is a
great way to get to know the priests and other people
in the Church that you might not meet otherwise.
It also gives me even more appreciation for the
Eucharist and what it means in my life, a stronger
connection with Jesus.” If you are interested in finding
a satisfying ministry that allows you to serve the Lord
and your fellow parishioners, consider becoming an
Eucharistic Minister. There will be a training class for
new Eucharistic Ministers on Thursday, May 21st at
7:30 P.M. in the Church. Please contact Jan & Herb
Masi at 310.641.2819 or [email protected] . For more
information.
Secure. Convenient. Efficient.
Our parish is offering a convenient option for contributions! Online Giving is a web-based application that
allows you to start, stop and change your contributions at any time, and
look up your own giving history! Online Giving is very easy to use and
requires no special knowledge other than how to access the internet.
If you haven’t already signed up, then go to the St. A’s Online Giving
website at https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/1706 and select “Sign
Up For New Account”! Printed donation envelopes will always be an
option for those that want to use them! Questions? Contact [email protected] for Online Giving assistance!
Ministry in Community…
SAVE THE DATE
St. Anastasia Blood Drive/ Sunday, May 31st
31st, Parish Hall.
It’s a bloody fact…... Sign up for donating blood today. How lucky for
someone to get your amazing blood! Anyone in good health, is at least 16 years old, weighs at
least 110 pounds may donate blood every 56 days. People on medications can still donate blood
with a few exceptions. Please see our eligibility guidelines at the sign up table today in
Diamond Courtyard. Blood Drive Sunday, May 31st ……….
Kevin and Linda McNally, (310) 641‑1979 Elaine Kane, (310) 645‑4633
Sensational Kids
What every parent should know
about their kid’s sensory
processing.
Does your child:
♦ Have difficulty concentrating?
♦ Have difficulty with handwriting?
♦ Have difficulty balancing?
♦ Hate tags on clothing or going barefoot?
♦ Have picky eating habits?
Join the Social Emotional Learning Committee
for a Parent Education Workshop
Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
7 to 8:30 pm.
St. A’s School Library (2nd Floor)
ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME!
2015 Together In Mission Report
(As of April 30, 2015)
Parish Goal:
$77,700.00
Amount Pledged: $45,265.00
Amount Paid:
$33,310.00
Difference Under Goal vs. Amount Paid:
$44,390.00
# of Families Participating: 130
Important Reminders:
Don’t forget that Bulletin announcements
should be submitted 2 weeks prior to the
requested publication date!
• THIS WEEKEND Sat./Sun., May 16/17th, the
St. Joseph Center Collection takes place after
all Masses. This Collection benefits the poorest
and needy of the Westside area. Your donations
of cash/non-perishable food are greatly
appreciated.
• Monday, May 26th, the Rectory Office will be
CLOSED to commemorate Memorial Day!
THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE MASS @ 9 AM
Request some "quality time" with the
St. Anastasia Parish Holy Family
Statue of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Please use this link to request your
week(s) to host a statue: http://
tinyurl.com/TravelingHolyFamily or email
[email protected] to
participate in a wonderful St. Anastasia tradition!
4/19 - 5/16 St. Anastasia Parish Priests
5/17 - 5/23 - St. Anastasia Parish Family
The Solemn Ascension of the Lord, May 17th,
So then the Lord Jesus, after He spoke to them,
was taken up into Heaven and took His seat at
the right hand of God.
Mark 16:19
When I was little, I pictured Jesus lifted up to
heaven like a rocket, in a cloud of smoke. Of course, it
probably didn’t happen that way—it was much more
awesome! For one thing, Jesus Ascended through the
power of God. That’s mightier than any rocket. And
unlike a rocket that takes off and leaves the earth,
Jesus went to His Father in Heaven, but He’s still with
us, even today. Hard to believe? Remember that with
God, everything is possible.
Risen Jesus, I know that no matter what happens,
you’re always at my side.
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

Chris Roque
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