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ST. ANASTASIA CATHOLIC CHURCH
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY, JULY 21st, 2013
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]
Parish established in 1953 in honor of
James Francis Cardinal McIntyre
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
16th Sunday In Ordinary Time: Today’s readings speak of hospitality. Abraham, who cheerfully did
for his guests all that desert hospitality required, was rewarded with his heart’s desire — a son. Martha also busied
herself with all the details of hospitality, but grudgingly and with complaint. Am I a cheerful or a grudging giver?
Dear Parishioners,
As you can tell, we are progressing along nicely with the construction on our
"Pastors' Plaza". The construction project will provide for an appropriate
playground for our new Junior Kindergarten. We have accepted 22 new students for our
Junior K and we are very excited about welcoming these little ones among as the newest
and youngest for teaching the ways of Jesus. Thank you to all of you for helping to make
this dream come alive.
We still need your help! Please consider a donation for our construction
project. Please help the mission of St. Anastasia grow!
Martha and Mary -- we need both in our life!!
Enjoy your summer!
Devotedly yours,
Father Gabe
LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER … For those who are ill, and
those in need of our prayers … Please let us know about
the condition of those for whom we pray. We’ll keep/
remove their name(s) as requested, after the first few
weeks.
Jazzmine Peluchette
Eliodoro Alvarado
Baby Wryan Lashuay
Bob Caldwell
Greg Paquin
Bambi Byrons
Chris Sykes
Francine Rehberger
Vivian Tew
Sandy Dalton
Carmen Pereira
Baby Anastasia
Wittenberg
Stephen Ahearn
Phyllis Jones
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
Lorraine Crothers
Agnes Mocsny
Gerry Oakley
Carla Roberts
Peter Heredia
Jack Muñoz
Michael Jones
Fran Wilkerson
John Swanson
George Rader
Roy Sheraden
Sam Solter
Larry Lovett
Ursula Lovett
Jorden Aponte
Tom Tyrrell
Shareen Hakim
Maxine & Stuart
Liebman
Matthew Salvo
Sherry Stevens
Bernice Cubie
George Galip
Ethel Curry
Kim Calimlim
Mary Witteman
Jose Gutierrez
Ed Kwinn
Benita Bicarme
Vicky Duron
Lucille Burk
Delgado
Martha Keglevich
Jody Bruno
Cathy Lee
Bertha Marcinkus
Jeanne Ahern
Derek Comes
Luanne Sinski
Peggy Keelaghan
Steven Appleldorn
Pauline Runyan
Sgt. Shawn Dorton
Catherine Fleming
Silvana Shinsato
Nicole Shinsato
Delphine Gonzalez
Bob Sapien
Brittany Gunnell
Bruce Randall
Angelo Aparicio
Jocelyn Cotlon
Michelle Anaya
Julietta Anaya
Jude Keith Hebert
Lisa Carfano
Cathy Lee
Tim Mueller
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SUN, 7/21
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
7:30 PM
PARISHIONERS OF ST. A’S
EILEEN ADAMS 
CHRISTOPHER O’CONNELL 
RON & LOUISE WASILEWSKI ♥
SPECIAL INTENTIONS
MON., 7/22
6:30 AM
8:00 AM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 
TUE., 7/23
6:30 AM
8:00 AM RON & LOUISE WASILEWSKI ♥ 
WED., 7/24
6:30 AM ZACHARY KIERNAN 
8:00 AM LYNN KIERNAN 
THURS., 7/25 6:30 AM 
8:00 AM BEATRIZ & GEORGE VASEK 
FRI., 7/26
6:30 AM REV. PATRICK O’SHEA 
8:00 AM
SAT., 7/27
8:00 AM
5:30 PM DEAN LORTIE 

Birthday  — Anniversary ♥ — Memorial  — Support ♦
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT
OF BECOMING A PRIEST?
Visit: www.lavocations.org
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
Reflection on Today’s Readings:
FOCUS: Setting aside time to pray helps to ensure that Christ’s peace reigns in our hearts and lives.
The fast-paced nature and rapid rate of change in today’s world can serve as obstacles to
experiencing peace and serenity in our lives. However, by following the example of Mary in today’s
Gospel by taking the time to pray each day and listen to Jesus, Christ’s peace can reign in our lives and hearts no
matter what obstacles we face.
LITURGY OF THE WORD: In Genesis we hear of the Lord appearing to Moses and telling him that his wife
Sarah would give birth to a son. The second reading tells on how Paul rejoices in his sufferings. In the Gospel,
Martha provides hospitality for Jesus while her sister Mary sits at the feet of Jesus and listens.
Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith
Sat., July 27th & Sun., July 28th, 2013
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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. Gonzales
Msgr. Gonzales
Fr. Tom
Msgr. Vadakin
Msgr. Cox
Msgr. Cox
SATURDAY CONFESSIONS:
3:30 - 5 pm & 7:30 - 8 pm
** Msgr. Gonzales **
To Receive Holy Communion,
(For those who are sick, hospitalized, or home bound)
Please call Gloria Bowen, 310-670-5971, Eucharistic
Minister to the sick. To have the name(s) included
in our prayers, please call the Rectory Office at
310-670-2243.
Silverado Senior Living—Beach Cities
The South Bay Brain Train is conducting a 4 hour
program for those with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Some
of the Activities will include Yoga for the Brain™, a
support group that focuses on creativity and education, a
social hour for the participants, and cognitive stimulation
exercises. Another crucial part of this program is a
concurrent 90 minute program that happens for the
family caregiver giving instruction and insight on how to
further enhance the individual’s creativity, health, and
healing. If you are interested in this weekly and ongoing
program, please contact Richelle Lyon at 310-717-7483
We encourage all to read and reflect on the Biblical
passages that will be proclaimed at all Masses next
Sunday:
Reading 1:
Gn 18:20-32
Reading 2:
Col 2:12-14
Gospel:
Lk 11:1-13
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.
Treasures from our Tradition: There ‘s a
different pace to a summer Sunday, especially on those
days when we dream of air conditioning and wave any
available paper to stir the air. Yet we persist in gathering,
even with so many breaks from the usual routines. We
distance ourselves not only from routines, but from
schedules and familiar well-worn paths. These are playful
days and contemplative days. We see long-lost friends
and visit almost forgotten places. We have more leisure
than any people before in the history of the world, and
we need it because our lives are so care-worn and tiring.
More of us walk barefoot and look up at the stars or dip
our toes in the lake or sea, sing around campfires, read
novels on the beach and eat comfort food with our
fingers. We see how beautiful life can be, and are more
aware than usual of how God is always breaking in with
signs of love. In Genesis today, Abraham and Sarah
practice hospitality to their
visitors, who turn out to be God
dropping in. During the summer
months, God practices hospitality
in return, inviting us into a
season of celebration. Keeping
Sunday holy is a good habit to
cultivate these days when our
spirits are especially receptive to
God’s deep desire for us to
know divine love.
- James Field, Copyright © J.S. Paluch Co.
Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith…
MONDAY MORNING PRAYER AND ADORATION
♦Consider this a personal invitation to come and join us as we pray the Novena
in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. This prayer time is immediately following the
8:00AM Mass and will help you keep prayer front and center in your life. As St. Paul said in his letter to the
Colossians: "Pray without ceasing, be attentive to prayer and pray in a spirit of thanksgiving."
We believe that a parish is an authentic community only when it sticks together all week
long-after the Mass has ended-by living the gospel through daily prayer, mutual support, and
loving service to all those in need. This is the goal of our praying the Novena and singing
praises to the Lord and His Blessed Mother, and we're sure it's your goal as well.
Come pray with us!
REGISTER FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL —
Come and Join the Fun!
Registration for School of Religious Education
will take place on Sunday, August 25th and
Sunday, September 15th, from 9 am to Noon in
Diamond Courtyard. Registration is for Early
Traveling Holy Family
New On-Line Travel Journal!
Sign up today to have a statue of the Holy Family come
visit your house for a week. Each household will have the
opportunity to gather to pray, reflect and spend faithfilled time with the Holy Family. You will also be able to
connect with other parishioners through each Holy
Family’s *new* on-line travel journal where photos and
family stories can be shared with fellow participants.
There will be a sign-up table after each Mass on Sunday,
July 28th for those who wish to participate for 2013-14.
You may also contact Regina Aaron at
[email protected], or by leaving a
message at the Rectory, 310-670-2243.
This is a unique, faith-deepening and interactive
experience for all who participate!
Traveling Holy Family - Family 1
Vacation Bible School
07/21/2013
St. Anastasia Parish
07/28/2013
Traveling Holy Family - Family 2
Vacation Bible School
07/21/2013
Garica family
07/28/2013
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Childhood Education, 3,4 and 5 yr. old;
Sacramental Preparation for 1st and 2nd year
students; Older Sacramental, and Continuing
Education. There is no registration necessary
for the childcare offered at the 9 am and 10:30
am Mass. Volunteers needed at all
age levels. If you can not make
these registrations date, call Jonette
Mauch at the Rectory Office,
310-670-2243.
ARE YOU INTERESTED
IN SOME CASINO FUN?
We're headed to Harrah’s Casino on Tuesday, Aug.
13. We'll leave St. A’s at 8 AM and return at 6 PM. The
cost is $12 per person, and you will receive $10 in free
play on your Rewards Card, plus a raffle on
the bus. Please call Laurette at 310-6702488 for reservations. The deadline is July
30, but don't delay, as this trip will likely
sell out soon. A PHOTO ID IS
REQUIRED. Sponsored by the St.
Anastasia Social Club.
Don’t miss out the 16th Annual
St. Anastasia Family Picnic
All Parishioners Invited!
In n' Out burgers, potluck, desserts, drinks, music,
bouncers and games for all!
Last year was a BIG hit, so mark your calendars to come
join the fun!!
(Stay tuned - more information to come in August.)
Ministry in Community …
AN AMAZING JOURNEY OF FAITH- FOR
YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW
Are thinking about becoming a Catholic? Do you know
someone who might be thinking about becoming a
Catholic? Here is the chance to invite that special
someone to an informal gathering to share and question
whether or not the time is right for them to pursue
becoming a Catholic. The process is called RCIA, the
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This is the process
through which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic
faith community. We become a member of the Catholic
faith by truly experiencing the life, the self-understanding,
and the activities of the community itself. Please
consider experiencing this process or inviting someone
to join us for this amazing journey of faith. We begin
with an informal gathering on Thursday evening
September 5th at 7:30 PM.
Call Jonette in the Rectory @310-670-2243
or [email protected]
SAVE THE DATE:
The 18 Annual St. A’s Golf Tournament
th
will be held on Monday, October 21, 2013. Don’t
miss out on all of the fun at Skylinks Golf Course in
Long Beach. The day includes a post-tournament
BBQ dinner catered by Outdoor Grill at the Elks
Club. All members of the parish
community are welcome. Contact Chris
Turkmany (310) 200-8021 with any
questions.
Helpful tips to help children and
the elderly bear the heat - Did you
know that elderly people (65 years and
older), infants and children and people with chronic
medical conditions are more prone to heat stress.
Keep in mind that air-conditioning is the number one
protective factor against heat-related illness and
death. During conditions of extreme heat, spend time
in locations with air-conditioning such as shopping
malls, public libraries, or public health sponsored
heat-relief shelters in your area. Get informed. Listen
to local news and weather channels or contact your
local public health department during extreme heat
conditions for health and safety updates. Drink cool,
nonalcoholic beverages and increase your fluid
intake, regardless of your activity level. For more
information visit: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/
extremeheat/heat_guide.asp. For particular help, you
may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.
Confirmation Early Registration!! Continues
thru July 31st. Confirmation Registration forms
are available in the back of the Church, Vestibule,
and in the Rectory Office. For questions and more
information, please contact Catrina at 310-670-2243
x51 or [email protected].
CONFIRMATION CORNER:
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER
OPPORTUNITIES!
♦ Life Teen Summer Camp Incoming
Freshmen through Seniors in High School, Camp
Whittier, Santa Barbara. August 6-10, 2013 - $265 (includes
4 nights/11 meals). Adventures include: Kayaking at Lake
Cachuma, high ropes course, swimming, hiking, rock
climbing wall, zip line, competitive games,
small groups, team building and much more!
Grow in faith with: Praise/Worship, Daily
Mass, Sacred Space, and Reflection.
Living Faith for Kids:
Angels are some of the most exciting
and colorful characters in the
Bible. The word “Angels” means
“messenger,” and they are
messengers from God. The angel
shown here is talking to Mary,
announcing the Birth of Jesus to
shepherds.
Solve the following code to find out one of the most important
things messengers from God have to tell us: (Do the math and then
write the letter in the proper space below) 1 + 7=___(B), 5 - 2=___ (T), 3 + 6=___ (A), 4 - 3=___ (N),
2 + 3= ___(D), 9 - 2=___(R), 7 - 3=___ (E),
8 + 2=___(O), 6 - 4=___(F), 8 - 2=___(I)
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5 10
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1 10 3
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8 4
__ __ __ __ __ __!
9 2 7 9 6 5
REMINDERS!
 TODAY Sunday, July 21st, the
St. Joseph Center Collection takes place;
this collection benefits the poorest and needy of the Westside
area. Your donations of cash/non-perishable food are greatly
appreciated.
 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Starts this
Monday, July 22nd thru July 26th.
 Next Sunday, July 28th the monthly Wedding
Anniversary Blessing will take place after the 12
Noon Mass. All couples married during the month of July
are welcome.
** For info and questions regarding any of
these events, please call 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: [email protected]
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
MASSES WEEKDAYS
Mon-Fri:
6:30AM & 8:00AM
First Friday: 6:30AM, 8AM,
11AM (School in session)
Saturday: 8:00AM
WEEKENDS
Saturday (Vigil): 5:30PM
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12 & 7:30PM
HOLY DAYS
Holy Day Vigil Mass: 5:30PM
Holy Day: 6:30AM, 8:00AM, 11AM (during
the School year) & 7:00PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturday: 3:30PM-5:00PM & 7:30-8:00PM
DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal Novena,
Rosary and Benediction - Monday, following the
8AM Mass.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Saturday of
the month from 8:30AM- 9:30AM
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.
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
Pat Hendon .......... .............. 337-9191
Courtyard Hospitality
Sr. Teresita…………………. 216-2001
Altar Care
Dolores Saenz ..... .............. 337-7213
Altar Servers
Ed Charette .......... .............. 823-3118
Liturgy Committee
Richard Arias ....... .............. 641-4194
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
Young Adult Ministry
Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor
Nancy Albin ......................... 927-8891
Sacramental Recorder
Prayer Group—English
Aleida Rodriguez
Lori Mountain ...................... 502-9105
Director of Religious Education
Rosary Ministry
Jonette Mauch
Rose De Leonardis………...645-7175
Confirmation Coordinator
Ben Oakley………………….670-2771
Catrina Grove-Reyes
Respect Life
Director of Adult Faith Formation
Jim & Nancy Taylor ............. 645-7671
and Stewardship
Safe Guard the Children
Rose Healy-Fissinger .......... 670-2243
Director of Music Ministry
Karen Diaz .......................... 670-2243
Greg Koppenhaver
School Principal
St. Joseph Center.
Jayne Cram ........................... 645-1140
Michael Muir
School Office Manager, Bookkeeper
Homeless Weekend Program/
Louise Lance
St. Robert’s Center
Office Assistant
Bob & Lori Caldwell ............. 823-7417
Linda Schmidt
St. Margaret’s Center
Consultative School Board
Mary Agnes Erlandson ........ 672-2208
Olivier Chaine
Catholic Charities
PTO-Parent Teacher Organization
Cindy Begazo ...................... 306-9390
Betsy Sichi
Adopt-A-Family
ADESTE (After School Program)
Rose and Matt Fissinger ..... 645-8285
Elizabeth Soriano
Maintenance
Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive
Javier Antunes
Teressa Syta ....................... 670-0285
Nurses Ministry
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Nancy Reilly .........…….424-228-4767
RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults; Pen Pal Project - Prison Ministry
and SRE (Sunday School)
............. ...............……….. .670-2243
Jonette Mauch ..... .............. 670-2243
………………. [email protected]
Confirmation
Ministry for Married Couples
Catrina Grove-Reyes ........... 670-2243
Jon & Suzette Sornborger ... 670-2243
Infant Baptism
Women’s Faith Sharing
Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119
Susan Senia ..........………….670-2243
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Men’s Spirituality
Joe Berberich ...................... 745-7009
Parish Finance Council
Shad Meshad ...................... 568-1065
Jim Healy ............. .............. 410-1206
Pastor Advisory Council
Men’s Morning Hour ..……..670-2243
………………………………..670-2243
MOMS Ministry
Site Committee
Jayne Cram………………….645-1140
Stefan Politz ........ .............. 337-9534
Men’s Club
Bible Study
Chris Turkmany .... .............. 642-6646
Susan Senia ........................ 822-6511
Knights of Columbus
Social Ministry
Arts and Education
Laurette Bibeau……………..670-2488
Jayne Cram .......... .............. 645-1140
Family Visitation Ministry
Stewardship ………......…….670-2243
Sr. Teresita………………….216-2001
J.S.Paluch - Wendy Schatan, Bulletin Ads Chronic Pain Support Ministry
Patrick Doherty…………….650-0274
(Back cover) - 310-200-5597