St. Anastasia Catholic Church

St. Anastasia Catholic Church
October 28th, 2012
♦
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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...
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary time:
The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad indeed.
—Psalm 126:3
Dear Parishioners,
We have a wonderful week upon us. In addition to Halloween, we of course celebrate two
great traditionally Catholic days—All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation, and All Souls Day.
Below, you will notice the schedule of Masses for the Holy Day. It’s a day to give thanks to God for calling us to
holiness and to the life of Heaven.
On All Souls Day, we remember our beloved dead. It’s an important day in many cultures, a day to
pray for our deceased relative, a day to visit the cemetery. Holy Cross Cemetery will have a Mass at 10 AM.
We have a beautiful tradition here at our parish of placing the names of our beloved dead on the altar
during the month of November. Please use the envelopes provided for this purpose. We are especially grateful
for your financial gifts to the parish. All the donations are used for the ministries of our parish.
Having this Year Of Faith, we especially pray that God will bless us with the hope of heaven —to be in our
Father’s House and to be always close to Jesus.
Devotedly,
Father Gabe
We are called to act with justice.
We are called to love tenderly.
We are called to serve one another, to
walk humbly with God.
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.
Danny Welchhance
Alfredo Casillas
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
Maggie Kohly
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
Antonia Gonzales
Maxine & Stuart
Liebman
Matthew Salvo
Sherry Stevens
Bernice Cubie
George Galip
Ethel Curry
Kim Calimlim
Mary Witteman
Jose Gutierrez
Ed Kwinn
Benita Bicarme
Donna House
Jeff Bristol
Lucille Burk Delgado
Randy Huartson
Martha Keglevich
Jody Bruno
Bertha Marcinkus
Jeanne Ahern
Derek Comes
Luanne Sinski
Peggy Keelaghan
Helen Grisby
John “Jack” Ehret
Steven Appleldorn
Pauline Runyan
Thomas Gavelda
Sgt. Shawn Dorton
Catherine Fleming
Silvana Shinsato
Nicole Shinsato
Delphine Gonzalez
Bob Sapien
Brittany Gunnell
Bruce Randall
Angelo Aparicio
Jocelyn Cotlon
Alan Boljesic
Michelle Anaya
Julietta Anaya
Jude Keith Hebert
Anthony Curtis &
Channing Pourchot and
their baby-to-be
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SUN, 10/28
MON., 10/29
TUE., 10/30
WED., 10/31
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7:30 AM THE PRIESTS OF ST. ANASTASIA ♦
9:00 AM CHARLES BLOMER 
10:30 AM MAGDALENA SCHERER 
12:00 PM REGINA AARON 
7:30 PM JOSEPH ANTHONY RATKOVIC, SR. 
6:30 AM MARIA MARKOVIC 
8:00 AM ROBERT PERPIGNAND 
6:30 AM HOLY SOULS
8:00 AM RUTH OBERTO 
6:30 AM ROSARIO LLINAS 
8:00 AM CARLOS CASTELLANOS 
DONALD LALLY 
5:30 PM VIGIL MASS
THURS., 11/01 6:30 AM DAN CATHCART 
8:00 AM. MITCHEL YOSHITAKE 
11:00 AM EVELYN MARY BELLUZ 
7:00 PM BOB HOFFMAN 
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6:30 AM. MARY & ANTHONY MELUSKEY  
FRI., 11/02
8:00 AM. ALL SOULS NOVENA 
SAT., 11/03
8:00 AM. MARCELLA DIZON 
5:30 PM. ALL SOULS NOVENA 
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Birthday  — Anniversary ♥ — Memorial  — Support ♦
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
Reflection on Today’s Readings:
FOCUS: We need to see Jesus working in our lives more clearly.
Being a follower of Jesus means that we are not alone on our life’s journey. We are given guidance,
direction, and support as we face the challenges of our human life. God’s love and compassion surround us
as we seek to see the right path and avoid being blinded by selfishness and sin.
Liturgy of the Word:
In the first reading, we are given assurance that God will guide our ways into the security of his heart. The
second reading identifies Jesus as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. In the Gospel, the
blind beggar Bartimaeus is persistent as he cries out to Jesus. Because of his faith, Jesus restores his sight.
Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith
Sat. Nov. 3rd & Sun., Nov. 4th, 2012
Masses:
Sat: 5:30 pm.
Sun: 7:30 am.
Sun: 9:00 am.
Sun: 10:30 am.
Sun: 12:00 Noon
Sun: 7:30 pm.
Celebrants:
Msgr. Cox
Fr. Tom
Msgr. Gonzales
Msgr. Gonzales
Msgr. Cox
Msgr. Vadakin
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.
All Souls Names’s
Remembrance! 
Anita Amendola
Henry Cortez
Edward J. Clites
Eric Pinger
Jason Sinroll
Jack (John) Dougherty.
Robert Lopez
Michael J. Cusack
Julia E. Cox
Joseph Ratkovic
Angelina M. Rodriguez
Bruce H. Barnard
Patricia M. Markun
Kathryn L. Jackels
Ruth G. Oberto
William A. Randall
Henry (Jack) Moore
Betty Frelinger
Megan Boken
Kathi Glaser
May they rest in peace 
We encourage all to read and reflect on the Biblical
passages that will be proclaimed at all Masses next
Reading 2
Gospel:
Sunday: Reading 1
Dt 6:2-6
Heb 7:23-28
Mk 12:28b-34
CONFESSIONS: 3:30 - 5 pm & 7:30 - 8 pm
**Msgr. Cox**
The Family Visitation Ministry
Offers spiritual support to those in need.
Please call Sr. Teresita at 310-216-2001,
or call the Rectory Office at 310-670-2243.
Traveling Holy Family - Family 1
Nina and Daniel Galanti 10/28/12
Bertha & Adolfo Garber 11/04/12
Traveling Holy Family - Family 2
Randie and Oli Chaine
10/28/12
Bridgette & Rick Obel
11/04/12
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A
PRIEST?
Visit: www.lavocations.org
The All Souls Novena Begins November 2nd and
continues throughout the month of November.
Envelopes are placed at the side doors of the Church
and in the vestibule. Return the envelopes with the
names of your loved ones to the Rectory Office or drop
them in the collection basket.
Diaper Drive for Women who Chose Life
On your next trip to the store, help support women
who chose life for their babies even though they
were pregnant in difficult circumstances. Please pick up some
diapers or wipes and then place them in a crib in the church
by October 31. They will be delivered to local Pregnancy
Counseling Centers. If you have any questions contact
Eileen Oldham (310) 670-1564.
Ministry in Community …
Reporting Child Abuse
Priests, deacons, school faculty and administrators and other staff members in our parishes
and schools have been designated as mandated reporters under California law. When one
of these persons receives information leading
to a “reasonable suspicion” that a child is being abused or
neglected, he or she must make a report to the appropriate
child protection or law enforcement agency. For Information
on responding to an allegation of suspected child abuse,
please visit the Archdiocese’s Safeguard the Children webpage: http://archla.org/protecting.For particular help, call
Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.
The Monthly Wedding
Anniversary Blessing
All couples married during the month
of October are welcome to receive the blessing.
The blessing takes place after 12 Noon Mass.
There will be a training class for new
Eucharistic Ministers in the Church on
Monday, November 5th at 7:30P.M. Please
call Jan and Herb Masi at (310) 641-2819 for
more information.
Fall Film/Book Study
Three Journeys of Faith
FACT OF LIFE:
Church Teaching on the Death Penalty
2266 The efforts of the state to curb the spread of behavior
harmful to people's rights and to the basic rules of civil sociTo celebrate our 20th year, we will view portions of
ety correspond to the requirement of safeguarding the comthree films on Thursday evenings at 7:30 – 9:00 PM
mon good. Legitimate public authority has the right and duty
in the school basement.
to inflict punishment proportionate to the gravity of the offense. Punishment has the primary aim of redressing the disorder introduced by the offense. When it is willingly acNovember 1 – Sunset Limited – an HBO special
cepted by the guilty party, it assumes the value of expiation.
written by Cormac McCarthy starring Samuel L.
Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones as two polar oppoPunishment then, in addition to defending public order and
sites thrown together for a night of discovery that is
protecting people's safety, has a medicinal purpose: as far as
both a test of and a search for faith.
possible, it must contribute to the correction of the guilty
party.
November 8 – Invictus – a Clint Eastwood film featuring
2267 Assuming that the guilty party's identity and responsiMorgan Freeman and Matt Damon in a dissection of faith
bility have been fully determined, the traditional teaching of
and self-determination set against the background of Nelson Mandela’s election as president of South Africa.
the Church does not exclude recourse to the death penalty,
There is no need for you to preview the films, although you if this is the only possible way of effectively defending human
are certainly welcome to do so. For more info, please call
lives against the unjust aggressor.
Mark or Shelley Calde at 310-641-1157.
If, however, non-lethal means are sufficient to defend and
protect people's safety from the aggressor, authority will
limit itself to such means, as these are more in keeping with
BUNDLES FOR BABIES
the concrete conditions of the common good and more in
TODAY!
conformity to the dignity of the human person.
Today, in fact, as a consequence of the possibilities which
OCT. 28th, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
the state has for effectively preventing crime, by rendering
Back again! Cribs, strollers, maternity clothes, & more one who has committed an offense incapable of doing harm are needed for new mothers of several local pregnancy without definitely taking away from him the possibility of
centers. Help these centers bring hope and material
redeeming himself - the cases in which the execution of the
assistance to women pregnant in difficult circumoffender is an absolute necessity "are very rare, if not practistances. Bring your clean gently used items to the
parking lot. Monetary donations are also greatly appre- cally nonexistent." (John Paul II, Gospel of Life #56)
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church
ciated. Contact Teressa Syta with questions at
310-670-0285.
Save the date!
Westchester Mental Health Guild 30th Annual Holiday
Home Tour. November 4, 2012 For more information call
310-641-7850 or go online to
wmhgholidayhometour2012.eventbrite.com
Volunteers Needed!
St. Margaret’s Center has
several positions open for adult volunteers---including food pantry workers, drivers to pick-up food, and tutors for adults or youth.
Hours vary depending on the task. The Center hours are M-F:
8:30 to 5:00, and the address is 10217 Inglewood Ave., Lennox
90304. Please call Mary Agnes at 310-672-2208 for more info,
or email [email protected]
Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith…
Bake Sale!
The Altar Care Society will be hosting a Bake Sale
on November 18th after all Sunday morning
Masses. Stock up for your Thanksgiving Feasts!
Upcoming events!
Wedding Anniversary Blessing: October
28th Following Noon Mass
All Saints Day, November 1st, –School’s Mass is
at 11 a.m. (No First Friday Mass on Fri
day, November 2nd)
First Eucharistic Adoration Saturday
November 3rd, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
A Celebration of Christmas
Join St. Anastasia
Men’s Morning Hour, November 7th, 6:30 a.m.
Mass followed by reflection in the
Rectory
Social Club on Sunday, December 9th ( 12:45-7:45), as
Mom’s Ministry, Thursday November 8th,
we travel to the Norris Center for Performing Arts to see a
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, in the Rectory
Community Room
production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. The show
is brimming with such hits as “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is
Film and Book Study! Thursday, November 1st
the Ocean?” and, of course, the unforgettable title song.
7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the school basement
You will be entertained with lots of dancing, laughter and
great Berlin hits. After the show, we will stop at HomeNext Confirmation Meeting, Sunday November
18th, at 2:15 p.m. in the Church !
town Buffet for dinner. The price for the show, dinner,
bus, and gratuities is only $45! Call Laurette Bibeau now
for reservations. 310-670-2488. Payment must be received by November 11th, but don’t wait, as this event will
definitely be a sell-out!
Living Faith for Kids
WOMEN'S FAITH SHARING!
Ladies, you are invited to join our monthly women's
faith sharing group. In order to help us come to a
I wll gather them…
clearer understanding of our beautiful Catholic faith
I will console them and guide them; I will lead them… For I
and straighten out popular misunderstandings and
am a father to Israel, Ephraim is my first-born.
misinformation about the Catholic Church, we will be
Jeremiah 31:8-9
using the recently released book, The Seven Big Myths
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about the Catholic Church: Distinguishing Fact from
Fiction about Catholicism by Dr. Christopher
Fathers do all sorts of things. Many work to provide for
their families. Some fix things around the house or main- Kaczor. This book has been heartily endorsed by
Archbishop Gomez and numerous other Catholic
tain the yard. Others drive in carpools or coach a sports
team. But father also teach, discipline and lead by exam- leaders. Email Susan Senia for more details at
ple. God is the best father we could ask for. He created
[email protected] or call 310 670-2243.
us, blessed us and saved us. Heavenly Father, I praise
and thank all that you are. Bless my father figures on
earth.
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OUR BOYS SCOUTS WILL BE TAKING
Jeremiah 31: 7-9 Psalm 126:1-6
ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS WREATHS
Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10: 46-52
THIS WEEKEND!
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
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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
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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.
Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor
Sacramental Recorder
Aleida Rodriguez
Director of Religious Education
Jonette Mauch
Confirmation Coordinator
Director of Adult Faith Formation
and Stewardship
Director of Music Ministry
Greg Koppenhaver
School Principal
Michael Muir
School Office Manager, Bookkeeper
Louise Lance
Office Assistant
Linda Schmidt
Consultative School Board
Karl Altergott
PTO-Parent Teacher Organization
Betsy Sichi
ADESTE (After School Program)
Elizabeth Soriano
Maintenance
Javier Antunes
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
Laure Healy………………….410-1206
Young Adult Ministry
Nancy Albin ......................... 927-8891
Prayer Group—English
Lori Mountain ...................... 502-9105
Rosary Ministry
Rose De Leonardis………...645-7175
Ben Oakley………………….670-2771
Social Justice
Elizabeth O’Neill……….213-595-1533
Respect Life
Jim & Nancy Taylor ............. 645-7671
Safe Guard the Children
Rose Healy-Fissinger .......... 670-2243
Karen Diaz .......................... 670-2243
St. Joseph Center.
Jayne Cram ........................... 645-1140
Homeless Weekend Program/
St. Robert’s Center
Bob & Lori Caldwell ............. 823-7417
Holy Helpers
Tiffany Warner………………422-8619
Will Haas……………….818.419-5817
St. Margaret’s Center
Mary Agnes Erlandson ........ 672-2208
Catholic Charities
Cindy Begazo ...................... 306-9390
Adopt-A-Family
Rose and Matt Fissinger ..... 645-8285
Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive
Teressa Syta ....................... 670-0285
Nurses Ministry
Nancy Reilly .........…….424-228-4767
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults; Pen Pal Project - Prison Ministry
Suzette Sornborger……….. 670-2243
and SRE (Sunday School)
………………. [email protected]
Jonette Mauch ..... .............. 670-2243
Ministry for Married Couples
Confirmation
Jon & Suzette Sornborger ... 670-2243
............. ............... .............. 670-2243
Women’s Faith Sharing
Infant Baptism
Suzette Sornborger………...670-2243
Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119
Men’s Spirituality
Joe Berberich ...................... 745-7009
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Shad Meshad ...................... 568-1065
Parish Finance Council
Men’s Morning Hour
Jim Healy ............. .............. 410-1206
Suzette Sornborger………..670-2243
Pastor Advisory Council
MOMS Ministry
………………………………..670-2243
Jayne Cram………………….645-1140
Site Committee
Natural
Family Planning
Stefan Politz ........ .............. 337-9534
Phyllis Jones………………...670-3505
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
Sr. Teresita………………….216-2001
Suzette Sornborger.....…….670-2243