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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Ë NOVEMBER 27th, 2011
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
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sun., 11/27 7:30 AM. JACK HAYES +
9:00 AM. JOSEFINA BRAU DE CABREJAS + 10:30 AM. SR. TERESA COTTER + 12:00 NN. ALL SOULS NOVENA 7:30 PM. PARISHIONERS OF ST. A’S
Mon., 11/28 6:30 AM. SR. TERESA COTTER + 8:00 AM. ALL SOULS NOVENA Tue., 11/29 6:30 AM. ALL SOULS NOVENA 8:00 AM. THANKSGIVING MASS Wed., 11/30 6:30 AM. SR. TERESA COTTER + 8:00 AM. ALL SOULS NOVENA Thurs., 12/01 6:30 AM. REV. PAUL ALENGATTUKARAN + 8:00 AM. YOLANDA JOY McROE Fri., 12/02 6:30 AM. DIANE SORTINO 8:00 AM. YOLANDA HERNANDEZ + Sat., 12/03 8:00 AM. ABBY PEARSON + 5:30 PM. ABBY PEARSON + p Birthdays and Ì Anniversaries!!
Reflection on Today’s Readings:
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
First Sunday of Advent - We are the servants of God, each with his or her own task. We will be judged good stewards if, at His coming, He finds us ready and conscientiously
pursuing the tasks to which we have been called.
Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat., Dec. 3rd & Sun., Dec. 4th - Second Sunday of Advent
We encourage all to read and reflect on the Biblical passages that will be proclaimed at all Masses next Sunday: Reading 1 Reading 2 Gospel: Is 40:1-5, 9-11 (5B) 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8
^ Ì 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, x42.
FOCUS: Let our voices proclaim God’s glory - As we enter into Advent and prepare for Christ’s return, we do so with new texts for Mass. Today we begin using the new translation of the Roman Missal. But these new Mass texts are more about continuity than change, more about Tradition than translation. Let us see these changes as an opportunity to pray with even greater fervor. LITURGY OF THE WORD: The prophet Isaiah calls God Father, and asks Him to return for the sake of your servants. In the second reading, Paul reminds the Corinthians that the grace of God will keep them steadfast until Christ’s return. In the Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples to be watchful and alert, for they do not know the hour when the Master will return.
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 we’re praying for. We’ll keep/remove their name(s) as requested, after the first few weeks.
Ë 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, call the Parish Office at 310-670-2243.
Larry Lovett Matthew Salvo Tatum Sornborger Sherry Stevens Bernice Cubie Elizabeth Drake George Galip Ethel Curry Kim Calimlim Mary Witteman
Fran Wilkerson Edward Jon Clites Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Helen Grisby Connie Kane Julia Cox Donna House Jeff Bristol Lucille Burk Delgado
Emmeline Mallo Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Jody Bruno Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Bonnie Hocksteen Sheila Moore Luanne Sinski Peggy Keelaghan
Masses: 5:30 pm. 7:30 am. 9:00 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 Noon 7:30 pm.
Celebrants: Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Vadakin Fr. Tom Msgr. Cox Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Gonzales
CONFESSIONS: 3:30-5 pm and 7:30-8 pm ** Msgr. Vadakin **Msgr. Vadakin **Msgr. Vadakin **
Dear Parishioners, Happy Advent! As we begin the new Liturgical year of grace 2012 and once again begin recalling
the mysteries of our salvation, we also start a new chapter in the linguistic expression of our prayer together. The revision of the Roman Missal invites us to listen more carefully to the words as we lift our hearts and minds to God in preparation for the Lord’s coming. This afternoon at 4:30 pm, you are all invited for a simple supper as we bless Advent wreaths for our homes and join in fellowship with members of our faith community. Jesus calls us all to be one. He dwells in our hearts, and fills us with grace as we anticipate with renewed hearts the fullness of His Kingdom. Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus! Devotedly yours, Fr. Gabe
Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. - Mark 13:33
Ministry sends us beyond the parish… FACT OF LIFE Embryonic-Stem-Cell Project Abandoned The company doing the first government-approved test of embryonic stem cell therapy is discontinuing
further stem cell work. . . . Geron Corp., a pioneer in stem cell research that has been testing a spinal cord injury treatment, said late Monday that it’s halting development of its stem cell programs to conserve funds. . . . In a statement, the company said the decision “was made after a strategic review of the costs.” . . . Said pro-life commentator, Wesley J. Smith, “Geron Corporation was the big hope for embryonic-stem-cell research. After years of promises, its first-ever human trial using an embryonic-stem-cell-derived product for acute spinal-cord injury made huge headlines internationally. . . This is an atom bomb of a story that will have a serious effect on the entire regenerative medical sector. And it should embarrass the critics of President Bush; the California Institute for regenerative Medicine, which bragged about its part in funding a scientist involved in the research; and, perhaps most of all, the fawning media that have acted as press agent for the field generally.” (November 14, 2011 Associated Press and National Review Online). Prayer for Life: Heavenly Father, we thank you for caring about each of us so deeply. Your loving hand also rests on every child today carried in its mother's womb. May they be born into this world so they may know your endless love. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
A Low Carbon Thanksgiving? Shop for foods produced locally to supply your Thanksgiving feast, thereby reducing the fossil fuels used to bring them from far distance. Visit also: www.catholicclimatecovenant.org.
The Catholic Bible Institute, co-sponsored by the Office of Religious Education and the Center for Religion and Spirituality at Loyola Marymount University, is a three-year formation program of studying, sharing, and praying God's word. Registration is now open for the cycle which begins in December 2011. The Institute meets one Saturday each month (except summer) at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Westwood and by video link at St. Louis de Montfort church in Santa Maria. The first two years of the program provide overviews of the Hebrew and Christian scriptures while the third year teaches facilitation skills for planning and organizing Bible study groups in parishes. The fee for the program is $250 per year for participants seeking Certification in Bible Study Leadership. Those interested in personal enrichment rather than certification may attend at the reduced rate of $190 per year. More information is available on the web at http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/ore/aff/Pages/cbi.aspx or by contacting Melinda Evangelista at 213-637-7358 or [email protected].
Theology Connection - Connecting Faith & life Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Fr. Joe Scott, C.S.P., Associate Pastor St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community
“Who is Jesus?” Join us from 7:30 -9 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at The Coffee Connection. A Ministry of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship-Westside, 3838 S. Centinela Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066; 310.391.1380. Free Parking! Corner of Centinela & Venice and 1/2 block south at corner of Centinela & Pacific. There is no fee, but donations are gratefully accepted; No reservation necessary. Each session is recognized as one hour of ongoing education for recertification by the Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education. For more information or to get on our email list contact Barbara Murphy 424-832-5159 or [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community, 10750 Ohio Ave., LA, CA 90024, A Ministry of the Paulist Fathers (paulist.org)
Catholicism with Fr. Robert Barron began Wed. Nov. 16 at 6 PM on EWTN Television - Journey with Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people.
LOCAL WESTCHESTER CHOIR JOURNEYS AROUND THE WORLD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON The Concert Singers, back in Los Angeles after singing a September 11th memorial concert in New York's Lincoln Center, now invite you to travel around the world with them as they bring you traditional and inspired holiday choral music from around the globe! This holiday season they will perform music from countries such as France, Poland, Ireland, America, and England as well as music for Hanukkah. Also featured on this program is A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten, accompanied by harp. So pack your bags, bring your passports, and take a choral journey with The Concert Singers this December! For more details please call 310-376-1601, or visit www.theconcertsingers.com. When: Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 4 PM Where: Westchester United Methodist Church (8065 Emerson Avenue, Los Angeles, 90045) Tickets: $15 suggested donation at the door.
Notre Dame Academy, a Catholic, private, all-girls, college preparatory high school invites you to its annual Open House on Sunday, December 4, 2011. Tours are at 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:00 pm. Reservations are required. Notre Dame Academy is located at 2851 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, 90064. For further informa-tion, please visit our website at www.ndala.com, or call the Admissions Office at (310) 839-5289 ext. 218.
Adult Confirmation 2011-2012 - If you are Baptized Catholic and have received your First Communion and wish to complete your initiation in the Catholic Faith, the Adult Confirmation process is the right place for you. Class sessions will take place at St. Mark’s in Venice on the following dates: January 21, 28 and February 11, 18 and March 3 is the closing Retreat. Please call Suzette Sornborger at 310.670.2243 x51, or [email protected] for further details.
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body.
And be thankful.” - Colossians 3:15
Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith…
HOLY FAMILY SCHEDULE HOLY FAMILY SCHEDULE -- Attention All Parishioners: The Holy Family offers each of us a chance to experience the beauty and serenity of the "Domestic Church" in our very own homes. If you
would like to be added to or removed from the list of people to host our Holy Family, please contact Suzette Sornborger at 310-670-2243 x51, or [email protected]. Thank you! Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Chris & Jolie Delja 902-0406 11/27/11 Megan & Jim Hasanberg 216-0767 12/04/11 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Mia & Scott Tepper 337-9686 11/27/11 Jesse & Tom Belmont 745-0233 12/04/11
St. A’s Bible Study meets on Tuesdays, morning 9-10:30 am (Rectory Office) and evening 7:30-9 pm (Parish Hall—Basement). Call Susan Senia for info at 310.822.6511 or e-mail at: [email protected].
Las Posadas, Dec. 18th, from 4 to 6:30 pm.
~A Community Celebration of Jesus’ Birth ~
Don’t Miss It! Las Posadas is a traditional Hispanic Festival
which re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s journey in search of an inn. It was originated in Andalusia, Spain, in the early 1500’s. This Christmas celebration is a contempo-rary Roman Catholic adaptation of a tradition attributed to St. John of the Cross. This is a beautiful opportunity to experience what Mary and Joseph may have felt as doors were closed in their faces, rejected and then experiencing the joy of hospitality. Come share housing, food, and creating community in breaking bread together. We welcome you to join us, bringing your neighbors, friends, families, and relatives to this wonderful celebration of Prayers, Songs, Tamales, Churros, Mariachis and Folklorico. All those interested in working on Las Posadas, please join us! Questions? Contact Suzette or Aleida @ 310-670-2243.
St. Anastasia is sponsoring its 3rd Christmas Tree/Wreath fundraiser. Deadline for orders is Monday, November 28. Trees/wreaths are fresh from the tree growers. All orders must be picked up on December 3rd, between 8 AM and 4 PM, in our school parking lot. For complete details and pricing, flyers and order forms (with envelopes) are available at the Church entrance (Vestibule).
REMINDER! TODAY, Sunday, November 27, 2011,
4:30 to 6:30 pm, Parish Hall An Evening of Food and Fellowship as we welcome the New Roman Missal! *Pasta Dinner and Salad will be served. *Bring your Advent Wreath to be blessed and a dessert to share.
Ì Thursday, December 8th, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be as follows: Wed., Dec. 7th: 530 pm. Thurs., Dec. 8th: 6:30, 8 & 11 am, and 7 pm.
ATTENTION all parish poets, Grades K - 8. St. A’s is holding its first ever parish-wide Poetry Contest! The theme is Anything is Possible, and there are cash prizes! All parishioners in these grades are
welcome to enter. Entry deadline is January 31, 2012. For a flier or for more information, email Laura Bess at [email protected]
Parish Advent Books - Please take home a copy of Daily Reflections for Advent & Christmas “Waiting in Joyful Hope”, 2011-2012, by Jay Cornier. These little books will help us journey together during this grace-filled Season of Advent. We wait in joyful hope! They are available at the doors of the Church.
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU! I want to thank all of who responded so generously to our Together in Mission 2011 Campaign. WE MADE OUR GOAL! We made it! 35 parishioners gave an additional $12,075, bringing our total to $76,848, which is $2,635.90 over our goal of $74,212.10. On behalf of all the parishes and schools who benefit from this important campaign, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Gratefully, Father Gabe
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Next Sunday, December 4th, 2nd Sunday of Advent, during the 12 Noon Mass, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, will be administered.
Confirmation - Reminder, Next Confirmation Meeting is December 4 1st and 2nd Year Students 10:30 am – 1 pm
St. Anastasia Parish Room
Ministry in Community …
Stewardship is a way of Life for St. Anastasia Church
Always Keep an Up-to-Date Photo of your Child - Picture this: A good photo could save a child’s life. One of the most important tools for law enforcement in the case of a missing child is an
up-to-date (take a new one every six months), good-quality photograph. The photograph should be a recent head-and-shoulders color photograph of the child in which the face is clearly seen. It should be of school-portrait quality, and the background should be plain or solid so it does not distract from the subject. When possible, the photograph should be in a digitized form and available on a compact disk (CD), as opposed to just a hard copy. This minimizes the time necessa-ry to scan, resize, and make color corrections before dissemi-nating it to law enforcement. The photograph should have space for accurate, narrative description useful to identify the child, such as name, nickname, height, weight, sex, age, eye color, identifying marks, glasses, and braces. For more infor-mation, please visit: www.missingkids.com. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.
REMINDERS . . . TODAY, Sunday, November 27th, monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing after the 12 Noon Mass. All couples married
during the month of November are welcome! Friday, Dec. 2nd, First Friday Mass at 11 am (School Mass). Sat., Dec. 3rd, First Saturday Eucharistic Adoration, from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Thurs., Dec. 8th, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be as follows: Wed., 12/7: 530 pm. Thurs., 12/8: 6:30, 8 & 11 am, and 7 pm.
Parish Ball and Silent Auction Donations! Once again, St. A’s Catholic school is sponsoring the Parish Ball and Silent Auction in support of our children. The event will be held on March 10, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Redondo Beach. We are asking our local and neighboring businesses and families to support our school by donating an item or service to the Silent Auction or becoming an Event Sponsor of our program. If you know of any businesses, local service providers, friends or family that may want to donate to our fundraising event, please contact Jackie Aguilera at 310.722.9549, or at [email protected] and we will reach out to them
directly. This is a great way for local businesses, neighbors and friends to market their services to our community families while contributing to a worthy cause. No contribution is too small!
Living Faith for Kids… “Yet, O Lord, you are our father; we are the clay and you the potter: we are all the work of your hands. Isaiah 64:7
Formed from the earth itself; Adam and Eve, as the Bible tells us, were the work of God’s hands, as we all are. Given life in the image and likeness of God, we share the life of God through the Sacrament of Baptism. But that is only the beginning: God shapes us throughout our life of faith as we open our hearts to his saving action. Advent begins today, and Christmas is a full four weeks away. How will God shape you this Advent? Give yourself freely to the work of the Potter, and may your Christmas be filled with joy.
Advent Wreath Candle Lighting - Advent is the season of waiting for Jesus’ coming. During this season, we focus on being ready to receive Christ. We need
volunteers for each Mass to light the candles and read the reflection. So easy, so important! Sing-up now and prepare for Emmanuel. Sign-up poster is in the Vestibule. Call the Rectory Office for info 310.670.2243.
Save the Date! Fair Trade Craft Sale Next Sunday, Dec 4 after all the morning Masses. Shop with a heart! Participating in CRS Fair Trade means supporting farmers and artisans,
doing businesses with organizations you can be-lieve in, and donating to our revolving Fund whose grants build a fair and sustainable marketplace. More information about fair trade is available at http://www.crsfairtrade.org/building-solidarity/
Advent Wreath Candle Lighting Sign-up poster is in the Vestibule. Dec. 3/4 Dec. 10/11 5:30 pm. Paquin 5:30 pm. 7:30 am. 7:30 am. Pragale 9:00 am. Galanti 9:00 am. Sichi 10:30 am. Graham 10:30 am. Saba 12:00 NN Wholihan 12:00 NN Robertson 7:30 pm. 7:30 pm.
Men's morning hour...' a locker room of faith' First Wednesday of the month, December 7th, from
6:30-7:30 am. Attending 6:30 am Mass (which lasts about 25 minutes), followed by a reflection in the Rectory Conference Room. Questions? More info? Contact Suzette Sornborger at 310-670-2243 x 51.
Ministry of Mothers Sharing - Thursday, December 1st, from 10:30 am to 12 Noon, in the
Rectory Community Room. Contact Jayne Cram with questions @
310-645-1140.
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
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.
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]
St. Anastasia Catholic School 8631 S. Stanmoor Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-645-8816 Office Website: www.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
Pen Pal Project - Prison Ministry Suzette Sornborger……….. 670-2243 ………………. [email protected]
Ministry for Married Couples Jon & Suzette Sornborger... 670-2243
Women’s Faith Sharing Suzette Sornborger………...670-2243
Men’s Spirituality Joe Berberich ...... ............... 745-7009 Shad Meshad...... ............... 568-1065
Men’s Morning Hour Suzette Sornborger………..670-2243
MOMS Ministry Jayne Cram………………….645-1140
Natural Family Planning Phyllis Jones………………...670-3505
Bible Study Susan Senia........ ............... 822-6511
Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau……………..670-2488
Family Visitation Ministry Sr. Teresita………………….216-2001
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Parish Finance Council Jim Healy ............ ............... 410-1206 Pastor Advisory Council ………………………………..670-2243 Site Committee Jim Healy ............ ............... 410-1206 Men’s Club Chris Turkmany... ............... 642-6646 Knights of Columbus Ken Lance………………….. 670-2243 Arts and Education Jayne Cram......... ............... 645-1140 Stewardship Suzette Sornborger.....…….670-2243
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 Project Coordinator Ken Lance Director of Religious Education Jonette Mauch Confirmation Coordinator Shawna Wiseman Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Suzette Sornborger Director of Music Ministry Greg Koppenhaver School Principal Rosemary Connolly Assistant Principal ________________ School Secretary/Bookkeeper Louise Lance Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Carl Altergott PTO-Parent Teacher Organization Sue Leifield ADESTE (After School Program) Elizabeth Soriano Maintenance Javier Antunes
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults; and SRE (Sunday School) Jonette Mauch..... ............... 670-2243 Confirmation Shawna Wiseman ............... 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119
