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SUN. 08/06 18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

7:30 AM NICOLASA BAQUIRAN 9:00 AM JIM WALSH 10:30 AM NADADUR VARDHAN 12:00 PM JOSEPH GERVINO 7:30 PM AVELINA CARBUNGCO FLORENDO MON. 08/07 6:30 AM JAMES WALSH 8:00 AM CHRISTINA PROVASOLI TUE. 08/08 6:30 AM EMILY GONZALES 8:00 AM BLANCA MARIN

WED. 08/09 6:30 AM ENA R. RODRIGUEZ 8:00 AM MAURO PRINA

THUR. 08/10 6:30 AM KATHY O’HARA 8:00 AM JOHN CONNOLLY

FRI. 08/11 6:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM TJ BERDEN

SAT. 08/12 8:00 AM AMELIA MORVA 5:30 PM BOB HOFFMANN

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers… Adoracion Vergara Albert Gonzalez, Jr. Alonia Alexander Baby Anuli Davis Baby Colton Smith Baby Grace Rose Awwad Barbara Clark Beatrice Vasek Bertrina De Rouen Beverly Galip Marinelli Bill Jensen Bob Harris Brandi Hines Carl Brasil Carolyn Lispcomb Cleofas Prieto Charles Guerra Charles Keglevich Christine Houchin & family Daniel Cathcart David Islas Deanna Marie Messier Debbie Cutter Deshi Chopra Dina Yordy Donald “Sunny” Sunderlin Elaine Fischel Elena Gomez de Molina Elizabeth Hauser

Fr. Lancy Pereira Germaine Wensley Ging Savares Gisela Herrera Grace Avilez Hector Salas Ian Maxwell James Dugan Janet Erike Janice Burrill Javier Antunes Jim Tyrrell Joel Rivera Joanna Musacchio Jorden Aponte Jose A. Anaya Joseph Perea Josephine Sullivan Joyce Lynn Donnellan Julie Martinez Lada Zubrinic Lizbeth Taylor Leo Cullen Lori Caldwell Lupe Vega Lysa Dennehy Manuel Villalobos Mary Ann Kwinn Melvin Peluchette

Michael Kalandiak Michelle Anaya Michlene “Mimi” HéBert Myrna Maldonado Nancy Collins Nanette Ponte Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Paul Stasiak Peggy Tyrrell Robbie Cole Ron Wasilewski Rosado family Ruth Smith Sandy Dalton Seth Brunett Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan Stephane Lempire Steven Andelin Steven Wygal Suzanne Cannell Sylvia Yates Tere de Gomar Thatcher Hawk Tom Tyrrell Ursula Bloor Victoria Mitsakos Yolanda Wygal

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK:

PLEASE HELP US KEEP THIS LIST ACCURATE AND UP TO DATE:

Family members please contact the Parish Office to let us know about the condition of those for whom we pray at 310-670-2243.

Birthday Support ♦ Anniversary ♥ Memorial

August 6th, 2017,August 6th, 2017,August 6th, 2017,

Transfiguration: In the Gospel today, Peter yearns to do something to make concrete the Transfiguration he had witnessed. But to be a good steward of this spiritual gift, he was instructed to be still, to listen to Jesus, and to wait for His direction. Good advice for us, too!

Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...

EYEWITNESSES - Today, the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, is a day of eyewitness accounts. The first, a vision reported by the prophet Daniel, was well known to Jesus and his apostles. The vision account was written in quite mystical and figurative language. It is a vision of heaven, powerful and memorable. There are flames of fire, burning wheels, the Ancient One, and a Son of Man. Clearly, Daniel saw something. But was it a dream? Was it real? Was it merely a clever myth? Peter wants no such confusion about his vision! We are told in Matthew's Gospel what he and his friends James and John saw when they went up on the mountain with Jesus one day. Jesus warned the three witnesses to tell no one until "the Son of Man has been raised from the dead" (Matthew 17:9). Lest readers of one of the Gospels discount the story or simply write it off as a pious myth, Peter gives his own account of the Transfiguration of Jesus in his second letter to the church. He writes with authority, as an eyewitness. He reports this message from God concerning Jesus: "This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased," and he assures us that the message is "altogether reliable" (2 Peter 1:17, 19). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, August 12th / Sunday, August 13th , 2017

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO READ AND REFLECT ON THE BIBLICAL PASSAGES THAT WILL BE PROCLAIMED AT ALL THE

MASSES NEXT WEEK

First Reading -- Elijah waits on the mountain for the LORD to pass by (1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a). Psalm -- Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading -- From the Israelites, with their law and the prophets, comes the Christ (Romans 9:1-5). Gospel -- As Jesus walked on the sea, the disciples were terrified (Matthew 14:22-33).

CONFESSIONS: CONFESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, 6:15 TO 6:45 PM WEDNESDAY, 6:15 TO 6:45 PM

AndAnd SATURDAY SATURDAY 3:30 TO 5 PM

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:

Fr. King Msgr. Vadakin Fr. King Msgr. Cox Visiting Priest Msgr. Cox

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.

The Family Visitation Ministry offers spiritual support to those in need. Please call Sr. Teresita @ 310-216-2001, or the Church Office @ 310-670-2243.

FOCUS: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.

“The word of the Lord” is something we hear in Church, perhaps without giving it much thought. Peter and Daniel both remind us that the words of Jesus we hear in Scripture are none other that the words of the beloved Son of the Ancient One, who is the Most High over all the earth. We would do well to pay close attention to these words.

LITURGY OF THE WORD:

In the first reading, the Prophet Daniel observes the Ancient One on His throne, to whom is presented one like a Son of Man who will receive everlasting dominion. The second reading reminds us that Jesus is the beloved Son of the Father. In the Gospel, Jesus takes Peter, James and John up the mountain where He is Transfigured. The disciples then see Moses and Elijah conversing with Him.

COURTESY REMINDERS: COURTESY REMINDERS: COURTESY REMINDERS:

THE DIVINE MERCY CHTHE DIVINE MERCY CHTHE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET, APLET, APLET, private prayer, and adoration takes place in the Church, each Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm, throughout the year. We will also celebrate Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction. God bless you!

♦♦♦ JOIN OUR ST. ANASTASIA PARISH JOIN OUR ST. ANASTASIA PARISH JOIN OUR ST. ANASTASIA PARISH COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY --- by visiting our website: st-anastasia.org, and select: registration. Join our Online Giving Program by visiting our website:

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YOUYOUYOU can become a Eucharistic Minister at St. Anastasia Church. To learn more, please contact Linda at 310-397-5691

Reflections on Today’s Readings:

Parish Office Hours:

The Parish Office is OPEN Monday through Friday; from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Phone hours are: 9 am to 3 pm - 310-670-2243. You may also email your questions, concerns, information, etc., to: parish@st-anastasia.org.

This Week: Saturday, August 5th / Sunday, August 6th , 2017 Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

PLEASE NOTE: ♦ The Church is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 AM—6 PM. ♦ On Wednesdays, Divine Mercy is from 6-7 pm. There is Confession from 6:15-6:45 pm. (During Devotion). Church will be closed at 7 pm. (ONLY ON THIS DAY!) ♦ The Church will be closed on Saturdays after the 5:30 Mass. ♦ The Church will be closed on Sundays after the 7:30 PM evening Mass.

SAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATESAVE THE DATE::: The 22nd Annual St. A’s Golf Tournament will be held on Mon., October 16, at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach with the traditional post-tournament dinner

and awards to follow at The Elks Club in Playa del Rey. All St. A's community members are welcome to join in the fun. For more info, please contact Chris Turkmany (310) 200-8021.

R.C.I.A. AN AMAZING JOURNEY OF FAITH FOR YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW Are you thinking about becoming a Catholic? Do you know someone who might be thinking about becoming a Catholic? The process through which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic faith community is called RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. 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. Sessions take place Thursday evenings beginning late September. Call Jonette @ 310-670-2243 or email her at jonettemauch@gmail.com for information.

High School Confirmation Registration Online form available: http://www.st-anastasia.org/sacraments/confirmation/ Year 2 Candidates do not need to re-register, a renewal form will be emailed. Year 1 Kick Off Event - Sunday September 10 at 8:45 am Year 2 Kick Off Event - Sunday September 24 at 4:30 pm Join the team! Our Confirmation program is seeking adult and teen volunteers. Email the Confirmation coordinator at ConfirmationSaintA@gmail.com.

Ministry in Community…

FACT OF LIFE What Does "Everyone is Welcome " Really Mean?

By: Catholic apologist Chris Stefanick Kingdoms have boundaries, rules, regulations, and kings. Jesus called himself king. Something really striking about His ministry – He made it clear that He established a new kingdom. Now, unlike any other kingdom, everyone’s invited to be part of the kingdom, which is amazing. But that also means everyone is invited to accept His reign in their lives. Sometimes we get confused when we talk about the "welcome" the Church offers the world. We talk about inclusivity and we forget the fact that yes, everyone is welcome to receive Jesus as King. When you’re part of the Kingdom, that means bowing to His authority and living a certain way. We don’t get to say we’re part of the kingdom but we don’t accept His reign in our lives and we don’t obey His word. That’s just not how it works.

TENTING THE CHURCH: From Tuesday, August 8th through Thursday, August 10th, the Church will be tented for termites. The Church will be unavailable during that time. THERE WILL BE NO MORNING MASSES or WEDNESDAY DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION /CONFESSION. The Church will be available again on Friday, August 11th. PARKING LOT REPAIRS: From Wednesday, August 16th through Friday, August 18th, there will be no parking in the Church and school lots. You will need to find street parking if you plan to attend the morning Masses or Wednesday Divine Mercy Devotion/Confession, as these will still be celebrated. The closure is necessary to apply the topcoat sealer and stripe the parking spaces. This is the final step in repairing the parking lot that has occurred in segments over the summer.

Kids Living Faith: Sunday, August 6th, 2017

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

...from the cloud came a voice that said, this is my beloved Son, with whom I am

well pleased; listen to Him.” — Matthew 17:5

The disciples are confused and scared when they hear the voice from the cloud and see Jesus in His glory. But here on the mountain, they are told to listen to Jesus. That’s good to remember anytime you’re worried or afraid: Listen to what Jesus says to you. Trust that He loves you. Then, like the disciples, you can get up and get moving. You can have courage in God’s love for you.

Loving God, help me trust you and listen to you.

Back to school safety tips

There is a lot that goes into preparing for the new school year, and it’s important to

remember to talk about safety. These are a few tips to consider: (1) meet all of your child’s teachers, (2) discuss school bathroom behavior (no one should go into a stall with a child for any reason), (3) occasionally walk your children to their class instead of using the carpool line. To request a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Three Things that Simply Must Be Done” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227.

Ministry equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith…

PARISH APPRECIATION EVENT

Dear Friends, We are greatly blessed with volunteers here at St. Anastasia Parish, and we want to take some time to celebrate and appreciate those who volunteer their time, talent, and treasure to see the work of God

progress in our parish.

While we recognize our ultimate reward is in heaven, and what little we can do here on earth hardly compares to that reward, we believe it’s ok to simply say “thank you”, as well as encourage and inspire one another to even greater works ahead as God enables.

The Bible says this; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 "We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly, calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father".

We will be gathering together at Diamond Courtyard to thank each and every one of you on Sunday, August 27th at 2:00 pm for a fully catered meal and BBQ provided by the Church. We will be having a wonderful time of fellowship, words of appreciation for past efforts as well as inspiration for future work! What a grand time it will be!

This acknowledges our many volunteers such as Ushers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Catechists, Altar Care, Baptism, etc.— we are not sending invitations, please invite yourselves!

In Christ,

Fr. Leszek Semik

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Ministers of the Eucharist Gloria Bowen-to the Sick.. .. 670-5971 Linda Schmidt…..... ............. 397-5691 Ministers of the Word ......... Carl Pentis ........... .............. 649-4238 Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Evelio Leon .......... .............. 895-8898 Courtyard Hospitality Sr. Teresita…………………. 216-2001 Altar Care Dolores Saenz ..... . ............. 337-7213 Liturgy Committee Richard Arias ....... . ............. 641-4194 Altar Server Committee: Herb Masi ……………………641-2819 Maura Reznik………………..645-6845 Mel Johnson…………………649-7328

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASSES - WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM 8 AM Saturday: 8 AM

WEEKENDS Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9, 10:30 AM, 12 & 7:30 PM

HOLY DAYS Holy Day Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM Holy Day: 6:30 AM, 8 AM, & 7 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Wednesday: 6:15 to 6:45 PM — NEW! (During the Divine Mercy Devotion) Saturday: 3:30 - 5 PM

DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction - Monday, following the 8 AM Mass. Divine Mercy Chaplet, Adoration, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction — Wednesday, from 6 to 7 pm.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Saturday of the month from 8:30 - 9:30 AM

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Sacrament for the Sick is celebrated upon request of the family

BAPTISM: Parents and Godparents are required to participate in preparation program. Contact the Parish Office 310-670-2243

MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Office no later that 6 months before their proposed wedding date. Call the Parish Office 310-670-2243.

R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Becoming Catholics - Please call the Office.

FUNERALS: Contact the Pastor by calling the Parish 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: parish@st-anastasia.org

St. Anastasia Catholic School 8631 S. Stanmoor Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045

310-645-8816 Office Website: school.St-Anastasia.org Email: school@st-anastasia.org

PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES

Bereavement …………….....670-2243

Grief Support Group Sue McLaughlin ……..…….413-2575

Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin ......................... 927-8891

Prayer Group Lori Mountain ...................... 502-9105

Rosary Ministry Rose De Leonardis………...645-7175 Ben Oakley………………….670-2771

Respect Life …………………….. .............. 670-2243

Safe Guard the Children Rose Healy-Fissinger .......... 670-2243 Karen Diaz .......................... 670-2243 Ann Abraham ...................... 670-2243

St. Joseph Center. Jayne Cram……….. .............. 645-1140

Homeless Weekend Program/ St. Robert’s Center Bob & Lori Caldwell ............. 823-7417

St. Margaret’s Center Mary Agnes Erlandson ........ 672-2208

Catholic Charities Cindy Begazo………………..306-9390

Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive Teressa Syta ....................... 670-0285

Nurses Ministry Linda S. Absher................... 645-6136

Ministry for Married Couples Jon & Suzette Sornborger ... 670-2243

Men’s Spirituality Joe Berberich ...................... 745-7009 Shad Meshad ...................... 568-1065

Men’s Morning Hour ..……..670-2243

MOMS Ministry Jayne Cram………………….645-1140

Bible Study Carolyn Godlewski .............. 670-2243

Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau……………..670-2488

Family Visitation Ministry Sr. Teresita………………….216-2001

Chronic Pain Support Ministry Patrick Doherty…………….650-0274

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Parish Finance Council Herb Klein ............ .............. 670-2243 Pastor Advisory Council ………………………………..670-2243 Site Committee Stefan Politz ........ .............. 337-9534 Men’s Club Chris Turkmany .... .............. 642-6646 Knights of Columbus…..…..821-2324

Arts and Education Andy Kozlowski .... .............. 670-3152

Stewardship ………......…….670-2243

PASTORAL TEAM Administrator: Fr. Leszek J. Semik 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 Business Manager Dennis George Confirmation Coordinator Michael Gasparro Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Director of Music Ministry Chris Roque Campus Safety Ken Lance School Principal Michael Muir School Office Manager Louise Lance School Office Assistant Linda Schmidt School Bookkeeper Pauline Diaz Consultative School Board Michael Di Paolo PTO - Parent Teacher Organization Milana McDermott, PTO President ADESTE (After School Program) Mrs. Jimenez Project Manager/Maintenance: Fred Balsz

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and SRE (Sunday School) Jonette Mauch ..... .............. 670-2243 Confirmation Michael Gasparro .. …………. 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRIEST OR IN RELIGIOUS LIFE?

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