Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
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
“The earth should be filled with knowledge Of the Lord, as water covers the sea.” - Isaiah 11:9
St. Anastasia Catholic Church Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 8th, 2013
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SUN, 12/08 7:30 AM JOE MEDAGLIA 9:00 AM PARISHIONERS OF ST. ANASTASIA 10:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 12:00 PM GUISEPPE & FRANCESCA REPACI 7:30 PM ICHSAN SATYADI MON., 12/09 6:30 AM GIA ALLEMAND 8:00 AM SR. TERESITA CARRILLO TUES., 12/10 6:30 AM MILES HENDERSON 8:00 AM JENNY SANCHEZ WED., 12/11 6:30 AM SOULS IN PURGATORY 8:00 AM KAREN BEJAR THURS., 12/12 6:30 AM BRO. MERLIN PEREIRA, S. J. 8:00 AM DENNIS FAMILY FRI., 12/13 6:30 AM DOROTHY MOORMAN 8:00 AM MARY JAHN
SAT., 12/14 8:00 AM MICHAL MITSAKOS 5:30 PM FRANCISCA REGIS Birthday — Anniversary ♥ — Memorial — Support ♦
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
Second Sunday of Advent: We must be good stewards of God’s gifts to us, receiving them gratefully and cultivating them with care, lest we be the ones about whom John the Baptist speaks today, cautioning us, “Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” Matthew 3:10
Lysa Dennehy Hector Salas Jude Keith Hebert Peggy Collins Merle Bartels Maria Magyar Angie Alvarado Peggy Schondueve Stephane Lempire Francisca Regis Gina Giron Mr. Mulligan Bill Corrigan Grant & Linda Fought Philipe Gris Evangeline Chavez Gloria & Philip Gloria & Fred Herrera Mary Alderete family Ron Wasilewski Norman Bayley Jazzmine Peluchette Eliodoro Alvarado Baby Wryan Lashuay Greg Paquin Bambi Byrons Chris Sykes Francine Rehberger Vivian Tew Sandy Dalton
Carmen Pereira Baby Anastasia Wittenberg Stephen Ahearn 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 Gerry Oakley Carla Roberts Peter Heredia Jack Muñoz Michael Jones John Swanson George Rader Sam Solter Larry Lovett Ursula Lovett Jorden Aponte Tom Tyrrell Shareen Hakim Maxine & Stuart Liebman
Matthew Salvo Sherry Stevens George Galip Ethel Curry Kim Calimlim Jose Gutierrez Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Vicky Duron Lucille Burk Delgado Martha Keglevich Jody Bruno Cathy Lee Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Derek Comes Steven Appleldorn Pauline Runyan Sgt. Shawn Dorton Catherine Fleming Silvana Shinsato Nicole Shinsato Bob Sapien Bruce Randall Angelo Aparicio Jocelyn Cotlon Michelle Anaya Julietta Anaya Lisa Carfano Tim Mueller
LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER … For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers …
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A PRIEST? Visit: www.lavocations.org
Dear Parishioners, Today we take up the Retirement Fund for Religious Collection. Thank you so much for your past support for this important collection. Your
contributions are a good way to thank the religious brothers and sisters who have served the Church in various ministries. On this Second Sunday of Advent, the figure of St. John the Baptist is foremost in the reflection of the Church. He is the one who helps us to prepare the way of the Lord. If we listen to the challenge of his voice and change our hearts, we will prepare a worthy reception for the coming of the Lord Jesus. Blessings to you all. Devotedly yours in Christ, Father Gabe
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.
Reflection on Today’s Readings:
FOCUS: Do the lives we live model how we prepare the way of the Lord or beware of the way of the Lord. Whatever our spiritual state, we can be assured that Jesus came to save all humanity, including us. God’s grace and mercy enable us to cry out in out modern deserts, making straight our paths by loving our neighbor, welcoming the stranger and serving the poor. This good fruit is the evidence of our repentance and spiritual growth (CCC 678).
LITURGY OF THE WORD: The stump of Jesse will blossom and the spirit of the Lord will rest upon the anointed one—the promised Savior will come. We endure, are encouraged and live in harmony when we are in Christ. John preaches about preparing the way of the Lord. His voice bears witness to Christ through his preaching, baptizing and martyrdom (CCC 523).
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. Cox Fr. Tom Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Cox Msgr. Vadakin
Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...
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 11:1-10 Rom 15:4-9 Mt 3:1-12
SATURDAY CONFESSIONS: 3:30 - 5 pm & 7:30 - 8 pm
** Msgr. Vadakin **
Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat., Dec. 14th & Sun., Dec. 15th, 2013
Third Sunday of Advent
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.
Faith for Kids:
“John wore clothing made of camel’s hair and…his food was locusts and honey.” Matthew 3:4
John the Baptist was known around Jerusalem as a bit of a strange person. He
ate locusts and dressed in some very different outfits than most other people. We can’t judge people by how they dress or what they eat. Sometimes people who seem very different from us are still very good people. We have to know more about them that just their appearance. John was very different, but people were drawn to him because he told them about the coming of the Messiah—Jesus. Lord Jesus, help me to listen carefully to people who speak your words to me.
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10 ♦ Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Romans 15:4-9 ♦ Matthew 3:1-12
Celebrants for this week:
Msgr. Cox: 5:30 pm & Confessions; Fr. Tom: 7:30 am; Msgr. Cox: 9 am;
Msgr. Vadakin: 10:30 am; Msgr. Gonzales: 12 Noon and 7:30 pm.
The Court St. Michael Chapter of Catholic Daughters will be selling arts and crafts this Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. James Church, Redondo Beach. Proceeds will go to their charities. The court will also be presenting a retreat on Sat., Dec. 14, run by Sister Gretchen Hailer who will be speaking on "Waiting in Joyful Hope". The retreat will be held at St. Jerome's Parish Hall from 9 am to 3 pm. Hospitality will begin at 8:30 am after the 8 am Mass. Lunch will be at noon. Donation: $10. Please call Joyce Holt at 310-649-5586 or Kathy Fitzpatrick at 310-649-6853 to let them know if you will be attending.
Are You Being Called To Become A Deacon?
Diaconate Formation Office: Information Meeting for Men Interested in the Permanent Diaconate, Sunday January 12, 2014 The Diaconate Formation Office will be hosting an information meeting for all men who are interested in finding out more about becoming a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Members of the Archdiocesan Diaconate Formation Office will be present to explain the role of the deacon in the Church, to explain the Diaconate Formation Program, and to answer any questions that participants might have. Men must be between the ages of 30 and 60 years to enter the formation program. It is important for men who are married to attend with their wives. The next information meeting will be held on Sunday, Jan, 12, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at St. John Chrysostom located at 546 East Florence Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301. For further information, please contact Mrs. Claudia Ortiz in the Diaconate Formation Office at (213) 637-7383 or at: [email protected]. If you want to be first, make yourself servant of all.(Mt. 20:27)
Ministry Equips us to deepen our love for God and share our faith…
Santa Safety - Here are some simple guidelines for parents, guardians, and grandparents to employ to make sure that children have a safe and happy visit with Santa’s
helper: When your child is with Santa’s helper, consider en-couraging him or her to stand next to Santa or sit on the floor between his feet rather than sitting on his lap. Let your child know that it’s okay to tell Santa what he or she wants for Christmas but that he or she should also tell mom and dad be-cause they are also Santa’s helpers…Secret surprises are special but no adult should ask a child to keep secrets from the child’s parents. Make sure that the Santa visit is out in the open—or make sure that parents, guardians, and grandparents are in-cluded in the interaction. For copy of the VIRTUS® article “Safety for Children and Santa Helpers,” email [email protected]. For particular help call the Office of Assis-tance Ministry @ 213-637-7650.
Bethlehem, Egypt, Westchester? Will the Traveling Holy Family Visit *You* This Year? The approach of the new Liturgical year is the perfect time to look for meaningful ways to deepen our faith. St. Anastasia's Traveling Holy Family program has been utilized by dozens of
families over the years as a way to foster family faith sharing and encourage prayerful time at home. For those who wish to participate for 2013-14, please contact Regina Aaron at [email protected] or leave a message at the Rectory, Also, look for a new* on-line travel journal where photos and stories can be shared exclusively with fellow participants. This is a unique, spiritual, and interactive experience for all who participate!
Traveling Holy Family # 1 _______ Family 12/08/2013 D. Hillery Family 12/15/2013
Traveling Holy Family # 2 _______ Family 12/08/2013 D. Morales Family 12/15/2013
Las Posadas Save the Date! Sunday, December 22nd, 4 to 6 pm. HELP US TO FUNDRAISE FOR LAS POSADAS!! TODAY TODAY Sunday, December 8th Sunday, December 8th we will have a “Las Posadas Promotional Day.” To make our cele-bration this year of Las Posadas more beautiful than ever, we’ll be having Traditional Christmas Music, Pan Dulce and also special religious items will be on display and raffled off in Diamond Courtyard after the morning and Noon Masses. Raffle tickets are $2 each and will be available af-ter this Sunday at the Rectory Office, from 8 am to 3 pm until Dec. 22nd. The winners will be an-nounced at Las Posadas on Sun., Dec. 22nd. Come and visit! Please contact Aleida with questions at 310-670-2243, or email at arodriguez@st-
Nurses Ministry, TODAY, Sun., Dec. 8th in Diamond
Courtyard after the 10:30 am and 12 Noon Mass. Blood pressure readings. Next Sunday, December 15th, the St. Joseph Center Collection takes place. Please be as generous as usual.
Sunday, Dec. 22nd, Las Posadas, from 4 to 6 pm.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS!
St. Anastasia Catholic School Parish Ball and Silent Auction Donations!
We are currently preparing for our annual Parish Ball and Silent Auction to be held on March 1, 2014 at the Westin Hotel, LAX in Los Angeles. We are asking our Parish members, neighboring businesses and families to support our event by donating an item or service to the Silent Auction or becoming an Event Sponsor. If you would like to donate to our fundraising event or know someone who would like to support our event, please contact Jackie Aguilera at [email protected] or 310-722.9549. This is a great way for local businesses, neighbors and friends to market their services to our Parish families while contributing to St. A’s Catholic School. All contributions are greatly ap-preciated and no contribution is too small.
Fact of Life: Improved Palliative Care
Assisted suicide has been receiving widespread public attention due to the recent appeal of the Brit-ish Columbia court case seeking to legalize as-sisted suicide to the Supreme Court, and the Que-bec government's Bill 52 proposing "medical aid in dying," which is being studied by the province's Na-tional Assembly. for more on this story visit Life-SiteNews.com Let's look at what we as Catholics profess regarding this subject from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: "Even if death is thought imminent, the ordinary care owed to a sick person cannot be legitimately interrupted. The use of pain-killers to alleviate the sufferings of the dying, even at the risk of shortening their days, can be morally in conformity with human dignity if death is not willed as either an end or a means, but only fore-seen and tolerated as inevitable. Palliative care is a special form of disinterested charity. As such it should be encouraged."
2014 Calendars are available in the Vestibule,
please take one per family!
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
will be administered at the 10:30
am next Sun., Dec. 15th, Third
Sunday of Advent.
Ministry in Community …
THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE RELIGIOUS takes place THIS Sunday, December 8th.
Your gift provides vital support for senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. Thank you! Please give to those who have given a lifetime. Enve-lopes are in the pews!
Coming up . . . Save the Dates . . . !!!
A Giving Tree at St. A’s in support of St. Margaret’s Center
Please consider giving a gift for a boy or a girl (ages 10-13) this Christmas. A Giving Tree is out in the Vestibule . Pick a card off the Giving Tree, purchase a gift and bring your unwrapped gift no later than Mon., Dec. 9th. Please put it in the Box placed in the Vestibule. Contact the Rectory Office with any questions, 310-670-2243.
Advent Wreath Lighting and Reflection: The Season of Advent is soon upon us. Advent is the season of waiting for Jesus’ coming. During this season we focus on being ready to receive Christ. We need people, individuals and families to volunteer to participate in this liturgical activity. Your presence and
participation in this activity would be a great blessing. Look for a sign up poster in the Vestibule.
The Christmas Flower Envelopes are in the Vestibule and by the doors. Your flower contributions help to defray the cost of decorating our church for Christmas. Make this dona-tion in memory of a loved one, or for a particular in-tention. Drop them in the collection basket or at the Rectory.
St. Bernard High School - Open House - TODAY, Sunday, December 8, 2013, from 1-4 pm. Tour our new Student Union, Library, Student College Center and Main Office. Meet our parents, students, alumni, teachers, coaches & administrators. For more info contact the Main Office at 310.823.4651x100 or www.stbernardhs.com
SECOND YEAR: TODAY, Sunday, December 8th, from 10 am - 1 pm in Parish Hall (Basement).
VIRTUS FOR CONFIRMATION TEENS: Sun., Dec. 15th, 1st Year, from 10 to 11:30 am; 2nd Year, from 12 to 1:30 pm, in the Parish Hall (Basement).
St. Anastasia Advent Penance Service Tuesday, December 17th, at 7:30 PM
Second Sunday of Advent, December 8th, 2013
In my weakness is strength - “I will boast all the more gladly of my weakness, so that the power of Christ may dwell in
me. Therefore I am content with weakness, insults, hard-ships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Cor 12:9-10
Living God’s Word, There is a spirit of real hopefulness about today’s scriptures. Have they inspired hope in you? How can you express confidence in others this week? How can you inspire hope in those whom you can care about most?
Prayer: Come, O Lord, into the Advent of our lives. May your presence in our hearts and homes
make us realize the preciousness of the time you have given us.
Help us to embrace John’s call to be about the work of our baptisms:
to create your kingdom of justice, reconciliation, and peace in our time and place. UPCOMING SOCIAL CLUB EVENTS • Valley View Casino. A day trip on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. The cost is $20, with $20 returned in slot play. First-timers also receive a free buffet. Deadline January 10th. • Gold Strike Casino & Las Vegas. A 3-day/2 night trip Monday, February 17 through Wednesday, February 19, 2014 to the Gold Strike Casino in Jean, NV (about 30 minutes from Las Vegas). The cost is $72 p/p (single or double occupancy), and includes 2 buffets and a trip to downtown Las Vegas on the second day. Deadline February 14th. • For more information and reservations for ei-ther trip, call Laurette at 310-670-2488.
First Sunday of Advent - The Prophecy Candle; it announces the waiting period that anticipates Christmas and honors those who first spoke of the promise of the coming of the Christ Child. Second Sunday of Advent - The Bethlehem Candle; is a symbol of the preparations being made to receive and cradle the Christ Child in Bethlehem.
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 Liturgy Committee Richard Arias ....... .............. 641-4194
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASSES - WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM & 8 AM First Friday: 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 11 AM (School in session) 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, 11 AM (during the School year) & 7 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:30 - 5 PM & 7:30 - 8 PM DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction - Monday, following the 8 AM Mass. 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 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: school.St-Anastasia.org Email: [email protected]
PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES
Bereavement …………….....670-2243
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
Respect Life …………………….. .............. 670-2243
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
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 [email protected]………..670-2243
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 Jim Healy ............. .............. 410-1206 Pastor Advisory Council ………………………………..670-2243 Site Committee Stefan Politz ........ .............. 337-9534 Men’s Club Chris Turkmany .... .............. 642-6646 Knights of Columbus
Arts and Education Jayne Cram .......... .............. 645-1140
Stewardship ………......…….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 Director of Religious Education Jonette Mauch Confirmation Coordinator
Catrina Grove-Reyes 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 Olivier Chaine PTO-Parent Teacher Organization Betsy Sichi 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 Catrina Grove-Reyes ........... 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119
J.S.Paluch - Wendy Schatan, Bulletin Ads (Back cover) - 310-200-5597
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES (Continues…)
Altar Server Committee:
Herb Masi …………………… 641-2819 Patrick Doherty …………….. 650-0274 Maura Reznik .......………….. 645-6845
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRIEST OR IN RELIGIOUS LIFE?
Call the Office for Vocations, 213-637-7248
