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November 11th, 2012

7390 W. Manchester Avenue,

Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: 310-670-2243 Fax: 310-670-5052

Website: www.st-anastasia.org E-mail: parish@st-anastasia.org

Parish established in 1953 in honor of James Francis Cardinal McIntyre

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUN, 11/11 7:30 AM DOROTHY MOORMAN 9:00 AM OUR AMERICAN SOLDIERS ♦ 10:30 AM PETER “P.J.” WENNER 12:00 PM ALL SOULS NOVENA 7:30 PM THE PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA♦ MON., 11/12 6:30 AM DOROTHY MOORMAN 8:00 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA TUE., 11/13 6:30 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA 8:00 AM KAREN BEJAR ♦ WED., 11/14 6:30 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA 8:00 AM JIM SMITH THURS., 11/15 6:30 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA 8:00 AM THE PEOPLE OF ST ANASTASIA FRI., 11/16 6:30 AM. LYNN KIERNAN 8:00 AM. ALL SOULS NOVENA SAT., 11/17 8:00 AM. ALL SOULS NOVENA 5:30 PM. ADA GONZALEZ FERRER Birthday — Anniversary ♥ — Memorial — Support ♦

Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Both widows in today’s readings gave all they had to the work of the Lord, one using all her remaining food to feed Elijah and the other offering her two copper

coins to the temple treasury. Faithful stewards give all that is asked and trust the Lord to be faithful to His promises.

Danny Welchhance Alfredo Casillas Diana Guerra Jessica Schaff-hausen 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 Michelle Anaya Julietta Anaya Jude Keith Hebert Anthony Curtis & Channing Pourchot and their unborn baby Lisa Carfano

Dear Parishioners, "There is one Lord. There is one faith."

We have a little gift for all our parishioners for the Year of Faith. We

are pleased to provide this reflection book from Magnificat. It is my hope that this

will be a beautiful resource as we strive to grow in the richness of faith. Please use

this well, and share your thoughts on the meditations with others! This beautiful

reflection resource is also going to be used as our Advent guide, so hang on to these

books! We owe our thanks to the Msgr Vadakin Arts and Education Fund for helping with

this project.

And as we celebrate Veterans' Day, let us thank God for the devotion and courage of

all our Military service men and women. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for

keeping our country safe. May God continue to bestow upon us and our

children the blessings of justice and liberty. As we think about the

upcoming holidays, please keep Catholic Charities in mind. Details will

follow in the coming weeks.

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.

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. for more information.

Reflection on Today’s Readings: Focus: It is not about how much we have, but about our willingness to share what we have. There is no escaping the reality that if we believe in Christ, then we have the tools to make a positive difference in the lives we encounter in our daily routine. Liturgy of the Word: Elijah and Jesus both witness the faith of widows in today’s readings. From the Letter to the Hebrew we are reminded that Christ died once for all and at the time of final judgment will bring salvation to all who eagerly await His coming. The Gospel’s widow contributes all she has.

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. Vadakin Msgr. Vadakin Fr. Tom Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Gonzales Msgr. Cox

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

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A PRIEST?

Visit: www.lavocations.org

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.

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: Dn 12:1-3 Heb 10:11-14, 18 Mk 13:24-32

CONFESSIONS: 3:30 - 5 pm & 7:30 - 8 pm

** Msgr. Vadakin **

Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat. Nov. 17th & Sun., Nov. 18th, 2012

Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Megan and Jim Hasenberg 11/11/12 Vincent &Rosie Montenotte 11/18/12 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 David and Nancy Reimann 11/11/12 Frederick & Esmeralda Balsz 11/18/12

The All Souls Novena Began 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.

GO2BAT4LIFE!! Join Archbishop Jose Gomez,

Eduardo Verastegui (star of Bella), Tommy

LaSorda, Lila Rose, Lincoln Brewster, and a

host of athletes and celebrities at Dodger

Stadium November 18, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Party 4

Life includes zipline, batting cages,

carnival games, and MORE! Tickets are $10.00

online at GO2BAT4LIFE.com or $20.00 at the

door. Kids 10 and under FREE! Parking is FREE!

ST. MARGARET’S CENTER is seeking a group of volunteers who can help decorate for our annual Christmas Program held at Hollywood Park Racetrack on December 15th. Decorating will take place on Friday, December 14th. The space is quite large, and will accommodate more than 1,000 low-income children and their parents the day of the party. Decorators from previous years will help guide the new team. Please call Mary Agnes Erlandson at 310-672-2208 or email maerlandson@ccharities.org if you are able to help with this project. Thank you!

Please pray for those who have died, especially Bert & Kathi

Glaser (parents of Drew and Matthew, St. A’s graduates and parishioners) that they may rest in peace.

A Memorial Mass for both Kathi and Bert will take place here Saturday, Nov. 17th, at 11 am.

A GOOD STORY: Christianity is the story of beggars who tell other beggars where

to find bread. - Anonymous.

Ministry in Community …

FACT OF LIFE Just 40 Days Ago As we close the largest 40 Days for Life campaign in history . . . the following things can be said about what God can do in just 40 days: 40 days ago . . . there were children scheduled to be aborted who are alive today. 40 days ago . . . women were making abortion appoint-ments -- but now, they're preparing their lives to welcome a new baby boy or baby girl. 40 days ago . . . cold hearts that were annoyed at your peaceful presence at the abortion facility are now open to joining you in prayer. 40 days ago . . . you may have doubted what God could accomplish; and yet through your prayer, fasting and vigil . . . YOU have been spiritually blessed. 40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through prayer and fasting, constant vigil, and community outreach. www.40DaysforLife.Com/LA Prayer for Life: Father, you are the God of hope. Your word fills us with the vision of the world to come, when every tear will be wiped away, and death will be no more. Father, how we need that hope, how we are strength-ened by that vision! Keep our hearts focused on heaven, and diligent in the labors of earth. As we struggle against the culture of death, root our souls in the assurance of victory. We pray through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Ensure a safe road trip this holiday: Taking the kids on a road trip to visit relatives and friends is a holiday tradition for many of us. Here are two tips that can help

you get there and back as safely as possible: 1 Ensure that all occupants of any vehicles are properly secured and that there are no large or heavy items in the vehicle that may injure the occupants at any sudden stops. 2. A single parent travelling with children should ensure that permission from other parent is read-ily available for authorities (this is to prevent one parent abductions). This is especially important for air/train or cross border travel.

For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

Special Collection Next Week Sunday, November 18th, The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) takes place; CCHD is an instrument of the Catholic Church working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ. CCHD is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops and works to break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families and communities. CCHD offers a hand up, not a hand out. It has a complementary mission of educating on poverty and its causes. This dual pastoral strategy of education for justice and helping people who are poor speak and act for themselves reflects the mandate of the Scriptures and the principles of Catholic social teaching. CCHD also provides the Catholic faithful with concrete opportunities to live out the love of God and neighbor in ways that express our baptismal call and continuing Eucharistic transformation. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is made possible by the generous support of Catholics in the United States, especially through an annual parish collection. CCHD's grants to local anti-poverty efforts are screened, awarded and monitored in close partnership with local Catholic dioceses. CCHD grants to groups in a local community require the explicit approval of the bishop of that diocese. Envelopes are in the pews!

The Mass ♦ Evangelization ♦ Outreach ♦ Prayer A Year of Faith Proclaimed! Pope Benedict XVI has proclaimed a Year of Faith to awaken Catholics around the world to deepen our relationship with God and live as joyful witnesses to the Gospel. From October 11, 2012, to November 24, 2013, we are called to prayer, study, outreach, and evangelization so that the name of Jesus Christ will be known and loved throughout the world.

“The beginning of this special year coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, and the twentieth anniversary of the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.”

“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” (Matthew 21:22)

The Celebration of the Rite of Acceptance – Welcoming Baptized Adults

Into Full Communion. “Guide these candidates in the days and weeks ahead as they prepare for full reception into the Church with the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation; strengthen them in their vocation; bring them into the Kingdom of your Son, and seal them with the spirit of your promise.” Please take home a cross (located at the doors of the Church) and pray for these members of our RCIA as they continue their journey of faith: Sally Bedgood, Kris James, Lamar Stone

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

Do not be afraid … for the Lord, the God of Israel, says, “The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the

jug of oil run dry…” 1 Kings 17:13-14 Have you ever given money or donated goods to charity? Even though we have more than enough, we often hold on our stuff too tightly in fear of running out. Over and over in the Bible, God promises to provide for us. This week, keep in mind the poor, sick, hungry and lonely. Give someone what he or she needs. I bet you won’t feel empty, but full. God, thanks for feeding my body, mind and spirit. ______________________________________________

1 Kings 17:10-16 ♦ Psalm 146:7-10 Hebrews 9:24-28 ♦ Mark 12:28-34

Living Faith for Kids

Bake Sale!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!

Call Dolores Saenz for details—310.337.7213 Volunteers for both baking and selling are welcome!

ALL PROCEEDS ARE USED FOR ALTAR CARE ITEMS

CONFIRMATION MEETING NEXT SUNDAY!

November 18, 2:15 p.m. Mark your calendars!

Our next meeting will take place today, Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 2:15 p.m. in the Church. Our speaker will be Lydia Gamboa, Program Director for the Cathedral of the Angels Adopt-A-Family Program and assistant Director for the Propagation of the Faith. This program will count as your second session in the Confirmation process.

A Celebration of Christmas!A Celebration of Christmas! Join

St. Anastasia Social Club on Sunday, Dec. 9th ( 12:45-7:45), as we travel to the Norris Center for Performing Arts to see a

production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. The show is brimming with such hits as “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and, of course, the unforgettable title song. You will be entertained with lots of dancing, laughter and great Berlin hits. After the show, we will stop at Hometown 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!

It’s that time of the year again!!

Parish Ball and Silent Auction Donations!

We are currently preparing for our Annual Parish Ball and Silent Auction to be held on March 9, 2013 at the Westin Hotel LAX in Los Angeles. We are asking our Parish members, neighboring businesses and families to support St. Anastasia Catholic School 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, please contact Jackie Aguilera at jackie.aguilera@bingham.com or 310.722.9549. This is a great way for local businesses, neighbors and friends to market their services to our community families while contributing to St. Anastasia Catholic School -- a worthy cause. No contribution is too small!

REMINDERS . . . This Sunday, Nov. 11th, Nurse-Ministry, Blood Pressure readings after the 10:30 am and

12 Noon Masses in the Diamond Courtyard. Monday, November 12th, Veterans Day, School will be closed. Sunday, Nov. 18th, St. Jospeh Center Special Collection for Thanksgiving, after all the Masses. Tuesday, November 20th, Thanksgiving School Mass @ 11 am. School Thanksgiving Break starts on 11/21. The Rectory Office will be closed, Wed., 11/21 in the afternoon, Thanksgiving Day , 11/22 & Friday, 11/23; will resume Monday, 11/26. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

♥ HELPING OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS: In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and especially in light of the loss, death and devastation it caused, the Archdiocese would like to offer a suggestion. If anyone would like to make a contribution to help the victims of this storm we highly recommend that you do so directly through CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA. Here are three options for doing so: • Online at http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/sslpage.aspx?=2692. • Checks payable to: Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066, Baltimore, MD 21297-1066. • Credit card payments by phoning Catholic Charities USA at 1-800-919-9338. Thank you for your generosity. God Bless!

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: 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

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 ............. ...............……….. 670-2243 ………………. jeanne@pieper.com

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

Women’s Faith Sharing ............. ............... ………...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

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 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 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

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