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SUN. 01/17 2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

7:30 AM PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA 9:00 AM HENRY JACK MOORE 10:30 AM KAMILA M. DRISSI 12:00 PM WILLIAM ACUÑA 7:30 PM MARIA VANEGAS & FAMILY ♦

MON. 01/18 6:30 AM JAMES MCANANY 8:00 AM RITA MORGAN

TUE. 01/19 6:30 AM JAMES AARON SR. 8:00 AM STEVE SUN

WED. 01/20 6:30 AM LYNN KIERNAN 8:00 AM HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY

THUR. 01/21 6:30 AM BEN BERTOLDO 8:00 AM LUZ GARIBAY ♦ FRI. 01/22 6:30 AM LYNN KIERNAN 8:00 AM MSGR. GABRIEL GONZALES SAT. 01/23 8:00 AM HECTOR & JUAN SALAS & HEBERT FAMILY 5:30 PM EDWARD CLITES

Birthday Anniversary ♥ Memorial Support ♦

Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Today’s responsorial psalm is the theme song of the good steward: “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.” May I, too, stand ready to offer myself and my gifts in the service of God. Psalm 40

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers… Ana Castellanos Ann Lamkey Beatrice Vasek Brandi Hines Carl Brasil Carolyn Lispcomb Cleofas Prieto Charles Guerra Charles Keglevich Deanna Marie Messier Deishe Chopra Diana Guerra Dolores Rock Donald “Sunny” Sunderlin Elizabeth Hauser Fr. Lancy Pereira Fran Wilkerson Ging Savares Hector Salas James Dugan Janet Erike

Javan Wygal Jazzmine Peluchette Jessica Adimari Jim Tyrrell Joanna Musacchio Jose A. Anaya Joyce Lynn Donnellan Julian Moran Kathy King Karla Pierce Lori Caldwell Louise Jenkins Lysa Dennehy Martha Keglevich Mary Ann Kwinn Melvin Peluchette Michelle Anaya Michlene “Mimi” Hébert Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Peggy Keelaghan

Peter Cathcart Potenciana Suner Rosa Zunilda Ruth Smith Sandy Dalton Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan Stephane Lempire Tom Tyrrell Victoria Mitsakos Virginia Lorraine Robinson Yolanda Wygal

***Please note that this list will be updated monthly. Family members should please contact the Parish Office to add names or to let us know about the condition of those for whom we pray.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK:

SURPRISES Life is full of surprises, some pleasant, some not. The scriptures are filled with stories of God’s surprises cropping up when they are least expected: younger children obtaining the inheritance; the lowliest being seated highest up; an itinerant preacher, killed like a criminal, exalted to eternal, heavenly glory. Anybody who has planned a wedding or similar event knows that they are filled with opportunities for surprises. For the bridegroom in today’s Gospel story, who has no direct contact with Jesus, the pleasant surprise came because somebody else paid attention and had faith in Jesus. We may think that the point of today’s familiar story of the wedding at Cana is that when we have faith in Jesus, our lives will be pleasantly changed. A Christian, however, needs to have a broader perspective and realize that to have faith in Christ means that somebody’s life—not necessarily our own—will be surprised for the better. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, January 23rd/ Sunday, January 24th

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

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.

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 THE MASSES

First Reading — Ezra read from the book of the law of God to the assembled people. They understood and accepted the law (Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10). Psalm — Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life (Psalm 19). Second Reading — As the body with its many parts is still one body, so it is with Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]). Gospel — While attending worship in the Nazarean synagogue, Jesus reads from the prophet Isaiah and declares himself to be the fulfillment of the prophecy (Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21).

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturdays: 3:30Saturdays: 3:30——5 pm, and 7:305 pm, and 7:30——8 pm. 8 pm.

Msgr. VadakinMsgr. Vadakin

Masses: Sat: 5:30 p.m. Sun: 7:30 a.m. Sun: 9:00 a.m. Sun: 10:30 a.m. Sun: 12:00 NN. Sun: 7:30 p.m.

Celebrants: Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Vadakin Msgr. Cox Fr. Tom Msgr. Cox Msgr. Cox

This Week: Saturday, January 16th/ Sunday, January 17th Second Sunday In Ordinary Time

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.

Reflections on Today’s Readings:

FOCUS: God gives us each unique gifts and talents that we are to use to further the mission of the Church. Today’s second reading from Corinthians reminds us that God has given each of us unique gifts which we are to use to help build up the kingdom of God on earth. Living this out requires ongoing prayer and discernment to identify our gifts and talents, and the resolve and determination to live in service to God and our neighbor. LITURGY OF THE WORD: The first reading from Isaiah speaks of God’s love for the people of Israel. The second reading from Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians speaks of the special gifts, or charisms, which are given to the baptized for the sake of the Church. The Gospel recounts the first miracle of Jesus at the wedding feast in Cana.

Did you miss last year’s OneLife LA? You won’t want to miss it this year! On January 23, 2016, join Archbishop Gomez and tens of thousands in downtown Los Angeles for the second annual OneLife LA, an event celebrating the beauty and dignity of every human life from conception to natural death. Beginning at 12 at La Placita/Olvera St., we will walk to Grand Park for a family-friendly day of inspiring speakers, live music, entertainment, food trucks, and exhibits from community organizations serving those in need. The Requiem Mass for the Unborn at the Cathedral will follow at 5 pm.

onelifela.org

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

How do parents handle an admission of abuse? No parent wants their children to

suffer from abuse of any kind. However, if a child discloses any instance of abuse, how you handle this information is critical to their well-being. One of the most important things you can do when a child discloses their abuse is not over react, despite the strong and often overwhelming emotions of anger that you are experiencing at that moment. Be certain that you show the child great love and concern through calm, reflective words of understanding and compassion. For a copy of the Virtus® article “After Abuse is Disclosed” and more tips on how to handle abuse disclosures email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org.

Upcoming Confirmation SessionsUpcoming Confirmation SessionsUpcoming Confirmation Sessions Year 1: February 21

Year 2: Jan. 24, 2106 All sessions start promptly at 9 am in the Hall. Please note our new text-only contact number:

424-625-8914. Join the team! There are still opportunities

to join our confirmation team. If you are interested in being an adult leader or peer

leader please email confirmationsainta@gmail.com

Spend the Jubilee of Mercy Year with the Traveling Holy Family!

Pope Francis said the infant Jesus with his mother Mary and with St. Joseph are a shining example of mercy and salvation

for the entire world (Vatican Radio, 2014). What better way to start off the new year than with the Holy Family in prayer, reflection and companionship? Send an email to regina@st-anastasia.org to reserve time with the Holy Family statues. You can request a statue to reside with your family for a period of 1-4 weeks. The statues can be picked up by the receiving family during a short but faith-filled blessing by the Presider during Sunday Mass with advance notice, or the statues can be dropped off and picked up from the Rectory.

We are called to keep growing in the faith!

The Religious Education Congress can foster that growth! The theme for the Religious Education Congress 2016 – "Boundless Mercy" – takes its inspiration from the Gospel story of Jesus meeting the woman at the well and from the Jubilee Year of Mercy convoked by Pope Francis. The weekend of February 26-28th (plus Youth Day on the 25th) is full of nationally-known speakers, music, liturgy, and exhibitors from all over the world. Register on-line or request hardcopy registration books at: http://www.recongress.org

TODAY, Sunday, January 17th is TODAY, Sunday, January 17th is TODAY, Sunday, January 17th is Bundle Sunday for our Parish. Bundle Sunday for our Parish. Bundle Sunday for our Parish. The St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday truck will be here from 8 am to 1:30 pm to receive your donations. We need your support! Remember to bring any usable items that will help the needy. For large items including furniture, appliances, and vehicles, please phone 323-224-6280 or 800-974-3571 for home pickups. Remember your contributions will be helping the needy.

Beginning Again — Wrestling with Loss An educational and support group. If you have lost a loved one and would like some support, please join us in the Rectory Conference Room on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9 pm. Facilitated by *Susan McLaughlin, MSW. Some topics we will explore are: What is grief and what to expect; Multiple losses and their effect on us; Prolonged and hidden grief; Cultural norms against grieving and how to deal with them; The need for support and how to get it; Grief and God. If you are interested in joining us or would like more information, call Aleida in the Church office 310-670-2243 or Sue at 310-413-2575.

*Sue McLaughlin, a member of St. Anastasia Parish for 4 years, has been facilitating grief support groups on and off since 1995.

Courtesy Announcement: LMU SERIES - LAUDATO Si’ AND CLIMATE CHANGE SERIES: The Academy of Catholic Thought and Imagination and the Center for Urban Resilience at LMU will hold a four-part series that brings together science, film, culture, and faith to dialogue about the strengths, weakness, and implications of climate change and Pope Francis’ Ecological Encyclical Laudato Si’. Jan. 28 - 7 pm, Climate Change: the Science Behind the Rhetoric, Dr. Jeremy Pal; Feb. 4 - 4:30 pm, This Changes Everything: Film Screening, Feb. 8 - 4:30 pm, This Changes Everything, Naomi Klein Lecture. All at the Life Science Auditorium (LSB 120). Laudato Si’: A Prophetic Challenge for the 21st Century, Fr. Sean McDonagh, SSC, Wed., Feb. 24, 7 pm, Roski Dining Hall, University Hall.

Ministry in Community…

Kids Living Faith: Sunday, January 17th, 2016

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit. 1 Cor 12:4 “Jennifer is great at everything,” Kate complained to her dog. “And she has more friends than I ever will!” Whenever Kate compared herself to her older sister, she ended up feeling like a loser. “At least you like me,” Kate muttered as her dog licked her hand. Kate needed to see that she was unique and that she even had a special way with dogs and other animals. Everyone has different abilities, talents and gifts. God made us that way on purpose. When you’re tempted to compare, remember that the world needs your own unique qualities.

God, thank you for all the ways I am unique.

Our Online Giving system now has an App for Apple and Android products! You can download it for free from OLGapp.com, the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. If you are new to

Online Giving, register on the app by entering our Church ID 1706 or register on the website @ www.osvonlinegiving.com/1706

If you haven't yet registered, stop by the Rectory for a registration form or request one via email from parishregistration@st-anastasia.org. Do you have a new mailing address, email address, or phone number? Please make sure your contact information is up to date with the parish! Email parishregistration@st-anastasia.org with your new or updated information. Please include your name and envelope number so we can ensure your records match up!

for the St. Anastasia Parish Retreat!! When: Saturday, February 20, 2016, 7:30 am - 6 pm Retreat Theme: Mercy (Talk and Mass included) Where: Serra Retreat House Cost: $40.00 - includes Continental breakfast, lunch and bus transportation to and from St. A’s. Retreat Master: Fr. Bill Adams, C.Ss.R.

Registration will be in January. Sponsored by the St. Anastasia Prayer Group

Funded by the Monsignor Vadakin Arts and Education Fund.

FACT OF LIFE January 22 Day Of Prayer For The Legal

Protection Of Unborn Children A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world.

Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer. Pope Saint John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae, no. 100* The over 56 million abortions since the 1973 decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton reflect with heartbreaking magnitude what Pope Francis means by a “throwaway culture.” However, we have great trust in God’s providence. We are reminded time and again in Scripture to seek the Lord’s help, and as people of faith, we believe that our prayers are heard. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 as a particu-lar day of prayer and penance, called the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”: “In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.” As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms.

Together in Mission 2016 Campaign

TODAY is Announcement Weekend. Inserted in this week’s bulletin is a two-fold flyer which presents a letter from the Archbishop of Los Angeles, Most Reverend Jose H. Gomez, an amazing article about “God’s Love in Action”, and a summary of the results of the 2015 Campaign. Commitment Weekend is Jan. 23-24. This year Mr. Anthony Sciacca - Director of Together in Mission Campaign for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles - we'll be with us and he will make the presentation on Commitment Sunday. The needs of parishes and schools in the most impacted parts of our Diocese are in great need of our support. These parishes and schools will provide the leaders of our Diocese in the future decades.

REMINDERS: * TODAY, Sunday, January 17, the St. Joseph Center Collection will take place after all the Masses. This collection benefits the poorest and needy of the Westside area. Your donations of cash/non-perishable food are greatly appreciated. Thank you for you generosity.

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 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 Dolores Saenz ..... …………. 337-7213 Maura Reznik ....... …………. 645-6845

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASSES - WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM & 8 AM First Friday: 6:30 AM, 8 AM, and 11 AM (during the School year) 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 the 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 …………….....670-2243

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

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 Nancy Reilly .........…….424-228-4767

Pen Pal Project - Prison Ministry jeanne@pieper.com………..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 Marti Moran………………….670-2243

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

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

Chronic Pain Support Ministry Patrick Doherty…………….650-0274 Patty Wiacek……………….713-5298.

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…..…..821-2324

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

Stewardship ………......…….670-2243

PASTORAL TEAM PASTOR: Vacant Administrator Pro Tem Msgr. Royale M. Vadakin, P.A. Priest in Residence Msgr. Gregory A. Cox Pastor Emeritus Rev. Thomas F. King

Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sacramental Recorder Aleida Rodriguez Director of Religious Education Jonette Mauch Confirmation Coordinator Gabriel Reyes Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Director of Music Ministry Chris Roque School Principal Michael Muir School Office Manager, Bookkeeper Louise Lance School Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Betsy Sichi PTO - Parent Teacher Organization Shawna Wiseman Becca Zambotti 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 Gabriel Reyes ....... …………. 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PRIEST OR IN RELIGIOUS LIFE?

Call the Office for Vocations 213-637-7248

www.la-archdiocese.org/org/vocations