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St. Anastasia Catholic Church

SUN. 8/30

7:30 AM MRS. MAY CRAIG 9:00 AM JUDE KEITH HEBERT 10:30 AM ATTRAETA BOYLE 12:00 PM THE PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA’S 7:30 PM MR. EDWARD DEASY ♦ MON. 8/31 6:30 AM MR. JOHN DEASY ♦ 8:00 AM AUGUSTO IZQUIERDO TUE. 9/01 6:30 AM GREGORY & ELIZABETH ALVES ♦ 8:00 AM CANDY METOYER ♦ WED. 9/02 6:30 AM MARIA LEYVA 8:00 AM HENRY JACK MOORE

THUR. 9/03 6:30 AM KARLA PIERCE ♦ 8:00 AM ROSE DE LEONARDIS ♦ FRI. 9/04 6:30 AM ROBERT MC CAIN 8:00 AM ESPERANZA DALAND ` SAT. 9/05 8:00 AM CARMEN PEREIRA 5:30 PM ROMULO DEMAFELIX

Birthday Anniversary ♥ Memorial Support ♦

Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - “Every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit, comes from above,” says St. James in the second reading. But, he reminds us, true worship of God involves using those good gifts to benefit the less fortunate. Good stewardship is not optional; it is the hallmark of our faith! James 1:17

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers… Ana Castellanos Ann Lamkey Beatrice Vasek B. N. R. Brandi Hines Cleofas Prieto Charles Guerra Charles Keglevich Deanna Marie Messier Diana Guerra Donald “Sunny” Sunderlin Elizabeth Hauser Ging Savares Israel and family J. Ramon R. Mauri James Dugan Janet Erike Javan Wygal Jazzmine Peluchette Jessica Adimari

Jim Tyrrell Joanna Musacchio Jose A. Anaya Joyce Lynn Donnellan Julia Marquez Julian Moran Kathy King Lori Caldwell Lysa Dennehy Martha Keglevich Mary Ann Kwinn Melvin Peluchette Michelle Anaya Michlene “Mimi” Hébert Mila Sison Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Peggy Keelaghan Peter Cathcart Potenciana Suner

Rebeca Acuna Richard Mendenhall Rosa Zunilda Ruth Smith 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:

TRADITION Tradition is long human memory set, not in stone, but in human interaction. Without this active memory, the bonds of relationship and affection fray and fall apart. Communities dissolve as surely as neglected buildings do. After participating in events, celebrations, and even small rituals, we remark about how good it is to gather and remember. Today’s readings remind us of foundations laid deeper than the human will to relate. Today we hear about God’s will to relate to us—to be our God as we are called to be God’s own beloved people. Today in three readings and three ways we remember the covenant bonds that create us as a people and the obligation and responsibility that express the innermost attitude of the soul. You are mine. I am yours. These are God’s words that created a people as surely as “Let there be light” created the sun and moon and all the stars.

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Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, September 5th / Sunday, September 6th

Twenty-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 MASSES NEXT WEEK.

First Reading — Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God (Isaiah 35:4-7a). Psalm — Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Show no partiality as you ad-here to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ (James 2:1-5). Gospel — Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak (Mark 7:31-37).

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. GonzalesMsgr. Gonzales

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

This Week: Saturday, August 29th / Sunday, August 30th Twenty-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: Faithful obedience to God’s law is a sign of our love and devotion to Him. It might seem to some that obedience to God’s law restricts their lives and their freedom. Yet viewed in terms of a human analogy, we know that when parents call their children to be obedient, they do so out of a sense of loving responsibility. Parents are charged to guide their chil-dren to become capable and faithful adults. In the same way, God’s law directs us in our spiritual relationship with Him. LITURGY OF THE WORD: In today’s first reading, Moses exhorts the Israelites to accept the law of God revealed on Mount Sinai. The second reading teaches that faith is not simply a mental exercise, but must be embodied in our actions. And in the Gospel, Jesus teachings that it is the sinful desires of the human heart which bring forth great evils.

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For our beloved dead, that they may come to share in the fullness of Christ's

eternal glory in heaven

Mrs. Beatrice V. Mikos William Sornborger

Courtesy Announcements The Daughters of St. Paul Cooperators Retreat on Saturday and Sunday 9/19-20,at the Culver City Pauline Bookstore. Learn about Venerable Mother Thecla Merlo, and her contemplation and confidence in the Trinitarian God. Visit www.daughtersofstpaul.com/Pauline-Cooperators for more infor-mation on the Cooperators; for the retreat, contact Sr. Marie James at srmjames@aol.com or call the bookstore at 310-397-8676 for more information. St. Jerome Parish is hosting their 2nd annual Arts and Crafts Faire on Nov. 14/15. To reserve a table as a vendor please call Joyce at 310-649-5586 or Joan at 310-670-7801. Crafted items are needed for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas table at the Faire. Experienced and new crafters are invited to make items at the St. Jerome Senior Center (upstairs), 5550 Thorn-burn Street on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1-3pm.

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

Don’t Forget!!! School Support

Sunday Is Sunday, September 20, 2015!

Learn about the St. Anastasia School and how you can support its students,

teachers, and staff!

Back to school: Emergencies in school - Most schools have solid emergency procedures in place and children will be taught how to react in these situations. However, back-to-school season is the

perfect time to review safety procedures in your own house. Teach your children what to do if there’s a fire or earthquake, and show them how to call 9-1-1 and other emergency contacts. For more home safety tips visit: https://www.scanhealthplan.com/media/1478/a1_home_safety_checklist.pdf

Email ParishRegistration@st-anastasia.org to request a New Parish-ioner registration form today! Already a registered parishioner? Make sure we have all your current contact infor-mation on file - phone, email address, mailing ad-dress, etc. - so you won’t miss out on parish news!

AN AMAZING JOURNEY OF FAITH FOR YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW

Are you thinking about becoming a Catho-lic? Do you know someone who might be think-ing 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 ac-tivities of the community it-self. Please consider experi-

encing this process or inviting someone to join us for this amazing journey of faith. Sessions take place Thursday evenings beginning late Sep-tember. Call Jonette @ 310-670-2243 or email her at jonettemauch@gmail.com for more infor-mation.

TODAY, SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th @ 2 pm on the Field! Hamburgers, hot dogs and

drinks provided! Bring beach towels, chairs and a dish to share!!

All are welcome!!! VBS Campers: remember to wear your T-shirts!

There’s An App for That?!? Our Online Giving system now has an App for Apple and Android products! You can download it for free in the App Store, Google Play Store or go to OLGapp.com. If you are new to Online Giving, register on the app by entering our Church ID 1706 or register on the website at www.osvonlinegiving.com/1706 For help, please call Online Giving di-rectly at 800-348-2886 and select Option 4.

St. Anastasia Fall Film Study

Save the Dates!! Thursday 10/8, 10/15 and 10/22 at 7:30pm

We will be viewing and discussing “The Good Lie”

MSGR. VADAKIN'S FALL BUS TOUR Join Msgr. Vadakin and the St. Anastasia Social Club to visit newly renovated St. Charles Bor-romeo Church and the LA Police Museum with a lunch stop at LA Live on Tuesday, October 20. The bus will leave St. Anastasia at 9 AM, returning at 5 PM. The price is $20, and includes the bus and driver and docent gratuities (but not the cost of your meal). Please make reservations with Laurette: 310-670-2488.

Parishioners and their guests have priority registration until Sunday, September 6th!!

Payment must be received by October 10.

Ministry in Community…

Just a reminder that Holy Family statue exchanges will now be done at the Parish Office. Request your week(s) to host a statue by using this link : http://tinyurl.com/TravelingHolyFamily or by sending an email to Regina at TravelingHolyFamily@st-anastasia.org.

Important Reminders: Bulletin announcements should be submitted 2 weeks prior to the requested publication date! • TODAY!! Sunday, August 30th, the monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing takes place after all Masses. All couples married during the month of August are wel-come!!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY For High School Confirmation

Registration! Get the online form at st-anastasia.org/sacraments or request one via email from confirmationSaintA@gmail.com

Kids Living Faith This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts

are far from me. ~ Mark 7:6 Mark tells the coach he wants to make the football team this year. He talks a lot about his training plans and promises he will be in fantastic shape for tryouts. But Mark doesn’t actually do much training. Joey wants to make the team too. But rather that talking about it, he goes for runs, practices catching a football and studies his playbook. Who do you think will do well in the tryouts?

God, my actions speak louder than words. Help me to not just say the right things, but to do them too.

OneLife LA Presents Special Event with Abby Johnson Sept 3rd

Join Archbishop Gomez on Thursday, September 3rd at 7PM at St. Phillip the Apostle Church in Pasadena for a special OneLife LA event. There will be drinks, appetizers, and an exclusive look at Planned Parenthood from a former clinic di-rector. Abby Johnson is the Founder and President of And Then There Were None clinic worker out-reach, sidewalk counselor, public speaker, author of the best-selling memoir, Unplanned, and most im-portantly, a wife and mother. Abby will provide a unique perspective on respond-ing to the investigative videos on Planned Parent-hood and how to use the momentum created by them to take tangible steps toward building a culture of life in your community. $25 per person at door - All proceeds will go to benefitting OneLife LA 2016 - http://onelifela.org RSVP to mcsheahan@la-archdiocese.org.

The 20th Annual St. A’s Golf Tournament will be held on Mon-Mon-Mon-day, October 19, day, October 19, day, October 19, 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. For more info, please contact Chris Turkmany (310) 200-8021.

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 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 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 Olivier Chaine PTO - Parent Teacher Organization Denise Gustafson Shawna Wiseman 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

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