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

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

SUN, 8/18 7:30 AM OTTO PERUCCI 9:00 AM BETTY FRELINGER 10:30 AM JOHN IRWIN 12:00 PM SHELBY TALLY 7:30 PM PARISHIONERS OF ST. ANASTASIA

MON., 8/19 6:30 AM MEAGAN BOKEN 8:00 AM JOE & LINDA CURRAN ♥

TUE., 8/20 6:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM ROBERT DALTON

WED., 8/21 6:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM MICHAEL MITSAKOS

THURS., 8/22 6:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM PETRA & FIL CASTELLANOS ♥

FRI., 8/23 6:30 AM JOHN IRWIN 8:00 AM DAVID LEVY

SAT., 8/24 8:00 AM 5:30 PM Birthday — Anniversary ♥ — Memorial — Support ♦

Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... 20th Sunday In Ordinary Time: In today’s second reading, St. Paul encourages us not to grow weary or lose heart,

but to persevere in following Jesus. Our willingness to give of ourselves, even in the face of conflict and division, is one way to measure our discipleship.

Grant & Linda Fought Philipe Gris Evangeline Chavez Gloria & Philip Gloria & Fred Herrera Mary Alderete family Shirley Cranton Ron Wasilewski Norman Bayley Jazzmine Peluchette Eliodoro Alvarado Baby Wryan Lashuay Bob Caldwell Greg Paquin Bambi Byrons Chris Sykes Francine Rehberger Vivian Tew Sandy Dalton Carmen Pereira Baby Anastasia Wittenberg Stephen Ahearn Phyllis Jones 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 Lorraine Crothers Agnes Mocsny Gerry Oakley 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 Maxine & Stuart Liebman Matthew Salvo Sherry Stevens Bernice Cubie George Galip Ethel Curry Kim Calimlim Mary Witteman

Jose Gutierrez Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Vicky Duron Lucille Burk Delgado Martha Keglevich Jody Bruno Cathy Lee Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Derek Comes Luanne Sinski Peggy Keelaghan Steven Appleldorn Pauline Runyan 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 Lisa Carfano Cathy Lee 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

Our Pastor

is on

vacation…

[Jesus] endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken His seat at the right of the throne of God.

- Hebrews 12:2

Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time August 18, 2013

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: The cost of discipleship is exacting and steep, but the benefits are everlasting. How many of us live day-to-day not being aware of what we do or perhaps even who we are. Living a conscious, purposeful life takes a lot of energy and commitment. Jesus came into the world to teach us how to live such a life. He reached out to everyone, even those who were considered outside of the acceptable community life.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: Today’s reading point to the hazards of being called by God. Jeremiah is thrown into a cistern because he challenged the way of life of the princess of Israel. Paul reminds us that Jesus gave his life in order to fulfill the Father’s will. In the Gospel, Jesus warns us that the way of discipleship is not without cost.

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

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 66:18-21 Heb 12:5-7, 11-13 Lk 13:22-30

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

** Msgr. Vadakin **

Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat., Aug. 24th & Sun., Aug. 25th, 2013 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

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.

Nazareth House Auxiliary Luncheon and Card Party

3333 Manning Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Thurs., Sept. 12, 2013, @ 11:30 am. Reservations – please call Cathy Nichols 310 838-8689. Cost - $15.00. Valet Parking will be available. Donations still being collected for our bazaar

FROM A PARTNER Pax Christi

USA: Reflection on Global Warming - Covenant partner Pax Christi USA recently published Global warming – we better take it seriously by Tony Magliano. Magliano comments that [w]e remain indifferent to the poor relationship we have with creation at our own peril – and of the peril of our children and future generations yet to be born, and notes that of all the serious human caused threats to the natural world, none is more serious, or more urgent than climate change – especially global warming. In view of the climate crisis, Magliano argues that [c]limate change and global warming must be treated as an unfolding emergency. What is needed is bold, comprehensive and quick action from U.S. and world political officials. He concludes by saying that [b]efore it’s too late, let’s begin to follow [God’s] master climate plan, and be responsible stewards of his good creation – for our sake, and the sake of those yet to come. Please visit http://catholicclimatecovenanat.org/ for more info.

“He came to what was His own, and His own people did not accept Him. But to all who received Him, who believed in His name, He gave power to become children of God.” - Jn 1:11-12

American Heritage Girls: American Heritage Girls is a Christian scouting organization for girls ages 5-18. Come to their Open House Meeting on Wed. , Sept. 4 from 6:30-8 PM at the Westchester Townhouse. The Troop is newly chartered by Knight of Columbus, Council 3744 - Father Emil Kapaun. For more information www.ahgonline.org or www.ahgtroop480.org or Teressa Syta at 310-670-0285.

A growing religious retreat house in the San Gabriel Valley (St. Joseph Campus of Sacred Heart Retreat House, Alhambra, CA) has three positions open. If you are interested in any of these positions, please send your resume to jobapp920@live.com. Cook Position - PT cook to prepare/help prepare meals for 40-200 guests. Generally will need to work weekends. Experience and ServSafe certification required. Housekeeper Position – PT housekeeper position to assist with cleaning of retreat rooms and common areas. Experience desired. Program Assistant – PT clerical position in booking programs and retreats. Outstanding customer service and communication skills are required. This position also coordinates and performs all the editing and filling order of audio and video recordings we produce. This requires very strong computer skills. Understanding of Premiere Elements Software a plus.

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

Traveling Holy Family 2013-14 Sign-Ups and New On-Line

Travel Journal! Thank you so much for all of you who signed up so far to host the Traveling

Holy Family in your homes! Each participating house-hold will have the opportunity to gather to pray, reflect, and spend faith-filled time with the Holy Family. Since the start of the Traveling Holy Family ministry in 2008, over 100 families each year have participated! Please note that the 2013-14 process is *new* and that your family needs to actively sign-up in order to be placed on the list for this year. Phone numbers, addresses and names may have changed since the last rotation. For those who wish to participate for 2013-14, please contact Regina Aaron at StAnastasiaHolyFamily@gmail.com or leave a message at the Rectory, 310-670-2243. Also new to the 2013-14 program is that you will be able to connect with other participants through the Holy Family’s *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!

Don’t miss out the 16th Annual Don’t miss out the 16th Annual Don’t miss out the 16th Annual St. Anastasia Family PicnicSt. Anastasia Family PicnicSt. Anastasia Family Picnic

All Parishioners Invited! All Parishioners Invited! All Parishioners Invited! In n' Out burgers, potluck, desserts, drinks, music, bouncers and games for all! Last year was a BIG hit, so mark your calendars to come join the fun!!

SAVE THE DATE: SAVE THE DATE: SAVE THE DATE:

9/29/2013, 9/29/2013, 9/29/2013,

1:00 1:00 1:00 --- 4:00pm4:00pm4:00pm

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? Here is the chance to invite that special someone to an informal gathering to share and question whether or not the time is right for them to pursue becoming a Catholic. The process is called RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This is the process through which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic faith community. 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 jour-ney of faith. We begin with an informal gathering on Thurs., Sept. 5th at 7:30 PM. Call Jonette @310-670-2243 or jonettemauch@gmail.com

REGISTER FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL Come and Join the Fun! Registration for School of Religious Education will take place NEXT Sunday, August 25th and Sunday, September 15th, from 9 am to Noon in Diamond Courtyard. Registration is for Early Childhood Education, 3,4 and 5 yr. old; Sacramental Preparation for 1st and 2nd year students; Older Sacramental, and Continuing Education. There is no

registration necessary for the childcare offered at the 9 am and 10:30 am Mass. Volunteers needed at all age levels. If you can not make these registrations date, call Jonette Mauch at the Rectory Office, 310-670-2243.

Traveling Holy Family # 1 Jayne Cram 8/18/2013 Adela Rogers 8/25/2013

Traveling Holy Family # 2 Todd & Denise Yoshitake 8/18/2013 Jane & Bob Lanzner 8/25/2013

Confirmation registration continues through Sunday, August 25th. Volunteers are still needed. Contact Catrina @ cgrove-reyes@st-anastasia.org.

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are His judgments and how unsearchable His ways!

- Romans 11:33

When Love is Shared When love is shared, it multiples

Like violets in Spring And suddenly the world becomes

A many splendored thing. Love always makes us young at heart,

The best that we can be, When we reach out to others

In love and charity. Love comforts and consoles us When sorrows come our way;

Renews our strength and fosters hope When we take time to pray.

When love is shared, we too receive the blessings it affords,

For it plays upon our heartstrings The happiest of chords.

The greatest love the world has known Was shown at Calvary

When God so loved lost sinners that Christ died for you and me!

When love is shared, it changes things And honors God above,

For the greatest gift He gave us Was His redeeming love!

Clay Harrison

Ministry in Community …

Always keep an-up-to-date photo of your child - One of the most important tools for law enforcement to use in the case of a missing child is an up-to-date, good-quality

photograph. The photograph should be a recent, head-and-shoulders color photograph of the child in which the face is clearly seen. It should be of “school-portrait” quality, and the background should be plain or solid so it does not distract from the subject. When possible, the photograph should be in a digitized form, and available on a compact disk (CD), as opposed to just a hard copy. This minimizes the time necessary to scan, resize, and make color corrects before disseminating it to law enforcement. The photograph should be updated at least every six months for children 6 years of age or younger and then once a year, or when a child's appearance changes. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

REMINDERS!

THIS weekend, Sat., Aug. 17/Sun., Aug. 18th, the Missionary Cooperative Plan

Collection takes place. Envelopes are in the pews.

TODAY, Sunday, August 18th, the St. Joseph Center Collection takes place after all Masses. This collection benefits the poorest and needy of the Westside areas. Your contributions of cash/non-perishable food are greatly appreciated. Thank you again for your generosity.

** For info and questions regarding any of these events, please call the Rectory Office @ 310-670-2243.

SAVE THE DATE: The 18th Annual St. A’s Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, October 21, 2013. Don’t miss out on all of the fun at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach. The day includes a post-tournament BBQ dinner catered by Outdoor Grill at the Elks Club. All members of the parish community are welcome. Contact Chris Turkmany (310) 200-8021 with any questions.

The Mission Co-Op Collection takes place THIS weekend,

August 17/18, 2013 Rev. Frederick K. Byaruhanga, from the Kabale Diocese , Uganda will be here to share with us his missionary

work and the needs of the people. Please give this appeal a prayerful thought as to generously support it financially. God Bless you ALL. Envelopes are in the pews.

Fact of Life Catholic Priest Arrested In China

In the early morning of August 7, Fr. Song Wanum, 39, was arrested by 10 police officers in Hebei, China. His diocese is one of the strongholds of Catholic China. For several years the government has launched a campaign to force Hebei priests and bishops to officially register as members of the Patriotic Association, controlled by the Communist Party. Over the past twenty years, at least 20 Catholic priests have been tortured and suffered tremendously. Two underground priests from the Hebei province were arrested several years ago; their fate and the where-abouts of Fr. Wanum remain unknown. AsiaNews.it August 10, 2013

Living Faith for Kids:

“Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin

that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the

leader and perfecter of faith.” - Hebrews 12;1-2 That passage from the Letter of the

Hebrews sounds like a perfect description of the Christian life. The Saints are a cloud of witnesses to how we can be shaped by God’s love if we accept it. We can only throw off the burdens of sin by keeping

our eyes on Jesus. If we let Him, He will make our faith perfect, just like He did for the saints.

Lord Jesus, make me a saint so that I can be a witness of your love to the world.

********************* Today’s Readings:

Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 ♦ Psalm 40:2-4, 18 Hebrews 12: 1-4 ♦ Luke 12:49-53

OCCUPANCY - The value of life does not depend upon the place we occupy. It depends upon how we occupy that place. - St. Thérèse Lisieux

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: 6:30AM & 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 …………….....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 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

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 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 Susan Senia ........................ 822-6511

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 Ed Charette ......................... . 823-3118 Joe Stodder………………….. 645-7632