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

St. Anastasia Catholic Church

Dear Parishioners: On this last Sunday of October, we once again remind ourselves about the importance of our commitment as Catholics to "Respect for Life". And

since October is the month of the Holy Rosary, I hope that in these next few days you might find extra time to pray the Rosary -- perhaps together as a family -- maybe right after Sunday dinner? Maybe right before Halloween festivities? It would be a beautiful way to end the month of October spiritually. Next Saturday is the Feast of All Saints, though it is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Next weekend's Masses will be for the Dead in the annual commemoration of the Dead, or All Souls Day. Please remember that we will be offering Masses throughout the month of November for all our beloved dead. Thanks to all who made our Fall Festival and our Golf Tournament so successful! They were such fun occasions. Blessings to you all! Happy Halloween! Devotedly yours, Fr. Gabe

SUN. 10/26 7:30AM THE PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA 9:00AM HERBERT NORMAN 10:30AM JAMES NAU 12:00PM ED GALLAGHER 7:30PM SHIRLEY D. VESCERA MON. 10/27 6:30AM MARCUS L. LA CROIX 8:00AM HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY TUES. 10/28 6:30AM REGINA AARON 8:00AM HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY WED. 10/29 6:30AM VIC JACKSON 8:00AM SHARON RECORD

THURS. 10/30 6:30AM REV. MSGR. FRANCISCO MOLINA 8:00AM HELEN SHERIDAN FRI. 10/31 6:30AM ROSARIO LLINAS 8:00AM CARLOS CASTELLANOS AND DONALD LALLY SAT. 11/01 ALL SAINTS DAY!! 8:00AM JOHN IRWIN 5:30PM BOB HOFFMANN

Birthday Anniversary ♥ Memorial Support ♦

Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ We fulfill the commandment to love our neighbor when we exercise good stewardship — joyfully sharing our gifts of life, abilities, and resources to meet our neighbor’s need.

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers… Angie Alvarado Annie Doherty Beatrice Vasek Bill Corrigan Bob Harris Brandi Hines Charles Guerra Diana Guerra Donna Corrigan Doris Dempsey Elizabeth Hauser Frances Wilkerson Israel, and family Jazzmine Peluchette Janet Erike Joanna Musacchio

Jose A. Anaya Kim Calimlim Lori Caldwell Mary Ann Kwinn Mary Ratkovic Melvin Peluchette Michelle Anaya Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Peggy Keelaghan Rebeca Acuna Renee Harrangue Ron & Louise Wasilewski Ruth Smith Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan Stephane Lempire

Sue McLaughlin Victoria Mitsakos Virginia Lorraine Robinson Yolanda Garcia 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

Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, November 1st / Sunday , November 2nd

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed - All Souls Day

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 — The souls of the just are in the hands of God, and no torment shall touch them (Wisdom 3:1-9). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts (Romans 5:5-11). Gospel — This is the will of the Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes may have eternal life (John 6:37-40).

Saturday Confessions 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 8 p.m.

Msgr. Gonzales

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: We should live our lives based on our love of God, our neighbors and our self. The definition of love has carried many different meanings throughout history. We do not need a degree in Psychology to be able to know authentic love. We can look to those we know to find the meaning of true love. The greatest example is Jesus. Sure models of true love are Mary and the saints.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: In our first reading, Moses lays before the Israelites the laws that pertain to their relationship with those who are less fortunate. Saint Paul acknowledges the work of the missionaries and the Christian community in spreading God’s word. In today’s Gospel, Jesus answers the Pharisees’ question: Which commandment in the law is the greatest?

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

This Week: Saturday, October 25th/Sunday, October 26th Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Join the St. Anastasia family - register as a member of the parish today! Already

registered but have an address , phone or email change? Email parish@st-anastasia.org!

Living Faith For Kids Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest? He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall

love your neighbor as yourself.” ~ Matthew 22:36-39

God gave us the Ten Commandments so that we would know how to live a good life. Jesus told us that the greatest commandments are to love God and to love your neighbor. It sounds so simple, but it can be hard to follow these simple commandments. Start by talking to God every day in prayer. With God at the center of your life, you will find ways to show your love to God and neighbor. FREE Senior & Professional Affordable

Housing Symposium, Thursday, Nov. 13th - Hawthorne Memorial Center (3901 W. Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne). FREE PARKING. Presented by Jerome E. Horton, Chairman, California State Board of Equalization. Register online at: www.boe.ca.gov/taxevents or by calling 1-888-847-9652.

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

Talk with your children about safety at school: “Back-to-school does not have to mean back-to-worrying. Though

safety inside school is ultimately the responsibility of the principal and school staff, parents can take a few basic steps to ensure a safe school experience.” Talk with your child about safety. Be specific. Talk about instinct and paying attention to funny feelings of fear. Explain what to do if she doesn't feel safe (find a teacher, call 911, etc.). Make sure she knows how to contact you or a trusted neighbor who is likely to be at home. For more information, please visit http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/parent-teacher-partnerships/6-rules-school-safety

Fact of Life Confined to a Wheelchair, Then This Happened

Bryan Hinkle has an autoimmune disease (CIDP) that attacks the peripheral nerves. Controlled for years with medication, the disease nevertheless came back with a vengeance, leaving him depressed, afraid and wheelchair-bound.

“My biggest fear was that I was going to die," he said. “I was just living my days waiting for the end to come.”

But hope made a comeback, due to a doctor who had developed a ground-breaking therapy for CIDP using adult stem cells. Within two days he noticed a difference, and his recovery continued from there. He leads a happy, healthy life! “I’ve regained my independence. I’m helping take care of my chil-dren. I’m being the husband and father that I only dreamt about not too long ago.”

You can see the video of his amazing comeback on You Tube: “Adult Stem Cell Success - CIDP: Bryan Hinkle”

"St. Anastasia is sponsoring its 6th Christmas Tree/Wreath fundraiser. Deadline for orders is Monday, November 24. Trees/wreaths

are fresh from the tree growers. All orders must be picked up on Sunday, December 7th, between 8 AM and 3 PM, in our school parking lot. For complete details and pricing - flyers and order forms (with envelopes) are available at the Church entrance (Vestibule).

National World

Youth

Day

(U.S.)

The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will be hosting a Día de los Muertos Vigil on November 1, 2014 at Calvary Cemetery in East Los Angeles. This free event offers a unique opportunity for our parish families to celebrate a Catholic tradition that unites faith, prayer and cultural heritage to commemorate All Souls Day. The family-friendly festivities will begin at 3 p.m. at the Main Mausoleum, which will be decorated with altars honoring the faithful departed, including a special altar in honor of veterans by the Knights of Columbus. There will also be children’s activities, an art exhibit and folkloric dance typical to Día de los Muertos celebrations. Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. in the Main Chapel followed by a candlelight procession around the Mausoleum, which will end with the blessing of the altars. The festivities will conclude with a Mariachi concert and social gathering with food and refreshments provided free by Vallarta Markets, Chago Tortas Ahogadas and El Gallo Giro. All the faithful of the Archdiocese are invited to the Día de los Muertos Vigil. If you have any questions regarding the Día de los Muertos Vigil, please contact Ms. Veronica Reyes, Event Coordinator/Parish Liaison, at 213-637-7263 or via email at vreyes@la-archdiocese.org.

Ministry in Community…

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS This section is provided on a space-available basis: placement, duration and wording are not guaranteed.

♦ Westchester Mental Health Guild - Home Tour - Holiday Boutique: 32nd Holiday Home Tour, Sunday, Nov. 2nd from 11 am to 4 pm. Five beautiful homes are featured in the Westchester/Playa del Rey area. Reception and Guilded Cage Holiday Boutique at the Westchester Elks Lodge (8025 W. Manchester Ave., PDR) from Noon to 5 pm. Tickets: $30 ($35 day of the event). Information: 310-641-7850. Tickets can be purchased with a credit card online at: http://wmhgtour2014.evenbrite.com. Proceeds benefit Airport Marina Counseling Service, a private, non-profit outpatient mental health clinic.

Important Reminders: Don’t forget that Bulletin

announcements should be submitted 2 weeks prior to the requested publication date!

The monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing takes place this Sunday after the 12 Noon Mass. All couples married during the month of October are welcome!

Saturday, November 1st, Eucharistic Adoration from 8:30 to 9:30 am.

Tuesday, Nov. 4th, Bible Study. Morning ses-sion @ 9 am in the Rectory Conference Room; Evening session @ 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall (Basement).

Wednesday, Nov. 5th, ♦ Men’s Morning Hour, attends 6:30 am Mass; reflection and discussion to follow in the Rectory Conference Room.

♦ Physical & Emotional Support Group, meets in the Parish Hall (Basement) at 7 pm; first Wednesday of the month. Call Patrick @ 310-650-0274 or Patty Wiecek @ 310-713-5298. MOMS - meets the first Thursday of the month:

Nov. 6th @ 10 am here in the Rectory Conference Room. FREE childcare is provided!

Traveling Holy Family Schedule

10/19 - 11/1 St. A’s Parish Family

Sign-up your family now to enjoy a visit from the TRAVELING HOLY FAMILY! Have a statue of Jesus, Mary & Joseph join you for a week (or more!) and share God’s wonderful love with you. Sign up for this wonderful St. A’s tradition at http://tinyurl.com/TravelingHolyFamily or call Regina at 310-671-7802.

There is Child-Care available, FREE of charge in the school building, at the 9 and 10:30 am Sunday Masses. No need to register!!

School Corner: Open House: St. A's is holding a Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten Open House for prospective parents TODAY Sunday, October 26, at 1:00 PM. Babysitting will be available during the Open House. Be sure to check out

our website at http://school.st-anastasia.org.

CPK Fundraiser: Come join us for a fun evening of food and socializing. St. A's 8th Grade traditional CPK fundraiser is here again for two days, Oct. 29 and 30. Forget about cooking , call some friends and join us for lunch , dinner or take out at California Pizza Kitchen in Marina del Rey on Oct 29 and Oct 30.

Saturday, November 1st is All Saints Day. This year it is not a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be as usual: Saturday: 8 am and 5:30 pm; Sunday: regular Sunday Mass schedule: 7:30, 9 & 10:30 am, 12 NN, & 7:30 pm.

Sunday, November 2nd is All Souls Day. The Novena for All Souls begins; and continues throughout the month of November. Envelopes are in the pews and in the Vestibule. Return the envelope with the names of your loved ones to the Rectory or drop them in the collection basket.

Reminder!!!!!!!!!! Sunday, November 2nd

Daylight Saving Time Ends!!!! Set Clocks Back 1 Hour!!!!!!!!!!

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 Richard Arias ....... .............. 641-4194 Maura Reznik ....... ………….. 645-6845

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASSES

WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM & 8 AM First Friday: 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 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 family

BAPTISMS: Parents and Godparents are required to participate in a preparation program. Contact the Rectory Office 310-670-2243 or Fred & Esmeralda Balsz @ 679-9119. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Rectory no later than 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

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 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 ………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 Greg Koppenhaver 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

www.la-archdiocese.org/org/vocations