St. Anastasia Catholic Church

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

January 18th, 2015 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners, In commencing Ordinary Time, the Church presents two beautiful vocation stories for our reflection. The calling of Samuel is a reminder that God calls us, but sometimes we need others to help us recognize the call. Through it all, though, when God calls, there can be only one response that adequately expresses that for which we were created: “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening!” The calling of the first disciples is beautifully narrated in John’s Gospel today. Notice that these are the very first words spoken by Jesus in that Gospel. They come in the form of a question. Jesus asks, “What are you looking for?” - a very important question that Jesus likewise asks us. More importantly, notice the next words! When the disciples ask where Jesus lives, Jesus extends an invitation—”Come and see.” Jesus gives us an invitation to explore where he dwells, how he teaches, how he touches people of faith and performs great signs and wonders. Come and see what Jesus does in us!

Devotedly yours in Christ,

Father Gabe

SUN. 1/18 7:30 AM MARY DASARO 9:00 AM JOYCE I. BODENHOEFER 10:30 AM RITA MORGAN 12:00 PM THE PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA 7:30 PM MEL & CARMEN PEREIRA MON. 1/19 6:30 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM JAMES AARON, SR. TUES. 1/20 6:30 AM THOMAS WILCOX ♦ 8:00 AM PETER MILLER WED. 1/21 6:30 AM LUCY MCDONALD ♦ 8:00 AM SPECIAL INTENTIONS

THUR. 1/22 6:30 AM HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY 8:00 AM JOHN & NANCY OLIVER ♥ FRI. 1/23 6:30 AM SHIRLEY D. VESCERA 8:00 AM CHARLES & MARTHA KEGLEVICH ♥ SAT. 1/24 8:00 AM PAUL SAUER 5:30 PM EDWARD CLITES

Birthday Anniversary ♥ Memorial Support ♦

Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family... 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - In today’s first reading, we hear Samuel respond eagerly, “Here I am!” each time the Lord calls him. May we, too, be listening for the call of God in our lives and be ready to say like the psalmist, “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.” 1 Samuel 3:4; Psalm 40

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers… Ana Castellanos Angie Alvarado Ann Lamkey Barbara Steed Beatrice Vasek Bill Corrigan B. N. R. Bob Harris Brandi Hines Carmen Pereira Charles Guerra Deanna Marie Messier Diana Guerra Doris Dempsey Elizabeth Hauser Frances Wilkerson Israel, and family James Dugan Janet Erike Jazzmine Peluchette

Joanna Musacchio Jose A. Anaya Julian Moran Lori Caldwell Lysa Dennehy Martha Keglevich Mary Ann Kwinn Mary Lanzner Mary Ratkovic Melvin Peluchette Michelle Anaya Michlene “Mimi” Hébert Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Peggy Keelaghan Potenciana Suner Rebeca Acuna Renee Harrangue Richard Mendenhall Ron & Louise Wasilewski

Rosa Zunilda Ruth Smith Sr. Eileen Marie (Marleen) Corrigan Stephane Lempire Sue McLaughlin 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

Opportunities for Seniors At the service of the family for life!

The Carmelite Sisters offer short-term and long-term care for seniors, with a unique blend of social, recreational, educational and religious activities in

a caring, tranquil, and home-like environment. Call for further information, a tour or an application.

Marycrest Manor Skilled Nursing Facility 10664 St. James Dr.

Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 838-2778 ext. 212

Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, January 24th/Sunday, January 25th

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 — The Ninevites turn from their evil way in response to Jonah’s message (Jonah 3:1-5, 10). Psalm — Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading — The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Gospel — Jesus proclaims, “Repent, and believe in the gospel.” The new disciples abandon their nets and follow him (Mark 1:14-20).

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 are to use our everyday actions and conversations to help attract others to Jesus. Through their witness of Jesus as the Messiah, John the Baptist and Saint Andrew are instrumental to the world coming to know about Jess and His mission on earth. By telling a friend or relative about Jesus, which is what these men did, we are continuing this work of evangelization today.

Liturgy of the Word: In today’s first reading, Eli teaches Samuel how to respond to God’s call, and Samuel learns well. The second reading teaches that our bodies are to be used by us to glorify God. In the Gospel, John the Baptist tells his followers that Jesus is the Messiah.

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, January 17th/Sunday, January 18th Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

It’s a great new year! Make sure that your contact information with the parish is up-to date and send an email to ParishRegistration@stParishRegistration@stParishRegistration@st---anastasia.organastasia.organastasia.org

with your contact information updates. New to the parish? Request a New Parishioner registration form today to join the Saint Anastasia family! Welcome!

JOY - The fullness of joy is to behold God in everything. — St. Julian

WORRIES - The greatest of worries can’t pay the smallest of debts. — Anonymous

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

Instagram: Photo and Video Posting Dangers for Young People Teens and tweens frequently post photos online using their cell phones. One of the

most popular mobile applications (apps) for photo sharing is called Instagram…Instagram allows members to digitally edit, upload and share photos and short videos with other members through the Instagram website, email, and other social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumbler, and Flickr—all with a single click. The biggest danger for young people is that the photos and videos that they are posting on Instagram are accessible to countless unintended viewers…which means the images can be viewed by anyone in the world. For the complete VIRTUS® Article with helpful tips email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org

SOCIAL CLUB NEWS Let’s start the New Year with a casino trip to Pauma Casino on Thursday, February 12 (9 AM

to 6 PM)!! The cost is only $8, gratuities included, and you will receive $10 in free play on your Re-wards Card. We will have a raffle and water on the bus. Payment must be made by January 26, but will probably sell out long before then, so call Laurette at 310-670-2488.

Fact of Life This Thursday will mark 41 dark years since abortion became legal in the United States. Since then there have been over 55 million babies lost to abortion in our country. Every year since 1973, the March for Life takes place in Washington, D.C.. The March for Life began as a small demonstration and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world. The peaceful demonstration is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time. Hundreds of thousands of Americans will march to advocate for life this Thursday. There will also be prayerful demonstrations all across the country. Please go to Marchforlife.com for more details.

Let us all continue to pray for an end to abor-tion. The United States Conference of Catholic Bish-ops’ website states: “Everyone can find a way to praise and thank God for the gift of life and to ask for the protection for each sacred human life. Only with prayer-prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and souls- will the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life.”

Save the Date!! BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S The St. Anastasia 2015 Parish Ball

Saturday, February 21st, 2015 Don’t miss your chance to enjoy one of the most memorable events of the year at the Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel! All proceeds support the students and the mission of St. Anastasia. RESERVATIONS: Invitations have been mailed and are also available in the Church vestibule. The reservation deadline is February 11th. Ticket Price: $80 p/p. Visit the Parish Ball website to reg-ister online and for more details on this year’s event: http://stanasta@ejoinme.org/Reg2015 LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS: This year’s silent auction tables will include over 250 great items, events, and activities. New and exciting live auction items will be available for bidding! Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins

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Ministry in Community…

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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♦ CATHOLIC CO-ED SOFTBALL PLAYERS WANTED! Greater South Bay Catholic Co-ed Adult (Ages 18+) Softball League Seeks Players for their Exciting 2015 Season! Games are held on Sunday Afternoons from February thru June in Torrance. Singles & Couples welcome; Female players especially needed! If interested, please contact ASAP: Fred Lawler, (310) 504-0271 or fredlawler@hotmail.com

Enjoy a visit from the TRAVELING HOLY FAMILY this New Year! Have a statue of Je-sus, Mary & Joseph join you for a week (or more!) and share God’s wonderful love with you as we start 2015! Sign up for this wonder-ful St. A’s tradition at http://tinyurl.com/TravelingHolyFamily or call Regina at 310-670-2243. Upcoming Host Families 1/18 - 1/24 Aaron Family 1/25 - 2/15 Paquin Family 2/16 - 2/28 Rodriguez Family

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Bundle Sunday is TODAY, Sunday, January 18th. Their truck will here at St. A’s from 8 am to 1:30 pm. They need your support!! Please bring any useable items that will help needy individuals. For large items including furniture, large appliances, and vehicles, please phone 323.224.6280 or 800.974.3571 to schedule home pickups at any time.

Confirmation Corner Don’t forget about these upcoming 2015 Confirmation events! Contact ConfirmationSaintA@gmail.com for more information!

January 31-February 1 Year 2 Confirmation Retreat Weekend ST. ANASTASIA CATHOLIC

SCHOOL

School Support Sunday

Sunday, January 25 Each year, our parish holds a special “School Support Sunday” Collection. Through the collection, we ask parishioners to make a donation which directly benefits the students

attending St. Anastasia Catholic School. Currently, tuition cov-ers only approximately 2/3 of the school’s cost. The collection proceeds, along with each family’s pledge and fundraising efforts are necessary to supplement the tuition and maintain a high caliber and competitive Catholic education at St. Anas-tasia Catholic School. Your contribution is very important. The strong support of St. Anastasia school families for this collec-tion encourages parishioners to also donate. As you contrib-ute, please consider the many benefits the children receive from the education which the St. Anastasia parish, faculty, and staff provide. Please turn in your contribution in an envelope labeled “School Support Sunday Collection” to the school office or leave it in the collection basket at church any time now through January 25.

Thank you!

Important Reminders:

Don’t forget that Bulletin announcements should be submitted 2 weeks prior to the requested publication date!

♥ TODAY, Sunday, January 18th —The Saint Jo-seph Center Collection takes place after all Masses. This collection benefits the poorest and needy of the Westside area. Your generous donations of cash/non-perishable food are greatly appreciated.

♥ Next Sunday, January 25th, the monthly Wed-ding Anniversary Blessing takes place after the Noon Mass. Couples married during the month of Janu-ary are welcome! ♥ The Rectory Office will be CLOSED, Monday, January 19th to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

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