St Anastasia Catholic Church Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 31st, 2011

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

MASS INTENTIONS Sun., 07/31 7:30 AM. LEONA ADDISON + 9:00 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 10:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 12:00 NN. TRINI PEREZ + 7:30 PM. THANKSGIVING MASS Mon., 08/01 6:30 AM. LYNN KIERNAN + 8:00 AM. ZACHARY KIERNAN + Tue., 08/02 6:30 AM. LYNN KIERNAN + 8:00 AM. ZACHARY KIERNAN + Wed., 08/03 6:30 AM. LYNN KIERNAN + 8:00 AM. ZACHARY KIERNAN + Thurs., 08/04 6:30 AM. LYNN KIERNAN + 8:00 AM. MRS. CONNIE GONZALES + Fri., 08/05 6:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS 8:00 AM. ESPERANZA DALAND + Sat., 08/06 8:00 AM. ZACHARY KIERNAN + 5:30 PM. BOB HOFFMANN + p Birthdays and Ì Anniversaries!!

God come to my help. Lord, quickly give me assistance. You are the one who helps me and sets me free: Lord, do not be long in coming. - Psalm 69:2,6

Reflection on Today’s Readings:

St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Los Angeles, California 18th Sunday in ordinary time July 31st, 2011

^ Ì The Family Visitation Ministry offers spiritual support to those in need. Please call Sr. Teresita at 310-216-2001, or call the Rectory Office at 310-670-2243, x42.

FOCUS: If we listen to Jesus and follow His teachings our hearts will be fed and we will come to have eternal life - The promise of abundance told by the prophet Isaiah was fulfilled by Jesus, as He fed the hungry people. He continues to feed the hunger of our hearts through the Eucharist. The Eucharist Meal we share today brings us closer to Jesus and is a foretaste of the eternal banquet we are to share in heaven. Let us give thanks. LITURGY OF THE WORD: Isaiah proclaims a message of hope. God will renew the Israelites if they turn to Him and walk in His ways. In the second reading, we are reminded that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus feeds five thousand men, not counting women and children. He did this with only five loaves and two fish.

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER … For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers … Please let us know about the condition of those we’re praying for. We’ll keep/remove their name(s) as requested, after the first few weeks.

ËTo 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, call the Parish Office at 310-670-2243.

Virginia Benitez (and unborn baby) Mary Witteman Fran Wilkerson Edward Jon Clites Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Helen Grisby Connie Kane Julia Cox Donna House

Linda M. Lang-Curran Jeff Bristol Lucille Burk Delgado Emmeline Mallo Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Gerald Stutts Jody Bruno Shirley Spehar Bertha Marcinkus

Jeanne Ahern Baby Jack Muñoz Bonnie Hocksteen Jack Hayes Sheila Moore Joseph Rehberger Derek Comas Janice Hatzikian Kenneth Rivin Luanne Sinski

FACT OF LIFE Pregnancy is Not a Disease I strongly oppose the Institute of Medicine’s recommendation today that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate

coverage of three particular practices in almost all private health plans: surgical sterilization; all FDA-approved birth control (including the IUD, “morning-after” pills, and the abortion-inducing drug Ella); and “education and counseling” promoting these among all “women of reproductive capacity.” Pregnancy is not a disease, and fertility is not a pathological condition to be suppressed by any means technically possible. The IOM report claims it would have good reason to recommend mandatory coverage for surgical abortions as well, if such a mandate were not prevented by law. . . . Without sufficient legal protection for rights of conscience, such a mandate would force all men, women and children to carry health coverage that violates the deeply-held moral and religious convictions of many. This new threat to conscience makes it especially critical for Congress to pass the “Respect for Rights of Conscience Act” . . . (HR 1179). (Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, July 19, 2011) Prayer for Life: Father of mercy and grace, we thank you for the gift of our children. Help us to welcome them as we would welcome you, for whenever a new baby is conceived, another life to bear your image and another voice to praise and worship you, is beginning. In Christ's name we pray, Amen.

St. A’s Bible Study - We are currently on break for the summer. We will resume our study of the Gospel of Matthew on September 6th. If you would like to join us in the fall, please call Susan Senia at 310.822.6511 or e-mail at smsenia@gmail.com.

RCIA – Are You Interested In Becoming Catholic? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is our greatest joy, as well as our Mission as a Catholic community, to welcome new members. The RCIA is a process of formation and education for those interested in learning about and experiencing the Catholic faith. The process is designed for those baptized in other Christian traditions, baptized Catholics who never received the Sacrament of Eucharist, some who have been away from our faith, or anyone interested in our Catholic faith. It is a faith journey that encourages individuals to broaden and deepen their prayer life, to know God through the Scriptures, to come to know themselves more and to participate more in the parish life. For questions or info, please call Jonette Mauch at 310-670-2243.

18th Sunday of Ordinary Time - In today’s Gospel, Jesus feeds the five thousand with five loaves and two fish. The message of stewardship is that God’s gifts, shared, will

always be more than enough.

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ministries in Action … July 31st, 2011

CyberTipline Fights Internet Crimes Against Children -The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other government agencies

all work together to fight Internet crimes against children. They’ve established a “CyberTipline,” a reporting mechanism for cases of child sexual exploitation including child pornography, online enticement of children for sex acts, molestation of children outside the family, sex tourism of children, child victims of prostitution, and unsolicited obscene material sent to a child. Reports may be made—24 hours per day, seven days per week—online at www.cybertipline.com or by calling (800) 843-5678.

Bullying Is a Form of Abuse - Did you know that bullying is a form of abuse, and therefore is forbidden in our Catholic schools? Bullying typically consists of direct behaviors, such as teasing, taunting, threatening, hitting, shoving and stealing. But it might also be indirect, such as spreading rumors that cause victims to be socially isolated through intentional exclusion. Cyberbullying, which involves the use of the Internet or mobile phones to send inappropriate messages and images to or about others, is also behavior that is not tolerated in our Catholic schools. If you suspect bullying of a child at school, please contact the school principal with your concerns. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

Dear Parishioners, Vacation Bible School this past week has been a huge success and hats

off go to Jonette Mauch, teachers, and all the generous volunteers who made VBS a lot of fun. Their names are listed here at the bottom of the page. Thank you so much! Meanwhile, construction continues at the school to prepare for our full day Kindergarten. We are also relocating our “Adeste” program classroom and freshening it up. The Library will also receive a multimedia center, and we look forward to exploring new development opportunities for our students and parishioners in this most important field for us as Southern Californians. I hope you are all enjoying the Devotedly, Fr. Gabe

Ä Theology On Tap! Save the Dates!! Saturday, August 6

7-9 PM (5:30 pm Mass in the Church—optional) Church of the Good Shepherd Parish Hall, 504 N. Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills, 90210 August 6th — “Prayer 101: Pray As You Are” — Ms. Delis Alejandro For more info and updates check the website: www.yamola.org.

Ä “Walk for Hope” will take place Sunday, November 6 in Duarte to benefit City of Hope cancer center and the research and treatment of women’s cancers. Natasha Asinas, a member of Cathedral Young Adults and the Archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry Advisory Board, is organizing young adults and young adult groups to participate in this event. For more information, email Natasha at Natasha.asinas@gmail.com, or check the fundraising page at http://nationalevents.cityofhope.org/goto/LAYoungAdultMinistry.

Vacation Bible School 2011 SonSurf Beach Bash We want to thank all our volunteers and teachers for making our Vacation Bible School a huge success. May God bless you all! Gratefully, Father Gabe. St. A’s welcomed 103 students to celebrate Vacation Bible School! 23 Youth Volunteers: Ella, Muriel, Julia, Marisa, Kaylie, Brady, Shannon, Lindsey, Catherine, Molly, Sarah, Katja, Jozefa, Nicki, Hannah, Cynthia, Matthew, Sunny, Conor, McKenna, Isaac, Brianna, Celine Our Teachers: Tim Ramsey, Stephanie Yinger, Meredith Yinger, Kristin Yinger, Alina Di Carlo, Tracy Kane, Maura Reznik, Julia Farina, Sean Smith, Shawna Wiseman.

“Word of the Week” - Some of the words used in the new translation of the Mass may be unfamiliar to some Catholics. Each week we will provide the definitions of some key words which may help to increase your understanding of the rich theology that underlies these texts. Definitions are from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition. Abasement - The lowering of one of higher rank. Jesus abased himself in that, though he was God, he lowered himself and became a human being so that he might save us from our sins (see Phil 2:6-11). Adoption: In Baptism, the Holy Spirit transforms us into children of the Father, thereby making us his adopted sons and daughters in the likeness of his eternal Son (see Eph 1:3-6). In this way, the faithful are made “partakers in the divine nature (cf. 2 Pt 1:4) by uniting them in a living union with the only Son, the Savior” (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], no. 1129). In the Sacraments, we become the sons and daughters of God by adoption through Christ Jesus. (...will continue in the following weeks…)

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Caring for Creation, Caring for the Poor … July 31st, 2011

Stewardship is a way of Life for

St. Anastasia Church

TRAVELING HOLY FAMILY SCHEDULE Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Roxanne & Steve Stover 645-5547 07/31/11 Maria Teresa Ventresca 670-6283 08/07/11 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Elizabeth & Matt Handal 337-7250 07/31/11 St. Anastasia Rectory 670-2243 08/07/11

From the Music Director… Will everyone have to use the new translation of the Roman Missal? Yes, the "typical edition" of the Roman Missal that Pope John Paul II gave to the Church is the only official text for the prayers to be used at the celebration of the Eucharist. Some Bishops' Conferences around the world have already completed their process of translation and are presently using this official text. Because there are so many countries with varying cultures yet speak the English language the process of translating the official text into English has taken longer. As of November 27, 2011, it will be the only translation of the Roman Missal to be used for the ordinary celebration of the Eucharist. - Greg Koppenhaver

Dear Friends, Welcome to God’s Big Backyard IV: Where families of all ages have a blast serving Jesus! Get ready for an outdoor adventure that starts in our own backyard and grows as we take the love of Jesus into our own neighborhood and community! In God’s Big Backyard, we will participate in the large-group excitement of Backyard Sing A-longs, experience God’s Word at Backyard Bible Center, visit the Traveling Holy Family in our prayer tent, explore and create community through fun-filled craft activities, enjoy snacks and games. Just step outside, take a look over our fence, and help us discover how much fun we can have serving in God’s Big Backyard! Families and friends won’t want to miss the experience of celebrating the Eucharist in God’s Big Backyard. (Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 PM for all our campers and guests.) Date: God’s Big Backyard – Saturday, August 20, 2011 (Day Campers 2-8 PM) Saturday, August 20 - (Over Night Campers 2 PM – Sunday AM (Prayer and Breakfast) (Over Night Campers Tent Set-up Saturday 12 – 2 PM ) Cost: Day Campers -$40 per family (includes snacks, crafts, and dinner) Overnight Campers - $50 per family (includes snacks, crafts, dinner and light breakfast) Place: St. Anastasia Field Contact Crew Guides: Jonette Mauch and Suzette Sornborger @ (310) 670-2243

Registration Deadline August 10th.

The family represents a variety of individual and communal journeys, journeys traveled and journeys yet to start. The Holy Family exemplifies these journeys.

They offer us hope in meeting the many challenges we face in our lives. Journeys are central to the complete story about God and us. The Magi, the Holy Family, Jesus and his disciples are all great examples of people who have journeyed. Many journeys are responses to the revelations of truth that engage, fascinate and attract us to travel the road together. Embark on a new journey and invite the Holy Family into your home!

Sign up to have a statue of the Holy Family come to your house for a week. If you are already signed up to receive the Holy Family you will automatically be renewed unless we hear otherwise. Each household will have the opportunity to gather to pray, reflect and spend faith-filled time alone or together. You will also be able to connect with other parishioners through each Holy Family’s travel journal and exchange. This is a unique and interactive experience for all who participate. Please contact Suzette Sornborger @ 310-670-2243 x51 or at 4suz@sbcglobal.net for more details.

Nourishing our Spirit of Faith and Community The Journey began in April 2008

St. Anastasia Church

Next Week Celebrating Our Faith

Sat., Aug. 6th & Sun., Aug. 7th 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a (115A) Rom 9:1-5 Mt 14:22-33

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time FAITH FORMATION and more … July 31st, 2011

Living Faith for Kids… “”I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor deptb, nor any creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 Wow! St. Paul covered it pretty well, didn’t he? NOTHING can separate us from the love of God in Jesus. Knowing that God’s love is always there for you, how will you respond to God in the coming week? Dear Lord, help me to remember your love is always there for me. Help me to love you and other people in return.

Masses: 5:30 pm. 7:30 am. 9:00 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 Noon 7:30 pm.

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

CONFESSIONS: 3:30-5 pm and 7:30-8 pm ** Msgr. Cox **Msgr. Cox **Msgr. Cox **

REMINDERS . . . Ì Today Sunday, July 31st, Monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing after the 12 Noon Mass. All couples married during

the month of July are welcome! Ì Mon. , Aug. 1st, Once-A-Month Ministry Mass. We encourage all ministries to join together at the 6:30 and 8 am Masses. Spread the word and share the Word. Ì Mon., Aug. 1st, Baptism Share Session, 7:15 pm. in the Parish Hall (Basement) - Call the Rectory Office for questions or info, 310-670-2243 x42. Ì There will be NO 11 am First Friday Mass during the month of August (Aug. 5). The First Friday 11 am will commence again on Friday, Sept. 2nd (during School year). Ì Sat., Aug. 6th, First Eucharistic Adoration from 8:30 - 9:30 am.

SRE FIRST EUCHARIST FAMILIES — PLEASE PICK UP YOUR BANNERS

IN THE RECTORY!

Save the Date: The 16th Annual St.A’s Golf Tournament will be held on Mon., Oct. 17, 2011 at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach. For more info, please contact Chris Turkmany (310) 200-8021.

SUMMER SEMINARS at LMU - This Summer the Center for Religion and Spirituality at LMU will be offering the series of Theological Responses to Suffer-ing which seeks to provide participants food for reflection for their Spiritual and ministerial development. Ë Accompanying Others Through Life’s Challenges—August 13th, from 9:30 am-12 pm For more information, contact crs@lmu.edu, call at 310-338-7758 or visit http://etension.IMU.edu/crs.

Bassinet & Stroller Needed - Marissa, a young woman, visited the East Los Angeles Pregnancy Center in January. She was pregnant, scared, and looking for an answer to her situation. After praying and experiencing peace from God, Marissa has courageously decided to keep her child. Marissa and her new baby (due in 2 weeks!) need the following: a bassinet, a stroller, a bouncer, diapers & wipes. If you can help, please contact the East Los Angeles Pregnancy Center at 323-728-1292. Thank you.

Fall Book Study 2011 -We have chosen Fr. Gregory Boyle’s book Tattoos on the Heart for the Fall Book Study, which will take place on October 20th and 27th and November 3rd. We thought you might like to know the title in case you want to get a head-start on the book over the summer. Mark and Shelley Calde, 310-641-1157.

Second Annual Youth/Young Adult Gathering Featuring on Sun., Aug 7, @ 5:30 pm. This year the gathering will feature a Youth/Young Adult Mass (5:30 pm) and then move out on to the beautiful Cathedral plaza for an exciting concert (7:15 pm) featuring the renowned Jacob and Matthew Band. Don’t miss what is sure to be one of the summer’s premier events for Catholic youth and young adults. Further information is available on the Cathedral website: www.olacathedral.org.

The Gathering is an ecumenical evening of sacred song and prayer, in the style of Taize. We gather once a month on the first Sunday of the month at 6:30 pm in the main sanctuary of La Tijera United Methodist Church, 7400 Osage Avenue. Lyda Eddington presides with piano, harp and voice. Dr. Malcom Cole, Professor Emeritus of Music, UCLA, plays Preludes and Postludes on the organ.

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 Altar Servers Ed Charette.......... .............. 823-3118 Offertory Gifts Parish Volunteers .............. 670-2243 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 x42 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 x42. 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 x42.

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: www.school.St-Anastasia.org

Email: secretary@st-anastasia.org PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES

Bereavement Laure Healy………………….410-1206

Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin ......... ............... 927-8891

Ministry to the New Parishioner Rectory Office ..... ............... 670-2243

Prayer Group—English Lori Mountain ...... ............... 502-9105

Rosary Ministry Rose De Leonardis………...645-7175 Ben Oakley………………….670-2771

Social Justice Elizabeth O’Neill……….213-595-1533

Respect Life Jim & Nancy Taylor ............. 645-7671

Safe Guard the Children Rose Healy-Fissinger.......... 670-2243 Karen Diaz .......... ............... 670-2243

Career Ministry Sarah Lehne………………...863-1744 Ken Lance …………………. 946-6722

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 Suzette Sornborger……….. 670-2243 ………………. jeanne@pieper.com

Ministry for Married Couples Jon & Suzette Sornborger... 670-2243

Women’s Faith Sharing Suzette Sornborger………...670-2243

Men’s Spirituality Joe Berberich ...... ............... 745-7009 Shad Meshad...... ............... 568-1065

MOMS Ministry Jayne Cram………………….645-1140

Natural Family Planning Phyllis Jones………………...670-3505

Bible Study Susan Senia........ ............... 822-6511

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

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

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Parish Finance Council Dave DeVito ........ ............... 822-2842 Pastor Advisory Council Libby DuBay........ ............... 305-1126 Site Committee Jim Healy ............ ............... 410-1206 Men’s Club Chris Turkmany... ............... 642-6646 Knights of Columbus Jim Taylor............ ............... 645-7671 Arts and Education Jayne Cram......... ............... 645-1140 Stewardship Suzette Sornborger.....…….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 Project Coordinator Ken Lance Director of Religious Education Jonette Mauch Confirmation Coordinator Shawna Wiseman Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Suzette Sornborger Director of Music Ministry Greg Koppenhaver School Principal Rosemary Connolly Assistant Principal Patricia Davis School Secretary/Bookkeeper Louise Lance Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Cheryl Hesse PTO-Parent Teacher Organization Sue Leifield 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 Shawna Wiseman ............... 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119