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

January 22nd, 2012 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUN., 1/22 7:30 AM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS

9:00 AM. DERMOT WHELAN + 10:30 AM. STEFAN SCHERER + 12:00 NN. SUSAN K. GARCIDUEÑAS + 7:30 PM. AIDA GARCIA DAVIS +

MON., 01/23 6:30 AM. JOE GEIS + 8:00 AM. LOIS DOLL + TUE., 01/24 6:30 AM. ANDREW JOSEPH ANGUIANO + 8:00 AM. PACIANO CALMA + WED., 01/25 6:30 AM. DEACON HAROLD PARISH + 8:00 AM. SUSAN O’ROURKE THURS., 01/26 6:30 AM. REV. LORENZO DE DOMINICI + 8:00 AM. JULES AUGDORPHER + FRI., 01/27 6:30 AM. REV. GARY KINZER + 8:00 AM. JULIA COX SAT., 01/28 8:00 AM. BERNARDINE HARTMAN + 5:30 PM. SPECIAL INTENTIONS

p Birthdays and Ì Anniversaries!!

Reflection on Today’s Readings:

Ministry gathers us and makes us a faith family...

3rd Sunday In Ordinary time - There is a certain urgency in today’s Gospel as Jesus calls His first disciples — Andrew and Simon, James and John. Each one follows Jesus immediately,

unhesitatingly abandoning nets and boats and father and fellow-workers. To what is Jesus calling me — at this moment, in these circumstances? What will I need to abandon in order to follow Him?

Next Week - Celebrating Our Faith Sat., Jan. 28th & Sun., Jan. 29th, 2012 - 4th 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: Dt 18:15-20 (71B) 1 Cor 7:32-35 Mk 1:21-28

^ 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.

FOCUS: We are to seek the Kingdom of God and its riches above material things - As Christians, we are not to become too tied to the treasures and allurements of our earthly surroundings. Instead, we are to live a simpler life, seeking the riches of God’s Kingdom above material things. God wants us to have what we truly need, but not to make things the focus of our lives. LITURGY OF THE WORD: Today’s first and second readings remind us that we will have to stand before God to give an account of our lives. They tell us that we must put our lives in order before it is too late. The Gospel tells of Jesus calling the first disciples, and their immediate and total response to follow Him.

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.

Ë 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, call the Parish Office at 310-670-2243. _ Please pray for those who have died, especially Joan Porter, and Janice Sheraden, that they may rest in peace.

John Swanson George Rader Roy Sheraden Sam Solter Larry Lovett Maggie Kohly Jorden Aponte Tom Tyrrell Shareen Hakim Antonia Gonzales Maxine & Stuart Liebman Matthew Salvo Tatum Sornborger

Sherry Stevens Bernice Cubie Elizabeth Drake George Galip Ethel Curry Kim Calimlim Mary Witteman Fran Wilkerson Edward Jon Clites Ed Kwinn Benita Bicarme Helen Grisby Julia Cox

Donna House Jeff Bristol Lucille Burk Delgado Emmeline Mallo Randy Huartson Martha Keglevich Jody Bruno Bertha Marcinkus Jeanne Ahern Derek Comes Sheila Moore Luanne Sinski Peggy Keelaghan

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

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

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

Dear Parishioners, This Wednesday, January 25, we celebrate the Feast of the Conversion

of St. Paul. The feast not only provides us with an opportunity to honor this great missionary of the early Church, but also helps us to reflect on our own continuing conversion and on the privilege that all of us have to proclaim by the manner of our own life the leadership of Jesus. As St. Paul says it “to preach Christ and him crucified.” Next Sunday and all next week, we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Our parish will have a chance to show our support of our own parish school and our students who I expect to be excellent Catholic leaders for our Church. We thank you for your generosity. God bless you. Devotedly, Father Gabe

Ministry sends us beyond the parish… FACT OF LIFE Parental Notification Initiative As Catholics, we believe and teach that we bear the image of God. We come to life as the result of humanity’s collaboration in God’s creative work.

Ordinarily, each child is the result of the loving union of a man and woman who have formed a family. The family then cradles the newborn, raises up the child and guides the young person’s development to adulthood. As citizens, we believe that government serves best when it supports families in their irreplaceable task of nurturing the next generation. We therefore wish to express our support for the Parental Notification Initiative, which would require a young girl aged 12-17 to include her parents in a decision to secure an abortion. Because current law allows secrecy for “confidential medical services” a young girl could have multiple abortions—at state expense—without her parents’ knowledge. Not only are her parents still responsible for her medical and emotional needs if she suffers complications from the abortion, but current policy denies them accurate information as to how best to care for her. The relationship between that girl and her parents will be forever altered because of her secret. [The Parental Notification Initiative requires over 500,000 signatures by March 30 to qualify for the November ballot.] Statement of the California Catholic Bishops, www.cacatholic.org. Prayer for Life: Thank you Father God for being the Creator of my life and every life. Please give me, and the society in which I live, an appreciation for your gift of life. Show me how I can honor you today in response to all the blessings you bestow so freely. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

FROM AN ECUMENICAL PARTNER -

National Preach-in on Climate Change in February: Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) invites clergy, lay leaders, and green team members of all religions from across the country to participate in the National Preach-In on Global Warming over Valentine’s Day weekend, February 10-12, 2012. As the date approaches, IPL will send a variety of support resources to those who register, including: Denomination-specific liturgical and thematic notes to help in

the preparation of sermons, reflections, +devotionals, Bible studies, and youth activities Ready-to-go sample sermons on climate change Climate change fact sheets and bulletin inserts Valentine’s Day postcards for policy makers Preaching for the Planet 30-minute film in DVD format

All materials are free-of-charge to those who wish to give a sermon or hold an activity. To register for the Preach-In, visit the IPL website.: http://interfaithpowerandlight.org/get-involved/campaigns/sign-up-all-preach-in/. Visit also: www.catholicclimatecovenant.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter - Your love as a husband and wife is a gift to one another as well as a gift from God. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Weekend to receive the tools needed to make the most of this precious gift. Deepen your communica-tion, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next WWME Weekend Feb. 17-19, (Norwalk) or April 20-22, (Woodland Hills). For more info or to apply, go online at www.ilovemyspouse.org or call Brian & Denise Keck at 562-461-7278.

Married? Great! You’re just who we’re looking for to help Catholic Engaged Encounter prepare engaged couples for marriage. Whether you’ve been married 2 months or 22 + years, we need your help! What better way to start 2012 than with a resolution to share your sacrament of matrimony! Catholic Engaged Encounter provides free training based upon your busy lifestyle. Call Tom & Diane Krause @ 310-316.3477—or—visit our

website at www.CEEofLA.org or email us at EngagedEncounter@verizon.net.

The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.

- Mark 1:15

Treasures from our traditions: “Ordinary is not always a desirable adjective, ‘Who would not be insulted to receive a thank-you note for your “ordinary birthday gift,” or “the ordinary hospitality at the dinner party.” No restaurant advertisers its “ordinariness,” no car dealer seats a customer at the steering wheel and whispers, “Look how ordinary it is!” Yet here we are in “Ordinary Time.” The word carries a different meaning here: it does not mean these days are dull, boring, pedestrian, uninteresting. It means “ordinal,” or “numbered” Sundays, a season of the year when we follow the story of Jesus’ life and ministry in an ordered way, with each Sunday assigned an ordinal number. You can amaze your friends with this example of Catholic arithmetic: the “Ordinary Sundays” begin with the last Sunday of Christmas, the Baptism of the Lord, continue until the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, and resume after a cluster of feasts following Pentecost Sunday. The numbers are calculated by continuing backwards from the Solemnity of Christ the King, the Thirty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Now you know there is nothing “ordinary” about “Ordinary Time.” - James Field, Copyright 8 J.S. Paluch Co.

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

HOLY FAMILY SCHEDULE HOLY FAMILY SCHEDULE -- Traveling Holy Family - Family 1 Eric & Debbie Morales 410-1124 01/22/12 St. Anastasia School 645-8816 01/29/12 Traveling Holy Family - Family 2 Debbie Lara 568-9755 01/22/12 Dering family 384-1610 01/29/12

DO YOU LIKE KENNY ROGERS? Join us as we travel to Palm Springs to see a fantastic show featuring professional musical tribute artists. Thrill to the music of Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and Roy Orbison. The show will be preceded by lunch at Billy Reed's Restaurant. We will board the bus at 9 AM on Wed., Mar. 7, and return to the Church at 6:30 PM. The cost is $71 per person, including all gratuities. For reservations, please call Laurette at 310-670-2488. The deadline is January 25, but don't wait, as this trip may well sell out early. This trip is sponsored by the St. Anastasia Social Club.

Women’s Faith Sharing - Women’s Faith Sharing will provide an opportunity to learn through Scripture and from each other how to be the Christian Women God

created us to be. The purpose of Women’s Faith Sharing Ministry is to: Ë Strengthen each woman’s Baptismal call to Holiness. Ë To provide an opportunity for women to have a time of fellowship with God and each other. Ë To provide an opportunity to make new friends, and strengthen relationships with old friends, as we build each other up in the Body of Christ. Ë To provide a place to develop a sense of self-worth and spirituality. Next gathering will be Thurs., January 26th,Thurs., January 26th,Thurs., January 26th, from 10:15-11:30 AM, Rectory. Questions? Call Suzette Sornborger at 310-670-2243 x51.

As Catholics, we celebrate the gift of mercy and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Celebrating as individuals or as a community, we give thanks to God

whose gift of mercy makes all life meaningful. It is our prayer that the gift of reconciliation will inspire all of us with deep gratitude for all the wondrous gifts God offers. St. Anastasia was blessed to have 80 children receive in the Sacrament of Reconciliation this past Wednesday evening. Let us remember to keep them and their families in our parish prayers as they continue preparing to receive the gift of God's everlasting love!

Note the change!

Men's morning hour...' a locker room of faith'

First Wednesday of the month, February 1st, from 6:30-7:30 am. Attending 6:30 am Mass

(which lasts about 25 minutes), followed by a reflection in the Rectory Conference Room. Questions? More info? Contact Suzette Sornborger at 310-670-2243 x 51.

Ministry of Mothers Sharing - Thursday, February 2nd, from 10:30 am to 12 Noon,

in the Rectory Community Room. Contact Jayne Cram with questions @ 310-645-1140.

Z On St. Blaise’s Day, Friday, February 3rd, at the 6:30 and 8 am Masses, we will have the Blessing of the Throats. Two of the candles blessed on Candlemas Day (the day before) are tied in the shape of the cross and then used to bless people’s throats.

Ministry in Community …

Teaching kids to be safe around unfa-miliar animals - We’ve all had the experience of someone else’s dog

approaching us. Uncertainty about the dog’s intent can be frightening, especially to young children. The ASPCA website provides parents with advice on teaching their children to read a dog’s body language and to identify signs that it wants to be left alone. The website also helps parents teach their children how to protect themselves from an overexcited pet by demonstrating the basics of dog bite prevention, such as rolling into a ball, protecting hands and face and calling for help, rather than running or screaming if chased by a dog. For more information, check out Dog Bite Prevention and Safety at www.aspca.org. For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

REMINDERS . . Next Sunday, January 29th, monthly Wedding Anniversary Blessing, after the 12 Noon Mass. All

couples married during the month of January are welcome! First Friday, February 3rd, School Mass at 11 am. First Saturday Eucharistic Adoration, February 4th, from 8:30 to 9:30 am.

Parish Ball and Silent Auction Donations! Once again, St. A’s Catholic school is sponsoring the Parish Ball and Silent Auction in support of our children. The event will be held on March 10, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Redondo Beach. We are asking our local and neighboring businesses and families to support our school by donating an item or service to the Silent Auction or becoming an Event Sponsor of our program. If you know of any businesses, local service providers, friends or family that may want to donate to our fundraising event, please contact Jackie Aguilera at 310.722.9549, or at jackie.aguilera@bingham.com and we will reach out to them directly. This is a great way for local businesses, neighbors and friends to market their services to our community families while contributing to a worthy cause. No contribution is too small!

Living Faith … Toward Christian Unity - Your ways, O Lord, make known to me; teach me your paths. - Psalm 25:4 TODAY, IS ECUMENICAL Sunday, a day when we Christians are urged to pray and work for Christian unity. The ecumenical movement was born over 100 years ago, when 1300 representatives from various Protestant denominations met in Edinburgh, Scotland, to seek ways to reconcile some of their divisions, divisions they recognized as scandalous. Today, the ecumenical movement includes Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox congregations from virtually all over the world. What does the ecumenical movement have to do with us? First, we are reminded to pray that we Christian Churches need to work tirelessly to make Jesus’ words a reality: “that they all may be one.” We can also bring a non-Catholic friend to Mass, invite leaders of other congregations to speak at your Church, organize an ecumenical prayer service or share the benefits and traditions of your Church with a non-Catholic friend. - Sr. Melannie Svoboda, S.N.D.

Adult Confirmation 2011-2012 - If you are Baptized Catholic, have received your First Communion, and wish to complete your initiation in the Catholic Faith, the Adult Confirmation process is the right place for you. Class sessions will take place at St. Mark’s in Venice on the following dates: Jan. 28, Feb. 11, 18 & Mar. 3 is the clos-ing Retreat. Please call Suzette Sornborger at 310.670.2243 x51, or ssornborger@st-anastasia.org for further details.

Lighthouse Catholic Media Listen as You Drive or Exercise! We are proud to present a new evangelization opportunity here at St. Anastasia Church. Lighthouse Catholic Media offers a practical and effective program to help Catholics know their Faith, keep their Faith, and share their Faith! Whether in the car or at home, you can deepen your understanding of the Catholic Faith when you listen to inspiring talks given by some of the best Catholic speakers in the world. In the back of the Church, you will see a display offering inspiring and educational CD’s. The CD’s include explanations of our Catholic Faith, accounts of God’s incredible mercy in the personal lives of Catholics, and practical information for living your faith. A donation of $3 per CD is recommended.

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 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: 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

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

St. Joseph Center Jayne Cram........... ............... 645-1140

Homeless Weekend Program/ St. Robert’s Center Bob & Lori Caldwell............. 823-7417

Holy Helpers Tiffany Warner………………422-8619 Will Haas……………….818.419-5817

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

Men’s Morning Hour Suzette Sornborger………..670-2243

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 Jim Healy ............ ............... 410-1206 Pastor Advisory Council ………………………………..670-2243 Site Committee Jim Healy ............ ............... 410-1206 Men’s Club Chris Turkmany... ............... 642-6646 Knights of Columbus Ken Lance………………….. 670-2243 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 School Secretary/Bookkeeper Louise Lance Office Assistant Linda Schmidt Consultative School Board Karl Altergott 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