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SUN. 11/26 Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseKing of the UniverseKing of the Universe 7:30 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA 9:00 AM SOON KO ♦10:30 AM MARVIN SOMODIO 12:00 PM TERESA LOMELI PEREZ ♦ 7:30 PM PEOPLE OF ST. ANASTASIA

MON. 11/27 6:30 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA 8:00 AM ROSS A. SIMARD ♦

TUE. 11/28 6:30 AM JOHN MADJAR 8:00 AM JOSEPH MASCITELLI

WED. 11/29 6:30 AM MICHAEL MITSAKOS 8:00 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA THUR. 11/30 6:30 AM ALL SOULS NOVENA 8:00 AM SOON KO ♦ FRI. 12/01 6:30 AM SOULS IN PURGATORY 8:00 AM MARIA GONZALEZ SAT. 12/02 8:00 AM HENRY JACK MOORE 5:30 PM JOHN MORGAN

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER ~ For those who are ill, and those in need of our prayers… Albert Gonzalez, Jr. Amy Harms Anastasia White Angie Alvarado Baby Anuli Davis Baby Colton Smith Baby Grace Rose Awwad Barbara Clark Beatrice Vasek Bertrina De Rouen Beverly Galip Marinelli Bob Harris Brandi Hines Carl Brasil Carolyn Lispcomb Cleofas Prieto Charles Guerra Charles Keglevich Christine Houchin & family Daisy Lezcano Daniel Cathcart Deanna Marie Messier Debbie Cutter Deshi Chopra Diana Guerra Dina Yordy Donald “Sunny” Sunderlin Elaine Fischel Eliodoro Alvarado Elizabeth Hauser Fr. Lancy Pereira Gaby Herrera

Gary Young Germaine Wensley Ging Savares Gisela Herrera Gloria Bowen Grace Avilez Guillermo Alvarado Hannah & Carl Borgentun Hector Beltran Ian Maxwell James Dugan Janet Erike Janice Burrill Javier Antunes Jim Tyrrell Joel Rivera Joanna Musacchio Jorden Aponte Jose A. Anaya Joseph Perea Josephine Sullivan J. R. Rguez Maury Joyce Lynn Donnellan Julie Martinez Justin Udtana Lada Zubrinic Lizbeth Taylor Leo Cullen Lori Caldwell Lupe Vega Lysa Dennehy Manuel Villalobos

Maria Magyar Margaret Stearns Mary Ann Kwinn Melvin Peluchette Manuel Villalobos Michelle Anaya Michlene “Mimi” HéBert Myrna Maldonado Nancy Collins Nanette Ponte Natalie Nunez Norma Aaron Nuria Lavilla Brau Paul Stasiak Peggy Tyrrell Robbie Cole Ron Wasilewski Rosado family Ruth Smith S. Abbas Sandy Dalton Seth Brunett S. Pilar Rodriguez Stephane Lempire Steven Wygal Suzanne Cannell Sylvia Yates Tere de Gomar Tom Tyrrell Umm J. Marie Guerrit Ursula Bloor Victoria Mitsakos

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK:

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ACCURATE AND UP TO DATE:

Family members please contact the Parish Office to let us know about the condition of those for whom we pray at 310-670-2243.

Birthday Support ♦ Anniversary ♥ Memorial

November 26th 2017,November 26th 2017,November 26th 2017, Solemnity of Our Lord Solemnity of Our Lord Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Jesus Christ, King of the Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: Universe: Universe: When the Son of Man comes in glory, may we be among those who have fed the hungry, welcomed the stranger, and clothed the naked. For Jesus tells us clearly that it is those who have demonstrated good stewardship by sharing their gifts with the less fortunate who will receive God’s blessing and inherit the kingdom.

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

CHRIST, KING OF ALL - On this, the final Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. By concluding the year with this feast we are proclaiming our faith that Jesus Christ is the one and only king over all seasons, all peoples, and all of creation. At the end of time as we know it, Christ's work of restoring all things to unity and harmony with their Creator God will be completed. This Sunday, when we claim Christ as both our Shepherd and our King, we recognize our own calling to participate in Christ's saving work by caring for those whom Jesus calls "the least ones” (Matthew 25:45). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Celebrating Our Faith Next Week ~ Saturday, December 2nd / Sunday, December 3rd, 2017

First Sunday of Advent

WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO READ AND REFLECT ON THE BIBLICAL PASSAGES THAT WILL BE PROCLAIMED

AT ALL THE MASSES NEXT WEEK First Reading -- We are the clay and you, O LORD, are the potter: we are the work of your hands (Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7). Psalm -- Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved (Psalm 80). Second Reading -- God is faithful; by God you were called to fellowship with the Son (1 Corin-thians 1:3-9). Gospel -- Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. (Mark 13:33-37).

CONFESSIONS: CONFESSIONS: WEDNESDAY, 6:15 TO 6:45 PM WEDNESDAY, 6:15 TO 6:45 PM

And And SATURDAY SATURDAY 3:30 TO 5 PM

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: Fr. Semik Msgr. Cox Msgr. Vadakin Fr. King Fr. Semik Fr. Semik

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. The Family Visitation Ministry offers spiritual support to those in need. Please call Sr. Teresita @ 310-216-2001, or the Church Office @ 310-670-2243.

FOCUS: Jesus is the King of the Universe and Lord of all creation.

Today’s Solemnity of Christ the King lauds Jesus as the King of the Universe and Lord of all creation. Through His death on the cross, rising from the dead and ascension into heaven, He won our salvation and opened the way to eternal life. So in gratitude for all that Jesus has done for us, may we give of ourselves more fully in love and service to others.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

The first reading reminds us that God looks after His flock with tenderness—the lost are brought back, the injured are bound and the sick are healed. The second reading describes the kingship of Jesus as being the one who reigns over all. Today’s

Gospel parable exhorts us to care for those who are in need so that we might be judged worthy of eternal life.

Reflections on Today’s Readings:

PLEASE NOTE: ♦ The Church is OPEN Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 AM—6 PM (closing time). ♦ On Wednesdays, Divine Mercy is from 6-7 pm. There is Confession from 6:15-6:45 pm. (During Devotion). Church will be closed at 7 pm. (ONLY ON THIS DAY!) ♦ The Church will be CLOSED on Saturdays after the 5:30 Mass. ♦ The Church will be CLOSED on Sundays after the 7:30 PM evening Mass.

Parish Office Hours: The Parish Office is OPEN Monday through Friday; from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Phone hours are: 9 am to 3 pm—310-670-2243. You may also email your questions, concerns, information, etc., to: [email protected].

This Week: Saturday, November 25th / Sunday, November 26th, 2017 Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Celebration of Our Lady, The Virgin of Guadalupe, Sunday, December 3rd, 2017

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will host the 86th Annual celebration of the devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe with a Procession and Mass in East LA, Sunday, Dec. 3rd. This year’s theme is “Our Lady of Guadalupe: Encounter with Jesus.” The celebration begins at 10:30 am with a procession, which will conclude at the East Los Angeles College Stadium with Mass at 1 pm presided by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez. All are welcome. For more info visit: archla.org/guadalupe or call 213-637-7235.

Nazareth House Auxiliary Luncheon 3333 Manning Avenue, Los Angeles

Wednesday, December 14, 2017 11:30 am – Donation $15

Call Cathy Nichols for reservations 310-838-8689

Stay for cards – door prizes

FACT OF LIFEFACT OF LIFEFACT OF LIFE Study Finds Skyrocketing Rate of Abstinence

Among Millennials The number of celibate-young adults born in the 1990's is more than twice as high as for the Baby Boomer generation, a sign they have learned from the disastrous fallout from the sexual revolu-tion. "I think a lot of them are watching the adults around them and concluding that adult behav-ior without limits is not making people happy, particularly parents with multiple marriages and divorces," Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse told Life-SiteNews. August 3, 1916 The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: "Chastity is a moral virtue. It is also a gift from God, a grace, a fruit of spiritual effort. The Holy Spirit enables one whom the waters of baptism has regenerated to imitate the purity of Christ"

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School has been busy these past weeks with Parent-Teacher Conference, and a well deserved time off to celebrate Thanksgiving! We’ll be back next week!

Ministry in Community…

Calling All Dads to Turkey Dinner! The St. Anastasia Men's Club wants you! This is a fun group that gathers 5-6 times a year for social events. The next activity will be a Turkey After Thanksgiving Dinner / Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, November 30, at the Elks Club in Playa del Rey. Online registration and details about joining the Men's Club are at https://stanasta.ejoinme.org/mensclub. This is a great way to meet other Dads who are in the parish and school.

Advent Wreath Lighting and Reflection: The Season of Advent is soon upon us. Advent is the season of waiting for Jesus’ coming. During this season we focus on being ready to receive Christ. We need

people, individuals and families to volunteer to participate in this liturgical activity. Your presence and participation in this activity would be a great blessing. The sign-up poster is in the Vestibule this weekend.

U N B O U N D Unbound is an international nonprofit founded by lay Catholics grounded in the Gospel call to put the needs of the

marginalized and vulnerable first. We build relationships of mutual respect and support that bridge cultural, religious and economic dividends. We invite all people of goodwill to join us. “I have extended an invitation to Rev. Jerry Brown to come to our Parish on the weekend of Dec. 2-3, 2017. Rev. Brown will speak about the work being done by UNBOUND, and how this provides a trustworthy way to actively participate in the social outreach of the Catholic Church and answer the Gospel call to serve the poor. Please join me in welcoming Rev. Brown to our Parish”. Fr. Leszek

Unbound’s unique sponsorship program is highly personalized. It matches a child, youth or aging person at a project overseas with a sponsor in the U.S. who cares about and encourages that person.

Give Thanks to the Lord for He is good!

A Prayer for Thanksgiving

O God of all creation, Giver of all good gifts, You Bless our lives With your generous love, By giving us once more The fruit of the fields , Our family and friends, And our lives together. We thank you for these gifts, And ask that you help us To imitate your goodness, To share our blessings With those who are in need.

Amen.

Kids Living Faith: Sunday, November 26th, 2017

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe ...whatever you did for one of the least

brothers of mine, you did for me. - Matthew 25:40 On her way to school, Marty smiles at an old man waiting at the bus stop. Marty has no idea that the man is on his way to visit his wife in the hospital, but her smile cheers him up. He’s still smiling when he gets on the bus. Earlier, someone was rude to the bus driver, but the man’s smile makes him forget, and the driver smiles at the next person he sees—a teenager who wants to run away from home. The teen can’t help smiling back. She decides to go home and smile at her mom instead of running away. All this good—and it started with one smile. Lord Jesus, bless all good things done in your name.

Neglect is a common form of abuse Neglect is the most common form of child abuse. It is the failure to meet a child’s basic needs, including housing, food, clothing,

education, safety and access to health care. Neglect is most often characterized by acts of omission that aren’t easy to see. The signs of neglect are wide and varied, and may include: failure to develop and grow appropriately, or malnourishment, among infants; wearing inadequate clothing for the weather; and children who seem to be wholly responsible for the welfare of their siblings. If you know that any type of abuse is occurring, or if a child discloses to you, it is important to communicate these concerns to the appropriate authorities. Call your local law enforcement or child protective services depart-ment to report suspected abuse of any kind. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “The Oft-Forgotten Type of Abuse: Neglect,” visit: http://www.la-archdiocese.org/org/protecting/Pages/VIRTUS-Current-Online-Articles.aspx or call (213) 637-7508.

AAAN INVITATION TO LAS N INVITATION TO LAS N INVITATION TO LAS POSADAS POSADAS POSADAS SAVE THE DATE: SAVE THE DATE: SAVE THE DATE:

December 17th, 2017 from 4 to 6 PMDecember 17th, 2017 from 4 to 6 PMDecember 17th, 2017 from 4 to 6 PM DIAMOND COURTYARD!DIAMOND COURTYARD!DIAMOND COURTYARD!

For the last several years St. Anastasia has For the last several years St. Anastasia has For the last several years St. Anastasia has been celebrating Las Posadas”on the last been celebrating Las Posadas”on the last been celebrating Las Posadas”on the last Sunday of Advent! This year though it will be Sunday of Advent! This year though it will be Sunday of Advent! This year though it will be on the 3rd Sunday of Advent. This beautiful on the 3rd Sunday of Advent. This beautiful on the 3rd Sunday of Advent. This beautiful and meaningful event is all possible thanks to and meaningful event is all possible thanks to and meaningful event is all possible thanks to those who volunteer their time and talents! those who volunteer their time and talents! those who volunteer their time and talents!

FOR INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, FOR INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, FOR INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 310PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 310PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT 310---670670670---2243 2243 2243

Las Posadas is a traditional Hispanic Festival which re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s journey in search of an inn. This is a beautiful opportunity to experience what Mary and Joseph may have felt as doors were closed in their faces, and then to experience the true joy of hospitality. You are ALL invited to this celebration of Prayers, Songs, Tamales, Churros, Mariachis and Folklorico. We invite our parishioners to bring a taste of

their Christmas tradition to share! And to our children to come dressed up as Angels and Shepherds! Come and enjoy this great traditional event of Las Posadas!

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

A Mass to honor Our Our Our LLLADYADYADY OFOFOF GGGUADALUPEUADALUPEUADALUPE will be offered on TTTUEUEUE., D., D., DECECEC. 12. 12. 12ththth ATATAT 6:30 6:30 6:30 PMPMPM (ROSARY @ 6:30, FOLLOWED BY MASS), here at St.

Anastasia. Fr. Leszek will officiate. A reception will follow in Diamond Courtyard. AAALLLLLL AREAREARE WELCOMEWELCOMEWELCOME! ! !

It’s time for the annual St. Margaret’s Center Christmas Program and your generous support is needed. Staff and

volunteers are preparing a winter wonderland for approximately 1,000 low-income children and their parents. To successfully stage the event on December 16th the following tax deductible donations are needed: New unwrapped toys for children ages newborn to 13 years (Toys in the $15-$30 price range are preferred); donations of cash to purchase $25 grocery certificates and supplies; and wrapping paper and bows. St. Anastasia would appreciate your donations by December 10th. If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer, please call the Center at 310-672-2208 or visit our Christmas website: https://sites.google.com/site/smcxmas/ You may also order toys from our Amazon Wish List: go to www.amazon.com, click on Wish List, and where it indicates “find someone’s list” type in “Saint Margaret’s Center”. Thank you in advance for your support!

SMCHS Open House: All are invited! St. Monica Catholic High School will host an Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2nd, from 1-4 p.m. on its campus at 1030 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica 90403. You will meet teachers and students, and see how it feels to be a part of the Mariner experience. For more information visit the school's website at stmonicachs.org or call the Office of Admissions at (310) 394-3701 ext. 1305.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Ministers of the Eucharist Gloria Bowen-to the Sick.. .. 670-5971 Linda Schmidt…..... ............. 397-5691 Ministers of the Word ......... Carl Pentis ........... .............. 649-4238 Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Evelio Leon .......... .............. 895-8898 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 Maura Reznik………………..645-6845 Mel Johnson…………………649-7328

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES MASSES - WEEKDAYS Mon-Fri: 6:30 AM 8 AM 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, & 7 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Wednesday: 6:15 to 6:45 PM (During the Divine Mercy Devotion) Saturday: 3:30 - 5 PM

DEVOTIONS: * Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary and Benediction, Monday, following the 8 AM Mass, * Divine Mercy Chaplet, Wednesday from 6-7 pm.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: * Every Monday after the 8 am Mass; * Every Wednesday: Adoration, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, from 6—7 pm. * First Saturday of the month from 8:30-9:30 AM

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Sacrament for the Sick is celebrated upon request of the family

BAPTISM: Parents and Godparents are required to participate in preparation program. Contact the Parish Office 310-670-2243

MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Office no later that 6 months before their proposed wedding date. Call the Parish Office 310-670-2243.

R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Becoming Catholics - Please call the Office.

FUNERALS: Contact the Pastor by calling the Parish 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: [email protected]

St. Anastasia Catholic School 8631 S. Stanmoor Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045

310-645-8816 Office Website: school.St-Anastasia.org Email: [email protected]

PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES

Bereavement …………….....670-2243

Grief Support Group Sue McLaughlin ……..…….413-2575

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 Teressa Syta ........................ 670-0285

Safe Guard the Children Lisa Scaltrito……... ............. 670-2243 Ann Abraham ...................... 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

Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive Teressa Syta ....................... 670-0285

Nurses Ministry Linda S. Absher................... 645-6136

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

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Parish Finance Council Herb Klein ............ .............. 670-2243 Pastor Advisory Council ………………………………..670-2243 Site Committee Stefan Politz ........ .............. 337-9534 Men’s Club Chris Turkmany .... .............. 200-8021 Knights of Columbus…..…..821-2324

Arts and Education Andy Kozlowski .... .............. 670-3152

Stewardship ………......…….670-2243

PASTORAL TEAM Administrator: Fr. Leszek J. Semik 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 Business Manager Dennis George Confirmation Coordinator Michael Gasparro Director of Adult Faith Formation and Stewardship Director of Music Ministry Chris Roque Campus Safety Ken Lance School Principal Michael Muir School Office Manager Louise Lance School Office Assistant Linda Schmidt School Bookkeeper Pauline Diaz Consultative School Board Michael Di Paolo PTO - Parent Teacher Organization Milana McDermott, PTO President ADESTE (After School Program) Mrs. Jimenez Project Manager/Maintenance: Fred Balsz

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and SRE (Sunday School) Jonette Mauch ..... .............. 670-2243 Confirmation Michael Gasparro .. …………. 670-2243 Infant Baptism Fred & Esmeralda Balsz .... 679-9119

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