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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ THE CROSS OF JESUS The perception of a cross changed dramatically after Jesus’ crucifixion. Before that event, death on a cross was not only horrible, it was degrading. It was a penalty reserved only for the most wretched of criminals. The word “glory” would not have found its way into the same sentence containing the word “cross.” But all that changed with Jesus. Over time, believers began to venerate and honor the cross. They painted, sculpted, and carved images of it. Many lost their own lives for their association with it. Today our reverence for and relationship with the cross recalls little of the contempt originally associated with it. As it has been through the ages, it is our perception of the cross that determines how we follow Jesus. — Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

The Virtue of Hope: How Confidence in God can lead to Heaven Fr. Philip Bochanski In this marvelous series of reflections on Hope, adapted from a series of talks, Father Philip Bochanski not only lays out what hope is but, also shows how we can exercise this theological virtue, through being daring, changing our ways, serving the Lord, struggling, suffering, and praying. Beginning with the Book of Genesis and proceeding through the Gospels, Aquinas, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, he examines how hope directs us to our ultimate goal of life with God, and gives us the strength and perseverance to attain it. Bochanski’s fascinating stories of “Heroes of Hope”— inspiring such as St. Augustine and St. Teresa of Calcutta—show us how these familiar names learned to hope through moments of intense personal difficulty and crisis. Bochanski also tells fascinating stories about the lives of individuals like Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, St. Gianna Beretta Molla, and Chiara Luce Badano, showing how these seemingly ordinary Catholic laypeople applied their hope in God to the challenges of their state in life and the modern world. The Virtue of Hope is excellent spiritual reading for every- one, an instruction manual for how to grow in hope and in bravery in the face of life’s challenges. It is a clarion call that hope must not be merely theoretical, but must “lead us to a deeper relationship with God, an encounter with the One who loves us and calls us to friendship with Himself.” RECOMMENDED! HOPE YOU SHARE WITH OTHERS, AND WITH US!

ATTENTION PLEASE: OUTDOOR MASSES ARE CELEBRATED AS FOLLOWS: DAILY MASSES, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY @ 8 AM - IN DIAMOND COURTYARD SATURDAY VIGIL MASS 5 PM - DIAMOND COURTYARD, SUNDAY MASSES 7 AM & 9 AM - DIAMOND COURTYARD  11 AM - PLAZA  5 PM - DIAMOND COURTYARD

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MONDAY, AUGUST 31ST THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD 7 AM - SYLVIA MENELEY ♦ 8 AM - AUGUSTO IZQUIERDO  8 AM - THE CARMELITE SISTERS ♦

9 AM - MARTA HODAR  TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH 11 AM - ST. ANASTASIA PARISHIONERS 8 AM - SAM PIUMETTI  8 AM - RYAN MALLEN 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH THE 1 PM MASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED! 8 AM - RACHEL DELUCCHI  8 AM - SPECIAL INTENTIONS  5 PM - THE KIRK FAMILY ♦ CLAUDIA MALLEN  5 PM - RAYMOND FERRA 

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Congratulations to Our First Communion Class of 2020 May God, who brought you all to your special day, even amid these trying circumstances, continue to direct your life in His perfect way. God Bless you all and your families! May the love of Jesus shine in your hearts now and forever!

FACTS OF LIFE Did You Know? The first coffee shop in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to employ people with Teach children about dealing with disappointment disabilities has just opened its doors. Yakkity Yak Coffee Shack is staffed by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and its mission is to Many young children are facing a whole new world: less ensure that people of all abilities are seen as respected and appreciated playdates, fewer in-person classes, changing sports members of their community. requirements, wearing masks, waving instead of giving hugs. Earlier this year, the new venture was announced, with its grand opening While this is hard, it’s a great time to talk to your children delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But today, the coffee shop is open, about how to handle disappointment when things change. Talk to your children about God’s love serving food and drinks, and is staffed by employees with various disabilities for us and how even if we struggle to — some are blind, some have Down syndrome, some are autistic, and so on. understand what is happening, “This helps to break the stereotype that people with different abilities can’t do God is with us through it all. anything they want and that they can’t support themselves,” For more tips, visit manager Meredith Molseed told the Argus Leader. “If you https://lacatholics.org/did-you- give people a chance to do what they want, anything is know/. possible.” www.liveaction.org

We encourage all to read and reflect on the Biblical VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ~ St Anastasia Parish and five other Westside passages that will be proclaimed at Masses next week! churches have been long-time supporters of St Robert’s Center in Venice. Every six weeks, we provide volunteers to make and help distribute bag First Reading — Warn the wicked and try to turn them from lunches for the homeless. In these times of the Covid-19 virus, we have their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9). modified our program to simply provide a “grab and go” bag lunch in the Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). St Robert’s Center parking lot. Second Reading — Owe nothing to anyone, except mutual love (Romans We practice proper hygiene with masks and social distancing. We are 13:8-10). desperately in need of additional volunteers to help with this ministry. Gospel — If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted If you can assist or would like more information, please call our ministry to them (Matthew 18:15-20). coordinators, Lori and Bob Caldwell, at 310-823-7417. Anastasia was born in 281 A.D. and became a perfect symbol of peace, humanity, and solidarity. Her Feast Day is December 25th. She is a symbol of dialogue and collaboration. In her spirit, and in the spirit of love, we welcome all to the Catholic Community of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.

POPE SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT after Gregory and it became the time keeping record of September 3rd marks the Feast Day of St. Gregory the Great. He was 12 months and 365-6 days. It was born in , Italy, around 540 A.D. His title came from his excellence as a writer adopted by countries throughout and a ruler. the world and is still used today. Although the Western Roman Empire had collapsed long before his birth, many Gregory was direct and firm. ancient Roman families had much wealth and influence in the city. Gregory was He removed priests from office. born into one of those families. His great-great grandfather was Pope Felix III, who He used the papal treasury to reigned from 483-492. This was a time before the took the vow of celibacy. ransom prisoners of the His father was named Gordianus, and was a Senator and a of Rome. He Lombards. He also helped victims also held a position in the Church with the title Regionarius. Gregory’s mother, of the Black Plague and famine. Sylvia, was also from a noble family, and was known for her endless charity to the He was very concerned about poor. Gregory continued many of his mother’s virtues. Sylvia and her sister, the conversion of England, and Pateria, are both canonized Saints in the Catholic Church. sent 40 from his own When Gregory was just two years old, in 542, the Black Plague swept through monastery, to help convert the region. About a third of the population in Italy, was wiped out by this disease. England. He is known for reform- In addition to the disease, the barbarian Ostrogoths, seized and looted Rome in ing the liturgy and revising the 546. “Gregorian Chant”, which is still used today. He even interviewed the Lombard Eight years later, the Franks tried to invade Rome. It is believed that Gregory’s king when Rome was under attack. family retreated to the Island of Sicily where they owned estates, which were used Gregory’s book, “Pastoral Care,” tells of the duties and qualities of a Bishop, and to provide income. was read for centuries, after his death. He was skilled at giving homilies and by Finally, after these two events, peace returned to Italy. Gregory was well preaching down to earth applications of the Gospels. He is called the “Great,” educated and excelled in all his studies. He also became an expert at law. He seated with Augustine, Ambrose, and Jerome, as one of four key Doctors of the excelled so much, that at age 30, he became the Prefect of Rome. After five years, Church. he resigned and founded 6 monasteries on his Sicilian estate. After some time, A dove is commonly seen in many pictures of St. Gregory. The dove symbolizes he became a Benedictine in Rome. He renovated his family home into a the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. One day while writing, St. Peter the , saw monastery and that’s where he lived. Following his mother’s example of virtues, a dove seated on the hand of St. Gregory, while composing his homily of Ezechiel he ate three meals a day, along with 12 paupers or homeless, that needed a good 1:25, “a voice came from above the firmament.” Whenever the dove started to meal. Ordained a priest, Gregory became one of the Pope’s seven , and whisper in Gregory’s ear, Gregory would start dictating to the Deacon. When the served 6 years in the East, representing the Papacy in Constantinople. dove stopped, Gregory stopped dictating. According to legend, in 590, Pope Pelagius, Gregory’s predecessor, was one of Gregory died in 604 A.D. at age 64. He is the Patron Saint of: England, the first to die of the Bubonic Plague. Gregory was named Pope. This was not what Conversion, Musicians, and Teachers Gregory wanted. He wanted to stay a monk and go to England to Evangelize the An Anglican historian has written: “It is impossible to conceive what would British. He left the city and hid in a ditch, but they found him, by the help of a have been the confusion, the lawlessness, the chaotic state of the beaming light from heaven! In the end, he accepted the burden of the papacy. without the medieval papacy and of the medieval papacy; the real father is Gregory Gregory helped to reform the Church. Priests were not allowed to marry, as the Great”. forbidden by Church law. Kings were no longer allowed to appoint Church Bishops, that was a job for the Church alone. At that time, Bishops were selling positions in the Church for money from their relatives, instead of for one’s merit (simony). This was no longer acceptable. The Gregorian Calendar is an accomplishment, named

 The Power of The Rosary Our Lady’s 15 Promises for Praying the Rosary 3. The Rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies. This promise, along with the next, is simply the reminder on how fervent prayer will help us all grow in holiness by avoiding sin, especially a prayer with the excellence of the Rosary. An increase in holiness necessarily requires a reduction in sin, vice, and doctrinal errors (heresies). St. Louis de Montfort states “Since Mary alone crushed all heresies, as we are told by the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.” 4. It will cause good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of men for the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire for Eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means. This promise, along with the previous, is the positive part, that being is to live in virtue. Becoming holy is not only avoiding sin, but also growing in virtue. - TO BE CONTINUED...

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St. Anastasia Catholic Church Pastoral Team St. Anastasia Catholic School 8631 S. Stanmoor Drive 7390 W. Manchester Avenue : Fr. Leszek J. Semik Los Angeles, CA 90045 Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-645-8816 Office 310-670-2243 Office Priest in Residence: Website: school.St-Anastasia.org Msgr. Gregory A. Cox Email: [email protected] 310-670-5052 Fax Fr. Innocent Nzewuji Website: www.St-Anastasia.org Email: [email protected] Pastor Emeritus: PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES Rev. Thomas F. King Funeral Arrangements….....670-2243 Business Manager: Fred Balsz Young Adult Ministry Nancy Albin………………….927-8891 Parish Office Manager/ Bulletin Editor Prayer Group Aleida Rodriguez Lori Mountain………………..502-9105

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School Office Manager: St. Margaret’s Center ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Sacrament for the Sick Louise Lance is celebrated upon request of the family. Call the Mary Agnes Erlandson……..672-2208 Parish Office 310-670-2243. School Office Assistant: Catholic Charities —————— Linda Schmidt BAPTISM: Parents and Godparents are required to Cindy Begazo………………..306-9390 participate in preparation program. Call the Parish School Bookkeeper: Bundles for Babies and Diaper Drive Office 310-670-2243. Pauline Diaz Teressa Syta…………………670-0285 —————— MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must contact the Campus Safety: Nurses Ministry Office no later than 6 months before their proposed Ken Lance Linda S. Absher……………...645-6136 wedding date. Call the Parish Office 310-670-2243. Maintenance: Angie Tolentino..……………..351-6137 —————— Erik Melchor Ministry for Married Couples R.C.I.A.: (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Becoming Catholics - Call the Parish Office Jon & Suzette Sornborger…..670-2243 Consultative School Board: 310-670-2243. Todd Dombrowski Men’s Spirituality —————— FUNERALS: Call the Parish Office: 310-670-2243. PTO-Parent Teacher Organization: Joe Berberich………………...745-7009 Shad Meshad………………...568-1065 President: Vickie Farmer LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Men’s Morning Hour ..……….670-2243 ADESTE (After School Program) Ministry of the Eucharist Ofelia Jimenez MOMS Ministry Linda Schmidt…..... 397-5691 Kim Chavira……………..949-370-1455 Maria Reilly…………………...382-7971 To the Home Bound……...670-2243 Ministry of the Word Bible Study Carl Pentis..………………….649-4238 Carolyn Godlewski…...……...670-2243 Email: [email protected] Antoinette Luxford…………..338-1140 Ministry of Music Social Ministry Laurette Bibeau……………...670-2488 Chris Roque………………….670-2243 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

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