Liturgical
The Altar and Sacristy Care Ministry cares for and cleans the Sanctuary, the Church, the linens and the Sacristy.
Contact: Dorothy Moorman 310-620-5344
3-4 hours a week
The Liturgy Committee plans and prepares Advent, Lent and Seasonal liturgies and chooses themes, books, and prayers for Advent, Lent and Reconciliation.
Contact: Richard Arias 310-641-4194
2-3 hours a month
The group prepares and decorates the church for liturgical seasons.
Contact: Harriet Hofmann 310-649-1209, Joan Rotunno 310-306-6494
3 hours a month
The Eucharistic Ministers assist the Presider in distributing the Eucharist at masses with reverence and dignity.
Contact Alvaro & Merce Amador 310-305-8650
Time: 1 hour every other week 1 hour training program once a year 2 hour renewal workshop once a year
These Ministers distribute the Eucharist and provide comfort and hope to parishioners who are homebound or in the hospital.
Contact: Gloria Bowen 310-670-5971
1 hour a week
The Lectors proclaim the word of the Lord at Sunday and Holiday liturgies, including commentary and prayers of the faithful.
Contact: Carl Pentis 310-649-4238
2 hours per assigned mass (1/2 – 1 hour preparation time, arrive ¼ hour early and mass) 6 week training program for new lectors 3 hour renewal training for continuing lectors
The Youth Mass is the 7:30PM Sunday evening Liturgy. High School students who are musically inclined are welcome to participate in the praise and worship music for Mass.
Contact: Greg Koppenhaver 310-590-8645
4-6 hours a month
The Altar Server Ministry provides training to new altar servers, organizes and schedules altar servers for all masses. They also maintain albs, cleaning, mending, and replacing as necessary.
Contact: Ed Charette 310-823-3118, Linda Schmidt 310-397-5691
Training occurs during the summer at 8 a.m. masses (5 new servers are trained for one week = 5 masses for each group). New servers are commissioned in ceremonies at 9 and 10:30 mass in September.
The Altar Server Ministry is an opportunity for students in fifth grade through high school, who are open to sharing their time and faith in service at the altar for Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
Contact: Ed Charette 310-823-3118
1 ¼ hours a month, approximately 12 times per year
The Ushers and Greeters welcome everyone to each weekend Mass and assist with seating, offertory and handing out bulletins.
Contact: Pat Hendon 310-337-9191 and Evelio Leon 310-670-1298
2 hours a month
This group organizes planning and preparing of the liturgy at the Convalescent Home.
Contact: Marcela Dizon 310-410-0227
2 hours a week
Sacramental
The Baptism Program provides parishioners with orientation and preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism for their children.
Contact: Linda and Kevin McNally 310-641-1979
2-3 hours per year per couple
Confirmation is a process for preparing the high school-aged youth to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and to deepen their faith of the parish community.
Contact: Shawna Wiseman
20 hours per year
RCIA is a process in preparing adults in Catholic teaching in preparation for the reception of their Sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Contact: Jonette Mauch 310-670-2243
3-4 hours per week
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a faith formation process for sacramental preparation for 1st and 2nd grade students and older sacramental students, who do not attend the school.
Contact: Jonette Mauch 310-670-2243
2-3 hours per class schedule
Community Outreach
The Simple Soup and Wednesday Lenten Mass is an intergenerational fellowship that meets for a simple soup dinner after the Wednesday evening Lenten Mass. Various Ministries provide the soups and we set up and clean up.
Contact: Phyllis Kelleghan 310-452-5106
Time: 2 hours (this includes both mass time and the simple soup meal)
Catholic Charities provides an opportunity to serve, support and nourish those in our local under privileged population through various community programs and services.
Contact: Cindy Begazo 310-306-9390 and Frank Velasco 310-827-5217
Together in Mission supports the local parishes and schools that are in financial need.
Contact: St. Anastasia Church Office 310-670-2243
St. Margaret’s Center provides people in need with clothing, food and necessary services.
Contact: Mary Agnes Erlandson 310-677-7207
2-4 hours per month
Parishioners provide needy families with Christmas gifts, meals and clothing through the efforts of school families and parish ministries.
Contact: Matt & Rose Fissinger 310-645-8285
10-20 hours per week during Christmas season
The St. Joseph’s Ministers’ help with the collection of food and/or cash for the needy of the Westside.
Contact: Agnes Mocsny 310 670-3252
1/2 hour collection after mass
This program is an opportunity to provide and serve food to those in need on the weekend.
Contact: Bob and Lori Caldwell 310-823-7417
4 hours on either a Saturday or Sunday (once every 6 weeks)
These Ministers distribute the Eucharist and provide comfort and hope to parishioners who are homebound or in the hospital.
Contact: Gloria Bowen 310-670-5971
1 hour a week
Bundles for Babies and the Diaper Drive are a part of the Respect Life awareness to provide women at local crisis pregnancy centers with the tangible support of items needed for their new infants.
Contact: Teressa Syta 310-670-0285
2-10 hours per quarter
The Pen Pal Project is a campaign to find Pen Pals for women serving long terms prison sentences. Most of these women are elderly and have no one outside their walls who write to them.
Contact: Jeanne Pieper at Penpal@acwip.net
1 hour per month in your own home
The Nurses Ministry provides services to parishioners such as answering medical questions, taking blood pressure and helping with medical issues as appropriate to their needs.
Contact: Nancy Reilly 310-822-4817
On the second Sunday of the month after the 9:00AM and 10:30AM Masses
Education
Safeguard the children is an educational process for parishioners on ways to prevent child sexual abuse and awareness for safeguarding the children.
Contact: Karen Diaz 310-410-0993, Rose Fissinger 310-645-8285
40-50 hours per year
Children’s Liturgy is for 1st- 4th graders during the 9:00AM Sunday Mass. This is an opportunity to teach the Word of God at an age appropriate level.
Contact: Sue Liefield Johnson 310-760-6362
10 hours a year
The Early Childhood Education Program provides religious education at age appropriate levels at 9:00AM on Sundays.
Contact: Jonette Mauch 310-670-2243
4-5 hours per month
SRE for Grades 1-8 provides religious education at age appropriate levels at 10:30AM on Sundays for children who do not attend the St. Anastasia School.
Contact: Jonette Mauch 310-670-2243
8 hours per month
SRE Childcare provides care for young children ages 18 months – 3 years old at both the 9:00AM or 10:30AM Masses. Goldfish are provided!
Contact: Mary Johnson 310-649-4819 and Jeanne Ronay 310-645-9778
2-4 hours per month
Vacation Bible School provides a week long fun and exciting adventure of scripture based learning during the summer.
Contact: Jonette Mauch 310-670-2243
4-5 hours a day for one week in the summer
Adult Faith Formation provides educational opportunities for adults seeking spiritual growth and enrichment.
Contact: Suzette Sornborger 310-670-2243
4 hours a month
Spiritual Growth - Devotional
The Liturgy of the Hours promotes personal prayer and reflection. It is a daily devotion available to anyone at 7:45AM, just before the 8:00AM daily Mass.
The Rosary group promotes and encourages the recitation of Rosary after weekday morning masses.
Contact: Ben Oakley 310-670-2771, Rose De Leonardis 310-645-7175
20-30 minutes following mass
Eucharistic Adoration is a one hour personal retreat for you. This is a wonderful opportunity for quiet prayer and reflection.
Contact: Fr. Tom King 310-670-2243
1 hour – first Saturday of the month from 8:30AM-9:30AM
The Novena and Benediction provide an opportunity to spend time in prayer and reflection with Jesus.
Contact: Fr. Tom King 310-670-2243
½ hour every Monday following the 8:00AM Mass
Spiritual Growth - Faith Sharing
Ministry for Married Couples allows married couples to come together in small groups of 5-7 couples to encourage and support one another on their marriage journey.
Contact: Tracy & Tony Keith, 310-823-8710
3-3 1/2 hours per month
Men’s spirituality is an opportunity for Men to gather and share their faith.
Contact: Shad Meshad 310-568-1065 and Joe Berberich 310-745-7009
Our Lady of Grace Prayer Group provides an opportunity to fellowship, pray, reflect, renew and strengthen ones faith.
Contact: Lori Mountain 310-502-9105
Wednesday 7-9 PM
Parishioners meet to discuss a recommended book or film which contains themes relevant to Christian ideals and values.
Contact Mark & Shelley Calde 310-641-1157, Msgr. Vadakin
2-3 evenings during Advent, plus reading or viewing time
The MOMS group provide faith and fellowship for Moms.
Contact: Stephanie Yinger 310-410-9938
2 hour monthly meetings
Parish Life
The Welcome Committee is responsible for welcoming new families and individuals into the parish by providing them with a welcome packet and information in regards to both the parish and the school.
Contact: Nina Gallanti 310-827-0671
2 hours per month
Respect Life promotes an awareness of Church teachings concerning Pro-life issues.
Contact: Jim and Nancy Taylor 310-645-7671 and Teressa Syta 310-670-0285
4 hours per month
The Social Club provides an opportunity for all parishioners to have social gatherings, recreational activities and spiritual enrichment.
Contact: Laurette and Don Bibeau 310-670-2488
The Blessing of the Animals celebrates the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. It is a wonderful Catholic tradition shared by many in our parish especially pet owners.
Contact: Jonette Mauch 310-670-2243
2 hours in October
The Pancake Breakfast is a fellowship opportunity for school families and parish families to gather together and share a meal.
Contact: St. Anastasia School 310-645-8816
8-10 hours
The Parish Picnic is a once a year opportunity for the St. Anastasia’s Parish Community to gather on the field to eat, fellowship and have fun.
Contact: Jane Fortin 310-417-3920 and Thalia Doherty 310-823-2267
2-4 hours
The Donut and Coffee Committee picks up the donuts and sets up before the 7:30AM Mass.
Contact: Dorothy Moorman 310-670-5344
Minimal Commitment
The Parish Ball committee plans, organizes and implements a fun evening for all adult parishioners. It is a great fundraising event for the School!
Contact: Milana McDermott 310-642-6673 and Christina Peck 310-568-0327
The Knights are an active men’s fraternal organization who strive to exemplify the principles of charity, fraternity, unity and patriotism.
Contact: Grand Knight – Ed Stokx 310-480-6116
1-2 hours per month
NFP is an educational tool for couples to identify their own gift of fertility in order to provide reliable family planning while enriching married intimacy and following God’s plan for marital union.
Contact: Phyllis Jones 310-670-3505
Support Ministries
The Stewardship Ministry Team will provide support and encouragement for those in ministerial positions.
Contact: Suzette Sornborger 310-670-2243
1-2 hours per week
The Rectory Volunteers provide general office assistance in rectory: assist with correspondence, assign envelope numbers type welcome letters and enter data in the computer.
Contact: Alvin Hopkins 31-670-2243
1-3 hours per week
Expands parish-wide “arts and education” activities for both adults and students.
Contact: Mark Calde 310-641-1157
6 hours per year
The PTO informs both the parish and school families of the events, services and fundraisers that the parents, faculty, staff and students are involved in.
Contact: Carolyn Godlewski
8 meetings per school year, plus volunteer hours
School Support Sunday is an opportunity for parishioners to learn more about the school and contribute to the financial needs of the school.
Contact: Larry and Fiona Engler 310-215-3877
The Men’s Club’s goal is to promote fellowship among the men of St. Anastasia and raise awareness and money for the endowment fund.
Contact: Chris Turkmany 310-516-3444
Special Support Ministries
The Parish Advisory Council supports and advises the Pastor on various Parish issues.
Contact: Libby Dubay 310-305-1126
6-8 hours per month
The Finance Council provides Fiduciary responsibility to the Pastor regarding financial affairs of the Parish, School and PTO including preparation of annual combined financial statements and related budgets.
Contact: Dave DeVito 310-822-2842
1 ½ hours per month
The Site Committee creates a secure safe environment that facilitates the broader vision of the Faith Community and the educational needs of Parishioners. Provides support needed in issues regarding the development and maintenance of the Site.
Contact: Jim Healy 310-410-1206
10 hours per month