Ministries

Altar & Sacristy Care Ministry

The Altar and Sacristy Care Ministry cares for and cleans the Sanctuary, the Church, the linens and the Sacristy.

Contact Rose DeLeonardis at 310-645-7175.

Altar Servers Coordination

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 Mary Paquin at 310-502-6653.

Lectors

The Lectors proclaim the word of the Lord at Sunday and Holyday liturgies, including commentary and prayers of the faithful.

Contact Carl Pentis at 310-649-4238 or Antoinette Luxford at 310-338-1140 .

Eucharistic Adoration + Divine Mercy Chaplet

Eucharistic Adoration is a one-hour personal retreat for you. This is a wonderful opportunity for quiet prayer and reflection.

Every Wednesday at 5PM

Eucharistic Ministers

The Eucharistic Ministers assist the Presider in distributing the Eucharist at masses with reverence and dignity.

Contact Linda Schmidt at 310-397-5691.

Eucharistic Ministers in Homes

These Ministers distribute the Eucharist and provide comfort and hope to parishioners who are homebound or in the hospital.

Contact the Parish Office at 310-670-2243.

Ministry of Consolation

The Ministry of Consolation provides grief support to families on their journey toward hope and healing after the death of a loved one.

Contact the Aleida Rodriguez by emailing



 MinistryofConsolation@st-anastasia.org

Bible Study

The Bible Study program provides an opportunity to study a book or genre from the Bible in-depth in a group setting. Classes usually begin in the fall and conclude in the spring.

Tuesdays – Morning Sessions: 9-10:30 am; Evening Sessions: 7:00-8:30 pm

Contact Carolyn Godlewski at 

310-670-2243 or ScriptureStudyStA@gmail.com.

Liturgical Environment

The Liturgical Environment group prepares and decorates the church for every liturgical seasons. God’s hospitality, a love for all people and all creation, is foundational to the celebration of the Mass. We must establish and maintain an environment in our worship spaces, and in our parishes in general, that is openly hospitable and inclusive of all people. The message of God’s love is for all humanity, saints and sinners alike!

Men’s Morning Hour

Men of God meet to discuss Holy Scripture and how it shapes lives in today’s environment. The men meet the first Wednesday of the month and enjoy coffee, refreshments, and conversation.

Contact the Parish Office at 310-670-2243.

Donut & Coffee Committee

The Donut and Coffee Committee picks up the donuts and sets up for Donuts and Coffee after the 7am, 9am, and 11am Masses.

Contact Sr. Teresita at 310-216-2001.

Companions on the Journey

Companions on the Journey is a beautiful ministry created by Fr. Leszek Semik, our Pastor, where parishioners are invited to come and share their joys and sorrows.

Finance Council

The finance council is an advisory board put in place to council the Pastor on the financial well-being of the parish and ensure well-thought stewardship for the parish community as a whole.

Contact David Mora, the Finance Council Chair, at 

310-670-2243.

Homeless Weekend Program

This program is an opportunity to provide and serve food to those in need on the weekend.

Contact the Parish Office at 310-670-2243.

Catholic Charities

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 at 310-306-9390 and Frank Velasco at 310-827-5217.

Knights of Columbus

The Knights are an active men’s fraternal organization who strive to exemplify the principles of charity, fraternity, unity and patriotism.

Contact the Knights of Columbus at 310-821-2324.

Men’s Club

The goal of the St. Anastasia Men’s Club is to promote fellowship through fun social activities for the men in the St. A’s community while raising money and awareness for the endowment fund. To find out more, visit the website at http://bidpal.net/samensclub.

Contact Chris Turkmany at 310-200-8021.

Stephens Ministry

Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week for about an hour.

Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need.