St. Veronica Church. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 9, 2014 Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. - Matthew 5:16 St. Veronica Church Established Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA Fax: Phone:

2 St. Veronica Parish Parish Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (unless otherwise posted) Phone: Fax: Parish Staff Fr. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Pastor Fr. Rafael de Avila, Parochial Vicar Fr. Don Sharp, S.J., Weekend Assistant* Fr. Al Grosskopf, S.J., Weekend Assistant* Deacon Roger Beaudry Deacon Joseph LeBlanc Ms. Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary Mrs. Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation & Wedding Coordinator Ext.305 Mr. Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director Ext. 308 *Fr. Don (from SI) & Fr. Al (from USF) are retired priests who have been helping out with regularity at St. Veronica on weekends, most often at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses. St. Veronica Catholic School Phone: Mrs. Kathryn Lucchesi Mrs. Geninne Ruegg Principal Vice Principal SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a month. Call the Parish Office Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Call the Parish Office to register Ext.309 Faith Formation: Ext. 305 Catechetical instructions (1st to 8th grades) Confirmation Classes: Mass Intentions WEEK of February 9, /09 6:45 Nello Venturini 8:00 Antonette Zapata 9:30 Mike & Kevin Folan 11:00 Purification Laguador 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 Thomas O Rourke Parish Office churchoffice@stveronicassf.com Sun Mon 02/10 6:30 Concepcion Dayrit 8:30 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Abranches Tue 02/11 6:30 Carmelita Morales 8:30 Gertrude Eberle Wed 02/12 6:30 Segundo & Florenda Suerte 8:30 Anthony de Sousa Thu 02/13 6:30 Maria Quiambao 8:30 Amado Palaad Jr. Fri 02/14 6:30 JoJo Tongol 8:30 Helen Ceccacci Sat Sun 02/15 8:30 Lee Heise 5:00 Helen Ancanan 02/16 6:45 Eliseo V. Nazareno 8:00 Steven Dub 9:30 Emanuel & Josephine Borg 11:00 Diano Bernardini 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 Phil Caracciolo Reflecting on the Word Salt is almost certainly the oldest seasoning used by the human race. Of course, salt was used for more than seasoning; salting was for many centuries the only way to preserve food from decay and corruption. Salt was so valuable that many cultures used it for religious purposes. It also symbolized the fellowship of a shared meal. So when Jesus tells his followers that they are the salt of the earth, he is saying a number of things at the same time. True disciples give our world its flavor; they are the element preserving the world from decay & corruption; they are a foretaste of the day when humanity will be gathered around the table in God s kingdom. Jesus also warns them, If salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. If the disciples lose their power to season and preserve, then they will not serve the purpose for which Jesus has called them. Disciples should stand out like a light shining from a hilltop. - adapted from Living the Word

3 Parish Registration Please complete and return form to the parish office, or simply drop it in the collection basket. Kindly print all information Name(s): Name(s): Address: City & Zip: Phone: Primary language spoken at home: Updating Current Parish Registration Moving / Please remove from mailing list. This is a new registration Mass Schedule Saturdays: 8:30AM & 5:00PM Sundays: 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM, and 12:30PM Spanish Mass: Sundays at 6:00PM Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30AM, & 6:30PM Monday - Friday: 6:30 & 8:30AM Confessions Saturdays: 4:00 5:00PM Liturgy of the Hours Monday - Friday: Morning Prayer at 6:00AM Eucharistic Adoration Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 9:00PM Please call me. ON THE HORIZON! Feb. 23 at 3 p.m.: Confirmation with Bishop McElroy (keep our 78 candidates in your prayers) March 1: Mardi Gras Dinner-Dance benefitting the Capital Campaign (see back page for reservation form) March 5: Ash Wednesday March 8: Annual Luck of the Irish Dinner presented by the St. Veronica School Guild April 26: Capital Campaign Bocce Tournament Pray for our Beloved Deceased In your prayers this week, please remember the repose of the souls of our deceased parishioners, especially: Caroline Bargioni - died Jan. 21, 2014 Olivia Medina - died Jan. 26, 2014 Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord... It is with great joy that we welcome into our church and community the following child who received the Sacrament of Baptism at our Church on Saturday, February 1, 2014 Sofia Santos Fernandez Aaron Paul Pruett Jr. Mia Bella Guadalupe Solis Envelopes received in the First Collection: January 18 & 19: 297 January 25 & 26: 289 February 01 & 02: 305 If you currently receive envelopes but do not use them, please prayerfully consider including your donation in the collection basket at Mass. Thank you for supporting St. Veronica Parish and its works. Day Mass Time 1st Collection Maintenance Totals Saturday 02/01/14 5:00PM Sunday 02/02/14 6:45AM :00AM :30AM :00AM :30PM Spanish Mass 6:00PM TOTALS: $7, $1, $9,556.00

4 From the Pastor s Desk Dear Parishioners, Archbishop s Annual Appeal: Last weekend, we launched the Archbishop s Annual Appeal (AAA) to raise $49,200. As you know, this drive will last only one month. I preached at all the six Masses, sharing with you about the need and necessity of supporting the Archdiocesan ministries---for the simple reason that our parish is part and parcel of the Archdiocese. When we help, support, and strengthen the Archdiocese, we are actually helping, supporting, and strengthening our own St. Veronica Parish. I also emphasized the great news that in the last five years, you have supported AAA successfully, and I have every reason to believe that you ll make a success of this drive this year as well. It s part of our parish identity to engage in such projects energetically and complete them with pride and a great sense of fulfillment. We bring faith and wisdom to such tasks---and with God s grace and everyone s collaboration, we come out of these projects with flying colors. This week, we begin the second week of the AAA drive. You ll see the names of the AAA donors in the bulletin. Immediately following the homily at all the Masses this weekend, Carlos and Ann Rocha will speak reminding us of the task at hand. Please do send in your donations as early as possible. As I said before, please consider giving a minimum of $200 toward the AAA. Confirmation Retreat: Last weekend, our Confirmation candidates made their Spiritual Retreat. It was a time of evaluation of their lives and resolution about how to rearrange their priorities according to what God is asking them deep down in their hearts. They made the sacrament of Reconciliation and I could see their eagerness to start anew with the gifts of faith in God, gratitude for family, and respect for everyone they ll meet. They were ably assisted by Karen Guglielmoni, Dave Silva, Cherilyn Cabral and members of our youth group and retreat team. This weekend, they will be joining the commitment Masses and proceed toward their Confirmation in the next two weeks---on Sunday, February 23 rd. There will be 73 from our Confirmation program, 5 from our Special Needs program, and 2 candidates joining from other parishes for Confirmation to be conferred by Bishop Robert McElroy. 5 th Grade Mass: As you know, once a month, children of a particular grade will join the Mass. At the 9:30 a.m. Mass last Sunday, the 5 th graders from both the School and Faith Formation joined with their families and teachers. It s always heartening to see the children and families at Masses. One of the basic Catholic practices is to join a weekend Mass, giving thanks to God and celebrating our community as followers of Christ. The 5 th graders read the readings, took up the collection, brought up the gifts, and gave out the bulletins. They were each given a book called Handbook for Today s Catholic Children, an abridged catechism. At this Mass, the Angel Choir sang enchantingly, assisted by Christopher Lindstrom, Sandy Kearney and Naomi Marquez. I m proud of the strength, vitality, and beauty of our liturgical celebrations. We touch Jesus in these celebrations and take him out to share him with others, starting with our family and friends. The Word of God: In the Gospel this weekend, taken from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus invites us to be the salt of the earth and light of the world. As salt adds flavor and acts as a preservative, we can bring flavor to others and preserve the wellbeing, love, and unity in the world. Instead of cursing darkness, we can light a lamp and dispel the forces in life that spread shadows. In the first reading from Isaiah, we are told how we could be salt and light: Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own. Let our light shine! This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. Food for Thought: Husband: I m going to work hard, and some day we are going to be rich. Wife: We are rich already, dear, for we have each other. Some day we may have money. Catholic Joke: Paddy was in New York. He was patiently waiting, and watching the traffic cop on a busy street crossing. The cop stopped the flow of traffic and shouted, Okay pedestrians. Then he would allow the traffic to pass. He had done this several times, and Paddy still stood on the sidewalk. After the cop had shouted Pedestrians for the tenth time, Paddy went over to him and said, Is it not about time ye let the Catholics across? Your Friend & Pastor, Father Charles Puthota

5 THANK YOU 2014 ARCHBISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL SUPPORTERS AS OF FEBRUARY 4, 2014* Frank & Aurelia Acob Michael & Juanita Drevin Jaime & Maryann Moreno Nenita Afable Mark & Alyssa Duri Gene & Terri Mullin Rosalia Aguirre Timothy & Donna Durkee Lorraine Murphy Josephine Aquiline John & Kathleen Eagles Ernie & Marissa Narciso Joseph Azzopardi Joel & Jackie Fanfelle Rosario Navarrette Margaret Baker MacAnthony & Marjorie Felarca Donald Nelson Wilfredo & Remy Balancio Felicisimo & Catherine Francisco Mary O Keefe Donald Bartolotti Toni Fraschieri Edward & Jerlynn Ordaz Michael & Annette Belmessieri Plaridel & Erlinda Fuentebella Joseph & Corazon Panganiban Larry & Janelle Birello William & Nancy Gainey Kevin & Denise Payne Donna Bramer-Sanchez Ernie & Rosita Garcia Luke Philpott Felix & Josephine Buckley Miles & Connie Garcia Fr. Charles Puthota Pauline Buerger Ranier & Pilar Gutierrez Elpidio & Paula Ramirez Joseph Busch June Heise Nita Ricotta Robert & Carol Bussani Annie Hong Vicente & Carmen Rodriguez Barbara Campbell Rodolfo & Lourdes Julao Dominador & Leonida Roxas George Carmone Edward & Virginia Lam Don & Debbie Ruble August & Jacqueline Carneiro Rosito & Lilia Lamela Honorato & Dina Saavedra Jeffrey & Amelia Casaretto Carlos & Geraldine Lara Salvacion y Alabanza Matthew & Olivia Chan Deacon Joe & Becky LeBlanc Edwin & Frances Simpson Mary Ciardi Howard Leong Bruce & Anita South Jaime Corral Elmer & Flaviana Mamaradlo Jesus & Ana Marie Sta. Maria Cres & Rosalinda Cuaton Noel & Cecilia Manalansan Karen Stanfill Amelia De Juan Zenaida Mariano Mary Staples Phyllis de Sousa Louis Matuella Nestor & Jeannett Valderama Gene Di Pasqua Esteban & Minerva Mendiola Kasondra Walsh Demetria Domingo Joseph Micallef Harvey Wilson Michelle Douglas Stephen & Lidia Zahn * Donations made on-line will be listed in the bulletin when the report is received from the Archdiocese Office of Development. Contribution breakdown by dollar amount: $ $ 5.00: 18 contributors (21.7%) $ $100.00: 17 contributors (20.5%) $ $10.00: 11 contributors (13.3%) $ $200.00: 5 contributors (6.0%) $ $25.00: 18 contributors (21.7%) $ and above: 5 contributors (6.0%) $ $50.00: 9 contributors (10.8%)

6 Baptism Information This Week s Gospel Puzzle Registration forms are available from the Pastoral Center during regular office hours, or you may download a form from our website at Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Saturday (English) and 2nd Saturday (Spanish) of each month. Please call the Parish Office for times and to register. Feb. 15 (full) March 1, 8 (S), 15 (full) April 5, 12 (S), 26 (4th Sat.) May 3, 10 (S), 17 June 7, 14 (S), 21 July 5, 12 (S), 19 Preparation classes for parents & godparents are held monthly on Tuesdays as noted: March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 July 8 August 12 Classes are conducted in the Pastoral Center from 7:30-9:00 p.m. (Adults only please). Please call the Parish Office at to reserve your space for the Baptismal Prep Classes. MISA DOMINICAL EN ESPAÑOL De esta manera la parroquia de Santa Verónica quiere prestar un servicio pastoral a la comunidad latina presente en el área de Sur San Francisco. Con esto se pretende que la comunidad latina participe de una manera más significativa en la vida parroquial. FRECUENCIA: Todos los domingos del año. HORA: 6:00 PM. BAUTISMOS EN ESPAÑOL Los bautismos en español se llevan a cabo el segundo sábado de cada mes. La plática preparatoria para el bautismo se lleva a cabo el mismo día del bautismo. Esto es, se da la plática e inmediatamente después se tiene la ceremonia del sacramento del bautismo. FRECUENCIA: Sábado segundo de cada mes HORA: 11:00 AM PLÁTICA: Antes de la ceremonia del bautismo. Para mayor información llamar a la oficina. Tel: World Library Publications Archdiocese of San Francisco Wedding Anniversary Celebration All husbands and wives celebrating a 5-year wedding anniversary (5, 10, , 50 and over) in 204 are invited to attend and be recognized. Saturday, February 22, a.m. Mass followed by reception $20 suggested donation per family St. Mary s Cathedral of the Assumption 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco Principal Celebrant: His Excellency Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco Registration Required or call (415) Please register by Feb. 13, 2014

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