Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. February 13, 2011 Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord. St. Veronica Church

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1 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 13, 2011 Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord. Psalm 119 Sermon on the Mount St. Veronica Church 434 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA Phone: Fax:

2 St. Veronica Parish Rectory Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: Fax: Parish Staff Fr. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Pastor Fr. Linh Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Fr. Joe Walsh, In Residence Deacon Roger Beaudry Deacon Joseph LeBlanc Sandy Kearney, Parish Manager Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation & Wedding Coordinator Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director Kathryn Lucchesi Principal St. Veronica Catholic School Phone: Janet Burke 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) Classes from October through Pentecost. Call the Parish Office to register Faith Formation: Catechetical instructions (1st to 8th grades) Sun 02/13 Mass Intentions WEEK of February 13, :45 Felix Remedios 8:00 Lizia Azzopardi 9:30 Emanuel Borg 11:00 Aileen Camilleri 12:30 People of St. Veronica Mon 02/14 6:30 Faina P. Aoay & Family 8:30 Novella Fenisey & Family Tue 02/15 Wed 02/16 Thu 02/17 6:30 Marcy Gundayao 8:30 Lee Heise 6:30 Elisco Nazareno 8:30 Steven Vina 6:30 Steven Vina 8:30 Lupe Gutierrez Fri 02/18 6:30 Tillie Esquibel 8:30 Paul & Verena Broussard Sat 02/19 8:30 Jovita Arsenal 5:00 Connie Palomar Sun 02/20 6:45 Sarah Paranpan 8:00 Lizia Azzopardi 9:30 Richard M. McGrath 11:00 Dorothy Zaro 12:30 People of St. Veronica Reflection on Our Cover The Sermon on the Mount continues. Jesus speaks as a teacher, stressing that he has not come to abolish the law or the prophets but to complete their teaching. He contrasts his teaching with that of the scribes and Pharisees, calling on his followers to let their holiness surpass theirs. His bottom line must become ours. Although Jesus teaching was based on the common tradition of Israel, his interpretations were so unprecedented that some accused him of having rejected that tradition. Jesus insists that his interpretations really offer the fuller meaning of the tradition. The contrast that Jesus sets up is not between himself and the law, but between his interpretation of the law and that of the scribes and Pharisees. He criticizes them for insisting on the minutiae of the law at the expense of the righteousness that is at its heart. Confirmation Classes: How does the law of the Lord influence your life? Rectory churchoffice@stveronicassf.com

3 Mass Schedule Saturdays: 8:30AM & 5:00PM Sundays: 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM, and 12:30PM 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 Sunday: 1:30 PM 9:00PM Parish Registration Please complete and return form to the parish rectory, or simply drop it in the collection basket. Kindly print all information Name(s) Name(s) Address City & Zip Phone Updating Current Parish Registration Moving / Please remove from mailing list. This is a new registration Please call me. Baptism Information Registration forms are available from the rectory office during regular office hours, or you may download a form from our website at Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted: March 5 (full), 19 August 6, 20 April 2 (full), 16 (full) September 17 May 7, 21 October 1, 15 June 4, 18 November 5, 19 July 16 December 3, 17 Preparation classes for parents and godparents are held monthly on Tuesdays as noted below. Classes are conducted in the Church from 7:30-9:00 p.m. (Adults only please). March 8 August 9 April 12 September 13 May 10 October 11 June 14 November 8 July 12 December 13 Please remember the sick and the care-givers in our community. Pray that they may find comfort and healing in Christ. Please contact the rectory office if Homebound Eucharistic services are needed. Father, as we prepare for World Marriage Day, we thank you for your tremendous gift of the Sacrament of Marriage. Help us to witness to its glory by a life of growing intimacy. Teach us the beauty of forgiveness so we may become more and more One in Heart, Mind and Body. Thank You for your generosity and support to St. Veronica Parish Day Mass Time 1st. Collection 2nd. Maintenance Totals: Saturday 02/05 5:00PM Sunday 02/06 6:45AM :00AM :30AM :00AM :30PM TOTALS:

4 Dear Friends at St. Veronica, Confirmation: This weekend Confirmation will be conferred on 67 of the young men and women of St. Veronica parish. When Bishop William Justice confirms them, they will receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. As we share their joy, let us wish and pray that these young people may tangibly experience the fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22). First Reconciliation: On February 5 th, 35 of our youngsters in Grade 2 of St. Veronica School made the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Among other things, I told the children three simple things: that Jesus loves them, that Jesus forgives them, and that Jesus needs them. They made really heartfelt first Reconciliations, which was a moving experience. The families of these children gathered were inspired by the children s piety and charmed by their songs. Msgr. Michael Padazinski and Fr. Joe Walsh who assisted in this Sacrament mentioned that it was one of the finest First Reconciliation ceremonies they have witnessed. These children will make their First Communion on March 5 th. Please keep them in your prayers and hearts. Valentine s Day: The theme of red (Spirit s tongues of fire) on the Confirmation Day (Feb. 13 th ) will overflow into the next day, Valentine s Day, symbolized by redhot hearts. As we celebrate various forms of human love, including romantic love, we realize that it s God s most amazing and everlasting and unconditional love that makes all human love possible. God is love. Let us be captivated by the heart of Christ, pierced and opened for love of us. May we be more deeply dedicated to a life of love--- to love God and others, generously and selflessly. Your friend and pastor, Father Charles Puthota Announcements Please continue to keep in your prayers our 67 Confirmation candidates who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend. SAINT VALENTINE S STORY St. Valentine, for whom this holiday is of course named, was an actual historical figure. He was a Roman physician who was also a Christian priest during the days of the early church. This was at a time when Christians saw tremendous persecution and many practiced in secret. There are actually a couple versions of the Valentine s Day story. One version has it that Valentine was so loved by the children of the town that they would constantly write him notes speaking of their affection--hence the origin of exchanging valentines. In the other version of the story, Valentine is working to heal a blind boy and is arrested by Roman soldiers for his work as an undercover priest. Valentine is shortly thereafter sentenced to die. And yet before he is taken off to be executed, he takes the time to write to the little blind boy a note explaining to him Jesus' love, enclosing a small treat. According to this story, when the boy eats the treat his eyesight is miraculously restored, and he is able to see well enough to read Valentine's note--which is, of course, at the exact same moment that Valentine is executed. 2/21 President s Day Rectory office Closed 3/05 10:00AM - St. Veronica Catholic School First Communion 3/05 2:00PM - Wedding, Walker & Leongson 3/09 Ash Wednesday - Fast & Abstain from Meat 3/06 9:30AM - 6th Grade Family Mass 3/12 10AM - Faith Formation 1st Reconciliation 3/19 6:00PM - Luck of the Irish Dinner & Raffle Loss In Our Parish Family Patricia Cowen Died February 2, 2011 Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord New Parishioners in our Midst Our parish continues to be blessed and enriched by the presence of new parishioners. Mark, Shela & Samantha Kho Marta Salazar Daniel, Jennifer & Madeline Wilson May St. Veronica Church be a place where you can bring your sorrow and joys, your pain and triumphs. WELCOME TO ST. VERONICA PARISH!

5 Luck of the Irish Raffle Only 250 tickets will be sold! Drawing will be held in the Parish Center after Luck of the Irish Dinner (need not be present to win) Try your LUCK with family members, friends, or co-workers. You can all share in the Pot of Gold!!! One Complimentary Meal at the Luck of the Irish Dinner for each $100 raffle ticket purchased. Come join us for.great Food, Great Fun & Great Entertainment! 1 st Prize $5,000 2 nd Prize $2,500 3 rd Prize $1,000 4 th Prize $500 5 th prize $200 6 th prize $200 7 th prize $200 8 th prize $200 9 th prize $ (Please cut along dotted line and return lower portion with your donation made payable to St. Veronica Guild.) Name(s) of Raffle participants(s) Address Phone Student Seller Grade Please return the ticket with all information filled out, along with your donation made payable to the St. Veronica Guild, to the School Office or Parish Rectory. A receipt will be sent to you with your ticket # on it. Additional tickets are available in the School Office and Parish Rectory. Your support in our fundraising efforts is greatly appreciated!

6 Last Week s Scripture Word Search Solution Keep Turning in those Box Tops for St. Veronica Catholic School Fundraiser! X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X We all shop for groceries, sometimes two or three times a week - or more. Now turn those shopping trips into easy cash for our school, and encourage friends to do the same! Just look for the Box Tops logo on hundreds of products like Cheerios, Hamburger Helper and Kleenex, in almost every aisle of the store. All you need to do is clip the box tops and send them to the school office or rectory. Mark you envelope Box Tops. Each one is worth 10 for our school. Throughout the year there will be Bonus Box Tops, which will earn us extra rewards. Thanks for your continued support in these simple fund raising activities. Every little bit helps! My School s Cool Program is Back! Continue collecting your shopping & Century Theatre receipts for the benefit of our St. Veronica Catholic School. Dear St. Veronica Parents, Parishioners and Friends: Last school term St. Veronica School participated in the My School s Cool program, which is coordinated by The Shops at Tanforan. The program began last year in September, 2010 and will run through June 9, Last term many of you diligently saved your receipts and turned them in. Thank you for supporting this painless fund raising effort to help our school. Each dollar spent at the mall earns our school one point. Receipts will be rounded to the next whole dollar at.51 cents. The last day to submit mall receipts will be on June 10, On Saturday, June 18, 2011, the top five schools will be awarded the following: 1st Place: $10,000 (our goal) 2nd Place: $ 5,000 3rd Place: $3,000 4th Place: $1,500 5th Place $ 500 Thanks for your support.

7 Please join us for Great Food, Great Fun, & Great Entertainment! Saint Veronica Catholic School Guild proudly presents the annual Saint Veronica Parish Center Saturday, March 19, 2011 Social Hour 6:00 pm / Dinner 7:00 pm No Host Bar (Beer and Wine) Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes Soda Bread Dessert Raffle drawing after dinner!!! (please cut along dotted line and return lower portion with your check made payable to St Veronica Guild) Name Phone Number Adult(s) - $12.00 Child(ren) - $ 8.00 (13 & under) I bought a raffle ticket & will use the complimentary dinner Total # of guests Total amount enclosed Please return reservation to Parish Rectory or School Office - c/o Luck of the Irish Dinner $10,000 Pot of Gold raffle tickets are available at the Parish Rectory and School Office. For further information, call: Lucy Grubbs@