Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 18, 2012 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven nor the Son, but only the Father. - Mark 13:31-32 St. Veronica Church Established Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA Fax: Phone:

2 St. Veronica Parish Parish Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Lunch Noon - 1:00 p.m. Phone: Fax: Parish Staff Mass Intentions WEEK of November 18, 2012 Sun 11/18 6:45 All Souls 8:00 Juliette Montalvo 9:00 Emanuel Borg 11:00 Jose Tanjutco 12:30 People of St. Veronica Mon 11/19 6:30 All Souls 8:30 Raoul Rodriguez Fr. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Pastor Fr. Linh Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Roger Beaudry Deacon Joseph LeBlanc Jennifer Baylor, Administrative Assistant Stephanie de Prume, Finance Manager Ext. 306 Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation & Wedding Coordinator Ext.305 Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director Ext. 308 Kathryn Lucchesi Principal St. Veronica Catholic School Phone: Pam Cavagnaro 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: Tue 11/20 6:30 All Souls 8:30 Anacoreta Riel Wed 11/21 6:30 All Souls 8:30 Leonardo Z. Macalalag Thu 11/22 9:00 All Souls Fri Sat Sun 11/23 8:30 All Souls 11/24 8:30 All Souls 5:00 Mary Isonio 11/25 6:45 All Souls 8:00 Emelie Campodonico 9:00 Mike & Kevin Folan 11:00 Fermin Nisperos 12:30 People of St. Veronica Understanding the Word Today s apocalyptic scene is part of the revelation granted to the prophet Daniel. It depicts the final struggle at the end of time and the subsequent resurrection to a life of horror or one of glorification. The distress is probably that final tribulation that will come to pass before the appearance of the final reign of God. Known as the birth pangs of the messiah, the agony preceded the birth of the reign of God. Daniel is told that those whose names appear in the book (the Book of Righteous) will be spared. They may have to endure the agony of the endtime, but they will escape ultimate destruction. This explanation of the unique sacrifice of Christ re-interprets as understanding of the Jewish practice of sin offering. The singular status of Jesus the priest and the inestimable value of Jesus the victim set his sacrifice apart from all others. Total and complete expiation has been accomplished through him. There is no need for Jesus to stand and offer another sacrifice. Therefore, he takes his seat next to God in glory. Jesus has decisively expiated all sin and conquered all evil. He has been able to accomplish what the sacrificial system of Israel, despite its preeminence, has been unable to achieve. Mark describes the character and appearance of the end of time through allusions to earlier apocalyptic traditions. Chief among them are the references to the tribulations that precede the advent of the new age and the coming of the Son of Man in the clouds. Cosmic occurrences will accompany the distress that will take hold of the world. The coming of the Son of Man in the clouds, an allusion to the mysterious figure found in the book of Daniel (7:13), heralds the advent of the new age. The exact time of the coming of the new age is shrouded in mystery. The lesson to be learned from all this is: Be prepared! -from Living the Word Parish Office 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 Spanish Mass First Sunday of each month at 6:00 PM unless otherwise announced 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 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 Updating Current Parish Registration Moving / Please remove from mailing list. This is a new registration Please call me. ON THE HORIZON November 22 - Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9:00 a.m., with hospitality provided by the St. Vincent de Paul ministry in Parish Center afterward. November 22 & 23 - Pastoral Offices Closed November 26-Book Club Meeting at 7PM November 28--December 2 - St. Veronica Book Fair, Parish Center December 2 - Santa Breakfast December 8 - Senior Luncheon, Noon in Falcon Hall Please remember the sick and the care-givers in our community. Pray that they may find comfort and healing in Christ. Kindly contact the Parish office if Homebound Eucharistic services are needed. Second Collection for Catholic Campaign for Human Development The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is an organization which helps fight poverty at its root. The CCHD works with Catholic dioceses and their bishops to award grants to local, low-income community groups working to address the causes of poverty. The collection has helped secure funding for low-income day care centers, programs that emphasize education, and affordable housing in low -income neighborhoods. CCHD has contributed to efforts to implement laws that enforce fair wages. Fight poverty in America! Defend human dignity! Give to the CCHD Collection! To learn more, visit Envelopes received in the First Collection: October 27 & 28: 300 November 03 & 04: 316 November 10 & 11: 306 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 Sandy Storm Victims Totals Saturday 11/10/12 5:00PM Sunday 11/11/12 6:45AM :00AM :30AM :00AM :30PM All Saints Day (to date) TOTALS: $7, $2, $10,416.75

4 From the Pastor s Desk Dear Parishioners, China Calling---Beijing to Xian: In the last week s bulletin, I mentioned the highlights of my visit to Beijing---Temple of Heaven, Temple of Harvest, the Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Olympic Stadium, Summer Palace, and Hutong District. We took an hour and a half flight to Xian, the city famous for the Terracotta Warriors as well as for industries. The city was wrapped in smog the whole day and night. The Terracotta Warriors were absolutely impressive and stunning. You don t believe it until you see it. In three different vaults, I saw thousands of life-size warriors made of clay. Completed in 210 B.C. under orders from Emperor Qin Shihuang, these clay warriors and horses were accidentally discovered only in 1974 by a farmer digging a well. In fact, I met that farmer who sits in a museum, signing books and posing for pictures. These clay warriors and horses were buried along with the emperor when he died, as a way of sending him off to the next world in full regalia, with his whole army intact in clay. The striking fact is that these over 7000 clay soldiers were made over 2200 years ago with highly sophisticated technology. The face of each warrior is unique and different from any other warrior, their armor reflecting the different ranks in the army. These clay warriors were to protect the emperor even in death and lead him safely into the realm of rest. The excavations at the site are still underway and more is yet to be unearthed. We also saw the famous Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian, built in 652 A.D. in the Tang dynasty, by Xuanzang, a traveler, translator, and monk, who took the famous Silk Road to reach India, the birthplace of Buddhism, to bring back scriptures and other religious articles enshrined in this famous Buddhist religious place. I was fascinated by the Buddhist culture in China and the closeness of two great civilizations: China and India. After seeing the impressive Ancient Wall of Xian (16 miles long built in 1370 A.D.) and attending an exquisitely presented Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show with dinner, we were ready to fly to another famous city, Chengdu. Guess what Chengdu is famous for! My travelogue will continue! Capital Campaign: 4000 Letters Seeking Your Support: At the school Women s Guild meeting last Monday, the three coordinators of the Capital Campaign - Tammi Grigg, Terri Ciardella, and Sharon Oosterman - presented the project, asking for support and collaboration. Their presentation was very well received by the school parents who see the urgent need of repairing the grounds and paving them for the sake of the safety of their children. The parish too is appreciative of the need for this project to provide the basic safety and beauty of our parish property. Over 4000 letters have gone out in the mail to parishioners, school and Faith Formation families, alumni, and well-wishers of our parish. You may have received the mailing already with an attractive brochure and letter containing all the information you need and the various ways in which you could help. Please welcome this effort positively and consider making a generous donation. This parish belongs to each one of you! To all of us! In the true spirit of St. Veronica Parish, let s make a big success of this effort. If everyone participates, it will not be an undue burden on a few. Then we can quickly complete this project, within the next 18 months or so. I can assure you St. Veronica grounds will then be a lot safer and more beautiful place. Report Cards: I had the pleasure of giving the report cards to children of Kindergarten, grades 1, 3, 5, and 7. The principal gave the report cards to other classes. We ll switch classes next time. It s a joy for me to shake hands with each child as I give out the report card and to say a word of appreciation and encouragement. I tell them to remember that there is always room for improvement and that God gives us the energy to do more for Him and others. I remind the children that they would do well to put their heart and soul into everything they do: academics, prayer and Mass, sports, music, and extra- curricular activities. Do your best, and leave the rest to God! Simbang Gabi: Two meetings to plan our annual Simbang Gabi were held in the last two weeks. I would like to encourage everyone, especially the Filipino community, to come together for this beautiful devotional preparation for nine days before Christmas. Those organizing this event, our parishioners and the BLD community, can use all the support they can get from everyone. Please contact the parish office to let us know how you can sponsor and support Simbang Gabi. On the last day of the nine days, the Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Bob McElroy, followed by dinner. Happy Thanksgiving! "The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving." -H.U. Westermayer. Let our sense of gratitude overflow to our families, friends, and to all those struggling in life. Happy Thanksgiving! God bless America! From sea to shining sea! Your Friend and Pastor, Father Charles Puthota

5 We offer our sincerest Congratulations and warmest Blessings to: Marlene Skelley & Thomas Keenan who celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony November 10, 2012 At St. Veronica Church Let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth. - John 3:18 Save the Date St. Veronica s Annual SENIOR LUNCHEON will be on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at noon in Falcon Hall. All senior citizens are welcome to attend. Reservations are requested so enough food can be prepared and can be made by calling the Pastoral Center offices at To capture the spirit of Christmas and as part of the Confirmation program, our young candidates will be serving food to the seniors of the parish. The St. Veronica Staff wishes you and your families a safe and blessed Thanksgiving. Give thanks to the Lord, for his Love endures forever. - 2Chronicles 20:21b Have an extra coat in your closet? St. Veronica Girl Scouts One Warm Coat Drive We are the St. Veronica School Girl Scouts. This year we are working towards collecting the most coats in our area. You can help us by donating new or gently loved coats, any sizes. We can also take cash and then go and purchase coats with the money. We enjoy being a part of our community and giving back to others in this way. You can also help us to bring a smile to others faces. We will be present to greet you during Masses on the weekends of Dec 1st and Dec 15 th. Come on by and say hello! Collection Boxes will be located in the church vestibule and in the school library. Baptism Information 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 of each month at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted: December 1 (1 slot open), 15 (1 slot open) Preparation classes for parents & godparents are held monthly on Tuesdays as noted below. Classes are conducted in the Pastoral Center from 7:30-9:00 p.m. (Adults only please). December 11 Please call the Parish Office at to reserve your space for the Baptismal Prep Classes. Wednesday Evenings in Falcon Hall Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Games begin at 7:00 p.m. Bring a friend and have a fun night out! Proceeds benefit St. Veronica Catholic School Advent Candle Lighters Wanted! Parishioners are needed to light the Advent Wreath candles at all masses during the four weeks of Advent. If you are interested, call the Pastoral Center at to sign up. Instructions and guidance will be provided. Individuals and families are welcome to participate. Thanksgiving Day at St. Veronica and Annual Food Drive As is our tradition at the 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Day Mass, parishioners will be asked to donate funds to the St. Veronica Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society as well as bring canned and non-perishable food items to Church. We are in special need this year as requests have increased. The Food Drive will continue through the four weeks of Advent. Donations may be dropped off at the bin in the vestibule or at the Pastoral Center during business hours. Please do not leave donations at the Rectory. Thank you SO much for your past, present and future help! God bless you! Seeking New Ushers Are you interested in becoming an usher? Our 6:45 AM and 11:00 AM masses are seeking new ushers to assist during the mass. Men, women, and young adults are welcome. Training will be provided. If interested, please contact T.J. Rafael at

6 This week s Gospel puzzle Solution to last week s puzzle A Prayer for Thanksgiving Father all-powerful, Your gifts of love are countless and Your goodness infinite. On Thanksgiving Day we come before You with gratitude for Your kindness: open our hearts to concern for our fellow men and women, so that we may share Your gifts in loving service. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen 2007 Catholic Doors Ministry THANKS One act of thanksgiving when things go wrong with us is worth one thousand thank-yous when things are agreeable to our inclination. St. John of Ávila St. Cecilia Feast day: November 22 Patron of musicians 2nd century - 3rd century Saint Cecilia is the patroness of musicians and Church music because, as she was dying, she sang to God. It is also written that as the musicians played at her wedding she "sang in her heart to the Lord". St. Cecilia was an only child. Her feast day is celebrated in the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches. She is one of seven women, excluding the Blessed Virgin, commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass. Book Club Meeting Monday, November 26 at 7 p.m. in the Pastoral Center This month s book is My Life with the Saints by James Martin, S. J. New members are always welcome. Please contact the parish office to sign up and receive additional information.

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