Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 Pastoral Staff Pastor Father Vincent T. Euk Parochial Vicar Fr. Vicente Magdaraog Weekend Assistant Fr. Bill O Brien Deacons Tom Cechulski, Sr. Charles R. Daye, Jr. John Franey Gino (Louis) Esposito School Principal Sister Cherree Power, C.R. Religious Education Sr. Ann Norton, D.R.E. Linda Clayton Business Manager Deacon Gino Esposito Director of Music Emer O Mahony Youth Ministry Coordinator Sister Ann Norton Phone Contacts Rectory 732-363-4200 Convent 732-364-2361 School 732-364-4130 Religious Education 732-364-4137 Rectory Fax 732-370-3891 Rectory Office Hours: M-F 9:00-4:30 PM Second & Fourth Saturday 9AM 12:30 PM Baptisms: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month,. Weekend Masses: Saturdays: 4:00 PM Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12 noon, 5PM Daily Masses: Mon-Fri 7:20 AM & 12 Noon, Sat: 8AM Holy Days: As announced in the bulletin. Healing Mass every third Tuesday at 7:30PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:45PM and before each Sunday Mass
Mass Intentions for this Week May 7, 2017 MONDAY 7:20 Janet Heitzman... John & Sheila McBride 12:00 Stephen Dorocha... John & Alice Clark TUESDAY 7.20 Regina Atchue... Jillian & Michael Reiff 12:00 Jean Graga... Family WEDNESDAY 7:20 Kenneth Vigilo... Terri & Bob Haemmerle 12:00 Josiah Bals...Clayton Family SATURDAY 8:00 AM Jodiann Hauerslev... Schittig Family 4PM For all Mother s of the Parish SUNDAY 7:30 Mother s Day Novena 9:00... For all 10:30... Mothers 12:00... of the 5:00PM... Parish THURSDAY 7:20 Manuel Costa.Taylor & Olga Hubble 12:00 Kristen Butterfield....Terri & Bob Haemmerle FRIDAY 7:20 Rodney Norton...Terri & Bob Haemmerle 12:00 Celene Cassidy..Dominick & MariJane O Doherty Events for this coming Week Sanctuary Candle Week of May 7, 2017 Raymond Kelly......Eileen & Rich Chapel Candles Week of May 7, 2017 Special Intentions See our website www.stveronica.com Sacrificial Offering Update Last Week s Offering: $15,336.00 Special Collection: $3508.00 Thank you for your continued support. Readings for the Week of May 7, 2017 Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41/Ps 23:1-6/1 Pt 2:20b-25/Jn 10:1-10 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4/Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1b-7/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-11ab/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19/1 Pt 2:4-9/Jn 14:1-12
Pastor s Notes Our first reading shows the boldness and courage of St. Peter in proclaiming the Gospel. It is very different from his behavior during the arrest of Jesus. He is now transformed by the Holy Spirit and presents himself as the leader of the nascent Church. Peter uses traditional rabbinical techniques by commenting on Sacred Scripture in view of the current events, especially the Resurrection. He is addressing the people who cried out, Crucify Him! Peter, now more like Christ, calls them to repentance just like John the Baptist, but with the added dimension of the actual forgiveness of sins and the reception of the Holy Spirit. He invites those estranged from God to accept the message and be baptized, and 3,000 do just that. St. Peter, in the second reading, points out the many experiences of injustice that come our way as opportunities to share in the example of what Jesus endured for us. This fraternal love eventually dissolves all forms of discrimination, the plague of our current times. This sacrificial offering brings about social justice because it makes us face the Truth that we are all made in the Image and Likeness of God. Only in this way can we get strength in adversity and humility in prosperity. St. Peter certainly learned this teaching the hard way when he denied Christ. Now he persuades us not to fall into the same trap. In the Gospel, Jesus presents Himself in His dual role as both man and God, the Good Shepherd and the Gate Keeper. As the Shepherd, and as His Apostles and their successors, He, and they, teach the faith authentically and spell out its obligations. They also provide us with the spiritual sustenance of the Holy Eucharist that gives us the ability to do the will of God. As the Gate Keeper, the Son of God will judge the living and the dead with mercy and impartiality. Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. Fittingly the Church proclaims this day as the Word Day of Prayer for Vocations. The Church urges us to pray for more priests, deacons, sisters and brothers. We, as a parish, are blessed with two priests, four deacons and three sisters. We should be truly grateful to God for this luxury. The Gospel implies the necessity for the ministerial priesthood to lead the local churches. It is only through the Sacrament of Holy Orders that the ministerial priesthood is made possible. Jesus wished His shepherds and teachers to be in one accord in His Church until the consummation of the world. While the faithful share in the common priesthood, because they too must share in the footsteps of Christ by offering up their bodies as sacrifices, they still cannot affect the Eucharist. The duty of an ordained priest is to rule and form God s priestly people especially by persuasion. Both common priests and ministerial priests must endeavor to help each other on their pilgrimage to the heavenly Father by prayer, the performance of good works and penitential expiations - for themselves and others for the sake of building up the Church. The more fervent our charity (giving till it hurts), the more closely we follow the suffering Christ to assist others in obtaining salvation. The common bond of the ministerial priesthood and the royal priesthood is service to each other through sacrifice. If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God. (1 Pt 2:20b). Fr. Euk Scripture Meditation Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. Jesus uses the image of a gate today to help us understand how we are to relate to him. He is our path to pasture, in other words, to the peace and prosperity that we long for. He shows us the way to find all that we need right there before us. Some people, however, may think that it s better to avoid the trouble of finding the gate and thus choose to enter another way instead. But Jesus says, Whoever does not enter a sheepfold through the gate but climbs over elsewhere is a thief and a robber. Although this is all cast in the gentle terms of an analogy about sheep, the message is actually rather stern. Jesus is telling us that if we don t follow him, we are taking the wrong course of action. He is not suggesting a kind of relativistic principle that says, Following me is one of many good options. No. He is telling us that in order to have life and have it more abundantly, we must follow the path that goes by way of Christ. This isn t always the easiest path to follow. It might mean taking the long way around a situation instead of a shortcut. It might mean waiting a little while to get to that pasture instead of hopping the fence and finding it on our own terms. Insisting on using the gate may also make us look like fools to those around us. But to be truly faithful followers of Jesus, we need to trust that his way is the best way. We need to trust that, by letting him lead, we will ultimately end up in the best possible pasture. In our culture, it is becoming less and less popular to believe in one true religion, but as Christians we know that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life..
OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Please Pray for Our Sick Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh Marjorie Paulmann Mark Stoughton Vinny Placanica Mia Castellan Michael Kuras Connie Camilleri Vita O Kane Erin Haber Jan Fleming Monica Noble Paula Baiga Diane Cudhedy Deacon John Franey Bob Yuro Michael Connolly Joe Oates Jane Oates Ann Donovan John Kerod Robert Farrell Christine Clements John Rodrigues Cathy Forman Ed Kelly Dennis Hayward Kathy Hayward Claire Archer Vincenzo Centineo Greg Mador Brayden Walton Victoria Burke Robert O Malley Sr. Karen D Souza-Casiero Carl Lahetta Gianna Faith Malen Debbie Mossa Kevin Corcoran Barbara Sewing Rose Perrotta Sharon Calabria Nicole Kessner Joanne Oates Carmen Devone Milagros Martino Susan Messina Francisco Masini Don Ryder Katherine Scotto Shirley Alino John Burke Diane Grad Steven Hensle Rosemary DeFalco Retired Bishop John Smith Please Pray for our Parishioners Serving our Country: Sgt. Sean T. Curran Sgt. Brennan Six PV2 William Wotton GSMI Sandro Farduchi Sgt. Krystyna Cechulski Capt. Julio Collazos S.R. Steven Brennan Sgt. Gregory Hiller Corp. Ethan Bolger PFC Zackary Burkey Sgt. Luke Wlodkowski 1st Lt. Robert F. Farrell 1st Lt. Ash Young Sgt. Paul Coyle LCDR Matthew W. Smith Baptism St. Veronica s Parish Family wishes to welcome those who have become members through the Sacrament of Baptism. Anthony Salvatore, son of Anthony & Joanne Passalacqua Matthew Kevin, son of Daniel & Brittany DaSilva Arianna LeAnne, daughter of Justin & Bria Calderone Gianna Lia, daughter of Michael & Janine Jichetti James Aloysius III, son of James & Jennifer Mooney Joseph Louis, son of Joseph & Cassandra Perry Brayden James, son of Jared & Kristie Sammak Thank you for the gift of life. Mother s Day Novena If you would like to have your mother, living or deceased, prayed for at Mass each day, starting on Sunday, May14th at 7:30AM and continuing at each 7:20AM Daily Mass until Monday, May 22nd, please fill out the envelope that is on the gift table in the center aisle of the church. Once filled out, place the envelope in the basket on the gift table. Thank you. May Crowning and Procession Please join us for our May Crowning and Rosary Procession on Sunday, May 28, 2017, 6:20PM, after the 5PM Mass. We will be celebrating the 100th year anniversary of Mother Mary's apparitions in Fatima. Fr. Vic will lead our Rosary procession from the church to Mother Mary's grotto by the rectory where we will crown her statue. A reception will follow in the cafeteria. All are welcome to bring flowers for the procession and a food item to share at the fellowship. For questions, please contact the Legion of Mary: Irma Bennett (732) 363-8386 or via email: Rosalie rangeles14@yahoo.com. Holy Land Pilgrimage Msgr. Peter Kochery once again will be leading us on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Please save the dates: Oct. 23rd Nov. 1st 2017. The cost is $3000 pp double occupancy. Health insurance included. For more info contact Deacon Tom at 732-610-5434 or 3marysway@optonline.net St. Rose H.S. Information Sessions St. Rose High School will be running information sessions on Mondays in May from 6:30-7:30. May 1- Advanced Placement and Project Lead the Way Engineering; May 8- Guidance and Admissions; May 15 (6PM-8PM) Information Day, presentations by Athletics and Finance with all academic and activities departments available to answer questions. Visit www.strose.k12.nj.us or call 732-681-2858 for information or to sign up. St Denis Recovery Ministry Presents: Let Go, Let God Acceptance-Surrender-God s Amazing Grace (a 12-Step Christian Recovery One-Day Retreat) Saturday, June 10 th 10AM-3PM Church of St Denis: School Cafeteria 90 Union Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736 RSVP to 732-223-0287 or at www.eventbrite.com Cost:$10 Lunch, fellowship, speakers, workshops, reflection-all in a 12- Step Christian Recovery setting. Open to those in Recovery, those struggling with Addiction AND FAMILIES of those afflicted! Altar Linens and Vestments Several parishioners has expressed an interest in donating new (needed) altar linens or vestments in memory or for the intentions of family members or friends. If you are interested, please contact Deacon Gino at the rectory. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Divine Mercy Prayers Lord Jesus said to St Faustina, " Mankind will not have peace until they turn to my mercy." Please come and join our parish family on May 7th at 1:30 PM to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and to pray for the needs of our parish. All are welcome. Easter Flowers, In Memory Of. Miguel Camacho, Maureen Siano, Donald & Bill Cawley, Gerard Miller, Dorothy Cawley,Rosa J. Burgos, Luis M. Burgos, David R. Burgos, Jose R. Aponte, Efrain Rosario, Chief L.P.O. Nwoseh, Mrs. Regina Okafor, Bruce A., Rose Ledger, Heath Cobymphison, Helene, Andrew & Janice Suplee, The Sewing, Ziemainsky & Suplee Families, Dorothy, Barbara, John and Florence Polzer, Fergus & Maura McGloughlin, Patrick & Elizabeth O Mahony, Ciaran McGloughlin, Grandma McGloughlin, John & Frank O Mahony, All the Souls in Purgatory, Sal Thach, Ran Tach, Daniel Lindsay, Nancy Gianolla, John Borys, Dilini Fernando, Ajit Hordugoda, Ralph Critzer, Anna & Alexander Radzikowski, Mother, Father and Brother of Carmine Gudagno, Rose Perciballi, John Cannata, Adele O Dowd, Carol Walling, Peter Joseph Rooney, John Pressey, Richard Colgan, Joseph Finnegan, Neary & McBride Families, Romeo Potenciano, Kevin McFeeley & Family, Joseph Palladino & Family, Richard & Carmella Fiorentino, Antoineet Marok, Frank Marok, Sr., Frank Marok,Jr., Terry Ann Scarano, Samuel A. Ingeno, Jennie Ingeno, James Mangino, Julia Macrancy, Carazon Escalona, Mario Escalona, Jose Escalona, Stiff Alimario, Marcelin Rondena, Sadie & James Scharr, James Jr. & William Scharr, Kathleen & Bob Reilly, Till, Bill & Billy Chatterton (to be cont.) GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE FOR SALE Support St Veronica School with the purchase of gift cards for routine shopping and gifts! Cash and checks accepted. $25 Target, itunes, Kohl's, Macy's, Stop & Shop, Shop Rite, Barnes & Noble, Wawa, Applebees, Panera, Dunkin Donuts cards on hand in school office Order form for other cards will be available any time in school office and on school website - orders placed by Friday will be received the following Friday School earns cash rebates at no additional cost to you On-hand cards available at any time in school office during open hours, including summer hours - Contact Judy Skrincosky 732-232-0870 to order or with any questions. K of C Roses for Life Campaign The Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will be present after all masses on May 20th and 21st to offer pro-life lapel roses; parishioners are asked to wear them to show their support for the sanctity of all human life. Donations will be graciously accepted to help fund pro-life activities and to support pregnancy help centers. Thank you for your support. Adoration Chapel "Society will again someday become Christian won to Jesus Christ by the apostolate of Eucharistic Prayer. " St Peter Julian Eymard. Late/overnight adorers urgently needed. Can't sleep? Maybe the Lord is calling you to prayer...prayerfully consider a quiet hour of sacrifice that won't interfere with your daytime schedule. Unpredictable schedule? Subs needed for this busy season of vacations. Please sign up for one single hour on chapel bulletin board.you do not need to be a registered adorer. Hours Urgently Needed: (no Adorer) Sunday noon and 5PM Monday 1AM Wednesday: 3AM, 11PM, 12 midnight Saturday: 10AM, 6PM Weekend and Overnight Adoreres needed. Contact Debbie drev514@aol.com or leave message 732 367-7750. Knights of Columbus Corner On Sunday, May 28th at the 9 o'clock Mass, the Knights of Columbus Rev. Mitchell J. Cetkowski Howell/Jackson Council 6201, will have a Mass of Unity in celebration of all the good works done by the Knights of Columbus. Present and former members are encouraged to attend in this unity. Breakfast will be served at our council home (401 Bartley Rd. Jackson) afterwards. MEMORIAL DAY MASS & COMMUNION BREAKFAST On Monday, Memorial Day, May 29, at 9:00 AM, St. Veronica s will be celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to pray for peace in the world, for all our men and women in the military who have given their lives in the cause of peace, for our troops who have been injured while serving in the military, for our troops who are currently serving in the military, and for all our veterans. A free Communion Breakfast featuring a hot buffet provided by the Knights of Columbus Council 6201 in honor of our troops and veterans will follow the Mass in the school cafeteria. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Joan and Hubert Mador at 732-367-2565. OUR NEEDS Donated Living room, family room and office furniture. Parishioner is moving. Call Debbie in the evenings 908-610-3080. Pantry Needs Peanut butter, jelly, coffee