Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 Pastoral Staff Pastor Father Vincent T. Euk Parochial Vicar Fr. John Chang 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 September 3, 2017 MONDAY 9:00AM Dec. members of Kundt Family.....Rita Marquis SATURDAY... St. Peter Claver, pr. 8:00AM Int. of Fr. Vic...Vic & Priscilla Lagdameo TUESDAY 7:20 Jean Graga...Family 12:00 Doris Nelson... Moore Family WEDNESDAY 7:20 James Kimidy... Jim Chris 12:00 Pat Neidermeyer... Ralph & Lauren DeMaio THURSDAY 7:20 Bart Wittmer..Barbato Family 12:00 Joe Diovisalvi..Terry & Sal Rizzo-Cascio FRIDAY...Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:20 Tom McCarthy.Claire McCarthy 12:00 Pat Neidermeyer...Medina Family Events for this coming Week 4PM Joan Rosino... Toni LaBella SUNDAY 7:30 Rosemarie Holoob... Theresa & Louis DeToro 9:00 Pat Neidermeyer... John & Alice Clark 10:30 For the People of the Parish 12:00 James Beam... Nancy & Lou Dziubinsky 5:00PM Harry Lemchak Sr.... Catherine Hoffman Please Note: The Rectory office is closed Monday, 9/4/17. Sanctuary Candle Week of September 3, 2017 Special Intention Chapel Candles Week of September 3, 2017 Special Intention See our website www.stveronica.com Sacrificial Offering Update Last Weeks Offering: $15,155.00 Thank you for your continued support. Readings for the Week of September 3, 2017 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Lk 4:38-44; Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Lk 6:1-5 Next Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20
Pastor s Notes Jeremiah tells us of the pain of his vocational calling in what is known as his confessions. This reading is one of five laments. On the surface you would think that Jeremiah is in despair, but he is much like Job. Being God s servant, he is running into very dangerous misfortunes. Jeremiah is called to be a religious leader by God and not by man. It is his vocation in life. Each of us is also called to a vocation such as being a religious, married, a priest or a single person. Only by serving in this capacity, that God has ordained for us, will we ever experience happiness. It is almost as if we are compelled into this calling. Further, we are still called to be a Catholic who prays and believes, "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. We do not have to accept our vocation or doing God s will. We can fight it or reject it, but we will never have peace of mind if we choose our own path. Jeremiah knows this. He is compelled by God to teach God's law, which few are following, and he is being mocked and scorned. God tells him to tell his people to expect disaster for not following His Word. Interestingly the people of Jeremiah s time are no different than today s. Jeremiah s people were not observing the Sabbath, worshiping false gods, and offering their children as burnt offerings to the gods. The chief of police in temple strikes him and imprisons him. Jeremiah s sufferings are so severe that he wishes that he was never born. Paul tells us the same message in a different way, the example of Christ. We must not conform to secular ways, but rather align ourselves with Christ. Face it, at times it really hurts, but instead of moping we can transform that pain through the Cross and make it a sacrifice holy and acceptable to God. Something that will do some good for ourselves and for others too. As strange as this may sound, Paul aptly called it being "fools for Christ." The whole idea of the Cross is immediately repulsive to us. Look at poor Peter. For an impulsive man, he suffered a lot from a lack of self-discipline, a common malady of our time too. But self-discipline, if acquired, can solve many problems in the world today. Jesus does not call us to repress our impulses, which are of this world, but rather to make a permanent repair of them in the hope of acquiring eternal glory. It is not a complete bitter pill, but if we take to heart His horrible death for each and everyone of us, we can chose to die with Him as we acquire the virtues necessary to get into heaven. When we were conceived, God gave us weaknesses to not only humble us, but to make us acquire the things needed to attain Eternal Life if only we would make it our intention. If we do not deny ourselves, we opt away from Jesus and this can be catastrophic. When you consider that our parish has 4,200 families and only between 1,500 and 2,000 attend Sunday Mass, many of our able bodied men, women and children may not attain Eternal Life. While I was away, many horrible things happened here in our nation. First of all was that storm in the South. Many people are attributing it to global warming, but no one is seeing it as a message from God about waste. The actions in Charlottesville reflect the never ending disregard to respect human life. Many people still think they can purify God s creation by denying personhood, whether in the womb or in old age. Oddly, like pornography, we still defend the rights of these people to inflict violence in our country, killing our nation s spiritual fiber. Jesus teaches us that hatred is a sin, a fatal sin, that keeps us from Heaven. But that is religion, which now does not enter into our political sphere. Ever since the politicians took over our schools with their secular version of religion, we seem to be producing more hatred. Just say no cannot replace love your neighbor who is made in the image and likeness of God. The political solution to call things hate crimes is just another way of government legislating secular morality and creating another way for the many unemployed lawyers to make a buck. It has not done anything constructive to take hate out of American hearts in Charlottesville. Only our cooperation with God can do that. Having been personally injured by terrorists, I do have an interest in protecting our boarders, but if the wall is the solution, why do we not also build a wall up on the Canadian border. Because they are white? Well, the people who harmed me looked white to me. Remember capitalism without a heart is as lethal as socialism. As we continue to destroy the middle class, we are going to be left with just the rich and the poor. The rich will continue to build walls around their estates and hire body guards, while the poor, with their secular education, will just generate more jealousy and hate which will reduce us to more political instability. That is exactly how Hitler got his start. Some advise: Our Lady at Fatima urged us to say a Rosary every day to avert the Second World War. We did not do it and look what happened. Her message is still the same. Also, she showed the three little children hell. Their reaction was not to say they deserved what they got, but rather they began to make great sacrifices of self-discipline to atone for their sinfulness and keep them out of such a horrible eternal place. Little kids do think very differently from us adults. Fr. Euk Special Collection on Sept. 16th & 17th For Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief. The generosity of the US Dioceses brought $670,000 for Hurricane Sandy relief. Let s see if we can top Sandy.
OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Please Pray for Our Sick Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh Marjorie Paulmann Mark Stoughton Mia Castellan Baby Dylan Gallego Connie Camilleri Rosemary DeFalco Diane Grad Erin Haber Monica Noble Steven Hensle Paula Baiga Diane Cudhedy Jake Infanti Bob Yuro Joe Oates Jane Oates Ann Donovan John Kerod Dorothy Sabol Robert Farrell Christine Clements John Rodrigues Cathy Forman Ed Kelly Dennis Hayward Kathy Hayward Philip Moriggi Christopher Hunt Greg Mador Brayden Walton Victoria Burke Robert O Malley Sr. Karen D Souza-Casiero Carl Lahetta Gianna Faith Malen Kevin Corcoran Barbara Sewing Rose Perrotta Sharon Calabria Nicole Kessner Joanne Oates Carmen Devone Mike Kuris Milagros Martino Susan Messina Raymond Santiago Don Ryder Katherine Scotto Shirley Alino John Burke Retired Bishop John Smith Carlo Ficara Erasmo Ninamango Judy Silagi Denise Worster Vinnie Gaglardi Mary Ann Morelli Michelle Schultz Roberta Wingren Mary DeJohn David Cerami 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 PFC Zackary Burkey LCDR Matthew W. Smith Sgt. Luke Wlodkowski 1st Lt. Robert F. Farrell 1st Lt. Ash Young Sgt. Paul Coyle Sgt. Matt Myers Baptism St. Veronica s Parish Family wishes to welcome those who have become members through the Sacrament of Baptism. Rylee Taylor, daughter of Frank & Alyssa Pasqua Leah Katherine, daughter of Michael & Lainey Lally Brayden George, son of Jordan & Katherine Mc Ghee Thank you for the gift of life. Banns of Marriage Aleksandor Spiridonov and Kathryn Bonica (2) October 7, 2017 Steven Young & Beth Anello (2) October 14, 2017 Cody Nelson and Keri Hardiman (2) October 28, 2017 October Retreat Humility Is truth and the path that give us every other virtue and spiritual growth He guides the humble in righteousness, and teaches the humble His way. Psalms 25:9 Please join us for our one day retreat at St. Veronica Church. Oct. 21st 7AM 6PM Cost: $15.00 pp includes light breakfast & lunch The day consists of morning Mass, light breakfast, talks, lunch, sharing, vigil Mass (4pm) and fellowship gathering with refreshments. Retreat Leader: Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kerrigan. To register email: stveronicaretreat@stveronica.com or call 732-363-4200 Rosary & Procession for Mother Mary's Birthday Please join us for a Rosary & Procession on Saturday, Sept 9, 2017, 5:15 PM, after the 4 PM Mass, for the feast of our Lady's Nativity. We will say the Rosary and have a procession from the Church to Mother Mary's grotto by the Rectory. Fellowship to follow in the cafeteria. All are welcome to bring flowers for the procession and a food /snack item to share. Bring the whole family! For questions, please contact the Legion of Mary: Irma Bennett (732) 363-8386 or via email: Mary Anne M. at godis4life@optonline.net. MUSIC MINISTRY Our new Choir Season is about to begin! If you would like to be a part of Music Ministry, we would love to have you! Schedule is as follows: Adult Choir meets on Wednesdays, 7:30PM-9PM (Church), starting on Sept.13 th. They sing at the High Mass at 10:30AM on Sundays, and on other occasions. Please Note: Gentlemen, we need your voices! Junior Choir (Grades 4-8) meets on Wednesdays, 5:45PM-6:45PM (School Music Room), starting on September 13 th. They sing at the 9AM Mass, once a month, and on certain other occasions (Christmas Eve, Easter, First Communion). Cherub Choir (Grades K-3) meets on Fridays from 3:45PM-4:15PM, starting on September 15 th. They sing at the same Masses as the Junior Choir. If you have any questions, please contact Emer at Emer.omahony@stveronica.com
Air Conditioner Replacement Campaign Goal- $200,000.00 To Date Donations: $29,245.00 Please continue to help reach our goal to replace the AC system. Thank you to those who have donated and for your continued support. Mega 50/50 Raffle Tickets on Sale After All Masses This Weekend! Drawing will be held on November 4, 2017, 6:00PM during a costume dinner/dance in St. Veronica Gym, 4215 Hwy 9, Howell, NJ 07731. Cost: $40 per ticket Costume Dinner Dance November 4th, 2017 at 6PM in the school gym. Tickets are $20.00 pp. Contact the rectory for tickets 732-363-4200. Tickets on Sale after All Mases this weekend! Costume Optional Healing Hearts Support Group If you know someone going through or has gone through a divorce, make sure he or she knows about us. Our next session will begin on Wednesday, September 6th from 7:30 PM -9:30 PM at St. Veronica's ACTS Office (rectory basement) located at 4215 Route 9, Howell, NJ 07731. This is a 12 week program for those who have suffered or are suffering from separation and/or divorce. The Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide program incorporates a DVD and follow-up discussion. Topics that are discussed are: shock, anger, peace, forgiveness, family issues, money, trust, dating, annulments and life beyond divorce. Please email stveronicakre4u@gmail.com for more information or contact Maria at 732-363-5698. This program will be 12 consecutive Wednesday evenings. The best gift you can give yourself is to make a commitment to your healing! NJ Right to Life Raffle This Weekend On the weekend of Sept. 2nd and 3rd, NJ Right to Life raffle tickets will be sold after all Masses. Proceed will benefit NJ Right to Life, the state s oldest and largest pro-life organization. Please show your support. Tickets: $10.00 per ticket Brandywine Senior Retirement Center Brandywine is still in need of hat boxes and old suitcases and anything from Ellis Island, baseball memorabilia, Little Italy, Grand Canyon or San Francisco. Please call Amy at 732-719-0100 ext. 2003 Adoration Chapel 20th ANNIVERSARY of PERPETUAL ADORATION at St. Veronica September 14, 1997-2017 What's your hour? "Could you not watch one hour with Me?" 1/168th of your week. Registered adorers insure our commitment to keep the chapel open 24/7. Give Him time and He will give Himself to you. Hours Urgently Needed: Sunday : 7AM, 12 noon, 5PM, 7PM Monday: 1AM Tuesday: 12 noon Thursday: 8AM, 3PM Saturday: 6PM Weekend and Overnight Adoreres needed. Contact Debbie drev514@aol.com or leave message 732 367-7750. Catholic University Special Collection: Next Weekend The Catholic University of America is unique among universities in the U.S., even among Catholic universities. It is the national university of the Catholic Church. In addition to alumni who hail from this diocese, Catholic U claims one third of the R.S. bishops and 12,000 priests and religious as alumni. The University provides an education based in the Catholic intellectual tradition to almost 7,000 students through its 12 schools. Next weekend, we will be taking up the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. Your support will enable Catholic University to expand its impact in preparing the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation. We appreciate your generosity. Breakfast Fundraiser You re invited to a flapjack fundraiser to support Alzheimer s of New Jersey, on Sunday September 10th from 8AM 10AM, to be held at Applebees, 4721 Rte 9 N, Howell, NJ. Cost: $10.00 p.p. (meal includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage) Please contact Kathy at 732-552-6192 or kaitlinschittig@yahoo.com OUR NEEDS Help Wanted Part Time or Full Time Janitor needed. Maintain the upkeep of the St. Veronica School, Church and Rectory building and surrounding exterior. Interested persons, please contact Deacon Gino at the rectory. 732-363-4200. Pantry is Very Low Instant potatoes, rice, tuna, TUNA HELPER, coffee, tea, juice, pancake mix (complete), syrup, spam, gravy mix