The Transfiguaration of the Lord August 6, 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 August 6, 2017 MONDAY 7:20 Peter Rapczynski... Barbara & Joe Rapczynski TUESDAY... St. Dominic, pr. 7:20 Jean Graga... Family WEDNESDAY 7:20 Philip Montfort... Family SATURDAY 8:00AM Helen Scanlon... Mary Butler 4PM Patricia Neidermeyer... Georg & Marybeth Klink SUNDAY 7:30 James Kimidy... Darlene & Keith 9:00 Nancy Batta... Dana Ficchi 10:30 Monica Drumm.... Ralph & Lauren DeMaio 12:00 Pat Neidermeyer..Brunetti Family 5:00PM For the People of the Parish THURSDAY... St. Lawrence, deacon & m. 7:20 Martha Webster...Denise & Brian Curran FRIDAY.....St. Clare, v. 7:20 Nick Zichella..Orenstein Family Events for this coming Week Sanctuary Candle Week of August 6, 2017 Special Intention Chapel Candles Week of August 6, 2017 In mem. of Janet Dailey... Marion See our website www.stveronica.com Sacrificial Offering Update Last Weeks Offering: $14,796.00 Parish Pay for month of July: $5915.00 Thank you for your continued support. Readings for the Week of August 6, 2017 Sunday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9 Monday: Nm 11:4b-15; Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13; Mt 14:22-36 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25-14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26 Friday: Dt 4:32-40; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Dt 6:4-13; Mt 17:14-20 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33
Pastor s Notes This first reading is from a dream that Daniel had. It was kind of a nightmare for him and when he woke, he was so terrified that he turned pale and kept the matter to himself. This section presents the good news of the vision. You might also notice a similar vision in the Book of Revelation (5:11). Jesus often called Himself the Son of Man. There is great optimism when you consider that the Kingdom of God can never be destroyed, but we have to persevere to get there. The Transfiguration is the only time that Jesus permitted His divine glory to be shown to mortals. The Scriptures tell us that His glorified appearance came from within. In the apparition, both Moses, the Law Maker, and Elijah, the Prophet, appear and join in a conversation with Jesus. From other accounts this conversation was about the Passion, Death and Resurrection that Jesus was about to undergo. The vision was temporary because Jesus did not complete His earthly mission. The ascent to Mount Tabor reminds us of Moses ascent to Mount Sinai where there was thunder and lightning as God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. This was a covenant no longer with individuals, but with peoples whereby each individual takes on the obligation to be faithful. The ascent also reminds us of Elijah s ascent to Mount Carmel where he challenges the false prophets and shows the power of God by the flames engulfing the water drenched sacrifice spontaneously from heaven. Jesus ascent seems to represent an encounter with the Old Testament to show how it will be fulfilled by Him in the New Testament especially through the forgiveness of sins to those who repent and believe. Peter s letter gives us a reflection on his experience when he personally witnessed this event. It was an event so fantastic that it is hard to believe. However, the Transfiguration points to the future transfiguration of all Christians. It is not magic and we must be configured to Christ by suffering on the cross with Him in confronting evil with the power of the Holy Spirit. Our hope is that we will all appear with Christ in glory on the last day. Fr. Euk Scripture Meditation Listen to my beloved Son Are you prepared to see the glory of the Lord and to share in his glory as well? The Lord Jesus is eager to share his glory with us! We get a glimpse of this when some of the disciples see Jesus transfigured in glory on a high mountain. [In many churches of the east and west this event is celebrated as a major feast on August 6.] Jesus often went to a lonely place to pray - to seek solitude and sanctuary away from the crowds. But on this occasion, Jesus' face became radiant like the sun and his clothing became dazzling white (Matthew 17: 2 and Luke 9:29). This vision of radiant light and glory is prefigured in the prophecy of Daniel. In chapter 7 of the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament, we see a vision of the "Son of Man who came with the clouds of heaven" and was presented before the royal court of heaven and the "Ancient of Days" who is clothed in a radiant garment "white as snow" (Daniel 7:9,13). The prophet Daniel foretold that God would send his Anointed One, the Son of Man who would come on the clouds of heaven to bring God's reign of glory and righteousness on the earth (see Daniel 7:13-15). Daniel's vision describes a royal investiture of a human king before God's throne. The Son of Man is a Messianic title for God's anointed King, the Lord Jesus Christ. The New Testament word for "Messiah" is "Christ" which literally means the "Anointed One" or the "Anointed King". God sent us his Son not to establish an earthly kingdom but to bring us into his heavenly kingdom - a kingdom ruled by truth, justice, peace, and holiness. The kingdom of God is the central theme of Jesus' mission. It's the core of his Gospel message. The Lord Jesus came to fulfill all that Moses and the prophets spoke Jesus on three occasions told his disciples that he would undergo suffering and death on a cross to fulfill the mission the Father gave him. As the time draws near for Jesus' ultimate sacrifice on the cross, he takes three of his beloved disciples to the top of a high mountain. Just as Moses and Elijah were led to the mountain of God to discern their ultimate call and mission, so Jesus now appears with Moses and Elijah on the highest mountain overlooking the summit of the promised land. Matthew's Gospel tells us that Jesus was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light (Matthew 17:2).
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 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 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 Francisco Masini Don Ryder Katherine Scotto Shirley Alino John Burke Retired Bishop John Smith Carlo Ficara Erasmo Ninamango Ana Rivera Judy Silagi Denise Worster Vinnie Gaglardi Mary Ann Morelli Michelle Schultz Roberta Wingren Jake Infanti 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 Banns of Marriage Thomas Micklos III and Stephanie Graziano August 12, 2017 Howard Grant and Amanda Edison September 23, 2017 Divine Mercy Prayers Today Lord Jesus said to St Faustina, " Mankind will not have peace until they turn to My mercy." Jesus has called each one of us to be part of His Divine Plan. Our lives are precious in the eyes of God. Please come and join our parish family on August 6th at 1:30 PM to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Church and Chapel Sanctuary Candles If you would like to donate a Sanctuary Candle for a loved one, please contact the rectory office (732-363-4200). Candles will be in memory of or intentions of the named individual for one week (Sunday to Saturday) and announced in our bulletin. Weekly Donation: Church Candle $15 Chapel Candles $20 (2). Bus Trip to Blue Army Shrine 100th Anniversary of Fatima Date: October 13, 2017 Departing from St. Veronica s Church 6AM sharp and departing St. Rose of Lima at 6:30AM sharp. Cost: $28.00 (Due by August 15th) Bring your own lunch. Hosted by the Legion of Mary. For more information call Tresa@732-462-5249 or Helen @732-431-4811 Cohort Teen Event at St. Veronica Parish Saturday, August 26th, 2017 1:30PM to 9PM Open to all teens from St. Veronica, St. Catherine of Siena, and St. William the Abbot parishes! Come and enjoy an afternoon and evening of fun events with other teens! Activities include: Water Balloon Wars, Mass at 4PM, BBQ, Campfire, Outdoor movie. There is no cost for this event, but you must be registered. Please contact Sr. Ann Elizabeth, CR, for more information and to obtain a registration form. Call Sr. Ann at 732-364-4137 or email her at sr.ann@stveronica.com Miraculous Medical Novena To our brothers and sisters in Christ, O Mary, Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you. With confidence we call upon the Mother of Christ to open our hearts to the love that is in the Heart of Jesus. We consecrate ourselves to Her Immaculate Heart as we pray our rosary which is a special & loving gift from the Mother of God. May we light the way and lighten the burden in this valley of tears. You will become a meaningful instrument of mercy and tenderness of God to your family, friends and church. We invite you to join us in church for the Miraculous Medal Novena every Monday form 8PM to 8:50PM to honor our Blessed Mother. 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.
Air Conditioner Replacement Campaign Goal- $200,000.00 To Date Donations: $27,940.00 Please continue to help reach our goal to replace the AC system. Thank you to those who have donated and for your continued support. Adoration Chapel Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, outside of mass, should go together with worship in Mass so that our love may be complete. St. John Paul ll Mega 50/50 Raffle Dinner Dance. Tickets are now on sale at the rectory. 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 Summer Fun Night You are invited to St. Veronica School s Movie on the Mall. Wednesday, August 9th. 7:30-9:30PM. $5.00 per person, max $20 per family. Bring your beach chairs and blankets. Snacks and drinks will be sold. If you have any questions please call: Bogi @732-850-8908 or Tracy 914-582- 2884. (Don t Forget the bug repellent!) 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 Catholic Charities Annual Backpack and School Supplies Drive Help a child in need get off to a smart start in the new school year. Suggested supplies for children K-12: backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, pencil boxes, calculators, rulers, marble note books, dictionaries, 3-ring binders, 2 pocket folders, crayons, scissors, sharpeners, protractors, markers, glue sticks, loose leaf paper. Please bring your donation to the rectory by Thursday, August 24thth. Hours Urgently Needed: Sunday : 7AM, 12 noon, 5PM, 7PM Monday: 1AM, 1PM Tuesday: 10AM Wednesday: 3AM, Saturday: 6PM Weekend and Overnight Adoreres needed. Contact Debbie drev514@aol.com or leave message 732 367-7750. Registration for Religious Education Registation continues through August 30th. Please note: We are closed the week of August 7th though August 11th. We will re-open on August 14th, Monday Thursday 10AM-4PM. OUR NEEDS Pantry is Very Low Canned fruit, crackers, dry milk, soup, spaghetti sauce, mayonnaise, jelly, peanut butter, instant coffee (regular) Donated 2 dining room tables and chairs (1 is formal, blonde color with 6 chairs, the other is kitchen table, dark, with 6 chairs) 1 Credenza. Must be able to pick up. If you are interested please call James or Ellen at 732-276-5438. Needed A parishioner is in need of a lightweight wheel chair. If you have one to donate, please call Roland at 732-961-3069. Job Opportunity Experienced housekeeper/babysitter needed for 5 days a week, 6 hours a day for single mom in Clarksburg. For interview please contact Sr. Elizabeth Engel, OP 732-359-8434 or email Sr.Engel@gmail.com