St. Veronica Church 4215 Route 9, Howell, NJ 07731 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 732-363-4200 www.stveronica.com September 11, 2016 Pastoral PastoralStaff Staff Pastor Father PastorVincent T. Euk Father Vincent T. Euk Parochial Vicar Fr. VicenteVicar Magdaraog Parochial Fr. Vicente Magdaraog Weekend Assistant Fr. Bill O Brien Weekend Assistant Fr. Bill O Brien Deacons Tom Cechulski, Sr. Deacons Charles DayeSr., Jr. Gene F.R. Moir, John Franey James Littlefield Gino (Louis) Esposito Tomasz Cechulski Charles R. Daye Jr. School Principal John Franey Sister CherreeEsposito Power, C.R. Gino (Louis) Religious Education School Principal Sr. AnnCherree Norton,Power, D.R.E. C.R. Sister Priscilla Lagdameo Religious Education Business Manager D.R.E. Brenda Heffernan, Deacon Esposito Lauren Gino DeMaio, C.R.E. Parish Administrator Director of Weg Music Leonard P. Emer O Mahony Director of Music Youth NancyMinistry CondardoCoordinator Deacon John Franey Director of ACTS Phone Contacts Deacon Tom Cechulski Bozena Cechulski Rectory 732-363-4200 Convent 732-364-2361 Coordinator of Youth School 732-364-4130 Ministry Education Religious Deacon John Franey 732-364-4137 Rectory Fax 732-370-3891 Phone Contacts Rectory 732-363-4200 Rectory Office Hours: Convent 732-364-2361 M-F 9:00-4:30 PM School 732-364-4130 Second & Fourth Saturday Religious Education 9AM 12:30 PM 732-364-4137 Cafeteria 732-364-9455 Baptisms: Every 2nd and 4th ACTS Office 732-364Sunday of each month,. 2936 Fax 732-370-3891 5:00 PM Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12 noon, 5PM Weekend Masses: Saturdays: 4:00 Daily Masses: Mon-Fri 7:20 AM & 12 Noon, Sat: 8AM Holy Days: As announced in the bulletin. HealingMass Mass every everythird thirdtuesday Tuesdayatat7:30PM 8PM. Healing SacramentSacrament of Reconciliation SaturdaysSaturdays from 4:00from to 4:45PM call to schedule aneach appointment with a priest. of Reconciliation 3:00 toor3:45pm and before Sunday Mass
Mass Intentions for this Week September 11, 2016 MONDAY 7:20 Int. of St. Veronica School... Madeira Family 12:00 Michael Napurano... Patti SATURDAY 8:00 AM Mary Quigley... Neidermeyer Family TUESDAY......St. John Chrysostom, b. & dr. 7:20 Priest s Intentions 12:00 Priest s Intentions WEDNESDAY..Exaltation of the Holy Cross 7:20 Priest s Intentions 12:00 Priest s Intentions THURSDAY..Our Lady of Sorrows 7:20 John Grad... Neidermeyer Family 12:00 Joseph Madden...Susan Stever FRIDAY...St. Cornelius, p., & Cyprian, b. m. 7:20 Int. of Eileen & Patrick McCarthy.Deacon Gino & Rosaria Esposito 12:00 Int. of Deacon Tommy...Richard & Chickie Events for this coming Week 4PM Phil & Nora Clark... Nealon Family SUNDAY 7:30 Mariano Favorito..Angelina Tornabuono 9:00 Jesus Melendez... Eve & Keith Cicerone 10:30 Kitty & Joe Schittig... Kathy & Jack Schittig 12:00 Andrew Lynch... Tom Lovito 5PM For the People of the Parish Sanctuary Candle Week of September 11th In memory of Michael Napurano...Wife, Patti Chapel Candles Week of September 11th Dec d mem of Suplee, Sewing & Zienansky Families..Family See our website www.stveronica.com Sacrificial Offering Update Last Week s Offering: $16,138.00 Thank you for your continued support. Readings for the Week of September 11, 2016 Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Ps 40:7-10, 17/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Ps 100:1-5/Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: Nm 21:4b-9/Ps 78:1-2, 34-38/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 28/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20/Ps 17:1, 6-8, 15/Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Ps 56:10-14/Lk 8:4-15 Next Sunday: Am 8:4-7/Ps 113:1-2, 4-8/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13
Deacon s Thoughts Merciful Like the Father Which of the 3 main characters are we in the parable of today s Gospel of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-32)? The father, son or older brother? There are times in our life journey that I think we have been each one of those persons. Are we the son that is lost, just like the lost sheep, the older son that doesn t appreciate and understand that the father is with him always or the merciful, forgiving and welcoming father? From this story today we should feel the overwhelming power of the mercy of God, who withholds no affection for those who have walked a crooked path or have been lost. God s mercy and forgiveness should touch, console and give us hope. Jesus wants us to know in a special way, that even after we have made stupid mistakes and sinned, He is there looking for us and with open arms wanting to take us back to Him. He is looking to restore us to His love, because God is tireless in seeking out sinners. It is comforting to know that should we, for some reason stray or become lost, our loving Father is joyfully there waiting for us. In our world today, in our Church today, we can see the signs, whereby there are a lot of souls, people who are adrift morally and spiritually and in need of so much healing. Just like the prodigal son, many have scattered, walked away from God and are leading a life of sin and are on the hard path of life. They have been misled by the world, confused and disoriented in their troubles and do not understand or are experiencing God as a loving Father. We must focus on the father, who is telling us something special about God our Father. We are in a family relationship with God whose kindness is beyond words that we can t describe. He welcomes his rebellious children home and treats them as if they never left. The battle of lost souls will not be won, but we have to do our part and not be like the older son who did not understand the pain and loss of the father or joy of the reunion. God expects His love and forgiveness to be imitated by us. How else can He seek the lost and scattered and save them except through us? His pardon is brought into this world by the love and mercy we show to others. Blessed Mother Theresa is a perfect example of one who spread love, compassion and mercy around the world. We may not be called to the same vocation and ministry as Saint Mother Teresa, but we are called to look past the doors of our Church and spread God s love, compassion and mercy. By doing so we welcome home the lost which shows how much we value and treasure our relationship with God. Remember that God s mercy is a gift to us and what we receive from Him we must pass on to others around us. On a personal note, I also want to thank everyone for your love, compassion and prayers for me this past week. The community prayers were felt and much appreciated. That is also a part of sharing God s love and mercy as we gather as a family and pray for each other. Thank you for your prayers. Deacon Gino Scripture Meditation "The Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, 'This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.'" Jesus knew these self-righteous religious leaders were complaining. And he knew they needed to learn a lesson. So, in addition to giving a lived example of welcoming the company of "tax collectors and sinners," Jesus also directly taught the skeptics about the importance of welcoming those who have been lost. Today's Gospel gives a powerhouse lineup of three parables that all teach a similar message: rejoice over the lost sheep, rejoice over the lost coin, and rejoice over the return of the lost son. The theme can be summarized in the simple directive: rejoice don't reject. When someone who isn't part of the "fold" appears in church, this is cause for rejoicing! It should not be cause for gossip, sideways glances, or nervous whispers about what to do or say. Rather a genuine smile and word of welcome would be in order at the very least, and a heartfelt invitation to join the community would be totally appropriate. Too often we become complacent about our Christian company. We get used to seeing the same people every Sunday and forget about the "lost" men and women who are outside the bounds of our comfort zone. Jesus gives us the image of an active shepherd who goes "after the lost one until he finds it," and a diligent widow who will "sweep the house, searching carefully" until she finds her coin. He tells us of a father who "ran to his son, embraced and kissed him," in spite of the separation they had faced. We too are called to take initiative in seeking out those who are lost, and to rejoice heartily when they finally do come back home. The July through December Portion of the Mass Book for 2017 is Now Open.
OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Please Pray for Our Sick Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh Marjorie Paulmann Mark Stoughton Vinny Placanica Mia Castellan Michael Kuras Susan Termine Connie Camilleri Erin Haber Kathy Pfeifer James Addiego Paula Baiga Kinsey Beaton Beto Huayllasco Joseph Neglia Richie Brown Gabriella Cavallaro Eugene Binkowski Vita O Kane Nancy Petroccione Ryan Dickerman Kasey Seymour Robert Farrell Carl LaLetta Bob Yuro Michael Connolly Diane Hines Patrick Fontana Christopher Zoas Brendan Condon Joe Oates Jane Oates Jean Mc Adam Marie Juckiewicz Carmen DeVone Ralph Scarabino John Rodrigues John Kerod Deanna Elliott Claudine Lindquist Christine Clements Cathy Forman Ed Kelly Dennis Hayward Ross Johnson Denise Bergeron Kathy Hayward Claire Archer Vincenzo Centineo Greg Mador Baby Brayden Walton Anne Delaney 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 Baptism St. Veronica s Parish Family wishes to welcome those who have become members through the Sacrament of Baptism. Matthew Aguilar, son of Joaquin & Lysette Martinez Charlotte Jessica, daughter of Jonathan & Jessica Koven Parker Jame, son of Christopher & Jaclyn Dorf Jack Alexander, son of John & Jennifer Villa Thank you for the gift of life! 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 $10 Chapel Candles $15 (2). Banns of Marriage Kristen Kohler & Stephen Hornick III (3) 9/24/16 Mega 50/50 Cash Raffle Our Annual Mega 50/50 Cash Raffle has begun. Drawing is on Saturday, November 12th. You need not be present to win. Tickets are on sale in rectory at $40 per ticket. Tickets will be sold after all Masses this weekend. Join in the Celebration!! Dinner Dance in Honor of Fr. Euk s 30th Anniversary as a Priest. Sat. November 12th 7PM St. Veronica Gym Cost: $20 Full Buffet, DJ, Dancing (an adult only event) St. Veronica Parish Men s and Women s Retreat Fan into Flame the Gift of God St. Veronica Parish will hold its annual Parish Retreat (Men and Women together) starting Friday September 23rd at 7PM in the church and Saturday, September 24th starting at 8AM with Mass in the church. Saturday's main speaker and retreat Master is Msgr. Peter Kochery, well known for his teachings and spiritual direction, as well as his great wisdom and understanding of God's gifts and the church's teachings. Come and deepen your understanding of what it takes to grow in virtues, receive God s gifts and produce fruit, and the obstacles that hinder this growth. Retreat will include speakers, witnesses, music, sharing, exposition, praying with each other and learning about and sharing the gifts we have. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of this exciting community event. Cost is $ 20 per person. Cost includes breakfast and lunch. Registration required. Consider Joining our Altar Server Ministry St. Veronica Altar Server Ministry provides an opportunity for the young people of our parish to become more involved in the parish in a constructive, helpful and educational way. The altar server ministry is a very important and beautiful commitment to our parish community and is an invitation by God. The altar server ministry provides boys and girls with the opportunity to learn more about their faith and to begin to build a foundation of evangelization and stewardship by serving at Mass and other liturgical functions. An altar server is the right hand helper of the Priest and Deacon at the Mass. This ministry allows young parishioners to grow in the following ways: Serve Christ and the Church Participate in the Liturgy Learn more about the Mass and the Church Be more involved in the parish The Ministry is open to those in Fifth Grade and beyond, who have celebrated their First Communion.Altar Server training will begin in October, with sessions on Saturdays. We will let you know when the training session times are scheduled. If you are interested in joining our altar server ministry, please download the registration from at WWW.Stveronica.com and return it to the rectory to the attention of Deacon Gino Esposito.
Our Lady Undoer of Knots Please join us for the next rosary and novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots on Friday, September 16, 2016, at 6:30 PM in the narthex of St. Veronica s Church. All are welcome. If interested, please call Sheila Maloney at 732-364-5566 so enough materials will be available. Thanks and we hope to see you then! Music Ministry Notes Dear friends at St. Veronica Church, Thank you for making me feel so welcomed as I find my feet here in the Music Ministry. As we begin this journey, I would like to reach out to all of you who would like to share your musical talents... Children and Adults!! Please consider sharing your gift for the glory of the Lord! It will lift your hearts and the hearts of others, and together we can "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. If you are interested, or just want more info, please see me at the organ after Mass, or e-mail me at emermary@aol.com Thank you and God Bless ~ Emer O'Mahony Coney Island Day, October 1 The Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday October 1st from 12 to 7PM, at their council home (401 Bartley Rd, Jackson, NJ) for Greg Mador who is battling cancer. The theme for the fundraiser will be a Boardwalk/Coney Island theme: hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, knishes, cheese fries etc. Admission is $20 per adult, $10 per child 6-18, free for children under 6. There will also be a gift auction and boardwalk style games. Thanks in advance for supporting this worthy cause. St. Veronica School Needs Shoparoo Help us earn points right from your phone with your regular shopping receipts. Download the Shoparoo app from the App Store or Google play. Register for St Veronica School. Snap pictures of your receipts and the school earns cash rewards Thank You from Catholic Charities We would like to thank you for your contribution of school supplies. We are indeed grateful for the kindness of our donors that allows Catholic Charities Community Services to continue with the mission of alleviating human suffering and improving the quality of life especially for the poor and vulnerable. Catholic Charities Community Services provides assistance to individuals and families struggling to meet daily needs. Thank you for your continued support. Adoration Chapel Perpetual Adoration Chapel our 19 th Anniversary September 14, 1997 2016 New adorer sign ups and information after all masses on September 17 & 18 at the Ministry Fair. CAN YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME? Afternoon and weekend hours especially needed. Hours Most Needed: Urgent No adorer Tuesday: 11AM; Wednesday: 11PM Sunday: 5PM Contact Debbie drev514@aol.com or leave message 732 367 7750 Parish Ministry Fair "Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure, will in return be measured out to you.) " Giving of your time, talent and treasure to our parish, strengthens our faith community in many wonderful ways! Come and see the ways you can serve and grow in your Catholic faith through our Parish Ministries on September 17-18, 2016, after all masses in the cafeteria. Ministries will be represented such as Adoration, Legion of Mary, Fellowship, Scouts, Little Flowers Free food, activities for the children, raffle and more. See you there! OUR NEEDS School Playground Needs St. Veronica School Playground is in need of mulch; 5.5 yards. Please contact the rectory. 732-363-4200. Needed Kitchen table, twin beds, living room furniture for needy family in area. If you can help, please call Ana at 732-370-0548 Food Pantry Needs Crackers, boxed milk, corn muffin mix, pancake mix, juice and juice boxes
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