St. Veronica Church 4215 Route 9, Howell, NJ 07731 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 732-363-4200 www.stveronica.com February 7, 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. Regina R. Reale 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 Weekend Masses: Saturdays: 4:00 5:00 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 HealingMass Mass every everythird thirdtuesday Tuesdayatat7:30PM 8PM. SacramentSacrament of Reconciliation of Reconciliation SaturdaysSaturdays from 4:00from to 4:45PM 3:00 toor3:45pm call to schedule and before aneach appointment Sunday Mass with a priest.
Mass Intentions for this Week February 7, 2016 MONDAY 7:20 Thomas Gerard Fogarty... Patti & Jim D Ambrosio 12:00 Suzanne McGrath... Moore Family SATURDAY 8:00AM Diamante D Onorio DeMeo..Deacon Gino & Rosaria Esposito 4:00 PM Maureen Johnson......Quigley Family TUESDAY 7:20 Int. of Medina Family...Vic & Priscilla Lagdameo 12:00 Michael Fedock... Ed & Mary Althaver ASH WEDNESDAY 7:20 Int. of Hiller Family... Vic & Priscilla Lagdameo 12:00 Mary Barnes... Gagliano Family 8PM Paul & Joan Pavlick... Bogensberger Family THURSDAY 7:20 Int. of Marilyn Rodriguez & Family... Vic & Priscilla Lagdameo 12:00 John O Shea...Fosgreen Family FRIDAY 7:20 Adeline Calabrese.Gail & Ed Carter 12:00 Anna Piano......Friend Events for this coming Week SUNDAY.First Sunday of Lent 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Jose Rodrigues... Family 10:30 Julia Cristallo... Vincent Valenziano 12:00 Thomas & Frances Finnegan...Theresa 5:00 Marybeth LoBello... Mastrodonato Family Sanctuary Candle Week of February 7th Int. of Mr. and Mrs. G. Shrayer... Lillya Vindman Chapel Candles Week of February 7th Memory of Timothy Cartiginia... Lucy McNamee See our website www.stveronica.com Sacrificial Offering Update Offering for 1/31 : $21,580.00 Offering on 1/24: $2578.00 Special Collection: $1233.00 January Offering through parish pay: $5352.83 January Offering through mail: $3020.48 Readings for the Week of February 7, 2016 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-10/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3-5, 10-11/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Ps 51:3-6, 12-14, 17/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-6, 18-19/Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-6/Lk 5:27-32 Next Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-15/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13
Pastor s Notes This Wednesday we begin the season of Lent. Bishop O Connell has asked me to remind you of our obligation during this holy season. Each Lent, the Church asks us to join Jesus in the desert spiritually by following Lenten regulations. Here is what the Catholic Church in the United States asks of us as baptized Catholics to do: On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday we are asked to fast with only one full meal and no meat. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. On Fridays we are asked to abstain from meat. Those 14 years and older are obliged to abstain from meat. Eggs, milk products or condiments of any kind, even if made from animal fat are permitted on days of abstinence. The obligation to observe the laws of fast and abstinence is a serious one for Catholics. Failure to observe one penitential day in itself is not considered a serious sin. It is the failure to observe any penitential days at all, or a substantial number of days, which must be considered serious. The obligation, the privilege really, of receiving the Eucharist at least once a year --- often called Easter duty --- for those in the state of grace should still be fulfilled during the period from the First Sunday of Lent, February 14th to Trinity Sunday, May 22nd. However, the Church s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause. Our reading from Isaiah and Luke present a challenge to us in preparation for Lent. Both Isaiah and Peter experience God in an unusual way. This is called a theophany. That is, a manifestation of God to a human being. What is characteristic about theophanies is an overwhelming sense of wretchedness before God. But God in His mercy cleanses Isaiah with the help of an angel and Peter is told to, Be not afraid! Both are then prepared for a mission to evangelize. Over the season of Lent, it is my prayer for you to relive these experiences in the Sacrament of Penance and in the special calling God has given you to spread the Good News. Yes, Penance is the standard for us to start anew and the encouragement to practice our faith. This is enhanced by the power of the Sacrament of Confirmation, which takes away all fear in fulfilling the mission God intends us to do in this life. You might want to consider replacing expensive coffees for cheaper ones during Lent. The sacrifice could be a convenient spiritual sacrifice for you. The money saved could be donated to the parish or to another charitable cause. This Ash Wednesday I will receive a mandate from Pope Francis to be a Missionary of Mercy. I will be serving is some special capacities reserved only to the Pope and will be required to give days of recollection and parish missions upon the requests of all the Bishops throughout the world. (I hope only in the United States!) I ask for your prayers during this appointment which should only last till November 20th. Please also pray for Fr. Vic and Fr. Bill who will fill in for me while I am gone. Please pray for Deacon Gino who will take on more responsibilities in management during my absences. I got a call from Fr. Francis Sirolli, OSA, who was to conduct our annual parish mission. He unfortunately has become ill and will not be able to give the parish mission. Please keep him in your prayers for a speedy recovery. On a brighter side, Fr. Bill O Brien will conduct the Mission. He will be addressing the mystery of mercy Fr. Euk Scripture Meditation "When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him." Just when business was finally booming, Simon and Company closed up shop. The timing was strange, really. After a lifetime of fishing to make a living, these men had just hauled in so many fish that "their nets were tearing" and "the boats were in danger of sinking." Just imagine the profit on the other side of this night's work! Just imagine how their reputation would have grown. How easy it would have been to go out and buy a new fleet of boats and to upgrade their stash of nets. Most likely for the first time, wealth was within reach. And yet, just then, Simon, James, and John left their boats on the shore and followed Jesus in the task of "catching men." This is astonishing. Not only did they give up their sudden monetary success, they gave up EVERY- THING. In a moment's time, these men radically altered their life, their plans, their future, and their fortune. And civilization has never been the same since. Thanks in large part to the courage of these first apostles, and of their successors the bishops, and of all the faithful men and women religious throughout history who have "left everything and followed him," our church has continued to flourish and our culture has been greatly enhanced. Those of us who are members of the laity are likewise called to follow Christ, of course. The tremendous sacrifices that priests and religious sisters make should inspire us, and remind us that serving Christ-at any cost-is worth it. Their lives stand as a powerful witness indeed. Today, let us pause to thank God for these men and women and to ask his blessing on them all.
OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Please Pray for Our Sick Monica Drumm Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh Robert Sewing Mark Stoughton Vinny Placanica Michael Kuras Susan Termine Connie Camilleri Erin Haber Kathy Pfeifer Milly Wade Elaine Fiet Carol Gale Madalene Rieker Denise Bergeron Joseph Neglia Richie Brown Rosemarie Feyko Kenneth Vigilo Anthony Leone Victoria Burke Alice Hanvey Bill D Erasmo Thomas DiPaolo Ross Johnson Carl Lahetta Joey Weikel Paula Baiga Tessa Marie Eby David Henriques Beverly Canzoneri Nicholas Zichella Krisanne Alino Connie Bishop Patty Sayers Rita Lenthe Robert Lenthe Francis Biegen Kim Fariello Alexandra Morello Carmen Devone Claire Ashern John Pecelli Richard Dolan Roland Rodriguez Donna Wagner Eugene Binkowski Aden Bojku Marie Juckiewicz Kasey Seymour Miele Bojku Vita O Kane Kinsey Delisa Beaton Tyler Laderia Brianna Bove Michael Connolly Diane Hines Patrick Fontana Christopher Zoas Carol Ann Scott Patricia 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 Corp. 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: Olivia Marie, daughter of Timothy & Kelli Brennan Nico Robert, son of Edward & Kathryn Travisano Thank you for the gift of life! HOME ENTHRONEMENT OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS The parish of St. Veronica s invites and encourages all families and those living alone to enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus in their homes. This involves a ceremony in which a priest or deacon solemnly blesses an image of the Sacred Heart, the image is displayed in a prominent place in the home, and all the members of the family consecrate themselves to the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This home enthronement becomes our link to the tabernacle in our church, inviting our Lord in the Eucharist to be the King of our hearts and our most intimate companion. The enthronement of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and family consecration to her Immaculate Heart is usually performed at the same time. If you are interested in the Home Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, please contact Joan and Hu Mador at732-367-2565 to make arrangements. The Home Enthronement team is also looking for volunteers to join the team and help promote and set up Home Enthronements. If you are interested, please call at 732-367-2565 Divine Mercy Devotions Please come and join us today, Feb 7th at 1:30PM for the Divine Mercy prayer service, especially in this year of mercy declared by Pope Francis. We not only will be praying for God s Mercy to be outpoured upon this sinful world, but also for the atonement of our own sins. All are invited to join us. Lenten Parish Mission The Name of God is Mercy Come join us on this special Lenten Journey, as Fr. Bill O Brien points us to God s Mercy and the Power of Prayer. Dates: Feb. 14th through 17th at 7:30PM in the church. Each night includes a talk, and on Tuesday night there will also be a Penance Service and Wednesday night closing liturgy. Jesus is calling! Ash Wednesday Schedule February 10th Masses are at 7:20AM, 12 noon and 8PM. (Ashes will be distributed at each Mass) Services are at 3PM and 6PM (Ashes will be distributed at each service.) 3 rd Friday Community Gathering During Lent we invite our 3 rd Friday Community to join us for Stations of the Cross at 7:30 PM, our 3 rd Friday gathering will resume on April 15 th Bishop O Connell has asked all the parishes in the Trenton Diocese to be part of plans for the future. Father Euk, as requested by the Diocese, has formed a committee of four to facilitate this goal. The members of this committee are Lora Franceschina, Claire McCarthy, Joseph Mossa and Joseph Panarella. The first step in this process is the parish survey that we hope will be completed by all. Additional copies can be obtained at the rectory offices. The goals at this time is to strengthen our parish by using the talents and time of all its parishioners to plan for our future. Anyone interested in actively joining this effort can call Claire McCarthy at 732-364-1292.
Collection Envelopes Starting next week, your collection envelopes will now be available for pick up in the narthex. Please check them carefully to ensure you are taking the correct envelopes. Thank you. St. Veronica School Gift Auction St. Veronica School will be holding its 32nd Annual Dinner & Gift Auction on March 11 th, 2016, at South Gate Manor, Freehold. Tickets are $60 and are on sale now. Ticket forms and information are available at www.stveronicaschool.com or by calling Jennifer Jarecki at 732-299-2477. Get your tickets for "Strolling Through the Vineyard before they sell out. Tools for Success Tools for Success (TFS) is a non-profit, grant funded work activity that assists recipients of government assistance in Ocean County find employment. TFS has implemented an event called Suit Up for Success that provides interview attire for our participants, as well as other low income individuals in the community. We are in need of clean, gently used men s and women s professional attire (suits, dress pants, blazers, blouses, dress shirts). A donation bin can be found in the SVC narthax from Feb. 6 through Feb 21, 2016. Any questions please call Annalynn Franey at (732) 279-6500 or email at afraney@mhanj.org. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE The 40 Days for Life is a campaign of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion here in America, from February 10 to March 20. Since its inception in 2007, 11,165 lives have been saved, 127 abortion workers have quit, and 64 abortion centers have closed. 40 Days for Life also involves prayerful, peaceful witnessing in front of an abortion clinic. The goal is to help women who are considering getting an abortion and encourage them to change their minds. People are being asked to simply stand (or walk) there and say the Rosary or other prayers for one hour. Here in Monmouth, the site is the Planned Parenthood facility at 69 E. Newman Springs Rd in Shrewsbury. We have been asked to staff each Wednesday from Feb 10 to March 20. That would be 6 Wednesdays, Feb 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9, and 16. The hours are from 8 AM to 6 PM. Please see the 40 Days for Life web site http://40daysforlife.com/ Shrewsbury for a wealth of information. Food Pantry Needs- Items needed most: Canned fruit, coffee, crackers, baked beans, hot cereal, cold cereal, hot chocolate, pancake mix, syrup. Adoration Chapel 100 Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration #9 Benefit The grace of adoration of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament is given to everybody. (St. Peter Julian Eymard Urgent: No Adorer Sunday: 1AM Friday: 12noon Partners Requested: Sunday : 12:00 Midnight, 1AM Thursday: 11PM, 12 Midnight; Friday: 12 noon; Saturday: 1PM On going registration of new adorers continues...please join our band of adorers. Contact Debbie drev514@aol.com or leave message 732 367 7750 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). Missionaries of the Poor Annual Food Drive Dear St. Veronica Community, We express our sincere gratitude for your continued support throughout the years, in providing food for the children and adults who are under the care of the Missionaries of the Poor in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. In their Apostolate--Asile Communal, they have about 50 mentally and physically challenged children and about 170 adults, also physically challenged and destitute. In addition to these, the Brothers have a food line every two weeks, on Wednesdays, for the poor in the neighborhood who often times have one meal a day. About 500 people come to this food line. In this year of Mercy, the Lord reminds us in the Gospel of St. Matthew, (cf. Matthew 25,40) "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me." With your generosity, we hope to put together a 40 ft. container of food for their residents and the local poor in Haiti. We will be handing out food pledge cards after all the Masses on Feb. 27th and 28th and collect your donations on March 5th and 6th. Thank you and God bless you.
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