St. Veronica Church 4215 Route 9, Howell, NJ 07731 732-363-4200 www.stveronica.com Saints Peter and Paul June 29, 2014 Pastoral Staff Pastor Father Vincent T. Euk Parochial Vicar Fr. Vicente Magdaraog Weekend Assistant Fr. Bill O Brien Deacons Tomasz Gene F. Cechulski Moir, Sr. Charles James Littlefield R. Daye Jr. John Tomasz Franey Cechulski Gino Charles (Louis) R. Daye Esposito Jr. John Franey School Gino (Louis) Principal Esposito Sister Cherree Power, C.R. School Principal Religious Sister Cherree Education Power, C.R. Brenda Heffernan, D.R.E. Susan Religious Education Parish Brenda Administrator Heffernan, D.R.E. Leonard Lauren DeMaio, P. Weg C.R.E. Director Parish Administrator of Music Nancy Leonard Condardo P. Weg Director of ACTS Deacon Director Tom of Music Cechulski Bozena Nancy Condardo Cechulski Coordinator of Youth Ministry Director of ACTS Deacon John Tom Franey Cechulski Bozena Cechulski Phone Contacts Rectory 732-363-4200 Coordinator of Youth Convent 732-364-2361 Ministry Deacon John Franey School 732-364-4130 Religious Phone Contacts Education 732-364-4137 Rectory 732-363-4200 Cafeteria 732-364-9455 Convent 732-364-2361 Fax 732-370-3891 School 732-364-4130 Religious Education Rectory Office Hours: 732-364-4137 M-F 9:00-4:30 PM Cafeteria 732-364-9455 ACTS Office 732-364- 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 Mass every third Tuesday at 8PM. Sacrament Sacrament of Reconciliation of Reconciliation Saturdays Saturdays from 4:00 from to 4:45PM 3:00 to or 3:45PM call to schedule and before an each appointment Sunday Mass with a priest.
Mass Intentions for this Week June 29, 2014 MONDAY 7:20 Edward Skrzenski... Barnes Family TUESDAY 7:20 Theresa Heller... Kateeshock Family WEDNESDAY 7:20 Mary Gorman... Family THURSDAY..;.St. Thomas, a. 7:20 Theresa Heller... Bonica Family Events for this Coming Week FRIDAY 9:00 Int. for Baby Grace... Elizabeth SATURDAY 8:00AM Carol Basonte... Terri & bob Hammerle 4:00PM Joseph Vincent LaBella... Toni & Connie LaBella SUNDAY 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Robert D. Marquis & Family... Marquis Family 10:30 Alanna Slahetka... Barbato Family Mary Wegner... Barbara Mackanic 5:00 PM Int. of Christine Barnes...husband, Chris * Please note: There is only one Mass on Friday, July 4th, at 9:00 AM SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6:30 Men s gathering CCD Registration 10:00AM 2:30PM CCD Registration 10:00AM 2:30PM CCD Registration 10:00AM 2:30PM 9:00 AM Confirmation Retreat- Happy Independence Day 8:45 First Saturday Men s Breakfast Meeting N 9:00 AM Confirmation Retreat G 9:00 AM Confirmation Retreat G 1:00 Alanon R 6:45 Legion of Mary N 8:00 Novena/Rosary C 7:30 Maranatha Prayer Group N 7:30 Overeaters Anonymous R 9:00 Men s AA R Sacrificial Offering Update Last Weeks Offering $16,183.00 Thank you for you continued generosity. 9:00 Men s Adoration C Key for Event Locations: C-church, CF-school cafeteria, L-school library, R- rectory, SC-Spiritual center, N-narthex Scripture Readings for the week of June 29, 2014 Sunday:... Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Monday:... Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday:... Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12/Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday:... Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Mt 8:28-34 Thursday:... Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29 Friday:... Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday:...Am 9:11-15/Mt 9:14-17
Pastor s Notes Scripture Meditation Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Father Euk has been away on retreat this this week. "But who do you say that I am?" What if Jesus asked this question today? How would people respond? Some might focus on his role in history, saying, "You are the founder of the Christian religion." Others might describe his work: "You are a teacher, a healer, a spiritual guide." Perhaps there are some who would identify him by his character, suggesting that he is a loving, generous, compassionate, and forgiving role model. But surely some would answer in the same spirit as Peter in today's reading, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." This is a profound statement of faith. To call Jesus "the Christ" is to profess that he is the Messiah, the long-awaited savior of God's people. To call him the Son of God is to profess that he is not only a miracleworking man, he is also divine. Among the disciples being questioned, Peter was the one who responded with this real insight into Jesus' identity. "Flesh and blood has not revealed this to you," Jesus replied to Peter, "but my heavenly Father." In other words, recognizing Jesus as our savior and our God isn't something we figure out on our own. It's a spiritual insight that comes through faith. Jesus did many amazing things while he walked the earth. He gave us a powerful example of love and forgiveness and he offered us teachings that help direct our lives. But we are called to see even more than these historical facts; as Christians we are called to recognize him as the Christ. Through faith, we know who Jesus really is: our God and our Savior. Thus, we are called to give him more than our respect and admiration as a remarkable man. We are called to give him our full allegiance and to worship him as the one true God. Prayer for Religious Liberty This month the US Supreme Court will make some decisions that will either insure or remove religious liberty in the United States. Starting yesterday, the feasts of Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More, we began two weeks of prayer asking God to guarantee religious liberty in the United States. I have directed that after each weekday and Saturday Mass that we recite this prayer in place of the prayer to St. Michael. PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY O God our Creator, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us this great land will always be one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. PARISH INFORMATION Parish Census- Every family in the Parish should be properly registered. You may do so at the Rectory Office during the week or on Saturdays. Envelopes-Using Parish envelopes or direct donate helps us to maintain up-to-date records of those actively attending and supporting our church. Baptism-Baptisms are held every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday at 1:45pm in the church. Please call the Rectory in advance of the baby s birth to schedule and make arrangements. Parents are required to be registered parishioners. RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, for those inquiring about the Catholic faith and practice, or for adult Catholics who have not been confirmed. Marriages-Please call to make arrangements at least one year in advance, and before scheduling your other wedding arrangements. Perpetual Adoration Chapel-located at the rear of the Rectory Building.
OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE "Could you not watch one hour with me?" Jesus waits for you in the peace and silence of the adoration chapel. Hours needing coverage: No Adorers Thursday: 11PM Friday: 7PM Saturday: 1AM Email Debbie at drev514@aol.com or phone 732 367 7750 Inner Healing Available Inner healing available. To schedule an appointment, please contact Deacon Tom and Bozena at bozenacech@optonline.net or call 732-961-3657. Please Pray for Our Sick Monica Drumm Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh Robert Sewing John Grad Christopher Gatti Michael Kuras Marge Koury Susan Termine John Sullivan Erin Haber Ross Johnson Helen Morris Mark Orsini Joe Ferriera Michelle Kuras Elaine Fiet Carol Gale Vita O Kane Bob Marchak George McCafferty Paul McCrackin Michael D Elia Joseph Fedock Millie Wade Anne Biegen Krissanne Alino Dominic Sabatino Ana Rivera Baby Adilynn Shook Douglas Lang Elizabeth Fletcher Scott Davis Summa Guzman Dennis Leahy Cindy Pickett Matt Bishop Francisco Casiano Matteo Coco Please Pray for our Parishioners Serving our Country: LCpl. Sean T. Curran PV2 William Wotton Sft. Krystyna Cechulski S.R. Steven Brennan Sgt. Matthew Myers LCpl Luke Wlodkowski Lt. Com. Christopher Valle Baptisms: Corp. Brennan Six GSMI Sandro Farduchi Capt. Julio Callozos Sgt. Gregory Hiller PFC Zackary Burkey Sgt. Christopher Roitzsch 1st Lt. Ash Young St. Veronica s Parish Family wishes to welcome those who have become members through the Sacrament of Baptism: Antonio Leander, son of Antonio & Barbara Medina Thank you for the gift of life! Peter s Pence Collection This Week In the second collection today, we are supporting the Holy Father in his charitable works. The peter s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. This is an opportunity to join with our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous in today s collection. Friday Rosary-Making Group Needs your Help We need your help! Over the summer our goal is to make 1200 rosaries and we need your help to do that. These Rosaries will be given to the children in St. Veronica s school and in St. Veronica s CCD program. We will teach you how to make the rosaries, and the Friday session lasts one hour. Rosary making counts towards service hours for confirmation. All ages are welcome. So please join us on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria (enter the building through the school main entrance). Please call Mary Anne at732-367-0284 with questions. CCD 2014-2015 REGISTRATION DATES IN THE OFFICE From 10AM to 2:30PM on the following dates: July 1ST July 10th *(We are closed July 3, 4, 2014 and closed July 11th August 31st) If you are a re-registering a student, you do NOT need to provide a copy of your baptismal record. We have that on file. If you are registering a NEW STUDENT (one who did not attend St. Veronica s Religious Education previously) YOU MUST COME IN to the Religious Education Office to register. You must also provide the following: ~ A copy of the student s Baptism Certificate and/or any sacramental records even if they were baptized at St. Veronica s Church. We cannot register your child without their Baptism Certificate ~You must be registered in St. Veronica s Parish ~Tuition for the 2014-2015 school year. RCIA Adult, Teens Children Calling all adults, teens and children, who have not received some or all of their sacraments What is Faith?, How does Faith Grow? What do Catholics Believe? Do you want to become part of the Catholic Faith? Classes for Christian Initiation are available for anyone who wants to learn more about the Catholic Faith. The Sacraments that you should have received are Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Penance. If you are missing any or all of these sacraments and are interested in receiving them please contact: Brenda Heffernan at St. Veronica's Rel. Ed.; 4219 Highway #9 North, Howell, NJ 07731; Telephone: 732-364-4137 or EMail: Bheffernan@stveronica.com
SVS Summer Open Gym Night 6PM 9PM For incoming 5th graders 8th graders (proof of age required..i.e. report card) $5.00 per person. Snacks and drinks will be available for sale. Come out for a night of fun with contests, games and much more! July dates: Friday July 11th and Friday July 25th For more information please contact Jackie Bruno @732-598-1292. All 5th to 8th grade students welcome! (proceeds will benefit the SVS Athletic Dept.) Green Thumb Volunteers We are looking for several people who can tend to certain portions of the landscaping around the church entrance. If you can spend some time each week doing this, please call Claire McCarthy at 732-364-1292 particulars. First Saturday Men s Meeting The 1st Saturday men s meeting is on Saturday, July 5th in the Narthex after the 8:00 a.m. Mass (about 8:45) until 10:30. After bagels and coffee we have 3 praise hymns and then a talk by Deacon Gino. Deacon Gino says: Increasingly, in the courts, the media and in conversation, we are hearing about euthanasia and the socalled "right to die." It's time we all are fully informed about what is going on, and what is the Church' perspective. Men, please join us, learn, and share about our role in Evangelization in our seemingly corrupt world. MDHS- Summer Camps and Programs Available for boys and girls grades 1 and up sponsored at Monsignor Donovan High School Football Camp- Learn to Play the GIANTS Way (NY Giants) Griffin Soccer Camp - August 4th 8th Grades 1thru 9 Contact: soliver@mondonhs.com Basketball Camp 8 different camps offered between June 16th and August18th For Girls & Boys grades 1 9 Skills Camp - Shooting Camp Game camp contact: mkearney@mondonhs.com Softball Camp- June 30th July 3rd For all information regarding sport camp registration, times and fees please visit www.mondonhs.com for more information Contact Your Legislators to Oppose Assisted Suicide Bill in NJ The proposed Aid to Dying for the Terminally Ill Act, A2270/S382, would give patients with a prognosis of less than six months to live the ability to request a lethal prescription to end his/her life. A prognosis of six months to live can be wildly inaccurate. And it s a medical fact that many terminally ill patients are clinically depressed and could benefit enormously from counseling and medication, yet a required consultation with a psychiatrist or hospice care expert is absent in the proposed law. There is no requirement to notify family members either. Excerpts from the US Catholic Conference of Bishops on this issue: Assisted suicide would demean the lives of vulnerable patients, exposing them to exploitation by those who feel they are better off dead. The poor, the elderly, those lacking insurance and those with disabilities would be the first to feel pressure to die. In an era of cost control and managed care, patients with lingering illnesses may be branded an economic liability, and decisions to encourage death can be driven by cost. With modern pain control methods, physical suffering can be brought under control for all dying patients. Parishioners are urged to contact their representatives NOW to voice opposition to this deadly piece of legislation. Send an email through https://votervoice.net/njcc/home or call the NJ Legislature at 609-847-3905 (Toll Free 800-792-8630) for the contact information for your Legislators. OUR NEEDS Donated Twin bed with storage underneath..mattress included. Please call Susan 908-415-0098. Companion Needed Companion needed for a lovely intelligent, bed bound woman. No personal care needed, just companionship/ relief for caregiver. Approx 10 to 12 hours per week. Please email Patricia at pmcgrath07@aol.com Pantry Tuna helper, syrup, cereal, coffee, tea, juice, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, soup, canned meat, canned fruit
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