Fifth Sunday of Easter May 14, 2017 Pastoral Staff Pastor Father Vincent T. Euk Parochial Vicar Fr. Vicente Magdaraog 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 May 14, 2017 MONDAY 12:00 Int. of Bob Morris... Diana, Children & Grandchildren TUESDAY 7.20 Mother s Day Novena 12:00 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Prudente... Antonett Castellaneta WEDNESDAY 12:00 John Hogan...McCarthy Family SATURDAY 8:00 AM Mother s Day Novena 4PM For the People of the Parish SUNDAY 7:30 Mother s Day Novena 9:00 Kristen Butterfield... Fosgreen Family 10:30 Ruth Long... Cheryl & Bill Wegner 12:00 Marilyn Fiore... Betty Desrochers 5:00PM Alfred Risicato... Family THURSDAY 12:00 Bob Marchak...Frank & Maureen Albano FRIDAY 12:00 Helen & Joseph Ryan.Ryan/Six Family Events for this coming Week Sanctuary Candle Week of May 14, 2017 In memory of Bonnie Yuro..Deacon Gino & Roe Esposito Chapel Candles Week of May 14, 2017 Special Intentions See our website www.stveronica.com Sacrificial Offering Update Last Week s Offering: $18,124.00 Thank you for your continued support. Readings for the Week of May 14, 2017 Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Ps 115:1-4, 15-16/Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-13ab, 21/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-5/Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Ps 96:1-3, 10/Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-10, 12/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1b-3, 5/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20/1 Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-21
Pastor s Notes Scripture Meditation Jesus reveals a deep intimacy toward those who put their faith in Him. Jesus Himself is going to prepare a place for us, not an angel or a saint, but God Himself. Jesus defines Himself as, I am the way, the truth and the life! Knowing Him and loving Him leads us directly to God, the Father. In Jesus Christ the whole of God s truth is made manifest to us. Jesus begins to define the Godhead as a Trinity. Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father. I am in the Father and the Father is in me. In Jesus soul and His Body, He expresses humanly the divine way of the Trinity. Christ s whole earthly life was a revelation of the Father. Left to our own natural powers, humans do not have access to the Father s house. Jesus, by His descent to earth, enables us to ascend with Him through the Cross, Resurrection and Ascension by following the Way. During the Centennial of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, from May 13 to October 13, 2017, Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence to whomever devoutly prays before a statue of Our Lady of Fatima under the conditions that a Creed, an Our Father and an invocation to Our Lady of Fatima is made. In addition it will also be necessary to go to Confession and Communion, be interiorly free from a desire to relapse into even venial sin, and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father before or after 18 days of completing the prayer before the statue. Only one can be granted each day for either yourself, if you are free of a mortal sin, or a soul in Purgatory. I will be placing my personal hand carved and hand painted statue of Our Lady of Fatima in the Adoration Chapel which I brought back from Fatima several years ago. This will replace the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes during this time. I ask you not to touch the statue because of its delicate nature. Since Our Lady never appeared with a crown on her head, I did not place one on the statue. Fr. Euk Whoever believes in me will do the works that I do. What were the works that Jesus did? Miracles, sometimes, but what were the essence of these miracles? Caring for the sick, comforting the sorrowful, feeding the hungry... much of Jesus ministry was spent in carrying out what we call the works of mercy. But he did more than that; he also preached and publicly shared the good news, he fostered fellowship and community, and he prayed. All of this makes a kind of plan of action for us as Christians. As Jesus says today, if we truly believe in him, we will follow in his footsteps and do these same things. What this all suggests is that belief itself having faith, being Christian is only part of the picture. Jesus expects us to take this faith and put it into concrete, practical action. Apparently this goes hand in hand with real faith. If actions don t follow, then faith is not being lived to its fullest. This of course presents a real challenge. Our lives are busy and our plates are full, just with the tasks and demands of daily existence. It can seem like a burden to serve others, to share the Gospel, to be actively involved in a faith community, to find time to pray. But these are meant to be priorities for true disciples of Christ. And as many will testify, when we sincerely ask God to help us get our priorities in order, he has a way of miraculously multiplying our time. Somehow, we find the opportunities right before us to follow God s will and bring our faith to life. That simple prayer of asking for help may be where we need to start. The first step is not so much to fill our calendar as to fill our hearts, or just to pray that God will fill our hearts, with the desire to do the works of Jesus.. Altar Linens and Vestments Several parishioners has expressed an interest in donating new (needed) altar linens or vestments in memory or for the intentions of family members or friends. If you are interested, please contact Deacon Gino at the rectory. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Please Pray for Our Sick Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh Marjorie Paulmann Mark Stoughton Vinny Placanica Mia Castellan Michael Kuras Connie Camilleri Vita O Kane Erin Haber Jan Fleming Monica Noble 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 Vincenzo Centineo Greg Mador Brayden Walton Victoria Burke Robert O Malley Sr. Karen D Souza-Casiero Carl Lahetta Gianna Faith Malen Debbie Mossa Kevin Corcoran Barbara Sewing Rose Perrotta Sharon Calabria Nicole Kessner Joanne Oates Carmen Devone Milagros Martino Susan Messina Francisco Masini Don Ryder Katherine Scotto Shirley Alino John Burke Diane Grad Steven Hensle Rosemary DeFalco Retired Bishop John Smith Baby Dylan Gallego 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 LCDR Matthew W. Smith Baptism St. Veronica s Parish Family wishes to welcome those who have become members through the Sacrament of Baptism. 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 $15 Chapel Candles $20 (2). K of C Roses for Life Campaign The Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will be present after all masses on May 20th and 21st to offer pro-life lapel roses; parishioners are asked to wear them to show their support for the sanctity of all human life. Donations will be graciously accepted to help fund pro-life activities and to support pregnancy help centers. Thank you for your support. May Crowning and Procession Please join us for our May Crowning and Rosary Procession on Sunday, May 28, 2017, 6:20PM, after the 5PM Mass. We will be celebrating the 100th year anniversary of Mother Mary's apparitions in Fatima. Fr. Vic will lead our Rosary procession from the church to Mother Mary's grotto by the rectory where we will crown her statue. A reception will follow in the cafeteria. All are welcome to bring flowers for the procession and a food item to share at the fellowship. For questions, please contact the Legion of Mary: Irma Bennett (732) 363-8386 or via email: Rosalie rangeles14@yahoo.com. Faith in our Future Update Bishop O Connell recently announced the results of Faith in Our Future, which is the diocesan planning initiative launched last year, aimed at creating a long term, sustainable parish model that better aligns with today s Catholic Church. Our parish s role in this initiative is as a collaborative participant with the other two parishes in our group, St. William the Abbott and St. Catherine of Sienna. Collectively, we have been designated Cohort 11. Beginning in July, you will start to see more and more communication about what this collaboration will look like going forward. Please take notice of a poster that will be placed in the narthex, which will provide some basic information. Vacation Bible School -Sign Up Now St Veronica Church Catholic Vacation Bible School 2017 Marvelous Mystery: The Mass Comes Alive Come join us for a fun week of games, skits, crafts, music and lessons as we discover more about the marvelous gift of the Mass and Holy Eucharist. Dates: Monday July 10- Fri July 14 Time: 9AM 12:30PM For Children: Ages 4-5 (fully pottytrained) and entering Grades 1 thru 6 Cost: $40 per child ($130 maximum per family) Includes t- shirt and snacks Registration forms are available at the rectory and CCD office. Registration deadline is June 3. Space limited to first 80 campers. Don t miss the fun!! For questions or more information contact Jo-Anne at svmcg21@yahoo.com
Our Lady Undoer of Knots Please join us for the next rosary and novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots on Friday, May 19, 2017, at 6:30PM 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! Easter Flowers, In Memory Of. Charles Relling, Edna Relling, Brian McDonough, Regina & Stephen Karbach, Helen Kohan, Adele Metelski, Richard Sullivan, Jack Villani, James Keenan, Mother Angelica, Sr. Roberta, Acqu, Renna, Keehan, Cortese & Healy Families, All who fought & died fighting for this great country, Mary Leo Blanchett, Bob E. Sherbert, Michael Spak & Family, Magris & Sherbert Families, Servilla & Ritok Families, Blanchet Family, Bromley Family, Joseph & Rita Neminski, Stella & Joseph Neminski, Trevor Henry, Edward Neminski, George & Nora Henry, John & Ginger Boxton, Nicholas Zichella, Doherty Family, Dorothy & George Davie, Catherine & Joseph Testanede, Emma Caiafa, Michael Caiafa, Christine Guarino, Marcelle Wederman, Tom LaVelle, Giuseppe Sciara Intentions Of. David & Patty Suplee, Ray, Connie & Ray Sewing, Weston VonWeinstien, Isabel Saez, Lawlor Family, Richard Carney Sr., Richard Carney Jr., Monica Noble, Strully Family, Jack Bernard Miller, Rob, Holli & Ethan Albanese, Josephine Welter, Herb & Kay Dolan In Honor Of...Blessed Virgin Mary, All the Angels & Saints and Sacred Heart of Jesus GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE FOR SALE Support St Veronica School with the purchase of gift cards for routine shopping and gifts! Cash and checks accepted. $25 Target, itunes, Kohl's, Macy's, Stop & Shop, Shop Rite, Barnes & Noble, Wawa, Applebees, Panera, Dunkin Donuts cards on hand in school office Order form for other cards will be available any time in school office and on school website - orders placed by Friday will be received the following Friday School earns cash rebates at no additional cost to you On-hand cards available at any time in school office during open hours, including summer hours - Contact Judy Skrincosky 732-232-0870 to order or with any questions. Adoration Chapel "Society will again someday become Christian won to Jesus Christ by the apostolate of Eucharistic Prayer. " St Peter Julian Eymard. Late/overnight adorers urgently needed. Can't sleep? Maybe the Lord is calling you to prayer...prayerfully consider a quiet hour of sacrifice that won't interfere with your daytime schedule. Unpredictable schedule? Subs needed for this busy season of vacations. Please sign up for one single hour on chapel bulletin board.you do not need to be a registered adorer. Hours Urgently Needed: (no Adorer) Sunday noon and 5PM Monday 1AM Wednesday: 3AM, 11PM, 12 midnight Saturday: 10AM, 6PM Weekend and Overnight Adoreres needed. Contact Debbie drev514@aol.com or leave message 732 367-7750. Knights of Columbus Corner On Sunday, May 28th at the 9 o'clock Mass, the Knights of Columbus Rev. Mitchell J. Cetkowski Howell/Jackson Council 6201, will have a Mass of Unity in celebration of all the good works done by the Knights of Columbus. Present and former members are encouraged to attend in this unity. Breakfast will be served at our council home (401 Bartley Rd. Jackson) afterwards. MEMORIAL DAY MASS & COMMUNION BREAKFAST On Monday, Memorial Day, May 29, at 9:00 AM, St. Veronica s will be celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to pray for peace in the world, for all our men and women in the military who have given their lives in the cause of peace, for our troops who have been injured while serving in the military, for our troops who are currently serving in the military, and for all our veterans. A free Communion Breakfast featuring a hot buffet provided by the Knights of Columbus Council 6201 in honor of our troops and veterans will follow the Mass in the school cafeteria. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Joan and Hubert Mador at 732-367-2565. OUR NEEDS Donated Living room, family room and office furniture. Parishioner is moving. Call Debbie in the evenings 908-610-3080. Pantry Needs Peanut butter, jelly, coffee, tuna helper, mayonnaise