Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord. - Psalm 96

The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2016 Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord. - Psalm 96 Silent Night by Liz Lemon Swindle St. Veronica Church Established 1951 434 Alida Way South San Francisco, CA 94080 Fax: 650-588-1481 www.stveronicassf.com Phone: 650-588-1455

St. Veronica Parish Parish Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (unless otherwise posted) Phone: 650-588-1455 Fax: 650-588-1481 Parish Staff Fr. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Pastor Fr. Nicasio G. Paloso Jr., Parochial Vicar Fr. Don Sharp, S.J., Weekend Assistant Fr. Al Grosskopf, S.J., Weekend Assistant Deacon Roger Beaudry Deacon Joseph LeBlanc Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary, Ext. 301 Oneyda Perez, Parish Bookkeeper, Ext. 304 Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation & Wedding Coordinator, Ext.305 Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director, Ext. 308 Jim Rodriguez, Custodian/Maintenance St. Veronica Catholic School www.saintveronicassf.org Phone: 650-589-3909 Mrs. Kathryn Lucchesi Mrs. Geninne Ruegg Principal Vice Principal SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are to be arranged through the Parish Office. Baptisms in English are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. Baptisms in Spanish are typically held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a month. Call the Parish Office at 650-588-1455 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Call the Parish Office to register 650-588-1455 Ext.309 Faith Formation: 650-588-1455 Ext. 305 Catechetical instructions (1st to 8th grades) Confirmation Classes: 650-588-1455 Mass Intentions for the Week of December 25, 2016 Sun 12/25 No Intentions Wishing You a Holy & Blessed Christmas! Mon 12/26 Tue 12/27 Wed 12/28 Thu 12/29 8:30 Julita Balidio 6:30 Dee Gracia 8:30 Eugene McPeake 6:30 Wanda Chatterton 8:30 Charles Farrugia 6:30 Harry Higuera 8:30 Lee Heise Fri 12/30 8:30 Vicente David Sat 12/31 8:30 Anthony Batang 5:00 Jacqueline & Ramon Estella Sun 01/01 7:00 Sarah Galvan 8:30 Rudy & Lois Richards 10:00 William Medeghini 11:30 Mr. & Mrs. Clara deguzman 6:00 Martha Puthota St. Veronica Parish Mission Statement St. Veronica Church is a multicultural community of believers who treasure Jesus Christ at the center of their profession of faith & practice. They worship & work together to build up a community of family & friends according to the mind & heart of Christ. Out of the abundance of joy & gratitude, they live & share the good news of faith & hope, striving to stand up for peace & justice, to spread love & compassion, to care for those who are in need, and to make our nation & the world a better place for all. Parish Office email: churchoffice@stveronicassf.com

Mass Schedule Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m. Spanish Mass: Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. (English) Monday - Friday: 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. Confessions Saturdays: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Hours Monday - Friday: Morning Prayer at 6:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday except as posted for holidays and parish events Parish Registration Please complete and return form to the parish office, or simply drop it in the collection basket. Kindly print all information. Name(s): Name(s): Address: City & Zip: Phone: E-mail: Primary language spoken at home: Updating Current Parish Registration Moving / Please remove from mailing list. This is a new registration Please call me. On the Horizon Mon., Dec. 26, Christmas Day Observed: One Mass at 8:30 a.m.; Parish office closed; No Eucharistic Adoration Fri., Dec. 30, New Year s Eve Observed: Parish office closed, No Eucharistic Adoration Sat., Dec. 31, New Year s Eve: Regular schedule of Masses Sun., Jan. 1, New Year s Day: Regular schedule of Masses Mon., Jan. 2, New Year s Day Observed: One Mass at 8:30 a.m.; Parish office closed; No Eucharistic Adoration Sun., Jan. 8: Winter Sports Mass, 10:00 a.m. Mon., Jan. 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - One Mass at 8:30 a.m.; Pastoral Office Closed; No Eucharistic Adoration Year-end Contribution Statements for 2016 A friendly reminder: Any donations that you wish to be recorded on your contribution statement for 2016 must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2016 in order to be recorded as a 2016 contribution. Donations postmarked after that date cannot (by law) be recorded as a 2016 contribution. Donations placed in the offertory collection basket during the weekend masses of Dec. 31, 2016, and Jan. 1, 2017, will be recorded as a 2017 donation. For tax purposes, contribution letters will automatically be mailed to those who donated $250.00 or more in 2016. These letters will be sent no later than Jan. 31, 2017. Thank you for your continued generosity to our parish. Envelopes received in the First Collection: December 03 & 04: 385 December 10 & 11: 329 December 17 & 18: 354 Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, Dec. 12: $941.93.00 If you currently receive envelopes but do not use them, please prayerfully consider including your donation in the collection basket. Thank you for supporting St. Veronica Parish and its works. Day Mass Time 1st Collection Maintenance Totals Saturday 12/17/16 5:00PM 1298.00 274.00 1572.00 Sunday 12/18/16 7:00AM 940.00 263.00 1203.00 8:30AM 1183.00 245.00 1428.00 10:00AM 1253.00 258.00 1511.00 11:30AM 1210.00 262.00 1472.00 Spanish Mass 6:00PM 223.00 140.00 363.00 TOTAL IN-PEW DONATIONS: $6,107.00 $1,442.00 $7,549.00 Other Contributions 1310.00 n/a 1310.00

From the Pastor s Desk Christmas 2016 New Year 2017 Dear St. Veronica Parishioners, Christmas is beautiful: Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful, says Norman Vincent Peale. How true! It s the most beautiful time of the year. Do you know why we never get tired of Christmas? The answer is simple: Christmas is beautiful. The whole world is enchanted by its beauty. That s why poets, playwrights, singers, and painters go wild over the theme of the holy Baby born in a manger surrounded by his parents, shepherds, the wise men, and even animals. Christmas happens in us, our families, and towns: Have you noticed that many painters place a modern city or town in the background of the manger? It is to show that the birth of Christ takes place now in our lives, our cities and towns. W. T. Ellis says, It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air. The magic of Christmas---the mystery and majesty of God becoming one with us---can transform us, which in turn can help transform families, communities, and the world. Just imagine the revolution of peace, love, and justice that Christmas can bring about! Christmas at St. Veronica Parish: We are a community of believers centered on Jesus Christ. In all that we do in our parish, we strive to have the mind and heart of Jesus. Aided by Catholic traditions and rituals, we learn to think and feel like Jesus, to love God and others. Let us, as a parish community, draw closer to Jesus this Christmas. He is ready to be born in our parish all over again. Our acceptance of Jesus birth in our community would concretely mean that we get together to pray, love, educate, share, and serve one another. It is faith in Jesus Christ that impels us to be the best we can be as human beings and Christians. Thank You: For celebrating throughout the year our faith at the Eucharistic table and through other sacraments, for hearing God s Word, for the spirit of stewardship expressed in all your service and volunteering, your kindnesses and collaboration, and the generous donations to make our parish ministries and projects solid and successful. Thank you in particular for your current support for Repair My Church (RMC) project, which we hope to complete in the next few months. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Your Friend and Pastor, Father Charles Puthota

Archbishop Cordileone s Christmas Message to the Archdiocese of San Francisco Brothers and Sisters, The Birth of Our Lord is upon us. My best wishes to all in the archdiocese for a happy and holy Christmas. I thank God for the gatherings of families, reconnections of friendships, generosity to the less fortunate, and actions filled with love in this holy season. Persist in loving your families, loving your neighbor, and loving your Church! This Christmas be sure to spend a few minutes kneeling in silent prayer before the crèche in your parish church, in thanksgiving. May God bless your celebrations and grant us all a joyous and peaceful new year. Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco Christmas 2016 It is with great joy that we welcome into our church and community the following children who received the Sacrament of Baptism at our Church on Saturday, December 17, 2016 Bryle Reynan Perez Buensuceso Carline Malia Lutu Gakiyia McBride Diaconate Formation Informational Evenings The Office of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate will hold meetings for men considering serving the Church as Permanent Deacons. Discussion items will include the ministry of Deacons, the Formation program and the application process. Who: Single and married men ages 30 to 60. Married applicants must be married at least five years. Wives are encouraged to attend as their complete support is needed. When/Where (all times 6:00-8:00 p.m.): Tuesday, Jan. 10 - Our Lady of Mercy, Daly City Thursday, Jan. 12 - Saint Anselm, San Anselmo Monday, Jan. 17 - Saint Mary Cathedral, San Francisco Questions? Call 415-614-5531 or email diaconateformation@sfarch.org Mark your Calendars! Walk for Life 2017 The 13th Annual Walk for Life San Francisco and Walk for Life Mass at St. Mary Cathedral will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral at 9:30 a.m., at which he will ask Our Lord s blessing on all who will participate, as well as all who will witness the peaceful and prayerful procession. The Mass will be followed by an Information Faire and Rally at Civic Center Plaza beginning at 10:45 a.m. and then the 1.7-mile walk down Market Street to Justin Herman Plaza following the Rally. This year, speakers at the Rally will include Pam Tebow, pro-life activist and mother of Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow; Reggie Littlejohn, President of Women s Rights Without Frontiers; abortion survivor Melissa Ohden; and the Rev. Clenard Childress, founder of www.blackgenocide.org. Walk for Life is held on or near January 22, which is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. In its first year, the event drew 7,000 participants; in the ensuing years, the event has grown to more than 50,000 participants, making the Walk for Life West Coast one of the two largest pro-life events in America. For additional information, visit www.walkforlifewc.com, email info@walkforlifewc.com, or call 415-658-1793. By Walk for Life West Coast Photos

The Crab Feed is Back! The Annual St. Veronica Men s Club Crab Feed will be Saturday, January 28, 2017, in the Parish Center. Mark your calendars now and keep an eye on the bulletin in early January for the reservation flyer. Reflecting on the Word The Nativity of the Lord Christmas celebrates the light of God s Wordmade-flesh. Light comes in many forms. Some light is direct. Others are a mere reflection of another source. A candle s glow, highway lights, motion detectors, and lamps in our homes lessen darkness, offer comfort, provide guidance, calm fears, and help us see. Lights in church tell us God is here. Jesus, the Word, is the light that no darkness can overcome; but at times it seems as though darkness is overcoming the light. While these words on this page were being written, a series of terrorist attacks changed the lives of many and more senseless shootings took place in our cities. News reports often pay more attention to darkness than the lights of people who hold a dying stranger, welcome others into their homes, and protest the violence. These sisters and brothers testify to the power of light, like John the Baptist. They help us see glimpses of Godwith-us. Their actions announce glad tidings and bear the good news that the light of Christ is stronger. Small deeds speak loudly. Our words and deeds give birth to Jesus each day. They testify that the seemingly impossible can happen, that is, God s light grows stronger when our actions and presence reflect that God is here. Celebrate Christmas as people of hope who give praise and thanks for Jesus Christ. Restore peace by offering comfort and hope in actions that make God s glory known. Let the light of our lives match the lights that decorate our trees and homes to lessen darkness, offer comfort, give guidance, calm fears, and help all see that God is here. That s how all the ends of the earth can see the saving power of God, even where darkness seems stronger. For Prayerful Consideration & Discussion When have you experienced the Light of Christ as stronger than darkness in your life? What is one way that you can testify to the power of the Christ-light this Christmas? - Living the Word Pray for our Beloved Deceased In your prayers this week, please remember the repose of the souls of our deceased parishioners, especially: Arlene A. Cavallero - died Dec. 11, 2016 Bruna Maffei - died Dec. 10, 2016 Federico D. Revilla - died Oct. 7, 2016 Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord... Christmas telecasts from the Vatican Join Pope Francis and Catholics around the world on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on EWTN, cable Channel 229 in the Bay Area, for these live broadcasts: Saturday, December 24 - a two-hour broadcast of the Christmas Mass at night from St. Peter s Basilica, 12:30-2:30 p.m. local time. Sunday, December 25 - a 30-minute broadcast of the Pope s Christmas Message and his message of blessing Urbi et Orbi ( To the City and the World ) from 3:00-3:30 a.m. local time.

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REPAIR MY CHURCH St. Veronica Church Building Renovation Project Francis heard the invitation of Jesus: Francis, go repair my Church. Yes! said Francis. This is what I long for with all my heart. We are receiving bids for Phase II! Thank you for your continued generosity! Estimated Phase II project costs based on bids received: Replace the 25-year-old heating and air-conditioning system (11 or 22 families could donate $5,000 or $2,500 each) $55,000 Refurbish the 10 exterior doors, including new hardware (10 or 20 families could donate $5,000 or $2,500 each) $50,000 Replace the sound system with an up-to-date wireless system, including more microphones (already sponsored) $15,000 Install improved lighting in the pew area (9 or 18 families could donate $5,000 or $2,500 each) $45,000 Remove the old plexiglass window coverings, clean windows and fix broken & missing latches (already sponsored) $10,000 Estimated total of Phase II projects $175,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Detach and return the bottom portion with your donation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I would like to donate the following amount to the St. Veronica Repair My Church Project: $50 $100 $250 $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 Other Amount Name: Address: Email Address: Phone number: Envelope Number (if applicable):