Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 27, 2014 The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field. - Matthew 13:44 Parable of the Hidden Treasure by Rembrandt (c. 1630) 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. Rafael de Avila, Parochial Vicar Fr. Don Sharp, S.J., Weekend Assistant Fr. Al Grosskopf, S.J., Weekend Assistant Deacon Roger Beaudry Deacon Joseph LeBlanc Ms. Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary Mrs. Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation & Wedding Coordinator Ext.305 Mr. Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director 650-588-1455 Ext. 308 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. 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 July 27, 2014 Parish Office email: churchoffice@stveronicassf.com Sun 07/27 6:45 Richard Woods 8:00 Rafael Montalvo 9:30 Lois Burton 11:00 Michael Mataragas 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 Regina Frunda Mon 07/28 6:30 Juan Navarro 8:30 Maisie Glynn Tue 07/29 6:30 Celia Salazar 8:30 Maisie Glynn Wed 07/30 6:30 Alexandra Foronda 8:30 Benjamin Pallasiqui Thu 07/31 6:30 Frank N. De Salvo 8:30 Inocencio Riel Fri 08/01 6:30 Babe Lorenzini 8:30 Daniel Campbell Sat 08/02 8:30 Geronimo & Victor Valdez 5:00 Maria Palifox Sun 08/03 6:45 Brad Fredrick 8:00 Earl de Leon Espinosa 9:30 Margaret & James Gibbons 11:00 Earl Espinosa 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 No Intention Please Note: There are a number of open 6:30 a.m. weekday Mass intentions in the month of August. If you would like to remember a loved one, living or deceased, please visit the Pastoral Center office to reserve your Mass. 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 and practice. They worship and work together to build up a community of family and friends according to the mind and heart of Christ. Out of the abundance of joy and gratitude, they live and share the good news of faith and hope, striving to stand up for peace and justice, to spread love and compassion, to care for those who are in need, and to make our nation and the world a better place for all.
Mass Schedule Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. Spanish Mass: Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (English), & 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) 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 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 August 15 - Feast of the Assumption (see below for Mass times) August 25 - First day of classes for St. Veronica Catholic School September 26-28 - Annual Parish Festival Feast of the Assumption - Revised Mass Times The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Friday, August 15, and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Kindly note the NEW Mass times for Holy Days: Masses in English will be offered at 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Welcome New Parishioners! Our parish continues to be blessed and enriched by the presence of new parishioners: Maafu, Telesia, Siaosi, Finau, Aioema, Judon, Delicia & Latu Ahio Eduardo, Natasha & Calixta Torres May St. Veronica Church become a spiritual home where your faith and fellowship may be nourished with inspiration for you to live a life of service and generosity toward God and others. Envelopes received in the First Collection: July 05 & 06: 274 July 12 & 13: 250 July 19 & 20: 265 If you currently receive envelopes but do not use them, please prayerfully consider including your donation in the collection basket. If you are a registered parishioner and do not receive envelopes but would like to, kindly call the parish offices at 650-588-1455 and envelopes will be mailed to you. Thank you for supporting St. Veronica Parish and its works. Day Mass Time 1st Collection Maintenance Totals Saturday 07/19/14 5:00PM 1174.00 234.50 1408.50 Sunday 07/20/14 6:45AM 902.00 214.00 1116.00 8:00AM 816.00 149.00 965.00 9:30AM 1277.00 209.00 1486.00 11:00AM 943.00 279.00 1222.00 12:30PM 724.00 181.00 905.00 Spanish Mass 6:00PM 358.00 211.00 569.00 Other Mass Donations 158.00 n/a 158.00 TOTALS: $6,352.00 $1,477.50 $7,829.50
From the Pastor s Desk Dear Parishioners, Capital Campaign: As you know, Phase II of the repaving and beautification project is underway. I would like to thank each one of you for making it possible. Your generosity is seen in concrete (no pun intended!) reality. The Capital Campaign coordinators---terri Ciardella, Sharon Oosterman, and Tammi Grigg---keep plugging away at all the details of this phase of the project. They are so generous with their time and talent. Even though they are busy with their own jobs and families, they give so much of themselves for this project. Hats off to them! Let me pass on the update received from the coordinators: The legacy courtyard demolition began on July 16 th and the lower lot pavement is scheduled to break ground on the 23rd. Please pay attention and respect the construction tape, barricades and signs during the construction. If areas are blocked off do not enter! It is for your safety and for the construction materials to dry properly. This is a temporary inconvenience, one that will surely be worth the beautiful outcome. The profits from the most recent events: Bocce Ball Tournament: $1447. Thank you to Mike & Jeanne Dimech Spring Gala: $6481. Thank you to Sharon DeBono, Kelly Koenig, Francois Camou & the Basque Cultural Center Phil-Am Friendship Day Dinner Dance: $6189. Thank you to Robert & Suzanne Nazario; Romy & Roree Arellano, and the wonderful BLD Team Thank you to all those who lent of their time, talent and treasure to make these events a success! Please come support Wednesday Bingo on July 23 and July 30! All the funds raised at the July Bingo events go toward repaving the property. Live professional entertainment is coming to the Parish Center on Saturday, November 1st. Mark your calendars for Sister Strikes Again! Late Nite Catechism 2. Tickets to go on sale in August. Stay tuned... My visit to Charming Towns: Recently I made short trips to the Monterey Bay and Napa and Sonoma. These historic towns have filled my imagination with a sense of beauty and charm. If it s possible for you, you might want to visit these places again---even if you have been to them before. As you know well, it s always beneficial to do something outside our regular routine. Change of place and scenery is always good for the mind and soul. I was also particularly impressed by the Catholic nature of these places. Even as the East Coast (Jamestown and Plymouth) was influenced by the Pilgrims and Puritans, the West Coast was impacted by the Missions the Franciscan missionaries built. In a lot of the names of places in California you cannot miss the Catholic flavor. Along with faith, the missionaries developed a way of life, culture, and economy. In Carmel, Mission Carlos Borromeo (my patron saint!) was established in 1770. This Mission adds character to the cute town of Carmel with its white sand beaches, delightful houses along Ocean Avenue, and the art galleries. In Sonoma, the last and northern most of the Missions, Mission San Francisco de Solano was established in 1823. Of the 21 Missions, I have visited only 4 of them. A long way to go! The missionary spirit and a sense of adventure of those early Franciscans is part of our heritage. We could be inspired by such heroism and faith to share and shine. Word of God: God would give anything to Solomon, but he asks only for an understanding heart, also translated as a discerning heart. How can a heart understand? We usually think of the heart as a feeling place. That s the insight: we need a heart like Solomon that not only feels but also understands. We need to think and feel in a balanced way so that we can live a life of happiness, despite all sorts of troubles in life. This leads us to the gospel where we are able to apply the discerning heart to figure out what our true treasures are. If we know what our buried treasure is, what our pearl of great price is, we will then be able to go after them. Are these treasures intrinsic or extrinsic? If they are extrinsic, they will express themselves in our search for wealth, fame, and pleasure. If they are intrinsic, we will be guided to deep, intimate, fulfilling relationships, where we learn to love people, not pleasure. If we can discern these things, we will truly be on the right path to contentment and happiness. If not, we ll be drifting and sliding and sleepwalking through life. Jesus wisdom can truly challenge us and lead us to the deep springs of abundant life. Think About It: An egotist is someone who is always me-deep in conversation ---George Goldtrap. Prayer for Generosity: July 31 st is the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola. We can meditate on one of his well-known prayers: Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed to wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that I do your most holy will. Amen. Catholic Joke: Returning home from Faith Formation class, a little girl said how disappointed she was with the class reaction after the day s lesson. We were taught to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, she said, but we just sat. Your Friend & Pastor, Father Charles Puthota
All Are Invited! The Celebration of the Silver Jubilee of Father Charles Puthota will take place on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the 9:30 a.m. Mass followed by a reception in the Parish Center. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will be joining Father Charles in the celebration of the Mass. In order to help the St. Veronica Hospitality Committee best plan for this event, it is requested that those who are interested in attending the reception RSVP to the parish office at 650-588-1455 with their name and the number of people in their party. Father Charles was ordained to the priesthood on August 19, 1989. July Bingo at St. Veronica Final Week! This Wednesday is the final week of July Bingo benefiting the Capital Campaign. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with games beginning at 7:00 p.m. Beginning August 6, Bingo proceeds will once again benefit St. Veronica Catholic School. Traveling this Summer? Find A Catholic Church anywhere in the World visit the website www.masstimes.org Mass Times is a non-profit web site that allows traveling Catholics to locate Mass times and information for Catholic Churches around the world. Last week s puzzle answer: Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Congratulations and God s continued blessings to Athziry Molina Daughter of Ruben & Gema Molina, who celebrated her Quinceañera Mass at St. Veronica on Saturday, July 19, 2014 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, July 19, 2014 Anthony Brian Cassidy Nathan Joseph Ferrer Nichole Leilani Sanchez Faith Formation Registration Youth Program: For school-aged youth starting with the first grade, the St. Veronica Faith Formation program offers nine years of religious instruction encompassing the teachings and traditions of the Catholic faith, including preparation for the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Registration forms for 2014-15 may be found on the parish website, www.stveronicassf.com under the Faith Formation tab, or may be requested by calling the Faith Formation office at 650-588-1455 ext. 305. Please complete your registration process as soon as possible as class sizes are limited. Classes will begin in September, but the summer is needed to order books and supplies and set up the classes. Just a reminder that preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation are each two-year programs, beginning no earlier than 1st grade for Communion and no earlier than 8th grade for Confirmation. Adult Program: The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program is now accepting registrations for the 2014-15 year. Those 18 years of age or older who would like to become Catholic (having never been baptized) or who would like to complete the Sacraments of Initiation (having been baptized into the Catholic faith, but not received Communion and/or been confirmed) are invited to call the Pastoral Center offices at 650-588-1455 and leave their contact information. A member of the RCIA team will follow up with details about the program, which begins in September.
Adoration Resumes New Adoration Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday By the grace of God and after consultation with the Adoration coordinators, St. Veronica is pleased to announce that Eucharistic Adoration was able to resume on Tuesday, July 22. The new hours for Adoration will be 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed and the Church locked up at 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Thank you for your patience as the staff and the Adoration team worked together to resolve the issues surrounding the security of our Adorers and our Church! Reflecting on the Word What is the kingdom of God worth to you? Throughout our lives we engage in cost-benefit analyses, balancing cost and risk with potential gains. This might seem a utilitarian approach to take toward faith, but Jesus parables in today s Gospel seem to imply that if we reflect on the matter we ought to see that gaining the kingdom of heaven is worth any cost, worth any risk. The 17th Century mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal made this wager regarding religious faith. If we weigh the potential benefit of faith (eternal life) against the cost (a life of religious devotion) and the risk (being wrong and there being no eternal life), it seems perfectly reasonable to have faith. This is not meant to be any sort of proof of the truth of religious faith. Rather, Pascal s point is the same one made in today s parables: the kingdom of heaven is something of such surpassing good that even the slightest chance of it being real should make us willing to surrender everything we have in order to gain it. Faith in an uncertainty is a small price to pay for the promise of eternal life. But even we who are believers, who have made the risky choice for faith, sometimes undervalue the gift of God s kingdom. Unlike Solomon in our first reading, we seek a long life or wealth or power over others rather than the pearl of great price, which is the wisdom of God s kingdom. Reflecting, as Pascal did, on the infinite value of what God offers us in the kingdom ought to lead us to live wholeheartedly for God. - from Living the Word Summer Enrichment Events (all events are in the Pastoral Center) Thursday, July 31 at 1:00 p.m.: The Movie The Quiet Man (starring John Wayne and Maureen O Hara) with a runtime of 129 minutes, will be shown. Monday, August 18, at 7:00 p.m.: The St. Veronica Book Club will discuss Tales from Shakespeare by Charles & Mary Lamb. Newcomers are always welcome! Please call the Pastoral Center to sign up and receive further information. Baptism Information Registration forms are available from the Pastoral Center during regular office hours, or you may download a form from our website at www.stveronicassf.com. Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Saturday (English) and 2nd Saturday (Spanish) of each month. Please call the Parish Office for times and to register. August 2, 9 (S), 16 September 6 (full), 13 (S), 20 (full) October 4, 11 (S), 18 November 1, 8 (S), 15 December 6, 13 (S), 20 2015 Dates TBA Preparation classes for parents and godparents are held monthly on Tuesdays as noted: August 12 September 9 October 14 November 11 December 9 2015 Dates TBA Classes are conducted in the Pastoral Center from 7:30-9:00 p.m. (Adults only please). Please call the Parish Office at 650-588-1455 to reserve your space for the Baptismal Preparation Classes. MISA DOMINICAL EN ESPAÑOL De esta manera la parroquia de Santa Verónica quiere prestar un servicio pastoral a la comunidad latina presente en el área de Sur San Francisco. Con esto se pretende que la comunidad latina participe de una manera más significativa en la vida parroquial. FRECUENCIA: Todos los domingos del año. HORA: 6:00 PM. BAUTISMOS EN ESPAÑOL Los bautismos en español se llevan a cabo el segundo sábado de cada mes. La plática preparatoria para el bautismo se lleva a cabo el mismo día del bautismo. Esto es, se da la plática e inmediatamente después se tiene la ceremonia del sacramento del bautismo. FRECUENCIA: Sábado segundo de cada mes HORA: 11:00 AM PLÁTICA: Antes de la ceremonia del bautismo. Para mayor información llamar a la oficina. Tel: 650 588-1455
RANCHO LAS TRANCAS Authentic Mexican Cuisine Order 2 Lunch or Dinner Entrées 583-4751 Receive 50% Off 1 Entrée of Equal or Lesser Value 792 El Camino Real Most Convenient SF/Peninsula Location Traditional and Cremation Services Unlimited Parking 500 Westlake Avenue Daly City (650) 756-4500 International Travelers Stay Connected With XCom Global Mobile Hotspots www.xcomglobal.com 877-520-8242 FD1098 www.duggansserra.com Use Code: CCD KAMAMESHI HOUSE Japanese Restaurant 2085 Gellert Blvd. Daly City 650.952.0444 www.chompertown.com (650) 871-5437 1215 Mission Road South San Francisco, CA 94080 JIMAdditions, SCANNELL C ONSTRUCTION CO. Saint Margaret Remodeling, New Construction Sunday Missal Lic. # 562854 Insured (650) 873-4502 Parishioner jimscannellconstruction.com In Stock & Ready to Order Today. Grow Your Business, Advertise Here. Support Your Church & Bulletin. Free professional ad design & my help! email: mareza@jspaluch.com An ideal companion for personal prayer. PROTECTING SENIORS NATIONWIDE PUSH...... No Long-Term Contracts Price Guarantee A+ Rating with BBB CALL OR ORDER ONLINE. $39.95 TOLL FREE: 1-877-801-8608 www.jspaluch.com 800-566-6150 www.wlpmusic.com Funeral Directors PLUMBING & HEATING Water Heaters, Copper Piping Sewer Repair & Replacement 1059 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno 583-0391 24/7 HELP $19.95*/Mo. + 1 FREE MONTH Call Angel Marez 800.231.0805 Garden Chapel SOUTHWOOD TALK Lic. #818070 Serving All Families With Reverence & Dignity 885 El Camino Real So. San Francisco, Calif. Telephone 583-2510 Lic FD #805 *First Three Months A way for you to partner with service providers who support your parish through their sponsorship of the parish bulletin. www.paluchpartners.com Donate your vehicle, household items or your time! learn more at www.svdp-sanmateoco.org 650 871-6844 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Come Sail Away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Cruise. Prices begin at $1045 per couple which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposit of only $100 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. Thanks and God Bless, Brian or Sally, coordinators 860.399.1785 an Official Travel Agency of AOS-USA Daly City Auto Repair Auto and Truck Repairs 136 Reiner St., Colma 94014 650-755-6060 Robert & Tim Leggero Parishioner One Block From Bart Station CATHERINE VISTA, D.D.S. ~ Parishioner ~ Where Patients Come First! ~ Conveniently Open 7am-7pm ~ Garden Club 931 El Camino Real SSF www.myvistadentalcare.com Family Style Dining 1144 Mission Road South San Francisco, 94080 (650) 873-4910 650.871.1430 967394 St Veronica Church Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday Lunch: Monday - Saturday Breakfast on Saturday Mornings www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-231-0805
Capital Campaign Update - July 2014 Please Note: Repaving of the lower parking lot began this Wednesday, July 23. During the estimated 3-week project, there will be NO access to the lower parking lot from either Ponderosa Drive or Alida Way. The only access to St. Veronica s parking lot will be via the upper Alida Way driveway near the Rectory. Additionally, work on the Legacy Courtyard has begun. The Alida Way driveway between Falcon Hall (the cafeteria) and the Pastoral Center will no longer be accessible to motorized vehicles, except for emergency vehicles. Because of the expected congestion in the parking lot, use extra care when driving or walking around the campus during this time. Plan on giving yourself extra time to arrive for Mass or other events on campus. For the safety of all, please park in marked spaces only. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue with Phase II of our Capital Campaign repaving and beautification project. Because of your generous and on-going support of the Capital Campaign, our spiritual home is becoming a safe and beautiful place for worship, fellowship and hospitality.