Third Sunday of Advent December 12, 2010 Rejoice with joyful song... Isaiah 35 St. Veronica Church 434 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Phone: 650-588-1455 www.stveronicassf.com Fax: 650-588-1481
St. Veronica Parish Rectory Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 650-588-1455 Fax: 650-588-1481 Parish Staff Fr. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Pastor Fr. Linh Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Fr. Joe Walsh, In Residence http://rico50.blogspot.com Deacon Roger Beaudry Deacon Joseph LeBlanc Mass Intentions WEEK of December 12, 2010 Sun 12/12 6:45 Steven Dub 8:00 Leslie Weber 9:30 Mary Isonio 11:00 Beverly Powelson 12:30 People of St. Veronica Mon 12/13 6:30 Marie Tracy 8:30 Ben Venturina Tue 12/14 6:30 Luiza De Sousa 8:30 Paul & Bruce Navarret Wed 12/15 6:30 Daniel De Sousa 8:30 Novela Fenisey & Family Sandy Kearney, Parish Manager Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation & Wedding Coordinator Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director 209-952-0209 Kathryn Lucchesi Principal St. Veronica Catholic School Phone: 650-589-3909 Janet Burke Vice Principal SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a month. Call the Parish Office 588-1455 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Classes from October through Pentecost. Call the Parish Office to register 588-1455 Faith Formation: 650-588-1455 Catechetical instructions (1st to 8th grades) 2011 Confirmation Classes: 588-1455 Thu 12/16 6:30 Joseph Fernandes 8:30 Emilio & Maria Volonte Fri 12/17 6:30 Maria Fernandes 8:30 Robert Lagomarsino Sat 12/18 8:30 Mary, Bessie & Jean Malerbi 5:00 Nymfa Badillo-Osorio Sun 12/19 6:45 Louis Fernandes 8:00 Aurora Martinez 9:30 Victoriano Palad 11:00 Maria & Giovanni Chiodo 12:30 People of St. Veronica Please remember the sick and the care-givers in our community. Pray that they may find comfort and healing in Christ. Please contact the rectory office if Homebound Eucharistic services are needed. Reflection on Our Cover Today is Gaudete Sunday, the midpoint in Advent, a time for rejoicing. As we move further into the season, we come to realize that being invited into the reign of God is the reason for our rejoicing. We can ask God to give us that joy that the world cannot give, a joy that is found rooted in our faith in God, in our trusting that the God who raised Jesus up will also bring us to fullness of life. Rectory email: churchoffice@stveronicassf.com
Mass Schedule Saturdays: 8:30AM & 5:00PM Sundays: 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM, and 12:30PM Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30AM, & 6:30PM Monday Friday: 6:30 & 8:30AM Confessions Saturdays: 4:00 5:00PM Liturgy of the Hours Monday Friday: Morning Prayer at 6:00AM Eucharistic Adoration Monday Friday: 9:00AM 9:00PM Sunday: 1:30 PM 9:00PM Parish Registration Please complete and return form to the parish rectory, or simply drop it in the collection basket. Kindly print all information Name(s) Name(s) Address City & Zip Phone E-mail: Updating Current Parish Registration Moving / Please remove from mailing list. This is a new registration Please call me. It is with great joy that we welcome into our Christian Community the following members who received the Sacrament of Baptism on Saturday, November 20, 2010 here at St. Veronica Church Lyelle Xianthe S. Nacpil Polo Mallari Pacion Gerard Ryan Paulino Next Baptismal Class will be December 14th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Veronica Church Next available baptismal date is Saturday, February 12, 2011 Each of us has his or her own role to play in the coming kingdom of God. John the Baptist was called to be the herald of the Messiah, preparing the way of the Lord. To what is the Lord calling me? Aging religious need your help Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests offered their lives in service to others -- educating the young, comforting the sick, seeking justice for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious supports basic necessities such as prescription drugs and nursing care. Please give generously to today s second collection. Thank You for Supporting the Church Operations and Environment needs. Day Mass Time 1st. Collection 2nd. Environment Totals: Saturday 12/04 5:00PM 1314.00 153.50 1467.50 Sunday 12/05 6:45AM 951.00 180.00 1131.00 8:00AM 873.75 152.00 1025.75 9:30AM 1762.00 302.00 2064.00 11:00AM 1278.00 260.00 1538.00 12:30PM 658.00 179.00 837.00 TOTALS: 6836.75 1226.50 8063.25
Advent Season A New Member on the Parish Finance Committee I am delighted to appoint Robert Vallecorse (school parent; Amanda in 7th Grade) to the parish finance advisory committee. Despite his busy schedule, he has kindly accepted to shoulder this responsibility. I m deeply grateful to him for this service to our parish community. He will collaborate closely with me and the rest of the finance committee in evaluating and planning in regards to the school and parish finances. Robert had been on the parish council and finance committee some years ago when Father Will Smith was pastor. He has a business degree from SFSU. Currently, he is Vice President for Investments in UBS Weath Management. He writes songs/music and plays guitar at the 9:30 a.m. once a month. Please join me in welcoming Robert Vallecorse to our finance committee. Father Charles Puthota, Pastor Celebrants: Rev. Charles Puthota Rev. Armando Lopez You are invited to celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Patroness of the Americas) on Sunday, December 12, 2010 5PM Mass here at St. Veronica Church. Come and join us for this multi-cultural celebration and witness the Aztec Danza in prayerful worship! It will be as if National Geographic has come alive in our church. CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE 2010 MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010 Advent Penance Service (Deanery-level) 7:30PM at St. Dunstan Church 1133 Broadway Ave., Millbrae, CA DECEMBER 15 TO 23, 2010 SIMBANG GABI ADVENT MASSES All Masses at 6:30PM except Dec 18th at 5:00PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 CONFESSIONS 10AM to Noon & 3:00 to 5:00 PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 5:00PM (Children s Mass) & 9:00PM 8:15PM Night of the Father s Love Encore Performance SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM & 12:30PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2010 Prayer Service 10:15PM New Years Eve Mass 11:00PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2011 NEW YEAR S DAY 9:00AM only
Rejoice Don t miss Fr. Joe s Advent Reflections 10AM Thursday mornings during Advent in the Church Rich Garbarino St. Veronica parishioner and usher for being installed as Vice Mayor of South San Francisco New Year s Eve Prayer service and Mass: ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING PARTICIPATION If you wish to actively participate in the lighting of the advent candle during the Season, please contact the Rectory office to reserve your preferred Mass time and date at 650-588-1455. This is truly a special and sacred ceremony. Friday, December 31, at 10:15 p.m. St. Veronica Church say thanks to all that has been and say yes to all that shall be. This prayer service will be followed by Mass at 11:00 p.m., which will end close to midnight when we will ring in the new year, followed by a reception in the parish center. In this celebration we combine our secular and spiritual events, asking God to bless us as we enter 2011. St. Veronica Parish Giving Tree Our traditional Parish Giving Tree is on display in the church. We invite you to select a GIFT TAG and purchase the requested item. October Census Count Average Weekly Attendance Men 503 Women 774 Children 164 Total 1441 Please return your wrapped present with the GIFT TAG attached so we can readily identify the recipients. Gifts can be placed under the tree. Gifts need to be returned no later than Friday, December 17th to allow sufficient time for distribution. Your amazing support brought in over 420 coats for the needy!
St. Veronica Catholic School Serving South San Francisco Since 1958 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 30, 2011 after 9:30 Mass Fr. Charles Puthota, Pastor Kathryn Lucchesi, Principal Directions To St. Veronica Located one block west from El Camino Real between Ponderosa & Country Club Road Behind McDonald s St. Veronica Catholic School Building Character which fosters Christian values of Compassion, Tolerance, Justice, and Respect for the Dignity of Life. Home of The Falcons! Academic Curriculum with Learning Assistance Outstanding WASC Accreditation Spanish Language instruction - K 8th Elementary & Junior High Computer/Science Program Band, Rhythm & Moves P.E. Program Full Sports Program - Gym & Play structure 434 Alida Way, So. San Francisco, CA 94080 650-589-3909 email: office@stveronicacatholicschool.org
Simbang Gabi Advent Masses Christ Be Our Light Everyone is invited to come and again embrace the practice of our faith and rededicate themselves in living out that faith in everything one says and does. Come gather in prayer and song this Advent Season for evening Masses starting on December 15 and concluding on Thursday, December 23rd. Mass times: 6:30 PM expect Saturday 12/18, which will be at 5:00 PM. We thank the following faithful who will be sponsoring Masses during Advent Steve & Ofie Albrecht Linnie K. Monterola Delia M. Amper MaryAnn Moreno Evelyn Broas Jim & Aurie Piguing Joe & Carmella Da San Martino Josefina Pablo Bob & Puchi Di Ricco Rev. Charles Puthota Ramon & Margarita Fernandez Lisa Rimando Mr. & Mrs. Dionisio Laurito, III Mr. & Mrs. Dominador Roxas Marissa Legarda Rizalina Zapato Rosalinda & Rey Madrona Cynthia Mak