The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica November 9, 2014 Take these out of here, and stop making my Father s house a marketplace. - John 2:16 The Merchants Chased from the Temple by James Tissot 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 November 9, 2014 Sun 11/09 6:45 All Souls 8:00 Juliette Montalvo 9:30 Michael Casella 11:00 Visitacion Rodriguez 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 Carmen Mora Mon 11/10 6:30 All Souls 8:30 John Ghiorso Tue 11/11 6:30 Raymond Fernandez 8:30 All Souls Wed 11/12 6:30 Vicente Paranpan Jr. 8:30 All Souls Thu 11/13 6:30 Mary Isonio 8:30 All Souls Fri 11/14 6:30 Alfred Caruana 8:30 All Souls Sat 11/15 8:30 All Souls 5:00 Jason Peruzzi Sun 11/16 6:45 All Souls 8:00 Juliette Montalvo 9:30 Gertrude Eberle Gertrude Bignardi 11:00 Steve Vina 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 Abellardo Ronquillo 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. Parish Office email: churchoffice@stveronicassf.com
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 Nov. 22 - St. Veronica Catholic School 5K Fun Run/Walk Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Day, one Mass at 9:00 a.m.; nonperishable food donations for St. Vincent de Paul accepted Nov. 27 & 28 - Office closed, no Eucharistic Adoration Nov. 30 - First Sunday of Advent Dec. 6 - Senior Luncheon, noon in Falcon Hall Dec. 7 - Santa s Breakfast and Holiday Boutique Dec. 14 - Adult Choir Christmas Performance Reflections of Christmas, 3 p.m. in the Church Pray for our Beloved Deceased In your prayers this week, please remember the repose of the souls of our deceased parishioners, especially: Sharon Razzaroli - died Oct. 26, 2014 Felix DeCourt - died Oct. 27, 2014 Mary Ghiorso - died Oct. 30, 2014 Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord... Envelopes received in the First Collection: October 18 & 19: 259 October 25 & 26: 255 November 01 & 02: 256 For your generosity toward the All Souls and All Saints Offerings All Saints Offerings Total: $601.00 All Souls Offerings Total: $2,097.00 Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. 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 11/01/14 5:00PM 942.00 206.00 1148.00 Sunday 11/02/14 6:45AM 1272.00 218.00 1490.00 8:00AM 1034.00 185.00 1219.00 9:30AM 1665.00 303.00 1968.00 11:00AM 834.00 206.00 1040.00 12:30PM 732.00 180.00 912.00 Spanish Mass 6:00PM 368.00 157.00 525.00 TOTAL IN-PEW DONATIONS: $6,847.00 $1,455.00 $8,302.00 Other Contributions 488.00 n/a 488.00
From the Pastor s Desk Dear Parishioners, Month of November to Honor the Faithful Departed: In the midst of our hectic activities, let s keep those who have died from our families and circles of friends in our hearts and minds and prayers. Our love for them continues and survives death. Our faith informs us of the new life they are given, thanks to the resurrection of our Lord who vanquished sin and death. Our hope impels us to long for union with our dear departed when the time comes, in the Kingdom of God. If our dear ones are buried in a cemetery close by, it would be wonderful to visit their graves and pray. It s been our Catholic way of doing things for a couple of thousand years. We celebrated a special Mass on November 03 rd for those who died in our parish community in the last year. Their names are on the banners in the church. As we pray for them, let s learn to look at death in a realistic, faith-filled, liberating way, so that the inevitability of death can deepen our desire for life and love. Death can enhance our love for life. Think about what Angelina Jolie has said: If I think more about death than some other people, it is probably because I love life more than they do. My Pilgrimage to the Holy Land---Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, & Haifa: I was with 26 other pilgrims in the Holy Land visiting the holiest shrines connected with the life of Christ. I felt---and so did everyone else in the group---completely safe travelling through the Holy Land. I m amazed at how the media often can give us distorted and negatively exaggerated views of what goes on in the world. We do need to be careful about what to believe when it comes to the media reports. It applies to everything in the media, including politics, economics, religion, and business. We landed in Tel Aviv to be picked up by our 206 Tour group. We spent overnight in a hotel right on the Mediterranean shore. After dinner, I went for a walk along the beach. The rough waves fogged my glasses with the ocean spray. The next day, we were on our way on a comfortable bus going up north along the Mediterranean shore. We stopped at Caesarea and viewed an impressive stadium and the archaeological remains of this old Roman and Byzantine city and port. In this city of Caesarea, as we read in the Acts of the Apostles, St. Peter saw the vision that Christianity was not for the newly converted Jews only but for the whole world. Hence his mission to the Roman official Cornelius and his household. Also, from this city of Caesarea, St. Paul set sail to Rome, which paved the way for the spread of Christianity outside the Jewish lands. Our next stop along the Mediterranean was Mount Carmel which, as you know, is famous for Prophet Elijah s life and his adventures with the false gods. We saw the cave of Elijah. There is the famous 12 th -century Stella Maris (Star of the Sea) Carmelite Monastery here dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, bearing testimony to the origin of the Carmelite movement in the Church. I know some in our parish are dedicated to the Carmelite spirituality. Among their saints are: St. Theresa of Avila, St. Theresa of Lisieux, and St. John of the Cross. Our next stop was Haifa, the third largest city in Israel, also on the coast of the Mediterranean, a port city. It s one of the most beautiful cities in the world, built on the slopes of Mount Carmel. There s a familiar saying in Israel: You play in Tel Aviv, pray in Jerusalem, and stay in Haifa. 3 rd Grade Mass Last Sunday: We had an upbeat and energetic Mass for the third graders from our school and Faith Formation program last Sunday. It was an occasion to give them each a book on the lives of saints. Let the saints be and become the role models for these children and their families. Sometimes, our role models in sports and other areas of life end up disappointing us. The Saints will never let us down. Their light shines brightly, consistently, and eternally. I have asked the children to pick and choose three favorite saints for themselves and try to emulate their example. Can I share with you my own three favorites: St. Francis of Assisi, St. Ignatius of Loyola, and St. Therese of Child Jesus also known as the Little Flower. I have had the pleasure of visiting their places in Italy, Spain, and France and celebrated Mass in their shrines, an extra bonus for me in loving them and imitating their holiness. Capital Campaign Update: Here s a message from Terri Ciardella: Our work continues...the landscaping near the playground is near completion. What remains is the installation of the bricks to recognize the donors of the trees that were planted. We selected a hearty, succulent ground cover with heart shape leaves for the area which remains green and flowers all year round. Redwood trees have been placed in the open area just up from the church. Where once was a mound of wood chips will be the redwood trees and plants. The plants currently in the fountain area are going to be relocated to the redwood area (along with other plants) and then the fountain planter will be replanted in a more traditional style landscaping. Our goal is to get all the legacy items in place so we can focus on the upper lot and school entrance. Thank you to all those who have supported and continue to support this much needed project. Funny Catholic Sayings: People are funny. They want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church. Quit griping about your church; if it was perfect, you couldn t belong. The person who walks with God is happier than the one who rides in a limousine without Him. Your Friend & Pastor, Father Charles Puthota
Veterans Day Prayer God of peace, we pray for those who have served our nation and have laid down their lives to protect and defend our freedom. We pray for those who have fought, whose spirits and bodies are scarred by war, whose nights are haunted by memories too painful for the light of day. We pray for those who serve us now, especially for those in harm s way. Shield them from danger and bring them home. Turn the hearts and minds of our leaders and our enemies to the work of justice and a harvest of peace. Amen. Seniors Invited! - from the Concord Pastor St. Veronica s Annual SENIOR HOLIDAY LUNCHEON, hosted by the St. Veronica Confirmation class, will be on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at noon in Falcon Hall. All senior citizens are welcome to attend. Reservations are requested so enough food can be prepared and can be made by calling the Pastoral Center offices at 650-588-1455. Save the Date The St. Veronica Adult Choir will present Reflections of Christmas on Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome to attend this FREE performance and take a little time to relax and reflect on the true meaning of the holiday season. 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, November 1, 2014 Thomas George O Leary Colin Nicholas Reloba Analia de Jesus Vieyra St. Veronica Catholic School News Open House Dates Is Kindergarten in your future? If you have a child who will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2015, we invite you to visit St. Veronica School. You will be inspired by all the dynamic and innovative programs that take place here at St. Veronica School! Please call the School at 650-589-3909 to schedule and reserve your tour. The visit takes approximately 30 minutes and you are welcome to bring your children with you. Upon arrival, please check in at the School office. Available tour dates are as follows: Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 10 a.m. Sunday, January 25, 2015 - Open House following the 9:30 a.m. Mass Thanksgiving 5k Fun Run/Walk Who: Open to all age & fitness levels When: Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 8:45 a.m., rain or shine Where: Oyster Point Marina, Bay Trail, So. SF Benefits: St. Veronica School technology fund Entry fee: Adults $40/Youth $20 Includes: Goodie bag, post-race treats, raffle entry, finisher s ribbon, T-shirt (subject to availability), Medals for top 3 runners in each category (male/ female/boy/girl) Interested? Please contact coordinators Aideen Campbell (415-359- 5769) or Yoly Pantig (650-676- 8794) or by email at svcs5k@yahoo.com to register. Seeking Advent Candle Lighters! Parishioners (individuals or families) are needed to light the Advent Wreath candles at all Saturday evening/ Sunday masses during the four weeks of Advent. If you are interested, call the Pastoral Center at 650-588-1455 to sign up. Masses will be filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. Instructions and guidance will be provided. Come be a part of this beautiful Advent tradition!
Can you spare an hour for Jesus? St. Veronica s Eucharistic Adoration team always welcomes new adorers to sign up to spend one hour a week (or more, if desired) with the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration occurs in the St. Veronica side chapel from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except parish holidays. Those who are interested are invited to call the parish office at 650-588-1455 to submit their name and phone number so a member of the Adoration team can contact them. Reflecting on the Word The Basilica of St. John Lateran was given to the church by the Emperor Constantine shortly after he legalized Christianity in the early fourth century. It was dedicated as a place of Christian worship on November 9, 324 CE. It, and not St. Peter s Basilica as many people think, is the cathedral of the city of Rome and thus the home church of the bishop of Rome - that is, the pope. It might seem strange to celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of somebody else s church building. But this feast reminds us that our communion with the Church of Rome and her bishop, the pope, is one of the things that unites us in the Catholic Church. In the baptistery of the church of St. John Lateran, where the Christians of Rome have been baptized since the fourth century, there is an ancient inscription that reads: There is no barrier between those who are reborn and made one by the one font, the one Spirit, and the one faith... The Church asks us to join in this celebration because those who have worshiped at St. John Lateran, from the Emperor Constantine in the fourth century to the humblest Roman worker worshiping there on this day, are our brothers and sisters in the Holy Spirit. This feast reminds us that part of our faith is that the Church is the temple in which God s Spirit dwells. The celebration of this feast is a challenge to love our fellow Catholics as those who, along with us, are the stones that are being built into that living temple. The stones of this temple are bound together by a love that we live not just inwardly, but also in the outward forms - church buildings, institutions, ecclesiastical offices that make visible our bonds of unity. It is this unity that we are called to celebrate this day. For Prayerful Consideration and Discussion: When I hear the word church, do I think first of a building or of a community of people? Is there a religious structure that has been particularly significant in my life? - from Living the Word St. Veronica Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Advent Food Drive Thanksgiving Day Mass Kick-Off: The 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass will be our kickoff date for the annual SVdP Food Drive. We ask that you donate funds and non-perishable foods to support those in need within our parish boundaries. What to Donate: money, non-perishable foods/canned goods (especially tuna, pasta, cereal, rice, mac & cheese, canned fruits and vegetables) Duration of Food Drive: Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Eve Drop Off Locations: *The Church Vestibule food bin *Pastoral Center during business hours Note: Please do not bring any donations to the Rectory as it is a private residence. Who benefits: In 2014, our St. Vincent de Paul Conference volunteers visited 215 families to bring food and Safeway gift cards and helped 11 families with rent assistance, 4 families with utilities assistance, and 15 families with furniture and clothing. Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is most grateful for all the support our parishioners have given. We cannot assist without your aid. Thank you so much and may God bless you! Parish Enrichment Events (Held in the Pastoral Center) Monday, November 24, at 7:00 p.m.: The St. Veronica Book Club will discuss A Big Heart Open to God: A Conversation with Pope Francis, an interview by Antonio Spadaro. S.J. Thursday, December 11, at 1:00 p.m.: St. Francis (2002) with a runtime of 205 minutes will be shown with intermission. Newcomers are always welcome! Please call Patti at the parish office to add your name to the contact list and be apprised of upcoming events.
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