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St. Veronica Church 4215 Route 9, Howell, NJ 07731 732-363-4200 www.stveronica.com
Pastoral Staff Pastor Father Vincent T. Euk Parochial Vicar Fr. Vicente Magdaraog Weekend Assistant Fr. Bill O’Brien Deacons Gene F. Moir, Sr. James Littlefield Tomasz Cechulski Charles R. Daye Jr. John Franey Gino (Louis) Esposito School Principal Sister Cherree Power, C.R. Religious Education Brenda Heffernan, D.R.E. Lauren DeMaio, C.R.E. Parish Administrator Leonard P. Weg Director of Music Nancy Condardo Director of ACTS Deacon Tom Cechulski Bozena Cechulski Coordinator of Youth Ministry Deacon John Franey Phone Contacts Rectory—732-363-4200 Convent—732-364-2361 School—732-364-4130 Religious Education— 732-364-4137 Cafeteria—732-364-9455 ACTS Office—732-364-2936 Fax 732-370-3891
Weekend Masses: Saturdays: 5:00 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 8PM.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45PM or call to schedule an appointment with a priest.
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 Brenda Heffernan, D.R.E. Susan Vella Parish Administrator Deacon Gino Esposito Director of Music Nancy Condardo Director of ACTS Deacon Tom Cechulski Bozena Cechulski Coordinator of Youth Ministry Deacon John Franey Phone Contacts Rectory—732-363-4200 Convent—732-364-2361 School—732-364-4130 Religious Education— 732-364-4137 Cafeteria—732-364-9455 Fax 732-370-3891 Rectory Office Hours: M-F 9:00-4:30 PM Second & Fourth Saturday 9AM—12:30 PM
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
Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2015
Mass Intentions for this Week May 24, 2015
MONDAY 9:00 Int. of Frank Morgese .............................. Jillian & Michael Reiff TUESDAY ............................................................ St. Philip Neri, pr. 7:20 Josephine Rogers ........................................ John & Katia Gorini 12:00 Int. of Kevin McCauslin ...................................... Michael Reiff WEDNESDAY…………………………………………….St. Augustine of Canterbury, b. 7:20 Francine Novak ............................................... Peggy Wojtowicz 12:00 Int. of Joseph Morgese ....................................... Michael Reiff THURSDAY 7:20 Richard F. Gregory ........................................ Maldonado Family 12:00 Ernie & AnnaMae Donovan ................................ Joan & Family
FRIDAY 7:20 Carl Rieker ........................................................... Rieker Family 12:00 Robert B. Moore ................................................ Moore Family SATURDAY 8:00AM Andy Wonaszek .......................... Sisters of the Resurrection 4:00 PM Emilio & Connie Rubio ................................... Lobell Family SUNDAY ……………………………………………………………………….Trinity Sunday 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Ira Owens, Sr. .................................................. Ken & Carol Post 10:30 Int. of Darren O’Neill........................................... Michael Reiff 12:00 Marjorie McGeough ........................................... Patricia Muni 5:00 Andy Wonaszkek ....................................... Colette Dill & Family
The Rectory Office is closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
Events for this coming Week– See our website www.stveronica.com
Sacrificial Offering Update
Last Week’s Offering: $14,743
2nd collection: $2879.00
Ascension Thursday: $3024.00
Thank you for you continued generosity.
Readings for the Week of May 24, 2015 Sunday: Day: Acts 2:1-11/Gal 5:16-25 or 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 or Jn 20:19-23 Monday: ............................................................ Sir 17:20-24/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday:............................................................... Sir 35:1-12/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: ......................................... Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17/Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: .......................................................... Sir 42:15-25/Mk 10:46-52 Friday: .............................................................. Sir 44:1, 9-13/Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: ....................................................... Sir 51:12cd-20/Mk 11:27-33 Next Sunday: ....................... Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20
On this solemnity of Pentecost we remember Mary as the Virgin filled with the Holy Spirit (Hail Mary, full of grace) as we leave the confessional. We recall Mary being overshadowed by the Holy Spirit at the Incarna-tion as we receive Holy Communion. We recall Mary being made our mother at the foot of the Cross as we follow the will of God. We recall Mary holding together in perfect prayer the Apostles in the Upper Room as she witnessed the birth of the Church through the power of the Holy Spirit as we deal with our own weaknesses. The Blessed Mother will always be well pleased with us as we follow our vocation and the commandments of God by leading others to do likewise through the many ways that the power of the Holy Spirit can be manifested in us.
Fr. Euk
"'Rivers of living water will flow from within him who be-lieves in me.' He said this in reference to the Spirit." Riv-ers of living water. What does this image make us think of? Something active. Something dynamic and changing, yet constant and dependable. A river with living water is not stagnant; it is not silent, but rather it speaks. This river is not mucky or full of algae. This river is clear, beau-tiful, refreshing, and life-giving. It draws people to its banks by providing the kind of water that sustains life and the kind of scenery that is a joy to behold. Those who believe in Jesus will be like this river. Through the Spirit of Christ, which first came upon Christian be-lievers at Pentecost and which came upon us at our bap-tism, we become a source of "living water." Instead of being motionless, dull, murky, unproductive people, we are strengthened by God's power to be dynamic, refresh-ing, and life-giving. This isn't automatic, however. We must cooperate with the Spirit that has been given to us. Those of us who have received confirmation have been sacramentally gift-ed with the fullness of the Spirit, but that doesn't mean that the living water is flowing at full speed. As St. Paul wrote in his second letter to Timothy, we need to "stir into flame the gift of God" (1:6). The flame may be there, but if we don't fan it through prayer, virtuous living, spiritual formation, and frequent reception of the sacraments, then it will never burst forth with the full power that it could have. But let us take heart! Even this process of "fanning" is made easier when we call upon the Holy Spir-it to help us. For St. Paul reminds us today that "the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness."
Pastor’s Notes
Scripture Meditation
Fr. Johann Roten, SM wrote an article, Deep Memories: A Marianist Icon. He describes memories as “golden tunnels leading into the past.” Memories are experienced in the present and they are not indifferent. Some can hurt or hinder us or they can enthrall and inspire us. Some artists have a way of making memories alive – especially those of our Blessed Mother. In St. John’s Gospel disciples are depicted as personifications of people who have a bond with Jesus. Obviously Mary’s connection with the Passion and Death of Jesus is linked to the glorification of the Son of God when Jesus says, “Woman, this is your son,” and to the disciple, “This is your mother.” It is almost as if Jesus was giving them to us as a last will and testament. Jesus has made Mary a human help and support to do His work among us. This is why I placed the statue of Our Lady of Judea in the sanctuary area and the Icon of Mary during the months of May and October on the left wall. There is a Three O’clock Prayer: Lord Jesus, we gather in spirit at the foot of the cross with your Mother and the disciple whom You loved. We ask your pardon for our sins which are the cause of Your death. We thank You for remembering us in that hour of salvation and for giving us Mary as our Mother. Holy Virgin, take us under your protection and open us to the action of the Holy Spirit. St. John obtain for us the grace of taking Mary into our life, as you did, and of assisting her in her mission. Amen. Another interesting prayer is: May the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit be glorified in all places through the Immaculate Virgin Mary. These prayers serve to show the intimate connection among Mary, God and us. This spiritual reunion is a source of strength and solidarity for the children of God. St. John depicts Mary as a strong woman and a holy virgin. She is the lady of the mantel who protects all who seek her and her Child. St. John reminds us that Jesus does not know members, but rather only disciples, daughters and sons. This Three O'clock Prayer also is an expression of our reconciliation with God and with Creation. That is, with people and nature. Mary is the model of what we never were and never will be. In Mary our deepest memories about ourselves can become the source and truth about God’s love for us and the beauty of our regeneration in Him.
OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE
Please Pray for Our Sick
Monica Drumm Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh
Robert Sewing John Grad Mark Stoughton
Michael Kuras Marge Koury Susan Termine
Erin Haber Kathy Pfeifer Milly Wade
Elaine Fiet Carol Gale Rita DiRienzo
Denise Bergeron Madelene Rieker Joseph Neglia
Vita O’Kane Kenneth Vigilo Anthony Leone
Victoria Burke Alice Hanvey Bill D’Erasmo
Summa Guzman Thomas DiPaolo Ross Johnson
Jody Melano-Gomez Margorie Paulmann Matteo Coco
Joey Weikel Paula Baiga Tessa Marie Eby
Judy Silagi Patricia Kerod Diane Grad
Kristina Arcona Barbara Matuscak Rose Perrotta
Raymond Poyer David Henriques Beverly Canzoneri
Brian Fallen Michael Cohen Frances Dolan
Sheila McAdam Michael McAdam Krisanne Alino
Rita Lenthe Robert Lenthe Francis Biegen
Please Pray for our Parishioners Serving our Country:
Sgt. Sean T. Curran Sgt. Brennan Six
PV2 William Wotton GSMI Sandro Farduchi
Sft. Krystyna Cechulski Capt. Julio Collazos
S.R. Steven Brennan Sgt. Gregory Hiller
Corp. Ethan Bolger PFC Zackary Burkey
Corp. Luke Wlodkowski 2nd Lt. Robert F. Farrell
1st Lt. Ash Young
Baptism
St. Veronica’s Parish Family wishes to
welcome those who have become members
through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Bristol Laine Victoria, daughter of Terri &
Edward Pancoast
Zoe Renee, daughter of Anthony and Stephanie Mattioli
Nolan Alexander, son of Alejandreo & Yalitza Batlle
Evan James, son of James & Deborah Burlew
Jameson Vincent, son of Keith & Shawna Wasser
Thank you for the gift of life!
“Let us be generous with our time in going
to meet Him in adoration and in
contemplation that is full of faith and ready
to make reparation for the great faults and
crimes of the world. May our adoration
never cease”. Saint John Paul II NEW ADORERS URGENTLY NEEDED: Sunday: 1AM, 7AM; Tuesday: 12 noon; Saturday: 1PM Contact Debbie [email protected], or 732 367 7750
Banns of Marriage
Michael Auletta & Melissa Cimato June 5, 2015
Michael Golod & Amanda Jordan June 7, 2015
Joel Phillips & Noelle Mustari June 14, 2015
West Rayner & Shelby Pagnotta June 26, 2015
Calendar Meeting
We are having a parish event calendar meeting on
Wednesday, July 1st at 7PM in the school library. Any
group wishing to use any parish facility, including the
Narthex, for meetings, gatherings etc. should send
ONE representative to the meeting. Thank you.
MEMORIAL DAY MASS HONORING OUR VETERANS
Please join us for Mass at 9:00 AM on Monday, Memorial
Day, May 25, to honor all our veterans. Light refresh-
ments will be served in the Narthex following the Mass.
May Crowning and Procession Next Sunday
Please join us in honoring our Blessed Mother Mary Sun-
day, May 24, 2015, 6:20 pm after the 5 pm Mass.
Procession to the Grotto by the Rectory.
Rosary to be recited. Special
participation by First Communicants is
encouraged. Please come in your First
Communion attire.
Fellowship to follow at the cafeteria.
Food item donations are welcome.
For questions, please contact the Le-
gion of Mary:
Irma Bennett, (732) 363-8386 or
Rosalie A, [email protected]
Calling all Vendors and Crafters Vendor & Craft Fair scheduled for June 27, 2015 at St.
Veronica Church Cafeteria from 9AM to 3PM. Hosted by
the St. Veronica Boy Scout Troop #300. Applications are
now being accepted from crafters and vendors. Tables
are $25.00. Please contact Linda at
[email protected] or call 732-363-2313.
SVS Students Present
Please join us for a Dinner Theater Experience.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Dinner: 1:00
Hosted by the Knights of Columbus
Play: 3:00
Tickets $20.00 per person
Tickets can be purchased at the school office.
Corpus Christi Procession– June 7, 2015
Come join St. Veronica’s Parish
Community on Sunday, June 7th
immediately following the 12 noon
Mass for a Corpus Christi Procession
beginning in the Church and then
continuing the procession around the
church mall. All are welcome.
A special invitation goes out to all First communicants
and their families to join us in this Blessed Procession.
If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Gino at
732-363-4200.
A Very Special Pilgrimage Experience firsthand the magnificent Shrines of Italy on
an 11 Day Pilgrimage with our Spiritual Leader Fr. Bill
O’Brien. We will leave St. Veronica’s on October 26th for
the beautiful city of Rome. We begin by attending, w/
other Pilgrims, a papal audience with Pope Francis. From
there, our focus will be on a multitude of spectacular
Basilica’s, magnificent shrines, exquisite cathedrals,
Scala Sancta, Naples, Pompeii, San Giovanni Rotodo (the
Monastery of Padre Pio), the awesome Grotto of St.
Michael the Archangel, Lanciano (miracle of the
Eucharist), Loretto and Assisi. So many mesmerizing
places to visit! Each day you will be part of your “dream”
on this “Very Spiritual Pilgrimage”. Your cost is
$3,000.00 pp which includes health insurance. Please
remember, space is limited! For more information,
please contact Pilgrimage Coordinator Deacon Tommy at
732-610-5434 or e-mail [email protected].
Inner Healing Available
Inner healing available. To schedule an appointment,
please contact Deacon Tom and Bozena at
[email protected] or call 732-961-3657.
Food Pantry Needs- Our pantry services the needy in
our area. Items needed most: coffee, tuna, ketchup
No pasta needed at this time.
REGISTRATION for RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AFTERNOON CLASSES will meet on Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday from 4:15 P. M. until 5:30 P.M. for grades 1,
3, 4, 5, 6, and 7th
AFTERNOON WEE WISDOM CLASSES will meet on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons ONLY
MONDAY EVENING CLASSES will meet from 6:15 P. M. until
7:30P.M. for grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7th
COMMUNION CLASS (2nd GRADE) will meet ONLY ON THURS-
DAY from 4:15 to 5:45
CONFIRMATION CLASS (8th GRADE) will meet ONLY on THURS-
DAY from 6:15 P.M. until 7:30 P.M
THIS YEAR we will have one way to register:
Come into the RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE, (classes will be
available on a first come, first serve basis only). Remember
Monday afternoon fills up fast and is first come, first serve.
NEW STUDENTS MUST COME INTO THE OFFICE TO REGISTER
WITH THEIR BAPTISM CERTIFICATE.
Registration begins the week of May 18th. Please see
our website for all our registration dates.
www.stveronica.com
VBS Sign Up Now St Veronica Church Catholic Vacation Bible School 2015
The Mysterious Disappearance of Jesus
Calling all detectives! Come join us for a fun week of
games, skits, crafts, music and lessons as we investigate
and solve the mysterious disappearance of Jesus.
Dates: Monday July 6- Fri July 10
Time: 9am – 12:30pm
For Children: Ages 4-5 (fully potty trained) and entering
Grades 1 thru 6
Cost: $35 per child ($130 maximum per family) Includes
t-shirt and snacks
Registration forms are available at the rectory, CCD of-
fice and on St. Veronica website.
Registration deadline is June 1. Space limited to first 80
campers. Don’t miss the fun!! For questions or more in-
formation contact Jo-Anne at [email protected]
Mega 50/50 on Sale Now!! Don’t forget to buy your ticket. You may
purchase your ticket after Mass every
weekend or at the rectory.
Host Families Needed Donovan Catholic High School in Toms River is looking for families to host students in its international program. Learn about the Chinese culture first-hand from these courageous and motivated students while sharing your American customs with them. A monthly stipend is included. Call Kathy at 732-
349-8801 x2429
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