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Pastoral Staff Pastor Father Vincent T. Euk Parochial Vicar Fr. John Chang 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 Sr. Ann Norton, D.R.E. Linda Clayton Business Manager Deacon Gino Esposito Director of Music Emer O’Mahony Youth Ministry Coordinator Sister Ann Norton Phone Contacts Rectory—732-363-4200 Convent—732-364-2361 School—732-364-4130 Religious Education— 732-364-4137 Rectory Fax 732-370-3891 Rectory Office Hours: M-F 9:00-4:30 PM Second & Fourth Saturday 9AM—12:30 PM Baptisms: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month,.
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 first Friday at 7:30PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:45PM and before each Sunday Mass
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2017
Mass Intentions for this Week November 12, 2017
MONDAY…………………………………...……………..St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, v. 7:20 Maryann Lipari ............................................... Burnetsky Family 12:00 Maryann Gularek ........................................ Theresa Diovisalvi TUESDAY 7:20 Joseph Cassidy, Jr. .........................................................Family 12:00 Santa Johnson .............................................................Family WEDNESDAY 7:20 Int. of Fr. Euk ........................................................ Rieker Family 12:00 Int. of Fr. Euk ........................ Deacon Tom & Bozena Cechulski THURSDAY 7:20 Joseph Politano ................................................ Wharton Family 12:00 Int of Maryann Butterfield .................................. Rieker Family FRIDAY ……………………………………..………………...St. Elizabeth of Hungary, r. 7:20 Rose Fruzynski…………………………..……….Middle School South 12:00 Maryann Lipari…………………………………….……..Rieker Family
SATURDAY 8:00AM Jose Rodrigues .......................................................... Family 4PM People of the Parish SUNDAY 7:30 Peter Gallagher ..................................... Deacon Gino & Rosaria 9:00 Int. of Fr. Bill O’Brien .............................. Bill and Cheryl Wegner 10:30 Monica Drumm .............................. American Legion Post 504 12:00 John Andrew .............................. George & Deborah Mangione 5:00PM Adele Metelski ................................................ Kohan Family
Sanctuary Candle– Week of November 12, 2017
In memory of Joseph Cassidy, Jr………………………………………..Family
Chapel Candles– Week of November 12, 2017 Intentions of the Sisters of the Resurrection
Events for this coming Week– See our website www.stveronica.com
Sacrificial Offering Update
Last Week’s Offering: $16,783.00
All Saints: $4241.00
Thank you for your continued support.
Readings for the Week of November 12, 2017
Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday: Wis 2:23-3:9; Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday: Wis 7:22b-8:1; Lk 17:20-25
Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Lk 17:26-37
Saturday: Wis 18:14-16,19:6-9; Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Mt 14:22-
33
Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-
30
Pastor’s Notes
As Ordinary Time comes to an end and as we observe a
time of prayer for the souls in Purgatory during the
month of November, we recall the Four Last Things:
Death, Judgement, Heaven or Hell. Upon death, the
Particular Judgement is made which results in an
immediate judgement of Heaven, Purgatory or Hell. At
the Second Coming at the End of Time, the Final
Judgement is made. It is public and just, with only two
destinations, Heaven or Hell. Purgatory will come to an
end.
Jesus spoke of two final possibilities for human
existence; being in everlasting happiness in the
presence of God or being in everlasting torment in the
absence of God. Jesus describes the state of the
damned in various metaphors – everlasting fire, utter
darkness, tormenting thirst, and weeping and gnashing
of teeth.
The apostles ask Jesus, “Lord, with those who are saved
be few?” Jesus replied, “Strive to enter by the narrow
door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and not be
able” (Lk 13:23-24). In Matthew we hear Jesus say,
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the
way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who
entered are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is
hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Mt
7:13-14). Jesus seems to imply that there is a hell and
that many go there; more than are the saved.
The New Testament does not tell us that any particular
person is in hell. Jesus did call Judas Iscariot the son of
perdition (Jn 17:12). He also said of Judas, “It would be
better for that man if he had never been born” (Mt
26:24 and Mk 14:21). Jesus also calls Judas Iscariot a
devil (Jn 6:70).
In the Gospels the devils proclaim that Jesus is the holy
one of God, but they are not saved by recognizing this
fact. While God’s plan is to reconcile all things in Christ,
He does not override the freedom that enables us to
resist His holy will. We are able to resist God’s grace so
none of us is really safe.
We teach that everyone who dies in a state of mortal sin
goes immediately to the eternal punishments of
Hell. The consensus among the Fathers of the Church is
that the majority of mankind goes to eternal punishment
in Hell. St. Thomas Aquinas said that it is to be expected
that most human beings fall short of achieving Heaven.
In the middle of the 20th century, many Catholic
theologians, breaking with tradition, favored the view
that all mankind may be saved or does eventually attain
salvation. Some even proposed a universal
salvation. Many Christians today take for granted that
everyone must be saved.
Pope John Paul II said what happened to the devils is a
warning to us. He went on to say that the thought of Hell
must not create anxiety or despair, but it is a necessary
and healthy reminder of our personal responsibility. For
Christians, the hope for salvation cannot be used to
assume a theory of universal salvation. However, we can
hope for the salvation of all. In hope the Church prays for
all men to be saved. We know that, in all things, God
works for the good of those who love Him. We also know
that if we persevere in that love, nothing will ever
separate us from Christ (Romans 8:28-39).
Fr. Euk
The foolish will miss heaven's wedding feast.
Are you missing out on what's most important in life?
Being unprepared can lead to unnecessary trouble and
even disaster! What good is a life-jacket left on the shore
when the boat is sinking? Jesus' story of ten single ladies
waiting for a wedding procession in the middle of the
night seems strange to most westerners today. But
Jesus' audience knew all too well how easily this could
happen to them.
Don't miss the most important engagement of all.
Wedding customs in ancient Palestine required extra
vigilance and preparation for everyone involved. (Some
near eastern villages still follow this custom.) The bride
and groom did not go away for their honeymoon, but
celebrated for a whole week with their family and friends.
It was the custom for the groom, in company with his
friends, to come at his discretion and get his bride and
bring her to their new home. They would take the longest
route possible so that many villagers along the way could
join in the wedding procession. Once they arrived and
closed the doors, no one else could be admitted. If the
groom decided to come and bring his bride at night, then
lights were required by necessity to guide the travelers
through the dark and narrow streets. No one was allowed
on the village streets at night without a lamp!
Scripture Meditation
OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE
Please Pray for Our Sick
Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh Marjorie Paulmann
Mark Stoughton Mia Castellan Baby Dylan Gallego
Connie Camilleri Rosemary DeFalco Diane Grad
Erin Haber Monica Noble Steven Hensle
Paula Baiga Diane Cudhedy Jake Infanti
Bob Yuro Joe Oates Jane Oates
Ann Donovan John Kerod Dorothy Sabol
Robert Farrell Christine Clements John Rodrigues
Cathy Forman Ed Kelly Dennis Hayward
Kathy Hayward Marie Schmidt Christopher Hunt
Greg Mador Brayden Walton Victoria Burke
Robert O’Malley Sr. Karen & Dylan D’Souza-Casiero
Gianna Faith Malen Kevin Corcoran Barbara Sewing
Rose Perrotta Sharon Calabria Nicole Kessner
Joanne Oates Carmen Devone Mike Kuris
Milagros Martino Raymond Santiago David Cerami
Katherine Scotto Shirley Alino
John Burke Retired Bishop John Smith
Erasmo Ninamango Douglas Floyd Mary DeJohn
Judy Silagi Denise Worster Vinnie Gaglardi
Mary Ann Morelli Michelle Schultz Roberta Wingren
Carl Lahetta Antonio Esposito Gavin Femiano
Jen Arico George Keith Kathy Aiello
Robert Robisky Charles Layton Corinne Kerod
Please Pray for our Parishioners Serving our Country: Sgt. Sean T. Curran Sgt. Brennan Six
PV2 William Wotton GSMI Sandro Farduchi
Sgt. Krystyna Cechulski Major Julio Collazos
S.R. Steven Brennan Sgt. Gregory Hiller
PFC Zackary Burkey LCDR Matthew W. Smith Sgt. Luke Wlodkowski 1st Lt. Robert F. Farrell
1st Lt. Ash Young Sgt. Paul Coyle
Sgt. Matt Myers
Baptism St. Veronica’s Parish Family wishes to
welcome those who have become
members through the Sacrament of
Baptism.
Thank you for the gift of life!
Church and Chapel Sanctuary Candles
If you would like to donate a Sanctuary
Candle for a loved one, please contact
the rectory office (732-363-4200).
Candles will be in memory of or intentions
of the named individual for one week
(Sunday to Saturday) and announced in our bulletin.
Weekly Donation: Church
Candle $15 Chapel Candles $20 (2).
Children’s Mass Each Sunday at the 9AM Mass, the homily
given by the priest or deacon will be
geared toward children and their families.
All are welcome.
Consider Joining our Altar Server Ministry
St. Veronica Altar Server Ministry provides an opportunity
for the young people of our parish to become more in-
volved in the parish in a constructive, helpful and educa-
tional way. The altar server ministry is a very important
and beautiful commitment to our parish community and
is an invitation by God. The altar server ministry provides
boys and girls with the opportunity to learn more about
their faith and to begin to build a foundation of evangeli-
zation and stewardship by serving at Mass and other li-
turgical functions. An altar server is the right hand help-
er of the Priest and Deacon at the Mass.
The ministry is open to those in Fourth Grade and be-
yond, who have celebrated their First Communion. If you
are interested in joining our altar server ministry, please
download the registration form
at WWW.Stveronica.com and return it to the rectory to
the attention of Deacon Gino Esposito.
Our Lady Undoer of Knots Please join us for the next rosary and
novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots on
Friday, November 17, 2017 at 6:30PM
in the narthex of St. Veronica’s Church.
All are welcome. If interested, please
call Sheila Maloney at 732-364-5566
so enough materials will be available.
Thanks and we hope to see you then!
This is Christmas-A Christmas Festival! Sponsored by St. Catherine of Siena, St. Veronica &
St. William the Abbot
Friday, December 15, 2017
At St. Catherine of Siena Parish Hall at 7PM
~Choir Performances ~Caroling
~Visit from St. Nicholas ~Tree Lighting
~Cookies & Cider Reception
RSVP by Dec. 1st to:
Adoration Chapel In this month of Thanksgiving let us give thanks for 20 years of Perpetual Adoration at St Veronica’s and all the answered prayers and blessings. “May the heart of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, be praised, adored, and loved with grateful affection, at every moment, in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the end of time. Amen.” (Divine Praises)
Registered adorers insure our commitment to keep the chapel open 24/7. Give Him time and He will give Himself to you. Hours Urgently Needed:
Sunday : 7AM, 5PM
Monday: 1AM
Wednesday: 12 midnight
Saturday: 6PM
Contact Debbie [email protected] or leave message 732-367-
7750.
Boy Scout Troop 300 Gift Auction
Boy Scout Troop 300 will be hosting a gift auction on
Saturday, December 2nd at 6 pm in St. Veronica
Cafeteria
$5 entrance fee includes coffee and cake
Tier One Prizes $10 sheet
Tier Two Prizes $15 sheet
Grand Prize Raffle & 50-50 Raffle
For reservations, please call 848-223-4871 (Linda Ann)
or mail checks payable to Troop 300,
157 Newbury Road, Howell, NJ 07731.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DOOR! OPEN TO FAMILIES!!!!
Mega 50/50 Raffle Drawing Winners Thank you to all who participated and supported our
annual fundraiser. Thanks to all the sponsors,
volunteers, event committee and helpers for making this
event a success. We were able to raise $11,915.00 for
St. Veronica Church.
Congratulations to our three winners:
1ft prize - Mr. & Mrs. Hallock - $5.957.50
2nd prize - Freehold Subaru - $3,574.50
3rd prize - Howell Stop and Shop - $2,383.00
Thank you everyone.
Pantry—Items needed Pork and beans, spaghetti sauce, canned vegetables,
jelly
Air Conditioner Replacement Campaign Goal- $200,000.00
To Date Donations: $38,330.00
Please continue to help reach our goal to replace the AC
system. Thank you to those who have donated and for
your continued support.
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St. Veronica Cafeteria is available for rent for
family and special events. Call the rectory.
Olive Wood Gifts From the Holy Land Next weekend, Nov. 18th and 19th we will have visitors selling
Olive Wood and other religious items. The
olive wood items are crafted by the Christians
in the Holy Land and it is their only means of
supporting themselves. You’ll be able to buy
after each Mass in the cafeteria. Please
come and support the small community of
Christians still living in Holy Land. Thank you.
Giving Tree
Once again our parish will be
preparing a Giving Tree to help
make Christmas a little brighter
for those who find themselves in
need during this holiday season.
Beginning Saturday, November
25th, our Giving Tree will be in
the narthex of the Church.
The giving tree is decorated with paper ornaments. Each
tag contains information about the gift recipient as well as
a gift request. The cost of the gifts varies from a few dol-
lars to perhaps the cost of a coat. When you select an
ornament from the tree, please consider purchasing the
requested gift. If you are unable to locate the gift that was
requested, please substitute a comparable item in its
place.
Tape the paper ornament to the outside of the package. It
is important that the ornament be attached to the gift as
this is the only method we have for distributing the gifts to
the proper individual.
All gifts MUST be returned to the church narthex no later
than 1:00PM on Sunday, December 10th. Please return
the gifts on time. The various organizations will be picking
up the gifts on Monday, December 11th so that they have
time to organize and distribute them before Christmas.
Thank you for your generosity.
OUR NEEDS