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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 Sr. Ann Norton, D.R.E. Priscilla Lagdameo Business Manager Deacon Gino Esposito Director of Music Regina R. Reale Youth Ministry Coordinator Deacon John Franey 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 third Tuesday at 7:30PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:45PM and before each Sunday Mass
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016
Mass Intentions for this Week February 7, 2016
MONDAY 7:20 Thomas Gerard Fogarty .......................... Patti & Jim D’Ambrosio 12:00 Suzanne McGrath .............................................. Moore Family TUESDAY 7:20 Int. of Medina Family…………………..….Vic & Priscilla Lagdameo 12:00 Michael Fedock ........................................ Ed & Mary Althaver ASH WEDNESDAY 7:20 Int. of Hiller Family ............................. Vic & Priscilla Lagdameo 12:00 Mary Barnes ................................................. Gagliano Family 8PM Paul & Joan Pavlick ................................... Bogensberger Family THURSDAY 7:20 Int. of Marilyn Rodriguez & Family ...... Vic & Priscilla Lagdameo 12:00 John O’Shea………………………………………..…………….Fosgreen Family FRIDAY 7:20 Adeline Calabrese………………………………………………….Gail & Ed Carter 12:00 Anna Piano………………………………………...…………………………...Friend
SATURDAY 8:00AM Diamante D’Onorio DeMeo…..Deacon Gino & Rosaria Esposito 4:00 PM Maureen Johnson ................................. ….....Quigley Family SUNDAY …………………………………………………………….First Sunday of Lent 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Jose Rodrigues ........................................................ Family 10:30 Julia Cristallo ................................... Vincent Valenziano 12:00 Thomas & Frances Finnegan ............................Theresa 5:00 Marybeth LoBello .......................... Mastrodonato Family Sanctuary Candle– Week of February 7th Int. of Mr. and Mrs. G. Shrayer ....................... Lillya Vindman
Chapel Candles– Week of February 7th Memory of Timothy Cartiginia ........................ Lucy McNamee
Events for this coming Week– See our website www.stveronica.com
Sacrificial Offering Update
Offering for 1/31 : $21,580.00
Offering on 1/24: $2578.00
Special Collection: $1233.00
January Offering through parish pay: $5352.83
January Offering through mail: $3020.48
Readings for the Week of February 7, 2016
Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-10/Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3-5, 10-11/Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Ps 51:3-6, 12-14, 17/Mt 6:1-6,
16-18
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 9:22-25
Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-6, 18-19/Mt 9:14-15
Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-6/Lk 5:27-32
Next Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-15/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13
This Ash Wednesday I will receive a mandate from Pope
Francis to be a Missionary of Mercy. I will be serving is
some special capacities reserved only to the Pope and
will be required to give days of recollection and parish
missions upon the requests of all the Bishops throughout
the world. (I hope only in the United States!) I ask for
your prayers during this appointment which should only
last till November 20th. Please also pray for Fr. Vic and
Fr. Bill who will fill in for me while I am gone. Please pray
for Deacon Gino who will take on more responsibilities in
management during my absences.
I got a call from Fr. Francis Sirolli, OSA, who was to con-
duct our annual parish mission. He unfortunately has
become ill and will not be able to give the parish mission.
Please keep him in your prayers for a speedy recovery.
On a brighter side, Fr. Bill O’Brien will conduct the Mis-
sion. He will be addressing the mystery of mercy
Fr. Euk
"When they brought their boats to the shore, they left
everything and followed him." Just when business was
finally booming, Simon and Company closed up shop.
The timing was strange, really. After a lifetime of fishing
to make a living, these men had just hauled in so many
fish that "their nets were tearing" and "the boats were in
danger of sinking." Just imagine the profit on the other
side of this night's work! Just imagine how their reputa-
tion would have grown. How easy it would have been to
go out and buy a new fleet of boats and to upgrade their
stash of nets. Most likely for the first time, wealth was
within reach.
And yet, just then, Simon, James, and John left
their boats on the shore and followed Jesus in the task of
"catching men." This is astonishing. Not only did they give
up their sudden monetary success, they gave up EVERY-
THING. In a moment's time, these men radically altered
their life, their plans, their future, and their fortune. And
civilization has never been the same since.
Thanks in large part to the courage of these first
apostles, and of their successors the bishops, and of all
the faithful men and women religious throughout history
who have "left everything and followed him," our church
has continued to flourish and our culture has been great-
ly enhanced. Those of us who are members of the laity
are likewise called to follow Christ, of course. The tre-
mendous sacrifices that priests and religious sisters
make should inspire us, and remind us that serving
Christ-at any cost-is worth it. Their lives stand as a power-
ful witness indeed. Today, let us pause to thank God for
these men and women and to ask his blessing on them
all.
Pastor’s Notes
This Wednesday we begin the season of Lent. Bishop
O’Connell has asked me to remind you of our obligation
during this holy season.
Each Lent, the Church asks us to join Jesus in the desert
spiritually by following Lenten regulations. Here is what
the Catholic Church in the United States asks of us as
baptized Catholics to do: On Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday we are asked to fast with only one full meal
and no meat. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are
obliged to fast. On Fridays we are asked to abstain from
meat. Those 14 years and older are obliged to abstain
from meat. Eggs, milk products or condiments of any
kind, even if made from animal fat are permitted on days
of abstinence.
The obligation to observe the laws of fast and
abstinence is a serious one for Catholics. Failure to
observe one penitential day in itself is not considered a
serious sin. It is the failure to observe any penitential
days at all, or a substantial number of days, which must
be considered serious.
The obligation, the privilege really, of receiving the
Eucharist at least once a year --- often called “Easter
duty” --- for those in the state of grace should still be
fulfilled during the period from the First Sunday of
Lent, February 14th to Trinity Sunday, May
22nd. However, the Church’s law does permit this
precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year
when there is a just cause.
Our reading from Isaiah and Luke present a challenge to
us in preparation for Lent. Both Isaiah and Peter
experience God in an unusual way. This is called a
theophany. That is, a manifestation of God to a human
being. What is characteristic about theophanies is an
overwhelming sense of wretchedness before God. But
God in His mercy cleanses Isaiah with the help of an
angel and Peter is told to, “Be not afraid!” Both are then
prepared for a mission to evangelize. Over the season of
Lent, it is my prayer for you to relive these experiences in
the Sacrament of Penance and in the special calling God
has given you to spread the Good News. Yes, Penance
is the standard for us to start anew and the
encouragement to practice our faith. This is enhanced by
the power of the Sacrament of Confirmation, which
takes away all fear in fulfilling the mission God intends
us to do in this life.
You might want to consider replacing expensive coffees
for cheaper ones during Lent. The sacrifice could be a
convenient spiritual sacrifice for you. The money saved
could be donated to the parish or to another charitable
cause.
Scripture Meditation
OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE
Please Pray for Our Sick
Monica Drumm Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh
Robert Sewing Mark Stoughton Vinny Placanica
Michael Kuras Susan Termine Connie Camilleri
Erin Haber Kathy Pfeifer Milly Wade
Elaine Fiet Carol Gale Madalene Rieker
Denise Bergeron Joseph Neglia Richie Brown
Rosemarie Feyko Kenneth Vigilo Anthony Leone
Victoria Burke Alice Hanvey Bill D’Erasmo
Thomas DiPaolo Ross Johnson Carl Lahetta
Joey Weikel Paula Baiga Tessa Marie Eby
David Henriques Beverly Canzoneri Nicholas Zichella
Krisanne Alino Connie Bishop Patty Sayers
Rita Lenthe Robert Lenthe Francis Biegen
Kim Fariello Alexandra Morello Carmen Devone
Claire Ashern John Pecelli Richard Dolan
Roland Rodriguez Donna Wagner Eugene Binkowski
Aden Bojku Marie Juckiewicz Kasey Seymour
Miele Bojku Vita O’Kane Kinsey Delisa Beaton
Tyler Laderia Brianna Bove Michael Connolly
Diane Hines Patrick Fontana Christopher Zoas
Carol Ann Scott Patricia Smith
Please Pray for our Parishioners Serving our Country: Sgt. Sean T. Curran Sgt. Brennan Six
PV2 William Wotton GSMI Sandro Farduchi
Sgt. Krystyna Cechulski Capt. Julio Collazos
S.R. Steven Brennan Sgt. Gregory Hiller
Corp. Ethan Bolger PFC Zackary Burkey
Corp. Luke Wlodkowski 1st Lt. Robert F. Farrell
1st Lt. Ash Young Sgt. Paul Coyle
Baptism
St. Veronica’s Parish Family wishes to
welcome those who have become members
through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Olivia Marie, daughter of Timothy & Kelli Brennan
Nico Robert, son of Edward & Kathryn Travisano
Thank you for the gift of life!
HOME ENTHRONEMENT OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS The parish of St. Veronica’s invites and encourages all
families and those living alone to enthrone the Sacred Heart of
Jesus in their homes. This involves a ceremony in which a
priest or deacon solemnly blesses an image of the Sacred
Heart, the image is displayed in a prominent place in the
home, and all the members of the family consecrate
themselves to the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This home
enthronement becomes our link to the tabernacle in our
church, inviting our Lord in the Eucharist to be the King of our
hearts and our most intimate companion. The enthronement
of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and family consecration to
her Immaculate Heart is usually performed at the same time. If you are interested in the Home Enthronement of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, please
contact Joan and Hu Mador at732-367-2565 to make
arrangements. The Home Enthronement team is also looking
for volunteers to join the team and help promote and set up
Home Enthronements. If you are interested, please call
at 732-367-2565
Divine Mercy Devotions
Please come and join us today, Feb 7th at
1:30PM for the Divine Mercy prayer service,
especially in this year of mercy declared by
Pope Francis. We not only will be praying for
God’s Mercy to be outpoured upon this sin-
ful world, but also for the atonement of our own sins. All
are invited to join us.
Lenten Parish Mission
“The Name of God is Mercy”
Come join us on this special “Lenten” Journey, as Fr. Bill
O’Brien points us to God’s Mercy and the Power of
Prayer. Dates: Feb. 14th through 17th at 7:30PM in the
church. Each night includes a talk, and on Tuesday night
there will also be a Penance Service and Wednesday
night closing liturgy. Jesus is calling!
Ash Wednesday Schedule– February 10th
Masses are at 7:20AM, 12 noon and 8PM. (Ashes will be
distributed at each Mass)
Services are at 3PM and 6PM (Ashes will be distributed
at each service.)
3rd Friday Community Gathering
During Lent we invite our 3rd Friday Commu-
nity to join us for Stations of the Cross at
7:30 PM, our 3rd Friday gathering will re-
sume on April 15th
Bishop O’Connell has asked all the parishes in the Tren-
ton Diocese to be part of plans for the future. Father
Euk, as requested by the Diocese, has formed a
committee of four to facilitate this goal. The members of
this committee are Lora Franceschina, Claire McCarthy,
Joseph Mossa and Joseph Panarella.
The first step in this process is the parish survey that we
hope will be completed by all. Additional copies can be
obtained at the rectory offices . The goals at this time is
to strengthen our parish by using the talents and time of
all its parishioners to plan for our future. Anyone interest-
ed in actively joining this effort can call Claire McCarthy
at 732-364-1292.
Adoration Chapel 100 Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration #9 Benefit
The grace of adoration of Jesus in the Most
Blessed Sacrament is given to everybody. (St.
Peter Julian Eymard
Urgent: No Adorer
Sunday: 1AM
Friday: 12noon Partners Requested:
Sunday : 12:00 Midnight, 1AM
Thursday: 11PM, 12 Midnight; Friday: 12 noon; Saturday: 1PM
On going registration of new adorers continues....please join
our band of adorers.
Contact Debbie [email protected] or leave message 732 367
7750
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 $10
Chapel Candles $15 (2).
Missionaries of the Poor Annual Food Drive
Dear St. Veronica Community,
We express our sincere gratitude for your continued
support throughout the years, in providing food for
the children and adults who are under the care of the
Missionaries of the Poor in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. In their
Apostolate--Asile Communal, they have about 50
mentally and physically challenged children and about
170 adults, also physically challenged and destitute. In
addition to these, the Brothers have a food line every two
weeks, on Wednesdays, for the poor in the neighborhood
who often times have one meal a day. About 500 people
come to this food line.
In this year of Mercy, the Lord reminds us in the Gospel
of St. Matthew, (cf. Matthew 25,40) "Truly, I say to you,
as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you
did it to me."
With your generosity, we hope to put together a 40 ft.
container of food for their residents and the local poor in
Haiti. We will be handing out food pledge cards after all
the Masses on Feb. 27th and 28th and collect your
donations on March 5th and 6th.
Thank you and God bless you.
Collection Envelopes Starting next week, your collection
envelopes will now be available for
pick up in the narthex. Please check
them carefully to ensure you are
taking the correct envelopes. Thank you.
St. Veronica School Gift Auction St. Veronica School will be holding its 32nd Annual Din-
ner & Gift Auction on March 11th, 2016, at South Gate
Manor, Freehold.
Tickets are $60 and are on sale now. Ticket forms and
information are available
at www.stveronicaschool.com or by calling Jennifer
Jarecki at 732-299-2477.
Get your tickets for "Strolling Through the Vineyard” be-
fore they sell out.
“Tools for Success”
Tools for Success (TFS) is a non-profit, grant funded work
activity that assists recipients of government assistance
in Ocean County find employment.
TFS has implemented an event called “Suit Up for Suc-
cess” that provides interview attire for our participants,
as well as other low income individuals in the communi-
ty. We are in need of clean, gently used men’s and wom-
en’s professional attire (suits, dress pants, blazers,
blouses, dress shirts).
A donation bin can be found in the SVC narthax
from Feb. 6 through Feb 21, 2016. Any questions please
call Annalynn Franey at (732) 279-6500 or email
40 DAYS FOR LIFE The 40 Days for Life is a campaign of prayer and fasting
for an end to abortion here in America, from February 10
to March 20. Since its inception in 2007, 11,165 lives
have been saved, 127 abortion workers have quit, and
64 abortion centers have closed. 40 Days for Life also
involves prayerful, peaceful witnessing in front of an
abortion clinic. The goal is to help women who are con-
sidering getting an abortion and encourage them to
change their minds. People are being asked to simply
stand (or walk) there and say the Rosary or other prayers
for one hour. Here in Monmouth, the site is the Planned
Parenthood facility at 69 E. Newman Springs Rd in
Shrewsbury. We have been asked to staff
each Wednesday from Feb 10 to March 20. That would
be 6 Wednesdays, Feb 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9, and
16. The hours are from 8 AM to 6 PM. Please see the
40 Days for Life web site http://40daysforlife.com/
Shrewsbury for a wealth of information.
Food Pantry Needs-
Items needed most: Canned fruit, coffee, crackers,
baked beans, hot cereal, cold cereal, hot chocolate,
pancake mix, syrup.
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