St. Veronica Church Established 1951 A Stewardship Parish - Grateful Living through Faith, Fellowship, Service, & Giving

434 Alida Way South San Francisco, CA 94080

Fax: 650-588-1481 www.stveronicassf.com Phone: 650-588-1455

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.” - Acts 2:4 Celebrating Saint Veronica Confirmation 2019

February 24, 2019 St. Veronica Parish Parish Office Hours Mass Intentions Monday to Friday for the Week of February 24, 2019 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun 02/24 7:00 People of Saint Veronica Closed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. 8:30 † Steven Dub (unless otherwise posted) 10:00 † Ammini Coippurathu Phone: 650-588-1455 Fax: 650-588-1481 11:30 Ruby Martin 6:00 † Lyla Chamorro

Parish Staff Mon 02/25 8:30 Edwin & Marilyn Cassady

Fr. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Pastor † Helen Herreras

Fr. Don Sharp, S.J., Weekend Assistant Tue 02/26 8:30 † Philomena Folan

† Jack O’Connor

Deacon Roger Beaudry Wed 02/27 8:30 † Amado Palaad Jr.

† Santiago & Felipa Sagao

Mary Martin, Administrative Assistant, Ext.301 Thu 02/28 8:30 † Irma de los Reyes Silvia Reyes, Bookkeeper, Ext.304 † Judith Durano

Fri 03/01 6:30 † Irma de los Reyes Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation & 8:30 Makenna Amber Camara Wedding Coordinator, Ext.305 † Roberto Mota

Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director, Ext. 308 Sat 03/02 8:30 † Catalina & Oscar Atienza

† Juanita Cadena Jim Rodriguez, Custodian/Maintenance 5:00 † Giuseppina Simi

Sun 03/03 7:00 † St. Veronica Catholic School 8:30 People of Saint Veronica 10:00 † Tina Mezzeta www.saintveronicassf.org 11:30 † Shirley Tuscano Phone: 650-589-3909 6:00 Sara & Matthew Muller Mrs. Mary Boland Mrs. Pam Cavagnaro Principal Vice Principal St. Veronica Parish Mission Statement

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION St. Veronica Church is a multicultural

Sacrament of Baptism community of believers who treasure Jesus Baptisms are to be arranged through the Parish Office. Christ at the center of their profession of Baptisms in English are typically held on the faith & practice. They worship & work to- 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. gether to build up a community of family & Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a month. Call the Parish Office at 650-588-1455 friends according to the mind & heart of Christ. Out of the abundance of joy & grati- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) tude, they live & share the good news of Call the Parish Office to register 650-588-1455 Ext.309 faith & hope, striving to stand up for peace Faith Formation: 650-588-1455 Ext. 305 & justice, to spread love & compassion, to Catechetical instructions (1st to 8th grades) care for those who are in need, and to make

Confirmation Classes: 650-588-1455 our nation & the world a better place for all. Parish Office email: [email protected] Mass Schedule

Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. On the Horizon Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m. Spanish Mass: Sundays at 6:00 p.m.  Sun., Feb. 24: Confirmation with Auxiliary Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. (English) Bishop Robert Christian, 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m.  Sun., March 3: Grade 8 class Mass, 10:00 a.m. First Fridays: 6:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.  Wed., March 6: Ash Wednesday - Masses at Confessions 6:30 and 8:30 a.m.; 3:30 and 7:00 p.m. (English); Saturdays: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m. (Spanish)

Liturgy of the Hours  Fridays during Lent starting March 8: Monday - Friday: Morning Prayer at 6:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross in the Church at 6:30 p.m.  Sat., March 9: Faith Formation First Reconcili- Eucharistic Adoration ation, 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday  Sat., March 9: Annual Luck of the Irish dinner except as posted for holidays and parish events (see page six for reservation information)  Sat., March 16: Annual Lent mini-retreat at St. Parish Registration Veronica (stay tuned for information) Please complete and return form to the parish office, or simply drop it in the collection basket. Kindly print all information. It is with great joy that we welcome Name(s): ______into our church and community the Name(s): ______following children who received the Address: ______Sacrament of Baptism at our Church on February 16, 2019 ______City & Zip: ______Phone: ______Khehlani Carolina Ancheta E-mail: ______Jaxx Amos M. Solis Primary language spoken at home: ______

Envelopes received in the First Collection: Updating Current Parish Registration February 02 & 03: 296

February 09 & 10: 289 Moving / Please remove from mailing list. February 16 & 17: 260

If you currently receive envelopes but do not use them, please ___This is a new registration Please call me. 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 02/16/19 5:00PM 1698.00 482.00 2180.00 Sunday 02/17/19 7:00AM 880.00 276.00 1156.00 8:30AM 1040.00 266.00 1306.00 10:00AM 1332.00 350.00 1682.00 11:30AM 1081.00 362.00 1443.00 Spanish Mass 6:00PM 262.00 141.00 403.00 TOTAL IN-PEW DONATIONS: $6,293.00 $1,877.00 $8,170.00 Other Contributions 271.00 n/a 271.00 From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners, 5th Grade Mass: As you know, once a month, chil- dren of a particular grade will join the Mass. At the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (AAA): Please see in 10:00 a.m. Mass Sunday, February 03, the 5th graders the bulletin the names of those who have donated so from both the School and Faith Formation joined with far to AAA 2019. Two weeks ago, February 9-10 their families and teachers. It’s always heartening to weekend, we launched this annual appeal, a month- see the children and families at Masses. One of the long drive, to raise $91,830. I preached at all Masses basic Catholic practices is to join a weekend Mass, that weekend. Last weekend Erica and her husband giving thanks to God and celebrating our community Alberto spoke about AAA at all Masses immediately as followers of Christ. The 5th graders read the read- following the homily. The reason for this campaign is ings, took up the collection, brought up the gifts, and simple: the Archdiocese is entrusted with a mission to gave out the bulletins. They were each given a book preach the good news and to provide all necessary called “Handbook for Today’s Catholic Children,” an ministries and services to the parishes within the Arch- abridged catechism. At this Mass, the “Angel Choir” diocese. Without our assistance, at the Archdiocesan sang enchantingly, assisted by Christopher Lindstrom, level they could not be doing what they are called to Suzanne Correa and Naomi Marquez. The Word of do. So we feel privileged to help and collaborate in God, especially the second reading from 1 Corinthians their work. Also, let us keep in mind. We are not apart 13 was a “hymn to love,” a celebration of love as the from the Archdiocese. We, our parish and all other most essential gift for fulfillment, happiness, and uni- parishes, make up the Archdiocese. When we strength- ty. I’m proud of the strength, vitality, and beauty of en the Archdiocese, we are actually strengthening our our parish liturgical celebrations. We touch Jesus in own St. Veronica Parish. So please give generously these celebrations and take him out to share him with and early so that we can complete this campaign with- others, starting with our family and friends. in a month. Would it be possible to belong to “One Percent or More Club” by donating $915 or more Food for Thought: Husband: “I’m going to work toward AAA? Some of you have given in the past way hard, and some day we are going to be rich.” Wife: more than one percent. Your spirit of stewardship and “We are rich already, dear, for we have each other. generous donations are much appreciated. Please Some day we may have money.” would you keep St. Veronica Parish and the Archdio- cese as your Number One charity to support because Catholic Joke: Jack was in New York. He was pa- we are an integral and inseparable part of these faith- tiently waiting, and watching the traffic cop on a busy based, nonprofit communities that stand for life now street crossing. The cop stopped the flow of traffic and and life eternal. shouted, “Okay pedestrians.” Then he would allow the traffic to pass. He had done this several times, and Confirmation: This Sunday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m. Jack still stood on the sidewalk. After the cop had 56 young women and men of our parish will be con- shouted “Pedestrians” for the tenth time, Jack went firmed. Auxiliary Bishop Robert Christian will preside over to him and said, “Is it not about time ye let the over the Confirmation Mass. They will receive the out- Catholics across?” pouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It is a special occasion of blessing for the whole parish community. Some To-Do’s: 1. Give soon and generously to Arch- Please keep them in your prayers and hearts. Last diocesan Annual Appeal. 2. Attend regularly the Sun- weekend at the 5:00 p.m. Saturday vigil Mass and at day or Saturday Vigil Mass. 3. Read each day a pas- the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, these young people sage from the Gospels to encounter Jesus. 4. Each day “committed” themselves in a public ceremony to faith say at least three kind words to others and do three and service. The previous weekend, they went through kind deeds. 5. Look at the natural world around you a weekend-long Confirmation retreat. I would like to (trees, sky, rain, flowers, people) and recognize the thank the parents especially for being involved in the hidden glory of the Creator. faith-life of these young people and for inspiring them toward a deeper relationship with God and family --- Your Friend & Pastor, and a life of service. Father Charles Puthota THANK YOU 2019 ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL SUPPORTERS AS OF FEBRUARY 19, 2019 - OUR ASSESSMENT IS $91,830.00

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Why donate to the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal?

As part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, the Catholic Church in the United States, and the Universal Church, we are all called to give our time, talent and treasure in support of the ministries and services offered to us here at St. Veronica Parish and School. On any given day, our staff and ministry coordinators may be in contact with the Office of Worship, the Office of Faith Formation, the Department of Catholic Schools, Human Resources, the Legal Department, and many others. We use the official websites of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - www.USCCB.org - and the Vatican - www.Vatican.va - for guidance, assistance, and resources. All of these services are offered at no additional cost to St. Veronica. If you haven’t already done so, please prayerfully consider your donation to the 2019 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal, per- haps at an even greater level than you were able to donate in previous years. United in our common faith, we can all help grow the Catholic Church at home and abroad! Eat, Have Fun & Be Irish St. Veronica’s Annual Luck of the Irish Dinner Traditional meal of corned beef (or roast beef), cabbage & potatoes Saturday, March 9th, St. Veronica Parish Center Dinner @ 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.) Music, Entertainment, Raffle & More Please RSVP by March 1st Name: ______# of Adults ($20 each): ______# of Children ($10 each): ______Total Enclosed: ______Make checks payable to: St. Veronica Guild

Submit reservation form and payment to St. Veronica School or Parish Offices. Attn: LOI Pre-sale For more info or questions contact: [email protected]

St. Veronica Website Update Baptism Information If you frequent our parish website, you may have noticed that it has not been updated in a few weeks. Registration forms are available from the Our “webmaster”, Gary DeMartini, is currently Pastoral Center during regular office hours, awaiting a medical procedure and therefore unable or you may download a form from our to post our parish website updates. website at www.stveronicassf.com.

We are hoping that all will be well for Gary and Baptisms are generally celebrated monthly that he will soon be able to return to taking care of on the 1st and 3rd Saturday in English. our website and a number of other parish websites. Please call the Parish Office to sign up. Please keep Gary and his family in your prayers! Upcoming baptism dates are as follows: March 2 & 16 Beat the winter chill April 6 (full) - only one date due to Easter and have the chance May 4 & 18 to be a winner too! (Please note that there is no bingo on Ash Wednesday) Preparation classes for parents and godparents are held on the second Tuesday of the month. Gather a Group of Friends for Classes are conducted in the Pastoral Center from Wednesday Night Bingo in Falcon Hall (cafeteria) 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Adults only please). Doors Open at 6:00 PM Please call the Parish Office at 650-588-1455 for Games Begin at 7:00 PM specific dates and to reserve your space for the

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Congratulations and God’s continued blessings to the 56 women and men of St. Veronica who are receiving the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at their February 24th Confirmation Mass with Bishop Robert Christian, O.P. Jacob “Padre Pio” Abutal Jackson “Sebastian” Henley Riley “Sebastian” Adao Beatriz “Martha” Hernandez Kimberly “Adrian” Aguirre Elida “Elizabeth” Hernandez Jaena “Cecilia” Almario David “Christopher” Hinderliter Gianna “Adelina” Alonzo Isabel “Elizabeth” Iñiguez

Samantha “Gianna Beretta Molla” Anthony “James” Kallas Avila Gomez Patrick “Anthony” Kerrisk Carson “Sebastian” Kruljac Silas “Zion” Bahlibi Brandon “Brandon” Lopez Vanessa “Theresa” Balancio Isabella “Adelina” Lopez Erik “Michael” Bosch William “Joseph” Lunsford Lorenzo “Sebastian” Cartagena Sarah “Rita” Marsh Kayla “Joan of Arc” Cole Denice Arielle “Ariel” Mendoza John “George” Collins Aidan “Patrick” O’Reilly Aaron “Aaron Jacob” Datinguinoo Nicolas “Jacob” Perreras Ryan “Dominic” DeBono Joseph “Michael” Pierotti Sydney “Lucy” Farrell Alexander “Gabriel” Pleitez Juan Carlos “Juan Diego” Flores Kacey “Helen” Rodriguez Talia “Audrey” Fontenot Noah “Sebastian” Rodriguez Ferdinand “Paul” Galang Anthony “Anthony” Romero Joliza “Jeanne d’Arc” Gomes Emily “Adelina” Ruegg Emily “Veronica” Gomez Alexandra “Madeleine” Shoomiloff Jonathan “Joseph” Gonzalez Conor “Patrick” Uniacke Juan Pablo “John Paul II” Gonzalez Cyrus “Junipero Serra” Valle Megan “Mary” Grant Sarah “Vitus” Vallecillo Isabel “Michael” Gudiño Giuliana “Anne” Vincenzi Karina “Veronica” Gutierrez Isabela “Bernadette” West Donald “Charles” Hanlon Victoria “Catherine” West Alexis “Esther” Harper Hailey “Christina” Wilson