Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Feast of St. Veronica July 12, 2015

By Guido Reni 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 Mass Intentions Monday to Friday for the Week of July 12, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Sun 07/12 7:00 † Joanna Pierotti (unless otherwise posted) 8:30 † Steven Dub 10:00 † Mike Sr. & Kevin Folan Phone: 650-588-1455 Fax: 650-588-1481 11:30 † Maria Bianchi

6:00 † Julio Chavez Diaz Parish Staff Mon 07/13 6:30 † Leila E. Macalalag Fr. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Pastor 8:30 † Guillermo Buidon Fr. Nicasio G. Paloso Jr., Parochial Vicar Tue 07/14 6:30 † Lerma Quintans Fr. Don Sharp, S.J., Weekend Assistant 8:30 Aurora Santiago Fr. Al Grosskopf, S.J., Weekend Assistant Wed 07/15 6:30 † Joan Otting Deacon Roger Beaudry 8:30 † Josefa Riel Deacon Joseph LeBlanc Thu 07/16 6:30 † Robert Tezare Solomon 8:30 Aurora Santiago Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary, Ext. 301 Velma Atkinson, Bookkeeper, Ext. 304 Fri 07/17 6:30 † Henry Risso 8:30 † Tony Martinez Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation & Wedding Coordinator, Ext.305 Sat 07/18 8:30 † Arthur Tiangco 5:00 † Gordon O’Keefe Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director, Ext. 308 Sun 07/19 7:00 † Eusebio Quiambao Jim Rodriguez, Custodian/Maintenance 8:30 † Daniel & Dolores Healey 10:00 † Emanuel & Josephine Borg St. Veronica Catholic School 11:30 † Joseph Fischer www.saintveronicassf.org 6:00 † Gianfranco Andreazzi Phone: 650-589-3909

Mrs. Kathryn Lucchesi Mrs. Geninne Ruegg St. Veronica Parish Mission Statement Principal Vice Principal St. Veronica Church is a multicultural SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION community of believers who treasure Jesus Sacrament of Baptism 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 and practice. They worship and work 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. together to build up a community of family Baptisms in Spanish are typically held on the and friends according to the mind and heart 2nd Saturday of each month. Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a month. of Christ. Out of the abundance of joy and Call the Parish Office at 650-588-1455 gratitude, they live and share the good news

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) of faith and hope, striving to stand up for Call the Parish Office to register 650-588-1455 Ext.309 peace and justice, to spread love and com-

Faith Formation: 650-588-1455 Ext. 305 passion, to care for those who are in need, Catechetical instructions (1st to 8th grades) and to make our nation and the world a bet-

Confirmation Classes: 650-588-1455 ter place for all. Parish Office email: [email protected] Mass Schedule ON THE HORIZON

Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. • Monday, July 20: Approximate scheduled comple- Sundays: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 a.m. tion of Phase 3 Spanish Mass: Sundays at 6:00 p.m. • Sunday, August 23: New Kindergarten Family Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (English), Mass, 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) • Monday, August 24: The St. Veronica Book Club Monday - Friday: 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. meets in the Pastoral Center to discuss “Sadhana: A Way to God”, 7:00 p.m. Confessions • Saturdays: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. September 25-27: Annual Parish Festival “Viva St. Veronica” Liturgy of the Hours Monday - Friday: Morning Prayer at 6:00 a.m. Mass Intention Guidelines Eucharistic Adoration Mass intentions are accepted in the Pastoral Center office dur- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday ing regular business hours. Kindly observe the following except as posted for holidays and parish events guidelines when reserving Masses: • Intentions are on a first-come, first-served basis • Only 4 intentions may be made during one visit Parish Registration • Intentions are to be made in person at the Pastoral Center Please complete and return form to the parish office, during regular office hours or simply drop it in the collection basket. • Intentions are limited to one name per Mass except for Kindly print all information. those made for a wedding anniversary

Name(s): ______Name(s): ______Pray for our Beloved Deceased

Address: ______In your prayers this week, please remember the repose of the souls of our deceased parishioners, especially: ______City & Zip: ______Beatrice “Ofie” Wilkinson died June 21, 2015 Phone: ______“Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord . . .” E-mail: ______Primary language spoken at home: ______Envelopes received in the First Collection:

June 20 & 21: 286 Updating Current Parish Registration June 27 & 28: 301

July 04 & 05: 276

Moving / Please remove from mailing list. If you currently receive envelopes but do not use them, please prayerfully consider including your donation in the collection basket.

If you are not yet registered and would like to be, please fill out the ___This is a new registration Please call me. form to the left and drop it in the collection basket. God Bless!

Thank you for supporting St. Veronica Parish and its works. Day Mass Time 1st Collection Maintenance Totals Saturday 07/04/15 5:00PM 1065.00 149.00 1214.00 Sunday 07/05/15 7:00AM 1198.00 213.00 1411.00 8:30AM 1279.00 235.00 1514.00 10:00AM 1213.00 200.00 1413.00 11:30AM 1383.00 235.00 1618.00 Spanish Mass 6:00PM 417.00 184.50 601.50 TOTAL IN-PEW DONATIONS: $6,555.00 $1,216.50 $7,771.50 Other Contributions 382.00 n/a 382.00 From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners, will take on a new significance and purpose. The sec- ond important insight here is that we share in Jesus’ Repavement Project of Capital Campaign: I am de- own mission and ministry. It was Jesus who went about lighted that the final phase of our repavement and beau- preaching, healing, and driving out demons. When he tification project is underway. A lot of heavy machines sends us out to do the same good deeds, we are collabo- and vehicles are on our campus doing this work. We all rators in his work. We become like Jesus. We then are have to be proud of what we are able to achieve for our participating in the Father’s mission of loving this own community. This pavement should last decades, world and making this world a place of goodness and bringing beauty and safety to our parish. Let’s give love for all human beings, no matter how poor or sinful thanks to God for this wonderful blessing. I want to or disadvantaged. Together with Christ, in being called thank Terri Ciardella and her husband Don and Sharon and sent, we shall help, heal, and transform this world. Oosterman and her husband Bob for all the fabulous The planet earth needs healing, doesn’t it? Are you work they do in getting this project completed success- ready and willing to be called and sent today? fully. Here’s an update from Terri Ciardella: “And so it begins! Because of your generous donations and Think About It: “Be sure you put your feet in the right tremendous support of this project, new pavement is place, then stand firm” --- Abraham Lincoln. being installed on the upper lot. Gone are the bumps, Religious Joke---Forrest Gump and St. Peter: When cracks, tree roots and loose gravel of old. Very soon the Forrest Gump died, he stood in front of St. Peter at the upper lot will be available for parking with newly paint- Pearly Gates. St. Peter said, “Welcome, Forrest. We’ve ed, visible lines. It is still possible to “purchase” a 100- heard a lot about you.” He continued, “Unfortunately, square-foot piece of the pavement; we added 3 more to it’s getting pretty crowded up here and we find that we the list since last week. We have also received a sub- now have to give people an entrance examination be- stantial number of Capital Campaign offering envelopes fore we let them in.” “Okay,” said Forrest. “I hope it's this past week. Keep the donations coming in! This not too hard. I’ve already been through a test. My mom- will allow us to finish all the items on our Phase 3 list. ma used to say, ‘Life is like a final exam. It’s hard.’” “A special THANK YOU to the St Veronica Class of “Yes, Forest, I know. But this test is only three ques- 2015 for donating one of the new planters located near tions. Here they are. 1) Which two days of the week the Pastoral Center. Their donation has added beauty begin with the letter ‘T’? 2) How many seconds are in a and color to that area. year? 3) What is God's first name?” “Well, sir,” said “Please continue to obey the partitions and closure of Forrest, “The first one is easy. Which two days of the the upper lot. NO vehicles, bikes, pedestrians, etc. will week begin with the letter ‘T’? Today and Tomorrow.” be allowed in the upper lot at this time. This is for eve- St. Peter looked surprised and said, “Well, that wasn't ryone’s safety. And also for the integrity of the project. the answer I was looking for, but you have a point. I Even if YOU think it LOOKS DRY, please OBEY the give you credit for that answer.” “The next question,” gate closures in the upper lot as well as the cones, road said Forrest, “How many seconds are in a year? barriers and signs. DO NOT ENTER this area for an- Twelve.” “Twelve?” said St. Peter, surprised and con- other week or so. Thank you!” fused. “Yes, sir. January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd …” St. Peter interrupted him. “I see what you mean. I'll Word of God: In the gospel from Mark, we read about have to give you credit for that one, too.” “And the last Jesus sending his apostles out to preach the good news question,” said Forrest, “What is God's first name? It's and to do all sorts of good deeds. They are to preach, Andy.” “Andy?” said St. Peter, in shock. “How did you drive out demons, and anoint people with oil to heal come up with ‘Andy’?” “I learned it in church. We used them. There are two things that we could treasure from to sing about it.” Forrest broke into song, “Andy walks this gospel passage. One, that Jesus is calling us today. with me, Andy talks with me, Andy tells me I am His We are his apostles today. We are “summoned” by Jesus own.” St. Peter opened the gate to heaven and said, and sent out. Can we hear the call of Jesus in our current “Run, Forrest, Run!” circumstances of family, work, joys, sorrows, our suc- cesses and failures? No matter how holy or not holy we Hope you are enjoying the summer months and doing are, Jesus still needs us. We cannot find an easy excuse something different and refreshing for the body, soul, by saying, “oh, I’m not at all worthy” or “I’m not at all and mind. holy,” or “I’m sinful and imperfect.” Jesus needs pre- cisely these imperfect, sinful people to become his apos- Your Friend & Pastor, tles. Jesus will give us the grace. It is in going out to help and share the new life of Christ that our own lives Father Charles Puthota Mark Your Calendars . . . Adult and Youth For the annual St. Veronica Parish Festival Faith Formation Registration Open

“Viva St. Veronica” The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program is now accepting registra- September 25-27, 2015 tions for the 2015-16 year. Those 16 years

of age or older who would like to become Donations are being Catholic (having never been baptized) or accepted for various who would like to complete the Sacraments of Initiation booths and may be (having been baptized into a Christian faith, but not received dropped off at the Pas- Communion and/or been confirmed) are invited to call the Pas- toral Center during reg- toral Center offices at 650-588-1455 and leave their contact information. A member of the RCIA team will follow up with ular business hours. details about the program, which begins in September. Items that can be donat- ed throughout the sum- New and continuing registration is mer include toys and now being accepted for the 2015-16 games, 2-liter soda bot- Faith Formation program. Registra- tles, alcohol donations, tion forms may be found on the par- ish website www.stveronicassf.com holiday items, non-perishable candy, gift cards, technolo- under the “Faith Formation” tab, or gy items, and monetary donations. may be requested by calling the Faith Formation office at 650- Raffle Tickets are available NOW at the Pastoral Center. 588-1455 ext. 305.

Increase your chance of winning by buying tickets Please complete your registration process as soon as possible throughout the summer! Tickets will also be mailed to all as class sizes are limited. Classes will begin in September, but registered parishioners in late August, but why wait? the summer is needed to order books and supplies and set up the classes. Sponsors may contact the Festival chairpersons to discuss various opportunities to support the Festival. Sponsor- A reminder that preparation for the sacraments of First Holy ship can be a great way to advertise your business! Communion and Confirmation are each two-year programs, beginning no earlier than first grade for Communion and no Michael & Claudia Tringale, Festival Chairpersons, may earlier than 8th grade for Confirmation. be contacted at [email protected] or 415-740-9285 (Claudia) and 415-740-9284 (Michael). The Veronica Legend Additional information is on the parish website, www.stveronicassf.com. There is no reference to the story of St. Veronica and her veil in the four Gospels. She is known as Traveling this Summer? the woman who wiped Jesus’s face

with her veil. Then the image of Find A Catholic Church anywhere Jesus’s face appeared on it. The in the World story was later elaborated in the visit the website www.masstimes.org 11th century by adding that Christ

gave her a portrait of himself on a Mass Times is a non-profit web site that allows cloth, with which she later cured traveling Catholics to locate Mass times and infor- the Emperor Tiberius. The linking of this with the bear- mation for Catholic Churches around the world. ing of the cross in the Passion, and the miraculous ap- pearance of the image only occurs around 1380, in the Parish Enrichment Events internationally popular book Meditations on the life of Christ by Thomas à Kempis. Veronica’s story is cele- (Held in the Pastoral Center) brated in the sixth Station of the Cross.

According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, the name Monday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. The St. “Veronica” comes from the Latin vera, meaning “true” or Veronica Book Club will discuss “Sadhana: “Truthful”, and the Greek eikon, meaning “image”; the A Way to God” by Anthony de Mello Veil of Veronica was therefore largely regarded in medi-

eval times as the “true image”, the truthful representation

Newcomers are always welcome! of Jesus, preceding the Shroud of Turin. Please call Patti at the parish office to add your name to the The Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus was eventu- contact list and be notified of upcoming events. ally approved by Pope Leo XIII in 1885. St. Veronica is commemorated on July 12th. Baptism Information NOTICE: PARKING LOT CLOSURE Registration forms are available from the UNTIL APPROXIMATELY MONDAY, JULY Pastoral Center during regular office hours, 20TH, THERE WILL BE NO ACCESS or you may download a form from our THROUGH THE UPPER DRIVEWAY (BY THE website at www.stveronicassf.com. RECTORY). THE DRIVEWAYS IN THE LOWER Baptisms are generally celebrated each LOT WILL BE OPEN. PLEASE USE month on the 1st and 3rd Saturday in English CAUTION IN THE PARKING LOT DURING and the 2nd Saturday in Spanish. Please call CONSTRUCTION AND GIVE YOURSELF A LITTLE the Parish Office for times and to register. EXTRA TIME WHEN COMING TO MASS. Upcoming baptism dates are as follows: July 18 (1 spot left) Reflecting on the Word Aug. 1 (1 spot left), 8 (Spanish) & 15 (full)

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sept. 5 (full), 12 (Spanish) & 19 (full) Oct. 3, 10 (Spanish) & 17

This Sunday’s readings can be thought of as contin- uing the theme of the hazards of being a prophet. Jesus Preparation classes for parents sends out the Twelve “unarmed,” with no food, sack, or and godparents are held money. All they have is the authority over “unclean spir- its” - the forces of sin, sickness and death - that Jesus on the second Tuesday of the month. confers upon them. Their mission depends entirely on Classes are conducted in the Pastoral Center this, and it proves to be far more valuable than any mate- from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Adults only please). rial provisions. Likewise in the first reading, we heard Please call the Parish Office at 650-588-1455 not only of Amos’s hostile reception by the priest Ama- for specific dates and to reserve your space for ziah, but also of how unprepared he was for his mission as a prophet - he was just minding his business, with no the Baptismal Preparation Classes. prior prophetic experience, when God sent him to deliver a very unwelcome message. Both readings seem to stress that prophets must rely entirely on God. So too in our own lives, we sometimes find our- selves in the midst of tasks for which we feel completely unprepared. We can feel overwhelmed or in over our heads. But if we believe that these are tasks to which God has called us and for which God has sent us, then we ought also to believe that God has equipped us with what we need to accomplish them. Faith is the only provision that we need. Of course, faith is not as easily attained as food or a sack or money. You can’t buy it in a store or borrow it from a friend, but must receive it as a gift from God. We should have confidence, however, that, as the Letter to the Ephesians says, we who have been chosen in Christ to exist for the praise of God’s glory have also been provided with what we need to fulfill that calling: “every spiritual blessing in the heavens.” This is given to us in our baptism and we can rely on it fully.

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