July 17, 2011

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

St. Veronica Church 434 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080

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

"The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed….the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants."

Rectory Office Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 650-588-1455 Fax: 650-588-1481

Parish Staff Fr. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Pastor Fr. Linh Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Fr. Joe Walsh, In Residence

http://rico50.blogspot.com Deacon Roger Beaudry Deacon Joseph LeBlanc Sandy Kearney, Parish Manager Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation & Wedding Coordinator Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director 209-952-0209

St. Veronica Catholic School Phone: 650-589-3909

Kathryn Lucchesi Janet Burke Principal Vice Principal

Rectory email: churchoffice@stveronicassf.com

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a month.

Call the Parish Office 588-1455

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Classes from October through Pentecost.

Call the Parish Office to register 588-1455

Faith Formation: 650-588-1455 Catechetical instructions (1st to 8th grades)

Confirmation Classes: 588-1455

Understand the Word

Three parables illustrate aspects of the growth of the reign of God: the field sown with weeds, the mustard seed, and the yeast in the dough. In the first parable, good seed is sown, but weeds grow up along with the crops. This represents a community that includes both good and bad. Purging should be delayed. The time of harvest will come when separation will take place. the second and third parables address the reign's unimpressive beginnings, its gradual and impercepti-ble growth, and the extraordinary yield that it will ultimately produce. Jesus' teaching ends with a solemn admonishment: Whoever has ears ought to hear and understand this. Jesus says God's active presence in the world is something as small as a mustard seed and as fragile as a pinch of yeast, yet each contains a power that, when released, will bring about growth and expansion. What do you see as "weeds' in your life? How can the patience and kindness of God work

through you? Living the Word

Mass Intent ions WEEK of July 17 , 2011

Sun 07/17 6:45 Aurora Santiago 8:00 † Patricia Gasper 9:30 † Tony Martinez 11:00 † David & Kevin McKenzie 12:30 People of St. Veronica Mon 07/18 6:30 Marina Lavarias 8:30 † Gordon O'Keefe Tue 07/19 6:30 † Maria Fernandes 8:30 † Michael Leddy Wed 07/20 6:30 † Maria Conchita Fernandez 8:30 Novella Fenisey & Family Thu 07/21 6:30 † Ver Family 8:30 † Mickey Hart Fri 07/22 6:30 † Lydia Diaz 8:30 † Ted Taheny Sat 07/23 8:30 † Paulino King 5:00 † Achille Pantaleoni Sun 07/24 6:45 † Larry Dresser 8:00 † Rosanna Hollander 9:30 † Lucille Silva 11:00 Thanksgiving 12:30 People of St. Veronica

St. Veronica Parish

Mass Schedule

Saturdays: 8:30AM & 5:00PM Sundays: 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM, and 12:30PM

Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30AM, & 6:30PM Monday—Friday: 6:30 & 8:30AM

Confessions

Saturdays: 4:00—5:00PM

Liturgy of the Hours Monday—Friday: Morning Prayer at 6:00AM

Eucharistic Adoration

Monday—Friday: 9:00AM—9:00PM

Parish Registration

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Thank You for your sacrificial giving and support to St. Veronica Parish and our Music Ministry.

Please remember the sick and the care-givers in our community. Pray that they may find comfort

and healing in Christ.

Please contact the rectory office if Homebound Eucharistic services are needed.

Saturday 07/09 5:00PM 1369.25 231.50 1600.75

Sunday 07/10 6:45AM 805.00 206.00 1011.00

8:00AM 786.50 168.00 954.50

9:30AM 1320.00 220.00 1540.00

11:00AM 1163.00 215.00 1378.00

12:30PM 1150.00 234.00 1384.00

TOTALS: 6593.75 1274.50 7868.25

Day Mass Time 1st. Collection Music Ministry Totals:

We join in prayer for losses in our Parish Family.

Eva Miraglia - July 3, 2011 Patrick Kerrigan - July 5, 2011

"Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord…"

Second Collection Next Week

Next Sunday's Second collection will be for the benefit of St. Bruno Catholic Worker House. Your support is greatly appre-ciated.

Fatima, Spain, & Lourdes - Pilgrimage October 5 - 14, 2011

Join Father Charles as the

Spiritual Director

Optional Post-Tour to Paris, Rouen, & Lisieux

Your trip will include round-tip airfare from SFO 8 nights at centrally located four-star hotels Transfers as per itinerary Breakfast and Dinner Daily Wine with dinners Much more...

Call 206 Tours for more information at:1-800-206-8687 or visit: www.pilgrimages.com/frputhota

Stewardship Thoughts

How have you used your talents, your opportunities, the light poured round you, the warnings given you, the grace

inspired in you? Ven. John Henry Newman

From the Pastor's Desk Dear Parishioners, Musings about the Word of God---God's Might and Mercy: President Abraham Lincoln was ad-dressing a gathering one time when a woman, a fiery patriot, upbraided him for referring to the southerners as erring human beings who de-served compassion and friendship. The woman expressed to Lincoln that he should have called them enemies to be destroyed. Lincoln smiled dis-armingly and said, "Ma'am, am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?" It is true that we have to destroy our enemies, but the best way---and the Christian way---is by show-ing them goodness and kindness and gentleness to such an extent that they are turned into our friends. It's Jesus' way. He invites us to love our enemies and pray for those who do harm to us. Often times, we mistakenly think that, when we show mercy and forgiveness to others, we be-come weak and fragile. The truth is that mercy is a sign of awesome strength. Only the mature and mighty are capable of forgiveness. Those who keep grudges are indeed those who lack wisdom and strength; they are indeed petty, immature people. It is this insight about the mighty showing mercy that comes through the Word of God this weekend. In the Book of Wisdom we realize that even though God is master of might, He judges with clemency and that He rules over us with much le-nience. In the Gospel, there are several parables about the Kingdom of God. The first one is about the wheat and the weeds. God lets the weeds to stay on. He does not have them removed with haste. He just lets them be. He shows such gen-tleness and patience. We are aware that in our hearts too there are weeds and wheat. God deals with us gently and hopes that we will collaborate with His grace to grow the wheat and remove the weeds. We know too well that weeds take up the energy and strength we need to grow the wheat. Lack of forgiveness and the bitterness and the grudge-keeping, for example, can take up all the energy and positive outlook we so desperately need for love and joy. Also in our relationships with others, how do we deal with people who are a

mixture in varying degrees of the wheat and weeds? Christianity is about the miracle of the process of weeds turning into wheat. It seems impossible, but with God everything is possible. Christianity is about enemies being turned into friends. It's about sinners turned into saints. It's about hate turning into love. It's about despair turning into hope. Are we ready for such a no-ble Christian calling? What can we do on a daily basis in our own circumstances to live the message of might manifesting in mercy. Summer Musings: As summer is progressing and your children and grandchildren are enjoy-ing their vacation, I hope you are taking the rest and relaxation you deserve. The seasons out-side can be a metaphor for the seasons of the heart. As time progresses and our life journey continues, the seasons of the heart can provide the much-needed diversity and change of feel-ing. As I write this piece, I'm in New York visiting family. I took the opportunity to visit New Hamp-shire and Boston as well. My visit to Boston, my first time there, was filled with a feeling of love for this city steeped in history and tradition. The harbor cruise and the guided tour of the city on a sight-seeing bus brought alive the various part of the city. As always, a city like Boston will take some days at least to get acquainted with. But the initial impressions of anything in life, espe-cially the beautiful things, are always precious and exciting. As I was reading thousands of pages of American literature for my Ph.D. pro-gram some years ago, I was also reading up on American history as an essential element of understanding literature. One of the fascinat-ing features of American history for me then as now is the rapid development of this nation into a mighty and highly developed country. All this happened within 200 years after independence! God has truly blessed this nation. My prayer is that the good Lord may continue to make this nation a chosen people for the world of today in forging peace and development for all peoples all over the world. Your Friend and Pastor, Father Charles Puthota

Announcements

Preparing for the New Missal Translation

Scheduling your child’s Baptism Next available dates are October 1

and October 15, 2011

Our calendar fills up quickly, so reserve your date soon!

Next Baptism Prep Class is August 16th, 7:30PM in the Church.

Traveling this Summer?

Find A Catholic Church any-where in the World

visit the website www.masstimes.org

Mass Times is a non profit web site that allows trav-eling Catholics to locate Mass times and information for Catholic Churches around the world

Planning your Wedding at St. Veronica

Getting married in 2012? Now is the time to start the process. At least six months prior to your wedding date, you should meet with a priest or Deacon to discuss your wedding plans. Make sure to plan well in advance to allow for busy schedules. Call the Parish office at 650-588-1455 for more detailed infor-mation.

Barbeque this Sunday!

St. Veronica Youth Group

invites you to a Post 4th of July BBQ

Date: Sunday, July 17 after the

11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Masses. Cost: $8 Adults; $7 Youth at door

New Translation of the Penitential Act and Updated Responses

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault: therefore, I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Marriage Preparation Programs

Marriage for Life Session: August 13th & October 22nd Saturdays 8:30AM to 5:00PM St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco - Cost $200/couple call 415-664-8108 or email: daura@ccwear.com Marriage Prep For the Engaged: August 13th, September 10th Saturdays 8:45AM to 5:00 PM St. Vincent's Marinwood, 1 Saint Vincents Dr., San Rafael, CA - $325 Visit: www.sffamilylife.com/prep or call 707-552-3394

Faith Formation 2011-2012 Registration Open

It's time to register for Faith Formation. Forms can be found on the parish web site under the Faith Formation link. Our program provides religious instruction and spiri-tual formation for children in grades 1-8 and Confirma-tion. Classes are offered on:

Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. for grades 1-6

Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. for grades 7 & 8

Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. for grades 1-6

Just a reminder that the sacraments of First Commun-ion and Confirmation are two-year programs. Contact Karen at 650-588-1455 or via e-mail at reled@stveronicassf.com with any questions. If you have not yet registered with St. Veronica parish, please complete a Parish Registration Form found in this bulletin or download a full form from our website at www.stveronicassf.com.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (often ab-breviated RCIA) is the process through which inter-ested adults are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life. Do you or know someone who longs to have a closer relationship with our Heavenly Father? Ask about the RCIA sessions for those who are not bap-tized, are of other faiths, or are curious about ex-ploring the Catholic faith. Call the rectory office at 650-588-1455 for more de-tailed information.

Family Connection Taken together, the parables found in today's Gospel offer both a sobering reminder about the Kingdom of God and words of encouragement. As the wheat and the weeds must grow together until the harvest, so we may not know whether our actions contribute to God's Kingdom until God's final judgment. With this word of caution in mind, we act always in prayer that our ac-tions will be consistent with God's plans. In the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast, we hear words of encouragement. God can bring the Kingdom of Heaven from even the smallest of beginnings. Thus, we ask God to work through us for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Set aside some time this week to make bread with your family. Show the amount of yeast that is required to raise an entire batch of bread. Observe that little things can go a long way. After the bread has been baked, gather together as a family. Read together today's Gos-pel, Matthew 13:24-43. Reflect together on what Jesus means when he teaches that the Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed and like yeast. In these parables, Jesus is teaching us that God can work wonders from even the smallest beginnings of the Kingdom of God. This means that even the little things that we do can make a big difference in the lives of others.

Last Weeks's Scripture Puzzle Solution

TRANSFORMING GRIEF Transforming Grief is a day of spiritual retreat for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Come together with oth-ers who are grieving and presenter, Barbara Elordi (Archdiocese of San Francisco), on:

Saturday, July 23, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

St. Gabriel's San Francisco, CA

Please call Barbara Elordi at 415-614-5506 if you would like to attend.

SAVE THE DATE

St. Veronica Parish Festival "All Star Weekend"

September 23 - 25, 2011

Donated items are a big way our entire community can get involved. Take advantage of "summer clearance" items and think about picking up an item or two for the festival: Here are some suggestions:

Items can be dropped off at the Parish Office More details will be coming soon

2011 Festival Chair - Lori Cadigan

Candy & Sweets Face Paint Supplies

Holiday Items 2-Liter Soda Bottles

Liquor & Libations Pet Items

Sport Items Baking Decoration

Toys for all ages Vacation Rentals

Stuffed Animals Food (for food booths)

Gift Certificates Small Prize Items

Welcome Newly Registered Parishioner!

Our parish continues to be blessed and enriched by the presence of new parishioners:

Nabil, Rania, Nicholas & Alexander Hanhan

Scott, Jackie, Lucas, Jacob & Brooklyn Zayac

May St. Veronica Church offer you a place where you can bring your sorrow and joys, your pain and triumphs

and peace for your soul.