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

434 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Established 1951

St. Veronica Church

October 13, 2013

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Office Hours

Monday to Friday

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

(unless otherwise posted)

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

Parish Staff

Fr. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Pastor

Fr. Rafael de Avila, Parochial Vicar Deacon Roger Beaudry

Deacon Joseph LeBlanc

Ms. Lennie Perreras, Administrative Assistant &

Bookkeeper Ext. 304

Ms. Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary

Mrs. Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation &

Wedding Coordinator Ext.305

Mr. Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director

650-588-1455 Ext. 308

St. Veronica Catholic School www.saintveronicassf.org

Phone: 650-589-3909

Mrs. Kathryn Lucchesi Mrs. Geninne Ruegg

Principal Vice Principal

Parish Office email: churchoffice@stveronicassf.com

St. Veronica Parish

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Sacrament of Baptism

Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a

month.

Call the Parish Office 650-588-1455

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Call the Parish Office to register 650-588-1455

Ext.309

Faith Formation: 650-588-1455 Ext. 305

Catechetical instructions (1st to 8th grades)

Confirmation Classes: 650-588-1455 ext. 305

Mass Intentions

WEEK of October 13, 2013

Sun 10/13 6:45 † Phut & Ty Do 8:00 † Armando Galan 9:30 † Josephine Borg 11:00 † Shelia Margey 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 † Yesemin Sosa

Mon 10/14 8:30 Mary Catherine F. Santos

Tue 10/15 6:30 † Amado Palaad Jr. 8:30 † Carlos Dabu

Wed 10/16 6:30 † Edelwiza Paulette 8:30 † Aldo Detomasi

Thu 10/17 6:30 † Rose Mosunic 8:30 † Aldo Detomasi

Fri 10/18 6:30 † Flossie & Tony Ortiz

8:30 † Generosa Baptista

Sat 10/19 8:30 † Alan Magdangal 5:00 † Lee Heise

Sun 10/20 6:45 † Phut Do 8:00 † Steven Dub

9:30 † Rose Caminata 11:00 † Mike & Kevin Folan 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 † Thomas O’Rourke

Ref lect ing on God’s Word

When Jan’s son and his buddies were given two

weeks’ notice to moving out of their house, Jan pro-

posed that they throw a cleaning/moving party. She

provided the food, drinks, and cleaning supplies.

They provided the music and the muscle. The party

was a great success. The house got cleaned, the

move was completed in one afternoon, and everyone

went home happy. Later that week a thank-you card

arrived from one of her son’s housemates. “Thanks

for the party, Jan. We couldn’t have done it without

you. You’re the greatest. Adam.”

Do we take the time to reflect back on each day

or do we just keep moving on? Do we recognize the

healing in our lives or focus only on the suffering?

Do we realize that “we couldn’t have done it with-

out” God or do we attribute our successes to good

luck or our own hard work? Do we, like Naaman

and the Samaritan leper, make it a habit to express

our thanks to God in public praise and in lives of

service?

-Virginia Stillwell, Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Mass Schedule

Saturdays: 8:30AM & 5:00PM

Sundays: 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM, and

12:30PM

Spanish Mass: Sundays at 6:00PM

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

Please complete and return form to the parish office, or simply drop it in the collection basket.

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On the Horizon Oct. 19-20: Annual Spanish retreat

Oct. 26: Santini Golf Tournament and

Dinner (Reservation forms in bulletin)

Nov. 2: Capital Campaign Thanksgiv-ing Bingo Luncheon, Noon-5 p.m.

Nov. 4: All Souls Mass of Remem-

brance followed by reception in Parish

Center, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 9: Capital Campaign “Sister’s

Christmas Catechism”

Thank you for supporting St. Veronica Parish and its works.

Envelopes received in the First Collection:

Welcome Newly Registered Parishioners!

Our parish continues to be blessed and enriched by

the presence of new parishioners:

Ruben, Gema, Krystal, & Joel Molina

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.

We welcome you with open arms and hearts!

Sept. 21 & 22 285

Sept. 28 & 29 259

Oct. 05 & 06 302

Mass Time 1st Collection Maintenance Totals

Saturday 10/5/2013 5:00 PM 1,810 222 2,032

Sunday 10/6/2013 6:45 AM 1,167 164 1,331

8:00 AM 1,041 220 1,261

9:30 AM 1,665 261 1,926

11:00 AM 981 218 1,199

12:30 PM 961 247 1,208

6:00 PM Sp. 300 104 404

Totals 7,925$ 1,436$ 9,361$

Day

October is Census Month!

Our Ushers will be conducting the annual

Mass attendance Census during all weekend

Masses in October. The count will be taken as

discreetly as possible so as not to distract you

from the Mass celebration.

It is contrary to the mind of Christ to de-

prive people of the basic necessity of health

care---all in the name of economics and power politics. In the midst of the present debate in

America, shouldn’t all the churches be speak-

ing strongly in support of health care for eve-

ryone, no matter rich or poor? Health is as

basic as food or water or education or free

speech. The followers of Jesus the healer have

no choice but to be engaged in ensuring health

for everyone.

The second occasion of gratitude focuses

on the insider-outsider dilemma we face in the

world today. The drowning of over 200 people

recently near Lampedusa in Italy highlights

the problem. Naaman, the Syrian, an outsider,

receives healing from the Jewish prophet.

Outsider he may be, he will become an insider

now because of his unassailable faith in the

living God, the God of all people in the world.

The gospel portrays the odd man out, an

outsider, a Samaritan, thanking Jesus. He is

the only one who has grasped the meaning of

how deeply he is loved and cherished---and

rejoices over it with gratitude. Jesus goes

about celebrating the outsiders like the Syro-

Phoenician woman, the Roman Centurion, the Samaritan woman, the Good Samaritan, tax

collectors, sinners, prostitutes, etc. As follow-

ers of Jesus, should we not be engaged in

breaking down barriers and divisions? Should

we not be more compassionately inclusive of

the outsiders, whether they are immigrants or

poor or those outside our tight ideological,

cultural, ethnic circles?

The mandate from the Word of God is

loud and clear: Live a life of gratitude to God

by actively making God’s blessings accessible

to all!

Your Friend and Pastor,

Father Charles Puthota (This scripture reflection on the readings of this weekend’s Masses was pub-

lished in the San Francisco Archdiocesan newspaper Catholic San Francisco on

October 11, 2013)

Dear Parishioners,

John Hughes, a cab driver in New York

City for over thirty-five years, recounts a per-

sonal experience: “One time in Brooklyn, I

found an emerald ring in my cab. I remembered

helping a lady with a lot of bundles that day, so

I went back to where I had dropped her off. It

took me almost two days to trace her down in order to return her ring to her. I didn’t get as

much as ‘thank you.’ Still, I felt good because I

had done what was right. I think I felt better

than she did.”

It is disappointing to encounter ingratitude,

but what is distressing is that the person receiv-ing the gift chooses not to celebrate and rejoice

for his/her own sake---and express it in words

and deeds. Spotlighting gratitude, the Word of

God this Sunday invites us to take a closer look

at the occasions for such gratitude. They are in-

cidents of restoration of health.

Lepers experience astounding healings.

Desperate, they will do anything to be healed.

Naaman, a powerful official, humbles himself

and is cured while taking a dip in the river. The

ten lepers are cleansed by Jesus. Naaman ex-

presses his gratitude by taking the soil from Is-

rael and vowing not to offer “sacrifice to any

other god except to the Lord.” The Samaritan

leper returns to Jesus to thank him for the in-

credible blessing of healing, which will now

restore him to family and community. Fast forward! We live in a world where millions

do not have medical care. This is sadly true

both in poor and rich countries. God calls us to

set aside all sorts of obstacles to ensure health

for everyone, rich or poor.

Pope Francis’ gestures of tender compas-sion recently for the disabled children in the Se-

raphicum Institute in Assisi embody the urgent

message. He said we need to heal the wounds of

Christ in the suffering humanity, the Body of

Christ.

From the Pastor’s Desk

SO WHAT’S NEXT?

Cost projections for Phase II will be passed along to

our parishioners when they are obtained.

Start date for Phase II will again be based on dona-

tions received

Submit your donations, pledges and brick orders -

the Legacy Courtyard is slated to be part of Phase II.

FINAL WEEK to RSVP!

Join us for the Capital Campaign Casino

Bus Trip to

Big Thunder & Feather Falls Casinos

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Reservations may be made to Josefina Pablo (650) 270-8320

Cost: $40.00

Bus departs at 6:45am

A few seats are still available!

Come join the Hilarity!!! Saturday, November 9

“Sister’s Christmas Catechism” (from the producers of “Late-Night Catechism”)

Where: Parish Center Need more details? Please call or

email Rita Buscher

at 650.869.4939 or

ritabuscher@att.net

or

Visit our parish website to

download the ticket order form!

It is with great joy that we welcome into our

church and community the following children who

received the Sacrament of Baptism

at our Church

on Saturday, September 28, 2013

Georgina Grace Stathakopoulos

Madeline Claire Elma

St. Veronica Thanksgiving Bingo Luncheon

Please come join the fun. Must be 18 years of age to play.

All proceeds will support the Capital Campaign.

When: November 2, 2013 Where: St. Veronica Church Parish Center

Time: Noon-1pm lunch (Traditional Thanksgiving Lunch)

Play Bingo from 1pm-5pm

Cost: Pre Sale $20 Includes: Minimum buy-in, lunch & entry into a special raffle

Cost: At Door $25 Includes: Minimum buy in and lunch

PHASE I IS

COMPLETE!

Thanks for your

continued

support of the

Capital

Campaign.

Congratulations to our Parish Festival 2013

Raffle Winners!!!

Pat Tarantino—$3,000

Maria Collins—$1,500

Fualanu Talivaa— $1,000

Santa Verónica Grupo de Oración

Salvación y Alabanza

GRAN RETIRO DE

EVANGELIZACIÓN 19 y 20 De Octubre del año 2013

Renovación Carismática Católica

de la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco Lugar: Parroquia de Santa Verónica

De 8:00am a 6:00pm

Dirección: 434 Alida Way, South San Francisco

Cristo te espera con los brazos abiertos.

Conferencistas: Rev. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Rev. Ra-fael de Ávila, Rev. José Corral, Rev. Moisés Agudo, Su Excelencia Monseñor José Elias Raud , Rev. Reynaldo Sorto, Hno. Pepe Gómez, HNA. Conchita Blanco, HNA.

Josefa Sánchez, HNO. José Álvarez.

Maestro de Ceremonia: Ramiro y Delmy Castillo Ministerio de Música: Salvación y Alabanza.

Información: Fam. Blanco: (650) 984-0139

(650) 228-3658

Donación: $5.00 por día.

MISA DOMINICAL EN ESPAÑOL A partir del primer domingo de octubre, 6 de

octubre del 2013, se celebrará la misa en español

todos los domingos.

De esta manera la parroquia de Santa Verónica quiere

prestar un servicio pastoral a la comunidad latina presen-

te en el área de Sur San Francisco.

Con esto se pretende que la comunidad latina

participe de una manera más significativa

en la vida parroquial.

FRECUENCIA: Todos los domingos del año.

HORA: 6:00 PM.

BAUTISMOS EN ESPAÑOL

Los bautismos en español se llevan a cabo el se-

gundo sábado de cada mes. La plática preparatoria para el bautismo se lleva a cabo el mismo día del bautismo. Esto es, se da la plática e inmediatamente después se

tiene la ceremonia del sacramento del bautismo.

FRECUENCIA: Sábado segundo de cada mes

HORA: 11:00 AM

PLÁTICA: Antes de la ceremonia del bautismo.

PROXIMAS FECHAS DE BAUTISMO:

Noviembre 9

Diciembre 14

Para mayor información llamar a la oficina.

Tel: 650 588-1455

St. Veronica Men’s Club Proudly Presents the

21st Annual Santini Golf Classic Tournament Each golfer, please complete this reservation form and make your $150 check payable to:

St. Veronica Men’s Club Mail to: St. Veronica Catholic School, 434 Alida Ave., So. San Francisco, CA 94080

ATTN.: Danny Campbell, President – SVMC Due By: Golf RSVP deadline extended to October 15, 2013

LOGO WEAR (indicate quantity of each shirt size): S______ M______ L______ XL______ XX______ XXX______ SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Name: ______________________Co. Name: __________________Tel: (_____) ____________ Email:________________________

Tee Sponsor: $50.00 Includes your name or company name at a hole (shared sign with other sponsors). Tee & Dinner Sponsor: $100.00 Includes your name or company name at a hole (dedicated sign), recognition at dinner, and name acknowledgement on dinner placemat.

_____ I would like to attend the DINNER ONLY @ $30.00 pp x ______= $_____________ _____ I am unable to attend, but wish to make a donation to the St. Veronica Parish Sports Program. I have included a check.

_____ I/my company would like to donate an item / service / gift certificate to the raffle.

Name: ______________________Co. Name: __________________Tel: (_____) _____________ Email:________________________

Golfer’s Name: Contact #: Email Address:

#1)

#2)

#3)

#4)

WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2013

WHERE: Sharp Park Golf Course, Highway 1 & Sharp Park Rd., Pacifica, CA 94044

WHO: Tournament is open to all Parishioners, family and friends — men and women.

WHY: This tradition was started 21 years ago by two fathers from the SV Men’s Club, Bob Petrini and Andy Sanchez. This tournament has become a major fundrais-

er for the SV Men’s Club ever since. All proceeds from this entire event go di-rectly to support the St. Veronica Parish-Wide Sports Program.

FORMAT: “Four Person Scramble” — all and no skill levels welcomed!

TIME: 10:30 am-11:30 am Golfers Check-In

11:00 am-12 pm Putting Contest 12:30 pm Shotgun Start

6:00 pm No Host Cocktails at the Parish Center (All-you-can-drink for $10)

7:00 pm Dinner for player and guest at the Parish Center After dinner Raffle, Prizes and Awards Ceremony

WHAT: $150.00 per player includes: Green Fees and Cart, Box Lunch, Santini Logo wear (shirt), and Dinner for two people at the St. Veronica Parish Center.

Or $30 per person for (non-player) dinner only option at the St. Veronica Parish Center.

HOW: COMPLETE THE ADJACENT RESERVATION FORM. In order for everyone to have

a cart, we are limited to 120 golfers. Therefore, please SUBMIT YOUR RESERVA-TION FORM ALONG WITH FULL PAYMENT IN EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR SPOT. RSVPs are due by October 4, 2013.

QUESTIONS: Please contact 2013 Santini Golf Classic Chairpersons:

Danny Campbell | 650-922-9291 | dpc104@yahoo.com Kieran Cronin | 650-255-8496 | sfolan.cronin@gmail.com

St. Veronica Men’s Club

Proudly Present the

21st Annual

Santini Golf Classic

Tournament