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

434 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Established 1951

St. Veronica Church

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 9, 2014

“Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”

- Matthew 5:16

Parish Office email: churchoffice@stveronicassf.com

Mass Intent ions WEEK of February 9 , 2014

Sun 02/09 6:45 † Nello Venturini 8:00 † Antonette Zapata 9:30 † Mike & Kevin Folan 11:00 † Purification Laguador 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 † Thomas O’Rourke

Mon 02/10 6:30 † Concepcion Dayrit 8:30 † Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Abranches

Tue 02/11 6:30 † Carmelita Morales 8:30 † Gertrude Eberle

Wed 02/12 6:30 † Segundo & Florenda Suerte 8:30 † Anthony de Sousa

Thu 02/13 6:30 † Maria Quiambao 8:30 † Amado Palaad Jr.

Fri 02/14 6:30 JoJo Tongol 8:30 † Helen Ceccacci

Sat 02/15 8:30 † Lee Heise 5:00 † Helen Ancanan

Sun 02/16 6:45 † Eliseo V. Nazareno 8:00 † Steven Dub 9:30 † Emanuel & Josephine Borg 11:00 † Diano Bernardini 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 † Phil Caracciolo

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

Parish Office Hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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

Fr. Don Sharp, S.J., Weekend Assistant* Fr. Al Grosskopf, S.J., Weekend Assistant*

Deacon Roger Beaudry Deacon Joseph LeBlanc Ms. Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary

Mrs. Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation & Wedding Coordinator Ext.305

Mr. Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director 650-588-1455 Ext. 308

*Fr. Don (from SI) & Fr. Al (from USF) are retired priests who have been helping out with regularity at St. Veronica on weekends, most often at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses.

St. Veronica Catholic School www.saintveronicassf.org

Phone: 650-589-3909

Mrs. Kathryn Lucchesi Mrs. Geninne Ruegg Principal Vice Principal

Reflecting on the Word Salt is almost certainly the oldest seasoning used by the human race. Of course, salt was used for more than seasoning; salting was for many centuries the only way to preserve food from decay and corruption. Salt was so valuable that many cultures used it for religious purpos-es. It also symbolized the fellowship of a shared meal. So when Jesus tells his followers that they are the salt of the earth, he is saying a number of things at the same time. True disciples give our world its flavor; they are the element preserving the world from decay & cor-ruption; they are a foretaste of the day when humanity will be gathered around the table in God’s kingdom. Jesus also warns them, “If salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for any-thing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” If the disciples lose their power to season and preserve, then they will not serve the purpose for which Jesus has called them. Disciples should stand out like a light shin-ing from a hilltop. - adapted from “Living the Word”

Parish Registration

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ON THE HORIZON!

Feb. 23 at 3 p.m.: Confirmation with Bishop McElroy (keep our 78 candidates in your prayers)

March 1: Mardi Gras Dinner-Dance benefitting the Capital Campaign (see back page for reserva-tion form)

March 5: Ash Wednesday

March 8: Annual “Luck of the Irish” Dinner pre-sented by the St. Veronica School Guild

April 26: Capital Campaign Bocce Tournament

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

Saturday 02/01/14 5:00PM 1654.00 198.00 1852.00

Sunday 02/02/14 6:45AM 834.00 214.00 1048.00

8:00AM 873.00 184.00 1057.00

9:30AM 1681.00 309.00 1990.00

11:00AM 1087.00 218.00 1305.00

12:30PM 1682.00 354.00 2036.00

TOTALS: $7,990.00 $1,566.00 $9,556.00

Spanish Mass 6:00PM 179.00 89.00 268.00

Day Mass Time 1st Collection Maintenance Totals

Envelopes received in the First Collection: January 18 & 19: 297

January 25 & 26: 289 February 01 & 02: 305

If you currently receive envelopes but do not use them, please prayerfully consider including your donation in the collection basket at Mass.

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

Pray for our Beloved Deceased

In your prayers this week, please remember the repose of the souls of our deceased parishioners, especially:

Caroline Bargioni - died Jan. 21, 2014 Olivia Medina - died Jan. 26, 2014

“Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord . . .”

It is with great joy that we welcome into our church and community the following

child who received the Sacrament of Baptism at our Church

on Saturday, February 1, 2014

Sofia Santos Fernandez Aaron Paul Pruett Jr.

Mia Bella Guadalupe Solis

From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners,

Archbishop’s Annual Appeal: Last weekend, we launched the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal (AAA) to raise $49,200. As you know, this drive will last only one month. I preached at all the six Masses, sharing with you about the need and necessity of supporting the Archdiocesan ministries---for the simple reason that our parish is part and parcel of the Archdiocese. When we help, support, and strengthen the Archdiocese, we are actually helping, supporting, and strengthening our own St. Veronica Parish. I also emphasized the great news that in the last five years, you have supported AAA successful-ly, and I have every reason to believe that you’ll make a success of this drive this year as well. It’s part of our parish identity to engage in such projects energetically and complete them with pride and a great sense of fulfillment. We bring faith and wis-dom to such tasks---and with God’s grace and eve-ryone’s collaboration, we come out of these projects with flying colors. This week, we begin the second week of the AAA drive. You’ll see the names of the AAA donors in the bulletin. Immediately following the homily at all the Masses this weekend, Carlos and Ann Rocha will speak reminding us of the task at hand. Please do send in your donations as early as possible. As I said before, please consider giving a minimum of $200 toward the AAA.

Confirmation Retreat: Last weekend, our Confir-mation candidates made their Spiritual Retreat. It was a time of evaluation of their lives and resolution about how to rearrange their priorities according to what God is asking them deep down in their hearts. They made the sacrament of Reconciliation and I could see their eagerness to start anew with the gifts of faith in God, gratitude for family, and respect for everyone they’ll meet. They were ably assisted by Karen Guglielmoni, Dave Silva, Cherilyn Cabral and members of our youth group and retreat team. This weekend, they will be joining the “commitment Masses” and proceed toward their Confirmation in the next two weeks---on Sunday, February 23rd. There will be 73 from our Confirma-tion program, 5 from our Special Needs program, and 2 candidates joining from other parishes for Confirmation to be conferred by Bishop Robert McElroy.

5th Grade Mass: As you know, once a month, chil-

dren of a particular grade will join the Mass. At the 9:30 a.m. Mass last Sunday, the 5th graders from both the School and Faith Formation joined with their families and teachers. It’s always heartening to see the children and families at Masses. One of the basic Catholic practices is to join a weekend Mass, giving thanks to God and celebrating our communi-ty as followers of Christ. The 5th graders read the readings, took up the collection, brought up the gifts, and gave out the bulletins. They were each given a book called “Handbook for Today’s Catho-lic Children,” an abridged catechism. At this Mass, the “Angel Choir” sang enchantingly, assisted by Christopher Lindstrom, Sandy Kearney and Naomi Marquez. I’m proud of the strength, vitality, and beauty of our liturgical celebrations. We touch Jesus in these celebrations and take him out to share him with others, starting with our family and friends.

The Word of God: In the Gospel this weekend, tak-en from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus invites us to be the salt of the earth and light of the world. As salt adds flavor and acts as a preservative, we can bring flavor to others and preserve the wellbeing, love, and unity in the world. Instead of cursing dark-ness, we can light a lamp and dispel the forces in life that spread shadows. In the first reading from Isaiah, we are told how we could be salt and light: “Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own.” Let our light shine! “This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.”

Food for Thought: Husband: “I’m going to work hard, and some day we are going to be rich.” Wife: “We are rich already, dear, for we have each other. Some day we may have money.”

Catholic Joke: Paddy was in New York. He was patiently waiting, and watching the traffic cop on a busy street crossing. The cop stopped the flow of traffic and shouted, “Okay pedestrians.” Then he would allow the traffic to pass. He had done this several times, and Paddy still stood on the sidewalk. After the cop had shouted “Pedestrians” for the tenth time, Paddy went over to him and said, “Is it not about time ye let the Catholics across?”

Your Friend & Pastor, Father Charles Puthota

Frank & Aurelia Acob Michael & Juanita Drevin Jaime & Maryann Moreno

Nenita Afable Mark & Alyssa Duri Gene & Terri Mullin

Rosalia Aguirre Timothy & Donna Durkee Lorraine Murphy

Josephine Aquiline John & Kathleen Eagles Ernie & Marissa Narciso

Joseph Azzopardi Joel & Jackie Fanfelle Rosario Navarrette

Margaret Baker MacAnthony & Marjorie Felarca Donald Nelson

Wilfredo & Remy Balancio Felicisimo & Catherine Francisco Mary O’Keefe

Donald Bartolotti Toni Fraschieri Edward & Jerlynn Ordaz

Michael & Annette Belmessieri Plaridel & Erlinda Fuentebella Joseph & Corazon Panganiban

Larry & Janelle Birello William & Nancy Gainey Kevin & Denise Payne

Donna Bramer-Sanchez Ernie & Rosita Garcia Luke Philpott

Felix & Josephine Buckley Miles & Connie Garcia Fr. Charles Puthota

Pauline Buerger Ranier & Pilar Gutierrez Elpidio & Paula Ramirez

Joseph Busch June Heise Nita Ricotta

Robert & Carol Bussani Annie Hong Vicente & Carmen Rodriguez

Barbara Campbell Rodolfo & Lourdes Julao Dominador & Leonida Roxas

George Carmone Edward & Virginia Lam Don & Debbie Ruble

August & Jacqueline Carneiro Rosito & Lilia Lamela Honorato & Dina Saavedra

Jeffrey & Amelia Casaretto Carlos & Geraldine Lara Salvacion y Alabanza

Matthew & Olivia Chan Deacon Joe & Becky LeBlanc Edwin & Frances Simpson

Mary Ciardi Howard Leong Bruce & Anita South

Jaime Corral Elmer & Flaviana Mamaradlo Jesus & Ana Marie Sta. Maria

Cres & Rosalinda Cuaton Noel & Cecilia Manalansan Karen Stanfill

Amelia De Juan Zenaida Mariano Mary Staples

Phyllis de Sousa Louis Matuella Nestor & Jeannett Valderama

Gene Di Pasqua Esteban & Minerva Mendiola Kasondra Walsh

Demetria Domingo Joseph Micallef Harvey Wilson

Michelle Douglas Stephen & Lidia Zahn

THANK YOU 2014 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL SUPPORTERS AS OF FEBRUARY 4, 2014*

* Donations made on-line will be listed in the bulletin when the report is received from the Archdiocese Office of Development.

Contribution breakdown by dollar amount: $ 1.00 - $ 5.00: 18 contributors (21.7%) $ 51.00-$100.00: 17 contributors (20.5%) $ 6.00 - $10.00: 11 contributors (13.3%) $101.00-$200.00: 5 contributors (6.0%) $11.00 - $25.00: 18 contributors (21.7%) $201.00 and above: 5 contributors (6.0%) $26.00 - $50.00: 9 contributors (10.8%)

MISA DOMINICAL EN ESPAÑOL

De esta manera la parroquia de Santa Verónica quiere prestar un ser-vicio pastoral a la comunidad latina presente 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 segundo 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.

Para mayor información llamar a la oficina. Tel: 650 588-1455

Baptism Information

Registration forms are available from the Pastoral Center during regular office hours, or you may download a form from our web-

site at www.stveronicassf.com.

Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Saturday (English) and 2nd Saturday

(Spanish) of each month. Please call the Parish Office for times and to register.

Preparation classes for parents & godparents are held monthly on Tuesdays as noted:

Classes are conducted in the Pastoral Center from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Adults only please).

Please call the Parish Office at 650-588-1455 to reserve your space for the Baptismal Prep

Classes.

March 11 April 8 May 13

June 10 July 8 August 12

Archdiocese of San Francisco Wedding Anniversary Celebration

All husbands and wives celebrating a “5-year wed-ding anniversary” (5, 10, 15 . . . 45, 50 and over) in 204 are invited to attend and be recognized. Saturday, February 22, 2014 10 a.m. Mass followed by reception $20 suggested donation per family St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Assumption 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco Principal Celebrant: His Excellency Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco Registration Required www.sfanniversary.info or call (415) 614-5680 Please register by Feb. 13, 2014

Feb. 15 (full) March 1, 8 (S), 15 (full)

April 5, 12 (S), 26 (4th Sat.) May 3, 10 (S), 17

June 7, 14 (S), 21 July 5, 12 (S), 19

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