ST. VERONICA CHURCH 434 Alida Way, So. San Francisco, California 94080

Office: (650) 588-1455 Website: stveronicassf.com

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Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm Sundays: 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM, and 12:30PM Eve of Holy Days: 5:30PM Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30AM, & 7:30PM Monday-Saturday: 6:30 & 8:30AM

Confessions Saturdays: 3:30-5:00PM

Liturgy of the Hours

Monday-Saturday: Morning Prayer at 6:00AM Eucharistic Adoration Monday-Friday: 9:00AM — 9:00PM Sunday: 1:30PM — 9:00PM

Rev. Mark Taheny, Administrator Rev. Edmund (Ted) Shipp, In Residence Deacon Roger Beaudry Deacon Joseph LeBlanc St. Veronica Rectory: 588-1455 / Fax 588-1481 Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Administrative Assistant: Gail Andrews Office Manager: Pat Weber St. Veronica School: 589-3909 Principal: Teri Pallitto Religious Education Office: 871-5607 Coordinator: Toni “T.J.” Jeide Music Director: Christopher Lindstrom (209) 952-0209

May 11, 2008

PENTECOST

SUNDAY

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there ap-peared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and be-gan to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit en-abled them to proclaim.

—Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, verses 1-4

Mass Intent ions

Sun 5/ 11 6:45 Elsa Duri Mon 5/ 12 6:30 Mary Barsotti 8:30 Novena for Mothers Tue 5/ 13 6:30 Rose Dagnino 8:30 Novena for Mothers Wed 5/ 14 6:30 Florence Simms 8:30 Novena for Mothers Thu 5/ 15 6:30 Eugene Pometta 8:30 Novena for Mothers Fri 5/ 16 6:30 Consolacion Babula 8:30 Novena for Mothers Sat 5/17 6:30 Cesar Herrera 8:30 Novena for Mothers 5:00 Emanuel Borg Sun 5/18 6:45 Dean Allen Drablos

A PRAYER for MOTHERS

Heavenly Father, You have given each person the precious gift of having a mother.

Throughout the ages, mothers have been the unsung heroes of our lives, content with little things; a smile, a thank you, a token remembrance.

May all mothers learn from the example set by Jesus’ mother, Mary,

our Mother in Heaven

Let us always remember our mothers as a treasure which You have given us,

whether they are still with us or in heaven

Pour down Your grace on all mothers today and every day, and help each one of

us to live our lives based on the good examples, love and devotion which

we have learned from them. Amen.

A Recipe For: The Rosary From: Our Blessed Mother

1 Apostles’ Creed 20 Mysteries of Faith 6 Our Fathers extract 53 Hail Mary (5 Joyful, 5 Luminous, 5 Glory Be 5 Sorrowful, 5 Glorious) 1 Hail Holy Queen

Blend first four ingredients. Alternately add 5 Mysteries. Top with Hail Holy Queen. Serves any number.

This is one of my favorite recipes!

Love,

Mom

Please say a prayer for our many sick, homebound and hospitalized parishioners

who are unable to attend Mass.

Let us pray for those who have died…

Sally Vernale & Pearl Kelleher

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them.”

Welcome into the Church

Aaliyah Marie DeLa Paz Correa, Gabriella Keilani Correa &

Isabella Danielle Correa

who were Baptized last weekend.

The 2nd Collection May 17th & 18th is for the Catholic Communication Campaign.

Church Support $ 9,379.50 - Sunday Collection 1,280.00 - Maintenance of Buildings & Grounds $10,659.50 - Total

Saint Veronica Parish depends on your support.

Every Wednesday - Parish Hall

Doors open at 6:30 pm Bingo begins at 7:30 pm.

NEW ADMINISTRATOR NAMED

Archbishop George Niederauer has name Reverend Charles Puthota as the new Administrator of St. Veronica Parish, effective July 1, 2008. Father Charles was born in Kilacheri, a small town of about 2500 people 30 miles west of Madras in the southern state of Tamilnadu in India. Kilacheri is a very Catholic town, having produced over 90 nuns, 60 priests, and an Archbishop. Fr. Charles studied at St. Ignatius School in Kilacheri and at Don Bosco Salesian High School in Pannur (5 miles away). He attended Loyola College in Madras and then joined the Jesuits. During the 16 years of Jesuit formation, Fr. Charles earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (with minors in Physics and Math), a master’s degree in English, and bachelor degrees in Philosophy and Theology. He holds a Ph. D. from Marquette University in Wisconsin in American Literature (1999). After teaching in India for three years, Fr. Charles joined the Archdiocese of San Francisco in November of 2002 and has served at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in San Francisco, Nativity Parish in Menlo Park, and St. Patrick’s in San Francisco. Fr. Charles feels lucky to live in sunny California and considers San Francisco, “One of the most beautiful cities in the whole world.” Fr. Charles notes, “I would like to think of my mission and happiness as inextricably linked with the service of people. My definition of a priest is simple: to be a friend. I never cease to be grateful for the call and privilege of being a priest, a friend to everyone.”

ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE CHEERLEADING FUNDRAISER

Saturday, May 17 (8am - 1pm) Sunday May 18 (10am - 2pm)

St. Veronica’s Lower School Yard at the basketball courts.

Aluminum Cans Only (NO PLASTIC OR GLASS)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Eucharistic Adoration

Adorers are needed for the following day and times:

Sundays: 1:30-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm, 4-5pm, 6-7pm

Wednesday: 3-4pm, 4-5pm, 8-9pm

Thursdays: 1-2pm, 3-4pm, 5-6pm

Questions or information? call Patty Sadaya at (415) 350-2507.

WELCOME, FR. PUTHOTA

As you can see from the column on the left, Fr. Charles Puthota will take the helm here at St. Veron-ica’s on July 1st. I sincerely trust and hope that he will experience the same joyful friendliness that I have found among the Saint Veronica parishioners in all my days here. I will receive a new assignment, too, in the coming days, and I confidently move on, knowing that your prayers go with me. But until July, I will still be serving here at St. Veronica’s, and assisting Fr. Puthota in his transition. I urge you to give him a great welcome just as I hope to be welcomed into whatever parish I will be sent to. I consider myself truly blessed in my past assignments at Church of the Epiphany in San Francisco, St. Robert’s in San Bruno, and these last six years here at St. Veronica. Though adjusting to changes takes time, this Easter season shows us that God has wonderful things in store for those who trust Him. God is with us!

—Fr. Mark Taheny

Fall of 2008 Religious Education Registration

NEW families may pick up registration forms in the church vestibule or, during the week, at the Religious Ed office or at the Rectory. Return completed forms along with your tuition and a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate.

FIRST PROFESSION OF VOWS

The Missionaries of Charity (Sisters of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta) invite you to the First Profession of Vows of seven of their novices on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at St. Boniface Church (133 Golden Gate Ave., S.F.). The Holy Mass will begin at 10:00am. All are most welcome!

Please keep the Sisters in your prayers.

Spring On-Air Pledge Drive

Tuesday, May 20 thru Thursday, May 22 from 6 am to 6 pm each day at Mater Dolorosa School. Help is needed to answer phone calls, run errands, or with hospitality. If you can help, call Debora Heinrichs at (916) 535-0500 ext.221 or email her at dheinrichs@ihradio.org.

1260 on your AM dial

CHILDREN’S LITURGY 9:30AM MASS

Children’s Liturgy of the Word May 18

May 25, Memorial Day Weekend, (no Liturgy of the Word)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS

On behalf of my family, I want to thank all of you here at St. Veronica’s for your generous outpouring of prayers and words of consolation after the recent death of my father, John J. Taheny, Jr.

We appreciate the many Masses and prayers of-fered for his soul and for our family, and want you to know how much they have helped us at this time, and into the future.

May God bless you all in this Easter season with an ever-deepening faith in the Resurrection.

Gratefully,

Fr. Mark Taheny