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

434 Alida Way South San Francisco, CA 94080

Established 1951

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Parish Office email: churchoffice@stveronicassf.com

St. Veronica Parish 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

St. Veronica Catholic School www.saintveronicassf.org

Phone: 650-589-3909

Mrs. Kathryn Lucchesi Mrs. Geninne Ruegg Principal Vice Principal

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are to be arranged through the Parish Office.

Baptisms in English are typically held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.

Baptisms in Spanish are typically held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a month. Call the Parish Office at 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

Mass Intentions for the Week of January 11, 2015

Sun 01/11 6:45 † George Jarvis 8:00 † Ernesto Arrobio 9:30 † Mike Sr. & Kevin Folan 11:00 † Carlos Arturo Ruano 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 † Virginia Martinez

Mon 01/12 6:30 † Tammi Grigg 8:30 † Mario Baffico

Tue 01/13 6:30 † Mary Ghiorso 8:30 † Maria Salazar

Wed 01/14 6:30 Leticia Dayrit 8:30 † Jim Cornett

Thu 01/15 6:30 † Travers Durkee 8:30 † Carolyn Damonte

Fri 01/16 6:30 † Kevin Murase 8:30 † Evelyn Casagrande

Sat 01/17 8:30 † Maria Veimau 5:00 † Maria Salome Tanjutco

Sun 01/18 6:45 † Felisha Dimayuga 8:00 † Antonio Deloria 9:30 † Emanuel & Josephine Borg 11:00 † Ricardo Moreno 12:30 People of St. Veronica 6:00 † Socorro Pineda

St. Veronica Parish Mission Statement

St. Veronica Church is a multicultural community of believers who treasure Jesus Christ at the center of their profession of faith and practice. They worship and work together to build up a community of family and friends according to the mind and heart of Christ. Out of the abundance of joy and gratitude, they live and share the good news of faith and hope, striving to stand up for peace and justice, to spread love and compassion, to care for those who are in need, and to make our nation and the world a better place for all.

♦ Monday, Jan. 19 - Office closed for Martin Luther King Day; one Mass at 8:30 a.m.; NO Adoration

♦ Sunday, Jan. 25, 9:30 a.m. - Catholic Schools Week Mass and Open House

♦ Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. - St. Veronica School First Reconciliation

♦ Saturday, Feb. 7 - Annual Men’s Club Crab Feed, 6:00 p.m., Parish Center (stay tuned for information)

Parish Registration Please complete and return form to the parish office,

or simply drop it in the collection basket. Kindly print all information

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Mass Schedule

Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.,

and 12:30 p.m. Spanish Mass: Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (English), & 7:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Monday - Friday: 6:30 & 8:30 a.m.

Confessions Saturdays: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Liturgy of the Hours Monday - Friday: Morning Prayer at 6:00 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

ON THE HORIZON

Collection Figures Not Previously Reported

Christmas Collection to date: 4:30 p.m. Mass 12/24 - $7,281.00 9:00 p.m. Mass 12/24 - $2,434.00 6:45 a.m. Mass 12/25 - $2,162.00 8:00 a.m. Mass 12/25 - $2,962.00 9:30 a.m. Mass 12/25 - $2,884.00 11:00 a.m. Mass 12/25 - $2,100.00 12:30 p.m. Mass 12/25 - $1,914.00 6:00 p.m. Mass 12/25 - $263.00 Additional Donations - $2,820.00

Total Christmas Collection- $24,820.00

Dec. 27-28 Collection: First - $5,577.50 Second (St. Vincent de Paul) - $1,655.00

Total Dec. 27-28 Collection - $7,232.50

Jan. 1, the Solemnity of Mary: Total Holy Day Collection - $3,169.00

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

Saturday 01/03/15 5:00PM 1240.00 247.50 1487.50

Sunday 01/04/15 6:45AM 541.00 142.00 683.00

8:00AM 911.00 177.00 1088.00

9:30AM 1139.00 192.00 1331.00

11:00AM 1301.00 257.00 1558.00

12:30PM 1060.00 197.00 1257.00

Other Contributions 1144.00 n/a 1144.00

Spanish Mass 6:00PM 445.00 203.00 648.00

TOTAL IN-PEW DONATIONS: $6,637.00 $1,415.50 $8,052.50

Day Mass Time 1st Collection Maintenance Totals

Pray for our Beloved Deceased

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

Brandon Fitzgerald - died Dec. 21, 2014 Lee-Ann McCurdy - died Dec. 23, 2014

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

From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners, Baptism of the Lord: After celebrating the heart-warming birthday of Jesus at Christmas, we meditated on the Holy Family and the Epiphany. Our families will do well in modeling themselves on the Holy Family. When Jesus is present in our families, we have everything, all the strength, grace, and courage we need to face anything. Epiphany prepared us for the conviction that Jesus is Lord for all the nations and cultures and that we are all called to help reveal Jesus to our families, neighborhoods, and the whole world. We are moving along briskly on the journey with Christ. Now we have come to the Baptism of the Lord as he begins his public ministry. In Mark’s gospel today, as Jesus is being baptized we see the presence of the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove and the Heavenly Father who says, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” There are some insights that we can dwell on. 1. Jesus is guided by the Holy Spirit and is always eager to do his Fa-ther’s will. We could follow Jesus in this regard. 2. Jesus did not need the baptism and yet he goes through it as a way of inserting himself into our humanity and vulnerabil-ity. Jesus’ incarnational participation in our human nature begun at his nativity continues at his baptism. 3. Jesus is called, anointed, and sent by his Father to bring new life and hope to the whole world. We too are called to fulfill the purpose for which God has brought us into the world. 4. Each of us is God’s “beloved son or daughter.” God is “well pleased” with us. So let’s not go about carrying guilt or hopelessness. Our God is a happy god who is happy with us, despite our sinfulness. It’s precisely because of God’s being “well pleased” with us that we can turn our ways around to his. 5. Like Jesus, each of us was baptized to walk a new journey of grace and holiness. How are we do-ing in that regard? Is our baptismal anointing and empow-erment still working in our lives? The Baptism of the Lord is an occasion for us to take stock of our lives. The Word of God and Homily in the Mass: I come across sometimes good Catholics who would like to attend Mass as quickly as possible and get back home or wherever they are going. They give the impression that if there is no Word of God and homily, they would be happier because that way they could get to communion as quickly as possi-ble and go home. The Mass is ended, go in peace! Since we take the trouble after all of getting out of bed, giving up certain morning comforts and of being in the church, why not make an attempt at what the Word of God is challeng-ing us to do and be. The Second Vatican Council over sixty years ago came up in its document called “Dei Ver-bum” (God’s Word) with a vision about the importance of the Word of God. The misunderstanding that the Protestants took the Bible with them and we Catholics took the sacraments had to be dispelled. We Catholics are peo-

ple of the Word and the Eucharist. That’s why each Mass is a union of the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We cannot celebrate the Eucharist without first hearing, meditating and interpreting the Word of God. How many of us really pay attention to the Word of God? Hear-ing the Word of God and having it interpreted wakes us up from our at-times passive way of attending Mass. The pur-pose of the homily is to make some connection between the Word of God and life, and to let the scriptures come alive. We need to make a more serious effort at staying with the Word of God and exploring what it means for our lives, our families, and the world. God after all speaks to us through these scriptures. Remember how Jesus faces his three temptations by falling back on the scriptures. You may also recall how Jesus interprets the scriptures to the Emmaus disciples before he breaks the bread with them. When we go away from Mass, the questions we could be asking are: what did the Word of God interpreted in the homily speak to me for my life today? How can I be a better person and Catholic because of God’s message for me today? Mass is not a passive ritual but a dynamic form of worship at which our mind (by being enlightened) and the heart (by being in communion with Jesus) are “nourished”. There is an exam-ple of how the Word of God changed a man completely. St. Ignatius of Loyola kept asking Francis Xavier at the Uni-versity of Paris in the 1530s: “What does it profit someone to gain the whole world and forfeit one’s soul?” Francis Xavier gave up his wordly ambitions, joined the first group of Jesuits, and became the greatest missionary second only to St. Paul. Capital Campaign Update: We still have Phase III to complete. It’s to re-pave the upper parking lot. If you are able to donate to this project, we can finish it by summer of 2015. If your name is not on the chart in the vestibule, maybe you can think about sponsoring 100 or 200 or 300 square feet of pavement work. Here’s the update coming from Terri Ciardella: “Check out the pavement chart on the wall in the vestibule. The squares are beginning to add up......we have sold 79 squares so far! That is 7900 square feet of pavement. We have quite a ways to go, so if you have not given as of yet, now is the time to join your com-munity in this group effort! We are determined to finish the project by summer, even sooner if possible. Let's get this done, piece by piece.” Saint Pope John XXIII Humor: Visiting a hospital he asked a boy what he wanted to be when he grew up. The boy said either a policeman or a pope. “I would go in for the police if I were you,” the Holy Father said. “Anyone can become a pope, look at me!” Your Friend & Pastor, Father Charles Puthota

Parish Ministry News - Come and Get Involved! New Minister Training

Those interested in serving St. Veronica as a Lector or Extraordi-nary Minister of Holy Communion are invited to the training on Satur-day, Feb. 21, 2015, from 12:30-4:00 p.m. in the Church. Candidates are required to be fully-initiated mem-

bers of the Catholic Church, but may be teens or adults. Contact the Pastoral Center of-fice at 650-588-1455 to sign up and receive further information.

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, January 3, 2015

Emery Rea Naylon

Thank you for your Generosity!

Once again, participants in the St. Veronica Giving Angel went above and beyond in helping our neighbors in need during the Advent season. Our parishioners donated more than 140 gift cards valued at more than $3,000! Additionally, more than 60 beautifully wrapped gifts were re-ceived.

The Giving Angel supports Catherine Center, the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, Catholic Hospitality House, and our own St. Vincent de Paul pantry. In addition to the monetary donations, our St. Vincent de Paul pantry received dozens and dozens of non-perishable food items which will benefit the more than 30 clients who receive monthly food assistance. Keep in mind that the need for help doesn’t end with the Christmas season. Our St. Vincent de Paul pantry accepts non-perishable food donations throughout the year.

Seeking Mass Ushers

Looking for an easy ministry to become involved in at St. Veronica? Consider becoming a Mass usher. The ministry is open to men and women, teens and adults.

Training will be provided. Ushers greet our parishioners and guests as they enter the Church before Mass, assist with seating peo-ple during Mass, take up the collection, and hand out bulletins at the end of Mass. Interested parties may call the Pastoral Center office at 650-588-1455 to submit their name.

Hospitality Anyone? The Hospitality Team welcomes new members to help out with Sunday Morning Hospitality. They pro-vide coffee, juice, doughnuts and other goodies to parish-ioners following the 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Masses. If you enjoy meeting with your fellow parishioners while also providing service to our parish community, call the Parish Office to submit your name and phone number so our Hospitality chair-persons can contact you.

Music Ministry News

St. Veronica’s Music Ministry - made up of the Adult Choir, Children’s “Angel” Choir, Mass Song Leaders, and musi-cians - would love to add to their ranks. If you would like further infor-mation about joining St. Veronica’s talented singers and musicians, contact Music Director Christopher Lindstrom at 650-588-1455 ext. 308, to set up an appointment.

Prayer for the Year of Consecrated Life Pope Francis has declared Liturgical Year 2015 the “Year of Consecrated Life” and asks the faithful to keep the call for vo-cations in their prayers: “O God, throughout the ages you have called women and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the evangelical coun-sels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. During this Year of Consecrated Life, we give you thanks for these courageous witnesses of Faith and models of inspiration. Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of our-selves to you. Continue to enrich your Church by calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.”

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Reflecting on the Word Baptism of the Lord We often think about baptism in terms of the washing away of sin. Sometimes we speak of it as dying and rising with Christ. These ways of think-ing and speaking about what happens in baptism are true and important. But reflection on the event of Jesus’ baptism opens up new perspectives on our own baptism. In baptism we, like Jesus, are anoint-ed with God’s Spirit and declared to be God’s be-loved sons and daughters, with whom God is well pleased. In baptism too we see the heavens torn open and the ways of God made manifest to us. In baptism we too conquer the world through faith. Also in baptism we, like Jesus, are given a commission. The Spirit anoints us as priests, proph-ets, and kings; in these roles we are called to lives of prayer, proclamation, and service. We are called, as the prophet Isaiah exhorts us, to “seek the Lord while he may be found” and to “call on him while he is near.” In other words, in our baptism we are giv-en a share in the saving work of Jesus. Of course, this can seem quite daunting. It is daunting to think that every child or adult who is baptized is given the task of sharing in Jesus’ priest-ly, prophetic, and royal ministries. Lest we become overwhelmed, we must also remember that at Jesus’ baptism the heavens are torn open and the Spirit is poured out. We do nothing on our own. We do all through God’s Spirit.

For prayerful consideration and discussion: ♦ How do I concretely share in Jesus’ ministry of

prayer, proclamation, and service? - from Living the Word

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 website at www.stveronicassf.com.

Baptisms are generally celebrated each month on the 1st and 3rd Saturday in English and the 2nd Saturday in Spanish. Please call

the Parish Office for times and to register.

Upcoming baptism dates are as follows: January 17

February 7, 14 (Spanish) & 21 March 7, 14 (Spanish) & 21 April 11, 18 (Spanish) & 25

Preparation classes for parents

and godparents are held on the second Tuesday of the month.

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 for specific dates and to reserve your space

for the Baptismal Preparation Classes.

St. Veronica Catholic School Kindergarten Tours

available for the 2015-16 School Year

If you have a child, a neighbor, family member or friend who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2015, and are considering St. Veronica Catholic School for their education, please come by and visit our beautiful Kindergarten classroom.

The final tours will be offered at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015

and during the Open House following the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 25, 2015.

Please contact the School office at 650-589-3909 to schedule your appointment.

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