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St. Veronica Parish
A publication of St. Malachy and
St. Margaret Churches
May 1, 2022
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Dear Saint Veronica Parishioners, Remember to keep wishing people a Happy Easter during these 50 days! Happy Easter! The Lord has been raised from the dead, Alleluia!!! We are still within the midst of our Easter Season, our 50-day meditation on the mystery of Christ's Resurrection. A special word of gratitude again to all the volunteers and ministries who did so much in preparing for and ministering during our Triduum and Easter and Divine Mercy Liturgies. Your efforts have glorified the Lord and enriched our celebrations. Thank you! In today’s Gospel the disciples were going fishing, but not for relaxation. That had been their former job and way of life and, at this point, they were confused about Jesus. They had been separated from the Lord for the first time in three years and who knew if and when he would return? They needed to work in order to eat. Their faith at this time was really being put to the test. Jesus takes them to task for their unbelief and addresses them as children. Not sure if they would appreciate being called children. But, they were, in fact, children in the ways of faith and spirituality. Then, Jesus – the amateur fisherman – tells these professionals where to fish! Lower your nets on the right side. There is always a right way to do things! This is the second time they are called out of the water and the fishing boats to be his disciples. We learn from that, that Jesus never gives up on us either. He is always calling us to return to him and be his disciples. He did it with Peter and the disciples; he does it with us, too. Congratulations to all our Second Graders who are received their First Holy Communion this weekend on Saturday at St. Malachy and for those who will receive their First Holy Communion at St. Margaret this coming Saturday. We pray that they stay close to Jesus in the Eucharist and to continue their journey to be fully initiated Catholics in the Church. A gentle reminder to us who have received Holy Communion for many years: Strive to avoid, at all costs, the danger of receiving Holy Communion in a mechanical, perfunctory, routine, and nonchalant fashion. The real danger of easy access and frequent availability of Holy Communion is to simply take the Lord for granted. In many sacristies throughout the world there is a sign, better yet a “Warning-sign” with the following words: “Priest, man of God, say this Mass as if it were your first Mass, your last Mass, your Only Mass.” May this be our approach and attitude as we receive Holy Communion - to
receive Holy Communion every time “as if it were our first Holy Communion, our last Holy Communion, our Only Holy Communion!” Indeed, how much more fervent would our reception of Holy Communion be!!! THE ANNUAL ST VERONICA CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT will be held in the St. Malachy church hall on Saturday, May 14th at 6:30 p.m. Please call either rectory to purchase tickets. Tickets are $25 each and there will be a number of Trophies, Cash Prizes and Finger Food, Snacks and Soft Beverages being supplied. Come one, come all. All proceeds will benefit our Burlington POWIR group who is supporting 2 Afghan Refugees. The Easter Collection taken two weeks ago was and is for the retirement and health care needs for the Priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. Hundreds upon hundreds of priests have served us in our parishes throughout the years. We have a responsibility to assist them in their needs as they continue to serve the Lord faithfully. If you haven’t done so already, please be generous as a thanksgiving for the graces given to us by the priests of the Archdiocese. You may visit clergytrust.org/donate to give online. Thank you! Several weeks ago, many of you received a letter from Cardinal Seán requesting your support of the 2022 Catholic Appeal. Our par ish directly benefits from the ministries supported by the Appeal and your gift will help us reach our 2022 goal. Our Goal is $98,608. As of this printing, we have pledges and gifts totaling $60,894. We are at 62 % of our Goal. If you have not already done so, please prayerfully consider making a pledge. You may mail your pledge or visit www.bostoncatholicappeal.org to give online. You may also give by taking one of the Envelopes found in your Pew or at the doors of the church. Thank you! Let us pray for each other. God bless, Father Mahoney
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Funeral services were offered recently for
Neil Guanci, Mildred Mayo & Michael Fitzgerald
Kindly remember them and their families in your prayers.
Thank you.
Note: Priests’ schedules are subject to change.
Saturday, April 30 9:00 am St. Margaret Thomas O’Brian Memorial 4:00 pm St. Malachy, (Fr . Mahoney) Ryan James Gilligan Birthday Memorial 4:30 pm St. Margaret, (Fr . Mark ) Donald & Polly Glasser Memorial
Sunday, May 1 7:30 am St. Margaret, (Fr . Conroy) Mary Comeau 15th Anniversary 9:00 am St. Margaret, (Fr . Mahoney) Joseph Nacinovich & Peter Rabazzi Memorial 10:30 am St. Malachy, (Fr . Mark) Donald Hughes Memorial 12:00 pm St. Margaret, (Fr . Conroy) Francis Smith Memorial
Monday, May 2 9:00 am St. Malachy Laura Sousa Memorial
Tuesday, May 3 9:00 am St. Margaret Charlie & Rose Hanafin Memorial
Wednesday, May 4 9:00 am St. Malachy Mimi Bronner Memorial
Thursday, May 5 9:00 am St. Margaret Mary & Al Fay Memorial Friday, May 6 9:00 am St. Malachy For All of the Souls in Purgatory Saturday, May 7 9:00 am St. Margaret Cynthia Bauman Mass for the Living & Saul Bauman Memorial 4:00 pm St. Malachy, (Fr . Conroy) The Cannizzo Family Memorial 4:30 pm St. Margaret, (Fr . Mahoney) Isabel Taylor Memorial
Sunday, May 8 7:30 am St. Margaret, (Fr . Mark) Margaret Hanafin & Josephine Dignan Memorial 9:00 am St. Margaret, (Fr . Conroy) Irene Daly, Margaret O’Meara & Helen Husk Memorial 10:30 am St. Malachy, (Fr . Mahoney) Arlen & Joseph Lefebvre Memorial 12:00 pm St. Margaret, (Fr . Mark) GRADUATION MASS Tina Braceland Memorial
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Intended to INSPIRE people to DREAM about the Church we are called to BE.
Our Holy Father Pope Francis has invited the Catholic Church
to embark on a journey together.
Pope Francis wants to listen to our stories. By sharing our own experiences of the Church, the Church
will embark on a path forward to promote collaboration and foster the work of the Spirit.
Who Should Participate? YOU
All are invited; the faithful in the pews, those who have fallen away, or feel disconnected from the
Church, people of other faiths. We are especially called to lend an ear to those not easily heard.
Participation Sessions will be:
SUNDAY, May 15 3:00pm-5:00pm
WEDNESDAY, May 18 6:45pm-8:45pm
SATURDAY, June 4 10:00am-12:00pm
To Sign Up
Visit www.stveronicama.org and click on the link on the left
Call 781-272-3111 ext. 6
Email [email protected]
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ST VERONICA PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Each year, The Catholic Appeal provides the faithful with a way to help support the ministries that support our parishes, our schools, and our communities. This is our Church, and every gift makes a difference. Please consider making your gift today by visiting bostoncatholicappeal.org . Your gift has an immediate impact on our parish and the work of our Church. Thank you in advance for your generosity Our Financial Goal for St. Veronica is: $98,608, we have raised $60,894 and we are at 62% of our Financial Goal.
Weekend of April 24, 2022
Clergy Benefit Trust Envelopes & in Church: $9,940
On Line: $4,831 TOTAL: $14,771
Weekly Budget $17,500 Income $14,771 Deficit $-2,729 Month to Date: $45,958
St Malachy Building Fund
Envelopes & In Church: $485 On Line $443 Total : $928
St Margaret Building Fund
Envelopes & In Church: $175 On Line $200 Total : $375
Clergy $1,270
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION MAY 12TH
Eucharistic Adoration will take place on Thursday, May 12th in the chapel at St. Malachy’s Church from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm. No advance sign up will be necessary; spend as little or as much time as you want. You may park in the back parking lot and access the chapel by the rear door of the church. What to do during Eucharistic Adoration The primary purpose of Adoration is right there in the name of the act: to adore the One present to us in the Eucharist. Remember that you don’t actually have to do anything. The greatest gift God gives us is himself, and Adoration is another way for us to recognize that gift outside of receiving the Eucharist at Mass. So, don’t overthink it. Just receive the gift. Here are a few suggestions Small prayer booklets which can be used to help
during your meditation will be available. These may be picked up as you enter the chapel.
Pray in any way that’s meaningful to you. Pray the rosary. To contemplate the mysteries of
Jesus’ life in the rosary is to contemplate the mystery of the Eucharist given to us and the Blessed Sacrament we praise in Adoration. So, pairing these prayers is a great habit to get into.
Read from Holy Scripture. Just sit there - receive the gift of Christ in the
Eucharist and be at peace in the presence of Our Lord.
Guidelines for Adoration Adoration is a time for quiet meditation and
prayer. Please remain silent while in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.
Genuflect when entering or leaving a pew and if
crossing in front of the Blessed Sacrament. We plan to have Adoration on the second Thursday of every month, although, in some cases, it may be on a different day. Please join us in this most important devotion to Our Lord. Rest for a while in the presence of Jesus. Let him fill you with his peace, grace, and love.
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ST. MALACHY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE
Grade 2:
First Communions: Sat., May 14 at 12:00pm
THE ANNUAL
CRIBBAGE
TOURNAMENT The Cribbage Tournament will be
held on Saturday, May 14th. Registration will begin
at 6:30pm and the evening will go on until we have a
winner. All cribbage players are invited to be part of
this fun and exciting night. We are “counting” on
you to join us. All players are asked to bring a
cribbage board and we will supply the cards.
Entrance fee is $25.
All proceeds will go to “Burlington POWIR”, who
are assisting 2 Afghan refugees.
We will have cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd
places and a special prize for “29”. Free finger food,
snacks and soft beverages will be supplied.
THE 12TH GRADE GRADUATION MASS IS AT ST. MARGARET'S
CHURCH ON MAY 8TH AT 12:00.
ST. MARGARET RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE
The last 2nd grades classes will be held on: Sunday, May 1st from 10:15am - 11:45am Monday, May 2nd 3:00pm- 4:30pm Wednesday, May 4th 4:00pm - 5:30pm 1st Communion is Saturday, May 7 12:00pm. Children should arrive by 11:40am.
St Veronica Parish Confirmation Schedule
St Malachy St Margaret May 17, 6:30 Rehearsal May 31, 6:30 Rehearsal May 19, 7:00 Ceremony June 2, 7:00 Ceremony
Reconciliation Service will be held on Sunday, May 1st from 2pm - 6pm at
St Malachy Church.
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Michelle Campbell Office Administrator Bulletin Editor/Webmaster [email protected] Carly Reidy Administrative Assistant Gary Dew Facilities Manager William M. Donahue Music Director/Organist
Camille Mainardi Religious Ed. Director Grades 1-8 [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR High School Brian Curtin
Kathleen Keady Business Manager [email protected] Chris McCollem Office Receptionist Ann Pye Bulletin/Facebook Editor & Webmaster [email protected] Daniel Mainardi Director of Music Camille Mainardi Religious Ed. Director Grades 1-8 [email protected]
Gail Jaskal Confirmation Coordinator Grades 9-10 [email protected] Gary Dew Facilities Manager
111 Winn Street, Burlington, MA 01803 Tel: 781-272-3111 Fax: 781-272-9204
www.stveronicama.org [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; and 12:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 9:00 am
Holy Day Masses As announced in the parish bulletin.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS)
Saturday: 2:30 - 4:00 pm (lower church)
99 Bedford Street, Burlington, MA 01803 Tel: 781-272-5111 Fax: 781-270-9407
www.stveronicama.org [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm
Sunday 10:30 am
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 am
Holy Day Masses As announced in the parish bulletin.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
(CONFESSIONS) Friday: 6:00 - 7:00 pm (chapel)
Saint Malachy Church Saint Margaret Church
EMAIL LIST If would like to receive St. Veronica emails please send your name and email address to:
PARISH CLERGY Rev. James M. Mahoney Pastor Rev. Mark T. Olejnik Parochial Vicar Deacon Dick Bilotta Deacon Deacon Jack Minch Deacon Rev. Francis M. Conroy Senior Priest in Residence Rev. Peter Ayorogo In Residence: Chaplain for Lahey Hospital Deacon Robert Miller Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary, Weston.
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