May 5 - St. Veronica Catholic Parish

Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 5, 2013
“Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Whoever loves me will keep
my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come
to him and make our dwelling with him.’”- John 14:23
St. Veronica Church
Established 1951
434 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Fax: 650-588-1481 www.stveronicassf.com Phone: 650-588-1455

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. Linh Nguyen, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Roger Beaudry
Deacon Joseph LeBlanc
Jennifer Baylor, Administrative Assistant
Stephanie de Prume, Finance Manager Ext. 306
Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary
Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation &
Wedding Coordinator Ext.305
Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director
650-588-1455 Ext. 308
St. Veronica Catholic School
www.saintveronicassf.org
Phone: 650-589-3909
Kathryn Lucchesi Pam Cavagnaro
Principal Vice Principal
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
St. Veronica Parish
Mass Intentions
WEEK of May 5, 2013
Sun 05/05 6:45 † Jean Marie Johnson
8:00 † Assuntina Dell Olio
9:30 † Lois Burton
11:00 † Mike & Kevin Folan
12:30 People of St. Veronica
6:30 † Eduardo & Graciela Haro
Mon 05/06 6:30 † Phillip Galvan
8:30 Bene Legaspi
Tue 05/07 6:30 † Phillip Galvan
8:30 † Louis Siri
Wed 05/08 6:30 † Amado Palaad Jr.
8:30 † Cornelius Murphy
Thu 05/09 6:30 † Amado Palaad Jr.
8:30 † Lee S. Mosunic
Fri 05/10 6:30 † Rachel Arce
8:30 † Gervacio & Emilia Manuel
Sat 05/11 8:30 † Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Gomes
5:00 † Tony Borg
Sun 05/12 6:45 † Margaret Bronson
8:00 † Paul & Verena Broussard
9:30 † Mike & Kevin Folan
11:00 Dominador & Leonida Roxas
12:30 People of St. Veronica
2014 Mass Intentions Announcement
The 2014 Daily Mass Intention Reservation
Book is now available at the Pastoral Center
Office. Please note the usual following guidelines:
Mass reservations will be taken on a
“first-come, first-served” basis.
People are requested to come in person to
reserve the Mass dates.
Please, no more than four Mass intentions
reserved per visit.
We appreciate observance to these guidelines in
fairness to the entire parish community.
Parish Office email: churchoffice@stveronicassf.com

Mass Schedule
Saturdays: 8:30AM & 5:00PM
Sundays: 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM, and 12:30PM
Holy Days: 6:30, 8:30AM, & 6:30PM
Monday - Friday: 6:30 & 8:30AM
Spanish Mass
First & Third Sunday of each month at 6:30 PM
unless otherwise announced
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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Thank you for supporting St. Veronica Parish and its works.
Welcome Newly Registered Parishioners!
Our parish continues to be blessed and enriched by
the presence of new parishioners:
Michael, Victoria, & Michael Jr. Knudson
Michael & Marah Licuanan,
Emily & Julia Santos
Our parish welcomes you with open hearts and open
arms. We thank God you have chosen to join our
community.
Please remember the sick and the care-givers
in our community.
Pray they may find comfort and healing in Christ.
Kindly contact the Parish office if Homebound
Eucharistic services are needed.
Pray for our Beloved Deceased
In your prayers during the week, please remember the
repose of the souls of our deceased parishioners, especially:
Frank Casagrande - died April 16, 2013
Fr. William Quinn - died April 24, 2013
(St. Veronica Pastor 1977-1990)
“Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord . . .”
Envelopes received in the First Collection:
April 13 & 14: 306
April 20 & 21: 305
April 27 & 28: 291
Day Mass Time 1st Collection - Totals
Saturday 04/27/13 5:00 PM 1387.00 505.00 1892.00
Sunday 04/28/13 6:45 AM 710.00 217.00 927.00
8:00 AM 1070.00 338.00 1408.00
9:30 AM 1090.00 414.00 1504.00
11:00 AM 913.00 299.00 1212.00
12:30 PM 870.00 320.00 1190.00
Sun. 4/28 (Our Lady of Manaoag) 5:00 PM 1120.00 n/a 1120.00
TOTALS: $7,160.00 $2093.00 $9,253.00

From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners,
School First Communion: On Saturday April
27, 30 Second Graders were gathered in the
Church with their families and friends for the
First Communion. Of those, 25 children made the
First Communion and five received a blessing.
The children were all beautifully dressed---like
princes and princesses. As usual, it was a ceremony
filled with feeling and faith. Jesus is the bread
of life. This is the key message. Even as we need
food for the body, Jesus is essential for life. He’s
the food for our mind, heart, and spirit. Without
him we’ll wither away. Sharing these thoughts, I
told the children that the Eucharist builds us up as
families and communities. We become the body
of Christ. Eucharist also impels us to help the
poor, hungry, and needy. Eucharist is the sacrament---and
metaphor---for the bread of the world.
Because of Jesus giving us his own body, we can
share ourselves and all we have with those in
need. If we take the Eucharist seriously, the world
would become a better place. As we celebrate the
Eucharist, we absolutely have to work toward
eliminating hunger and poverty in the world. No
one should go without food. The First Communion
is always a source of inspiration for the grown
-ups, who can remember vividly our own First
Communion ceremony and all the celebrations
built around it. Who knows? The First Communion
of these children can be a source of inspiration
and renewal for all of us!
Conversations with the School Faculty: It is
that time of year when the employment agreements
are signed for our faculty. This provides a
wonderful opportunity for me to meet with the
teachers individually. I have been having excellent
conversations with them. It’s good for me to
know what they feel about the school and parish
and seek any suggestions. They seem to have a
high level of satisfaction in their work. Their role
is vital in educating our children in faith, academics,
and good values. Their collaboration with the
Principal and among themselves is to be commended.
That we have great teachers is a blessing
to our parochial school.
Westborough Royale Mass: Every Second
Thursday of the month, I have being celebrating
Mass for the residents of the Westborough Royale
Retirement Home. About 25 of them attend this
Mass. They and their families seem to appreciate
this spiritual opportunity which gives them comfort
and strength. In their retirement, they can be
missionaries by praying for their families and the
world.
Book Club: Last week in our Book Club meeting at
which 17 were present, we shared our thoughts on
the book Joy by Louis Evely. It’s a simple book
about what we can do in Easter season: to indulge in
joy. We have to come out of the Lenten season and
dance for joy that the Risen Christ can do all sorts of
fantastic things for us. Joy is the gift that God gives
and no one can take it away from us. The author
says that in Lent we make the “stations of the cross”
connected with the sufferings of Christ, but now in
Easter we could make the “stations of joy.” These
joyful stations are to do with how Jesus encountered
people like Mary Magdalene, Peter, Paul, the Emmaus
disciples, and Thomas after his Resurrection.
What are our stations of the Resurrection, the stations
of joy? Are we capable of joy? How do we
share joy with others in our daily lives?
Word of God: I have written the scripture reflection
in the Catholic San Francisco this weekend on this
Sunday’s readings. In the Acts of the Apostles we
read about the controversies the early Church had to
tackle: about letting Gentiles in, whether or not to
circumcise the new male converts, or whether Jewish
dietary laws must be followed. The early Church
made decisions and moved forward. Isn’t it true that
we have controversies and crises today as well, but
with the help of the Holy Spirit, our Advocate, who
is promised by the Risen Christ, we ought to be able
to create new structures and symbols for our times,
resolving issues and reconciling opposing sides. We
can be creative and courageous in preaching the
good news and in creating signs and symbols that
can mediate God’s presence to the world.
A story to think about: A Quaker had this sign put
on a vacant piece of land next to his home:
"THIS LAND WILL BE GIVEN TO ANYONE
WHO IS TRULY SATISFIED."
A wealthy farmer who was riding by, stopped to
read the sign and said to himself, "Since our friend
the Quaker is so ready to part with this plot, I might
as well claim it before someone else does. I am a
rich man and have all I need, so I certainly qualify."
With that he went up to the door and explained what
he was there for. "And art thou truly satisfied?" the
Quaker asked.
"I am, indeed, for I have everything I need."
"Friend," said the Quaker, "if thou art satisfied, what
dost thou want the land for?"
Wishing upon you continued Easter blessings,
Your Friend & Pastor,
Father Charles Puthota

Our Parish Family
Please welcome the newest
members of our Christian
Community who recently
received the
Sacrament of Baptism
on Saturday, April 27, 2013
Noelia Mireya Arellano-Cottros
JaeBeatrice Obligacion Untalan
Shelby Elise Weldon
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 celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Saturday
of each month at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted:
May 18 June 1 & 15 (Full) July 6 & 20
August 3 & 17 September 7 & 21 October 5 & 9
Preparation classes for parents & godparents are
held monthly on Tuesdays as noted below. Classes
are conducted in the Pastoral Center from 7:30 -
9:00 p.m. (Adults only please).
May 7 June 11 July 9
August 13 September 10 October 8
Please call the Parish Office at 650-588-1455 to
reserve your space for the Baptismal Prep Classes.
Save the Date
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Spanish Ministry sponsoring dinner
with live music.
All are welcomed to come!!
All proceed will go toward the
St. Veronica Capital Campaign.
Caregiver Class Offered by
Catholic Charities CYO
New Dementia Care Strategies for Family
Caregivers
This 2-hour overview introduces the latest, most
effective strategies for dementia care, and will be
helpful for caregivers will all levels of experience.
Among the topics we will cover are: basics of dementia,
mindfulness based stress reduction,
activities of daily living,
challenging behaviors, how to engage your loved
one, and where to find extra information and
assistance.
Date: Monday, May 13, 2013
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Veterans Memorial Senior Center
1455 Madison Avenue, Redwood City
To Register for a class please call 650.592.9325
Classes are offered free through a generous grant
from Sequoia Healthcare District and are not for
professional caregivers.
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME FOR
ARCHBISHOP SALVATORE J.
CORDILEONE
PALLIUM INVESTITURE
June 24 to July 2, 2013
• Economy class air transportation on scheduled
airlines from San Francisco, California
• 7 nights’ hotel accommodation (2 in Assisi and 5
in Rome) in 4* hotels, including buffet break
fast
• 7 meals (5 at lunch or dinner, Pallium Celebration
and Farewell Dinner)
• Airport transfers and ground transportation by pri
vate deluxe motor coach
Guided sightseeing tours as detailed in the
program
• General Papal Audience
• Daily Mass celebration at selected churches
Tour escort assistance throughout.
For more information:
Tel. (305) 947-4700 • Fax (305) 947-4400
Toll Free 1-877-625-2700
e-mail: info@caravelletours.com
website: www.caravelletours.com

St. Veronica Catholic School
Sacrament of First Holy Communion
was celebrated
Saturday, April 27, 2013
We offer our congratulations
and wish many blessings to our
First Communicants
Mark Balestier Mia Gonzalez Daniela Palma
Raquel Calderon Jared Grech Amanda Reynoso
Briona Campbell Enrico Gutierrez Rebecca Rocha
Brooklyn Cansino Alyssa Indart Ryan Rocha
Rhianna Duri Fiona Jensen Juliana Santana
Phillip Galea Giada Leggero Kaylee Schirmer
Alessandro Garcia Mason Lui Reanna Yadao
Jacob Gardner Andres Mora Jericho Young
Lauren Nobleza
We extend our wishes also to Marissa Abaya, Ameera
Azar, Fabian Diaz, Colin Harper, and Kaitlyn Koenig,
as a special blessing was bestowed upon them.
We offer a heartfelt thank you to Father Charles Puthota, our celebrant and Pastor. Mrs. Stephanie Nerney is appreciated in a
special way for all her efforts in preparing our children for this sacrament. Thank you also to Mrs. Naomi Marquez, Mrs.
Beverly Cruz & Mrs. Chris Wetzel who graciously shared their gift of music to help celebrate this special liturgy. Lastly, we
offer our appreciation to our Principal Mrs. Katherine Lucchesi, Vice-President Mrs. Pam Cavagnaro, and our Religion Coordinator
Mrs. Theresa Sinclair for their guidance and support in our children’s spiritual journey.