Pastoral Staff Pastor Father Vincent T. Euk Parochial Vicar Fr. John Chang Weekend Assistant Fr. Bill O’Brien Deacons Tom Cechulski, Sr. Charles R. Daye , Jr. John Franey Gino (Louis) Esposito School Principal Sister Cherree Power, C.R. Religious Education Sr. Ann Norton, D.R.E. Linda Clayton Business Manager Deacon Gino Esposito Director of Music Emer O’Mahony Youth Ministry Coordinator Sister Ann Norton Phone Contacts Rectory—732-363-4200 Convent—732-364-2361 School—732-364-4130 Religious Education— 732-364-4137 Rectory Fax 732-370-3891 Rectory Office Hours: M-F 9:00-4:30 PM Second & Fourth Saturday 9AM—12:30 PM Baptisms: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month,.

Weekend Masses: Saturdays: 4:00 PM Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12 noon, 5PM Daily Masses: Mon-Fri—7:20 AM & 12 Noon, Sat: 8AM

Holy Days: As announced in the bulletin. Healing Mass –every third Tuesday at 7:30PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:45PM and before each Sunday Mass

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 13, 2017

Mass Intentions for this Week August 13, 2017

MONDAY………………………………………………...St. Maximillian Kolbe, pr. & m. 7:20 Joan Patricia Baird .....McGuire, Santoriello & Dabreau Families 12:00 Int. of Priest 8:00PM Thomas Ricapito .......................................... Wife & Children TUESDAY ......................... The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:20 Pat Neidermayer ......................................... Diana & Bob Morris 12:00 Int. of Priest 8:00PM Philip Montfort ....................................................... Children WEDNESDAY 7:20 Geraldine McKenna .................................... Bob & Diana Morris 12:00 Int. of Priest THURSDAY 7:20 Theresa Weg & son, Lenny……………………………………..Ro Colgan 12:00 Int. of Priest

FRIDAY 7:20 Monica Drumm……………………………………………….Claire McCarthy 12:00 Int. of Priest SATURDAY 8:00AM Ivette Fontanez-Franca...................................... Diana Ficchi 4PM For the People of the Parish SUNDAY 7:30 Int. of Jack & Fran McGuire ............................................. Family 9:00 Rose Anderson ................................................ Diane Workman 10:30 Monica Drumm .................................................. Franey Family 12:00 Lucille Baracato .................................... Paul Pereira & Family 5:00PM Lauren DiGiovanni ................................ Saccomanno Family

Sanctuary Candle– Week of August 13, 2017

Special Intention

Chapel Candles– Week of August 13, 2017 Special Intention

Events for this coming Week– See our website www.stveronica.com

Sacrificial Offering Update

Last Weeks Offering: $16,495.00

Thank you for your continued support.

Readings for the Week of August 13, 2017

Monday: Dt 10:12-22; Mt 17:22-27

Tuesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16, 16:1-2; 1 Cor 15:54b-57

Lk 11:27-28; Day: Rv 11: 19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; 1 Cor 15:20-27;

Lk 1:39-56

Wednesday: Dt 34:1-12; Mt 18:15-20

Thursday: Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Mt 18:21-19:1

Friday: Jos 24:1-13; Mt 19:3-12

Saturday: Jos 24:14-29; Mt 19:13-15

Next Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

wine into the body and blood of our Lord. Bringing to all of

us the bread of life, where we meet Jesus one to one.

I am blessed to have been called to serve God and His

people; this is my joy as a Deacon.

Please pray for all our Deacons.

Lord God,

in your loving kindness you sent your Son to be our shepherd

and guide. Continue to send workers into your vineyard to

serve your people.

Bless the Deacons who serve us.

Renew within them your Spirit’s seven gifts that they

may be strengthened to carry out faithfully their ministry of

service.

Deacon’s Thoughts

The Life of a Permanent Deacon

Often I am asked what does a Deacon do?

I should make it clear that there are two type of ordained

Deacons. Transitional Deacons are those preparing for the

priesthood and go on to become our ordained Priests about

a year after their diaconal ordination.

The diaconate was restored as a permanent ministry by

Pope Paul VI, on June 18, 1967, upon the recommendation

of the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council. The first

Deacons in the United States were ordained in 1971.

Permanent Deacons are those ordained to live out the

charism of service to God and His people. Ordained to

serve to the Word of God, Sacraments and Charity. This

occurs after the completion of a 4 or 5 year program of

diaconal studies in their Dioceses.

The role of the Deacon is to be a helper of the bishops and

priests, to proclaim by his life the Church's call to serve the

needs of others, to proclaim the Gospel message, to live a

life of fidelity to Christ and the Church and to lead the

community in building a Kingdom of grace, faith, justice,

and compassion. The Deacon is to be a sign and living

witness of the presence of Christ the Servant in the world.

Being called to this ministry is a calling felt deeply within

one’s heart. It is an amazing call to vocation as Jesus

knocks at the door of one’s heart. It is a calling that cannot

be compared to anything else we experience in life. It is a

joyful feeling of serving God and His people.

Most Deacons have full time jobs which requires a balance

of family life, careers and the duties of the diaconate. We

preform Baptisms, assist at one or more Sunday Masses,

preparing and preaching homilies, conducting pre-nuptial

sessions and witnessing marriages. We also conduct wake

services, assist at funeral Masses and conduct cemetery

committals. Many Deacons are also involved in hospital

and nursing home ministry, prison ministry, counseling and

other pastoral activities.

Deacons are not exempt from the obstacles and challenges

of family, life and illnesses, but God reveals himself every

day, showing us his love, mercy and bringing joy into our

hearts, which gives us strength, the heartfelt joy and

knowledge of God’s presence in us.

I have been a Deacon for little over 4 years and it is a real

joy to serve His people. I enjoy preaching and connecting

with the parish people. Preparing couples for weddings and

baptizing children. I know then that it is the Spirit of God

working through me that feeds me and carries me on.

The most joyful part of my ministry is assisting at Mass

during the consecration of the Eucharist. Witnessing the

mystery of the “Transubstantiation” of the bread and

May they love sincerely, show genuine concern for the sick

and the poor, and live holy lives. May they always be faithful

in believing what they read, teaching what they believe, and

practicing what they teach.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Deacon Gino

It is I - Have No Fear"

Does the Lord Jesus seem distant when trials or adversity

come your way? It was at Jesus' initiative that the disciples

sailed across the lake, only to find themselves in a life-

threatening storm. Although they were experienced fisher-

men, they feared for their lives. While Jesus was not with

them in the boat, he, nonetheless watched for them in pray-

er. When he perceived their trouble, he came to them on

the sea and startled them with his sudden appearance. Do

you look for the Lord's presence when you encounter diffi-

culty or challenges?

Fight Fear with Faith

This dramatic incident on the sea of Galilee revealed Peter's

character more fully than others. Here we see Peter's impul-

siveness - his tendency to act without thinking of what he

was doing. He often failed and came to grief as a result of

his impulsiveness. In contrast, Jesus always bade his disci-

ples to see how difficult it was to follow him before they set

out on the way he taught them. A great deal of failure in the

Christian life is due to acting on impulse and emotional fer-

vor without counting the cost. Peter, fortunately in the mo-

ment of his failure clutched at Jesus and held him firmly.

Every time Peter fell, he rose again. His failures only made

him love the Lord more deeply and trust him more intently.

The Lord keeps watch over us at all times, and especially

in our moments of temptation and difficulty. Do you rely on

the Lord for his strength and help? Jesus assures us that

we have no need of fear if we trust in Him and in his great

love for us. When calamities or trials threaten to overwhelm

you, how do you respond? With faith and hope in God's love,

care, and presence with you?

Scripture Meditation

OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

Please Pray for Our Sick

Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh Marjorie Paulmann

Mark Stoughton Mia Castellan Baby Dylan Gallego

Connie Camilleri Rosemary DeFalco Diane Grad

Erin Haber Monica Noble Steven Hensle

Paula Baiga Diane Cudhedy Jake Infanti

Bob Yuro Joe Oates Jane Oates

Ann Donovan John Kerod

Robert Farrell Christine Clements John Rodrigues

Cathy Forman Ed Kelly Dennis Hayward

Kathy Hayward Claire Archer Christopher Hunt

Greg Mador Brayden Walton Victoria Burke

Robert O’Malley Sr. Karen D’Souza-Casiero Carl Lahetta

Gianna Faith Malen Kevin Corcoran Barbara Sewing

Rose Perrotta Sharon Calabria Nicole Kessner

Joanne Oates Carmen Devone Mike Kuris

Milagros Martino Susan Messina Francisco Masini

Don Ryder Katherine Scotto Shirley Alino

John Burke Retired Bishop John Smith

Carlo Ficara Erasmo Ninamango Ana Rivera

Judy Silagi Denise Worster Vinnie Gaglardi

Mary Ann Morelli Michelle Schultz Roberta Wingren

Please Pray for our Parishioners Serving our Country: Sgt. Sean T. Curran Sgt. Brennan Six

PV2 William Wotton GSMI Sandro Farduchi

Sgt. Krystyna Cechulski Capt. Julio Collazos

S.R. Steven Brennan Sgt. Gregory Hiller

PFC Zackary Burkey LCDR Matthew W. Smith Sgt. Luke Wlodkowski 1st Lt. Robert F. Farrell

1st Lt. Ash Young Sgt. Paul Coyle

Sgt. Matt Myers

Baptism St. Veronica’s Parish Family wishes to

welcome those who have become

members through the Sacrament of

Baptism.

Antonia Rose, daughter of Joseph & Stephanie Gurrieri

Thank you for the gift of life.

Church and Chapel Sanctuary Candles

If you would like to donate a Sanctuary

Candle for a loved one, please contact the

rectory office (732-363-4200). Candles

will be in memory of or intentions of the

named individual for one week

(Sunday to Saturday) and announced

in our bulletin. Weekly Donation: Church Candle $15

Chapel Candles $20 (2).

Banns of Marriage

Howard Grant and Amanda Edison (2)

September 23, 2017

Cohort Teen Event at St. Veronica Parish Saturday, August 26th, 2017 1:30PM to 9PM

Open to all teens from St. Veronica, St. Catherine of Si-

ena, and St. William the Abbot parishes! Come and enjoy

an afternoon and evening of fun events with other teens!

Activities include: Water Balloon Wars, Mass at 4PM,

BBQ, Campfire, Outdoor movie.

There is no cost for this event, but you must be regis-

tered. Please contact Sr. Ann Elizabeth, CR, for more

information and to obtain a registration form. Call Sr.

Ann at 732-364-4137 or email her at

sr.ann@stveronica.com

October Retreat Humility Is truth and the path that give us every other virtue

and spiritual growth He guides the humble in righteousness, and teaches the

humble his way. Psalms 25:9

Please join us for our one day retreat at

St. Veronica Church.

Oct. 21st 7AM—6PM

Cost: $15.00 pp– includes light

breakfast & lunch

The day consists of morning

Mass, light breakfast, talks,

lunch, sharing, vigil Mass (4pm) and fellowship gathering

with refreshments.

Retreat Leader: Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kerrigan.

To register email: stveronicaretreat@stveronica.com

or call 732-363-4200

Rosary & Procession for Mother Mary's Birthday Please join us for a Rosary & Procession on

Saturday, Sept 9, 2017, 5:15 PM, after the

4 PM Mass, for the feast of our Lady's

Nativity. We will say the Rosary and have a

procession from the Church to Moth-

er Mary's grotto by the Rectory.

Fellowship to follow in the Cafeteria.

All are welcome to bring flowers for the pro-

cession and a food /snack item to share. Bring the whole

family!

For questions, please contact the Legion of Mary:

Irma Bennett (732) 363-8386 or via email: Mary Anne M.

at godis4life@optonline.net.

Holy Land Pilgrimage

Msgr. Peter Kochery once again will be leading us on a

pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Please save the dates:

Oct. 23rd—Nov. 1st 2017. The cost is $3000 pp double

occupancy. Health insurance included. For more info

contact Deacon Tom at 732-610-5434 or

3marysway@optonline.net

Adoration Chapel Adoration of the Most Blessed

Sacrament, outside of mass, should go

together with worship in Mass so that

our love may be complete. St. John Paul

ll

Hours Urgently Needed:

Sunday : 7AM, 12 noon, 5PM, 7PM

Monday: 1AM, 1PM

Tuesday: 10AM

Wednesday: 3AM

Thursday: 8AM, 3PM

Saturday: 6PM

Weekend and Overnight Adoreres needed.

Contact Debbie drev514@aol.com or leave message 732

367-7750.

Registration for Religious Education

AFTERNOON CLASSES will meet on Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 PM until 5:45 PM for

grades 1-8. On Mondays at 4:30 – 5:45 PM, we also offer

Special Sacraments, Holy Innocents, and RCIC classes.

AFTERNOON WEE WISDOM CLASSES will meet on Mondays

and Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

MONDAY and THURSDAY EVENING CLASSES will meet from

6:30 PM until 7:45 PM for grades 1 to 8. Come into the

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE from 10 AM to 4:30 PM or

call Sr. Ann at 732-364-4137. ( Classes will be available on a

first come, first serve basis only). Remember Monday afternoon

fills up fast and is first come, first served. NEW STUDENTS and students receiving Sacraments this

year (Gr. 2 and Gr. 8) MUST INCLUDE THEIR BAPTISM

CERTIFICATE WITH REGISTRATION.

Registration Continues through to August 30th.

Pantry is Very Low Soup, spaghetti sauce, mayonnaise, canned meat

instant coffee (regular), coffee, tea, tuna, juice,

Donated

2 dining room tables and chairs (1 is formal, blonde color

with 6 chairs, the other is kitchen table, dark, with 6

chairs) 1 Credenza. Must be able to pick up. If you are

interested please call James or Ellen at 732-276-5438.

Job Opportunity

Experienced housekeeper/babysitter needed for 5 days

a week, 6 hours a day for single mom in Clarksburg. For

interview please contact Sr. Elizabeth Engel, OP 732-

359-8434 or email Sr.Engel@gmail.com

Air Conditioner Replacement Campaign Goal- $200,000.00

To Date Donations: $29,245.00

Please continue to help reach our goal to replace the AC

system. Thank you to those who have donated and for

your continued support.

Mega 50/50 Raffle Dinner

Dance. Tickets are now on sale at the

rectory.

Drawing will be held

on November 4, 2017,

6:00PM during a costume din-

ner/dance in St. Veronica Gym, 4215 Hwy 9, Howell, NJ

07731.

Cost: $40 per ticket

Our Lady Undoer of Knots

Please join us for the next rosary and novena to Our Lady

Undoer of Knots on Friday, August 18, 2017, at 6:30 PM

in the narthex of St. Veronica’s Church. All are welcome.

If interested, please call Sheila Maloney at 732-364-

5566 so enough materials will be available. Thanks and

we hope to see you then!

Catholic Charities Annual Backpack and School Supplies Drive

Help a child in need get off to a “smart start” in the new

school year. Suggested supplies for children K-12: back-

packs, notebooks, pens, pencils, pencil boxes, calculators,

rulers, marble note books, dictionaries, 3-ring binders, 2

pocket folders, crayons, scissors, sharpeners, protractors,

markers, glue sticks, loose leaf paper.

Please bring your donation to the rectory by Thursday, Au-

gust 24thth.

Healing Hearts Support Group

If you know someone going through or

has gone through a divorce, make sure

he or she knows about us. Our next

session will begin on Wednesday, Sep-

tember 6th from 7:30 PM -9:30 PM at

St. Veronica's ACTS Office (rectory

basement) located at 4215 Route 9,

Howell, NJ 07731. This is a 12 week program for those

who have suffered or are suffering from separation and/or

divorce. The Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide program in-

corporates a DVD and follow-up discussion. Topics that are

discussed are: shock, anger, peace, forgiveness, family

issues, money, trust, dating, annulments and life beyond

divorce. Please email stveronicakre4u@gmail.com for

more information or contact Maria at 732-363-5698. This

program will be 12 consecutive Wednesday evenings. The

best gift you can give yourself is to make a commitment to

your healing!

OUR NEEDS