twenty-third sunday in ordinary time september 10,...
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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 first Friday at 7:30PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:45PM and before each Sunday Mass
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 10, 2017
Mass Intentions for this Week September 10, 2017
MONDAY 7:20 World Peace 12:00 Int. of Maria Rodrigues ..................................................Family TUESDAY 7:20 Pat Neidermeyer ....................................... Bill & Cheryl Wegner 12:00 Int. of Chickie Augustensen ................. Deacon Tom & Bozena WEDNESDAY…………………………………….St. John Chrysostom, b. & dr. 7:20 Priest Intention 12:00 Priest Intention THURSDAY ………………………………………….Exaltation of the Holy Cross 7:20 Priest Intention 12:00 Priest Intention FRIDAY ……………………………………………..…………….……..Our Lady of Sorrows 7:20 Int. of Fr. Euk………………………………………..……...Madeira Family 12:00 Ann Delaney ……………………………………….....John & Alice Clark
SATURDAY……………………..………...Sts. Cornelius, p., and Cyprian, b. 8:00AM John McKenna .............................. Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Verdon 4PM Int. of Deacon Tommy .................................... Chickie & Richard SUNDAY 7:30 Richard Glade ......................................................... Fran Noone 9:00 Carmine Mattoscio ............................................. Binetta Dolan 10:30 Pat Neidermeyer ....................................... Bill & Pat Fosgreen 12:00 For the People of the Parish 5:00PM Jake Bukowiec ................................................ Noone Family
Sanctuary Candle– Week of September 10, 2017
In memory of Pat Neidermayer……………….………...Chickie Augustensen
Chapel Candles– Week of September 10, 2017 In memory of Thomas O’Hare………………………………………………….Mom
Events for this coming Week– See our website www.stveronica.com
Sacrificial Offering Update
Last Weeks Offering: $17,573.00
Parish Pay for August: $6075.00
Thank you for your continued support.
Readings for the Week of September 10, 2017
Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20
Monday: Col 1:24-2:3; Lk 6:6-11
Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Lk 6:12-19
Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Lk 6:20-26
Thursday: Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Lk 6:43-49
Next Sunday: Sir 27:30-28:7; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35
Pastor’s Notes
Ezekiel is a complex book that covers the Babylonian Exile and the destruction of Jerusalem. God appoints Ezekiel as a sentry of souls by directing him to warn people in His name to repent and reform. Early in the book, Chapter 3, he calls for the righteous and the rebellious to reform. In today’s reading, Chapter 33, only the rebellious are addressed because the people’s response is insufficient and the invasion by the Assyrians is now immanent and now Jerusalem is about to fall. It is still a warning of love to save them from both physical and most importantly spiritual death. Like Jeremiah, the prophet’s role is still difficult and not accepted by the people, but he too is compelled to speak. His moral duty has serious personal consequences if he does not warn the sinner because he will be liable for the sinner’s death. But if the wicked chooses not to repent after being warned, only the wicked will die because it is his own responsibility and not Ezekiel’s. Jesus teaches us at Baptism that we are all His prophets so we bear the same responsibilities as Ezekiel. If we are seriously hurt by an offender, we should have a private conversation to give him the chance to freely redeem himself. A humble and honest discussion can dissipate any misunderstanding. If the offender also remains honest and humble he will change, creating harmony with no disagreeable consequences. If the offender will not cooperate, other witnesses might be able to persuade him to understand. Finally Jesus tells us to consult the Church. If he still does not change, Jesus says to treat him as a Gentile or a tax collector. You may have heard of bishops speaking to pro-abortion legislators, privately, and sometimes publically, telling them to refrain from receiving Holy Communion. You would get the impression that Jesus’ advise to those who defy the Church is a bit harsh. Jesus, however, was always harsh with arrogant, self-righteous and learned religious leaders. However, a careful analysis of the Gospels reveals that Jesus was always respectful and open to Gentiles and tax collectors. He never gave up on them because He loves the poor and sinners with great intensity. They always came to Jesus to better their life circumstances. While much of this was of a material need, Jesus always finessed it with a spiritual benefit, especially with the forgiveness of sins. Jesus always persuaded with parables that the common man could understand and with His life, especially while on the Cross. Jesus’ persuasions brought about a true sentiment of repentance and humility on those who understood and experienced Him. He is still active in doing this today. We have a duty to correct others when they go astray. It is a very difficult duty to perform and personal salvation both offender and offended are at stake. But even beyond this, the salvation of others totally unrelated is also at stake. The scandal of the offender and offended may cause others to sin. We are all hurt by any one's sin – even the sins we don’t know about because all sin detracts from the common good. The highest act of charity is saving a soul from spiritual destruction. It is more important than curing illness or relieving poverty, but many times this too is connected to the spiritual welfare of the soul. Going about correcting a person must be done in a fitting manner. I must be done meekly, reverently, not in a pompous
way and not harshly. If the offense is public, the correction must satisfy the people hurt as well as the sinner. If the sin is between just ourselves and the sinner, we need to try to save his good name. Why do we have so much difficulty in correct-ing persons? Because we are sinners too. We are not worthy to correct others, especially when our sins are far worse. Je-sus asks us why do we seek the speck in our brother’s eye when we have a plank in our own (Mt 7:3)? If we are known to be a sinner and reprove another for the same sin, we are hypo-crites. Whoever wants to correct someone must also be dis-posed to be corrected himself. If we compare ourselves favor-ably with our neighbors whom we pass a harsh judgement, we are really pointing out how good we think we are and commit the sin of pride. If we, as sinners, reprove a wrongdoer hum-bly, we commit no sin. We must be mindful of our obligation to be prudent and good mannered. If we must reprove, and we are victims of the same vice, remember that we are weak hu-man beings too just as the sinner is too. We can invite the sin-ner in a solidarity to a mutual repentance and maybe help each other out of our vices through the mercy of God. The catastrophic act of God along the Gulf coast is a real test of faith – especially for the victims. Let us continually pray for them to cope with the real long term recovery that they must live out. May we be generous in supporting them in next week’s second collection.
Fr. Euk
What's the best way to repair a damaged relationship? Jesus
offers his disciples spiritual freedom and power for restoring
broken or injured relationships.
Don't brood over an offense - speak directly and privately
What can we learn from Jesus' instructions about how to mend
a damaged relationship (Matthew 18:15-20)? If you feel you
have been wronged by someone, Jesus says the first step is to
speak directly but privately to the individual who has done the
harm. One of the worst things we can do is brood over our
grievance. This can poison our mind and heart and make it
more difficult to go directly to the person who caused the dam-
age.
Seek the help of wise Christians
If we truly want to settle a difference with someone, we need to
do it face to face. If this fails in its purpose, then the second
step is to bring another person or persons, someone who is
wise and gracious rather than someone who is hot-tempered
or judgmental. The goal is not so much to put the offender on
trial, but to persuade the offender to see the wrong and to be
reconciled. And if this fails, then we must still not give up, but
seek the help of the Christian community. Note the emphasis
here is on restoring a broken relationship by seeking the help
of other Christians who hopefully will pray and seek a solution
for reconciliation based on Christian love and wisdom, rather
than relying on coercive force or threat of legal action, such as
a lawsuit.
Special Collection on Sept. 16th & 17th For
Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief.
The generosity of the US Dioceses brought $670,000 for
Hurricane Sandy relief. Let’s see if we can top Sandy.
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 Dorothy Sabol
Robert Farrell Christine Clements John Rodrigues
Cathy Forman Ed Kelly Dennis Hayward
Kathy Hayward Philip Moriggi 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 Raymond Santiago
Don Ryder Katherine Scotto Shirley Alino
John Burke Retired Bishop John Smith
Carlo Ficara Erasmo Ninamango
Judy Silagi Denise Worster Vinnie Gaglardi
Mary Ann Morelli Michelle Schultz Roberta Wingren
Mary DeJohn David Cerami Douglas Floyd
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.
Rylee Taylor, daughter of Frank & Alyssa Pasqua
Leah Katherine, daughter of Michael & Lainey Lally
Brayden George, son of Jordan & Katherine Mc Ghee
Thank you for the gift of life.
Banns of Marriage
Aleksandor Spiridonov and Kathryn Bonica (3)
October 7, 2017
Steven Young & Beth Anello (3)
October 14, 2017
Cody Nelson and Keri Hardiman (3)
October 28, 2017
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: [email protected]
or call 732-363-4200
MUSIC MINISTRY Our new Choir Season is about to begin! If you would like
to be a part of Music Ministry, we would
love to have you!
Schedule is as follows:
Adult Choir meets on Wednesdays,
7:30PM-9PM (Church), starting on
Sept.13th. They sing at the High Mass
at 10:30AM on Sundays, and on other
occasions.
Please Note: Gentlemen, we need your voices!
Junior Choir (Grades 4-8) meets on Wednesdays,
5:45PM-6:45PM (School Music Room), starting on Sep-
tember 13th. They sing at the 9AM Mass, once a month,
and on certain other occasions (Christmas Eve, Easter,
First Communion).
Cherub Choir (Grades K-3) meets on Fridays from
3:45PM-4:15PM, starting on September 15th. They sing
at the same Masses as the Junior Choir.
If you have any questions, please contact Emer at
Our Lady Undoer of Knots
Please join us for the next rosary and nove-
na to Our Lady Undoer of Knots on Friday,
September 15, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the
narthex of St. Veronica’s Church. All are wel-
come. If interested, please call Sheila Malo-
ney at 732-364-5566 so enough materials
will be available. Thanks and we hope to see you then!
Prayer Shawl Ministry Invitation The Prayer Shawl Ministry would like to invite any crafter who
knits, crochets, or quilts to join our ministry. We meet on the
third Monday of the month from September to May in the nar-
thex. Our next meeting will be on September 18th at 2:00PM.
Please join us. For further information contact Anne at
Adoration Chapel 20th ANNIVERSARY of PERPETUAL ADORATION at St. Veronica September 14, 1997-2017 What's your hour? "Could you not watch one hour with Me?" 1/168th of your week. Registered adorers insure our commitment to keep the chapel open 24/7. Give Him time and He will give Himself to you.
Hours Urgently Needed:
Sunday : 7AM, 12 noon, 5PM, 7PM
Monday: 1AM Tuesday: 12 noon
Thursday: 8AM, 3PM
Saturday: 6PM
Weekend and Overnight Adoreres needed.
Contact Debbie [email protected] or leave message 732
367-7750.
Catholic University Special Collection: This Weekend Today’s special second collection is for the Catholic
University of America, unique among universities in the
United States, as the national university of the catholic
Church, founded by the bishops, archbishops, and
cardinals in our country are alumni, along with over
12,000 priests and religious from around the world,
including some from this diocese. Located in
Washington, D.C., the University provides an education
based in Catholic intellectual tradition to almost 7,000
students through its 12 schools.
Your contributions will strengthen the work of our top
scholars, many of whom help to explain Catholic social
teaching to the rest of the world. It will also support
scholarships for students in our diocese and others in
achieving our mission of preparing the next generation of
leadership for our Church and nation– including those
studying to become our future priests and religious. We
appreciate your generosity.
Help Wanted
Part Time or Full Time Janitor needed. Maintain the upkeep of the St. Veronica School, Church and Rectory building and surrounding exterior. Interested persons, please contact Deacon Gino at the rectory. 732-363-4200.
Pantry is Very Low Instant potatoes, rice, tuna, TUNA HELPER, coffee, tea,
juice, pancake mix (complete), syrup, spam, gravy mix
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 Tickets on Sale After All Masses
This Weekend!
Drawing will be held on November
4, 2017, 6:00PM during a cos-
tume dinner/dance in St. Veronica
Gym, 4215 Hwy 9, Howell, NJ
07731. Cost: $40 per ticket
Costume Dinner Dance November 4th, 2017 at 6PM in the
school gym.
Tickets are $20.00 pp. Contact the
rectory for tickets 732-363-4200.
Tickets on Sale after All Mases
this weekend! Costume Optional
40 DAYS FOR LIFE The 40 Days for Life is a campaign of prayer and fasting
for an end to abortion here in America, from September
27 to November 5. Since its inception in 2007, 13.305
lives have been saved, 154 abortion workers have quit,
and 86 abortion centers have closed. 40 Days for Life
also involves prayerful, peaceful witnessing in front of an
abortion clinic. The goal is to help women who are con-
sidering getting an abortion and encourage them to
change their minds. People are being asked to simply
stand (or walk) there and say the Rosary or other prayers
for one hour. Here in Monmouth, the site is the Planned
Parenthood facility at 69 E. Newman Springs Rd in
Shrewsbury. We have been asked to staff each Wednes-
day from September 27 to November 5. That would 6
Wednesdays: Sept 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, and Nov
1. The hours are from 8 AM to 6 PM. Please see the 40
Days for Life web site http://40daysforlife.com/
Shrewsbury for a wealth of information.
Please join in this campaign of prayer and sacrifice for all
mothers and their unborn children. Please consider join-
ing in this life saving effort for just one hour on one or
more Wednesdays. Please give Hu or Joan Mador a call
at 732-367-2565, or send us an email
at [email protected] to sign up . Thank you.
OUR NEEDS