Pastor: Fr. 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:

Sr. Cherree Power, C.R.

Religious Education:

Sr. Ann Norton, D.R.E.

Tuesday Overton

Kate Walling

Business Manager:

Deacon Gino Esposito

Director of Music: Emer O’Mahony

Youth Ministry Coordinator:

Sr. Ann Norton

Envelopes: The use of parish envelopes enables us to maintain up-to-

date records of those who are actively attending & supporting our

church.

Parish Census: Every family in the parish should be properly

registered. You may do so at the rectory office during regular rectory

office hours.

March 31, 2019

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Rectory: 732-363-4200 • Rectory Fax: 732-370-3891 • Convent: 732-364-2361

School: 732-364-4130 • Religious Education: 732-364-4137

Rectory Office Hours, Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Second & Fourth Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM

4215 Route 9 North - Howell, New Jersey 07731

Weekend Masses

Saturday: 4:00 PM

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon, 5:00 PM

Daily, Monday-Friday: 7:20 AM & 12 Noon, Saturday: 8:00 AM

Holy Days: As Announced in the bulletin

Healing Mass: Every first Friday: 7:30 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday: 3:00-3:45 PM & before each Sunday Mass

Sacrament of Baptism: Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month

Miraculous Medal Novena– Monday 8:00 PM

Mass Intentions for this Week March 31, 2019

7:20 Mary Kramaroff……………………………………….Bob & Diana Morris 12:00 Domenica Chiricolo……………………………....……...Barden Family

Marianne Wittreich

WEDNESDAY 7:20 John A. Tjon ..........................................................Hamill Family 12:00 Ellen Dillon .................................................. McNamee Family THURSDAY 7:20 Int. of Krista Pfaff ................................................ Franey Family

12:00 Heinz Leider ...................................................... Franey Family

SATURDAY 8AM Clara Bortolini ......................................Daughter & Grandsons 4PM Mary Mantone (Fr. Chang) ................ Lyndie & Anthony Paliaga SUNDAY ...................................................... Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:30 Vincenzo Scandariato (Fr. Euk) .................................. Daughter 9:00 Geraldine Guempel (Fr. Chang) ..................................Liz Brady 10:30 For the People of the Parish (Fr. Bill) 12:00 Protection of Babies in the Womb (Fr. Euk) .................... K of C 5:00 Carlos & Joaquina Palacio (Fr. Bill) ................................ Family

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

Sacrificial Offering Update Readings for the Week of March 31, 2019 Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Monday: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11

Sanctuary Candle– Week of March 31, 2019

In memory of Nicolo Piccininni…………….Schneider Family

Chapel Candles- Week of March 31, 2019

Int. of Alex Arguson……………………………………………..….Wife

The reading from Joshua bring us to the happy moment

when the Israelites enter the Promised Land for the

first time after their escape from enslavement in

Egypt. It became a 40-year journey because of their

disobedience. Joshua, showing Moses’ power of God

by parting the Jordan river, shows his continuity with

the leader whom he replaced. The disgrace mentioned

here was their failure to follow Mosaic Law. Now they

celebrate the Passover for the first time. They also

have the opportunity to lead the nations to the one

true God who were occupying this land.

Some of the Pharisees of Jesus’ time try to reject God’s vision to save all as opposed to just “practicing”

Jews. Jesus was more severe with those who

condemned sinners with disdain than He was with

sinners themselves. The two sons represent two

immature ways of relating to God, rebellion and

infantile obedience. Jesus will show that these

attitudes can only be overcome by repentance to

experience God’s mercy. This parable has been a

constant favorite theme of Pope Francis. God’s mercy

is greater than our misery which we experience by our

own sinfulness. It transforms us so that we can love

the sinner, but not the sin. It helps us to see the image

and likeness of God especially in the one who offends

us.

This is why Jesus is eating with sinners. He is working

on them to repent and join Him at the Messianic

Banquet. The prodigal son, seeing his misery, finally

repents of his sins. Yes, he learned the hard way, but

he sees his error and seeks forgiveness from his father

with the hope of returning to him in a humbling

capacity. Much to the prodigal son’s surprise, he is

welcomed back with pity and joy. This shows God’s

“reckless and extravagant” abandonment when it

comes to forgiveness of a repentant sinner and why

the angels in Heaven rejoice. It is like the Sacrament

of Baptism where all sins are forgiven or the

Sacrament of Reconciliation where post-Baptismal sins

are forgiven. It is truly a new creation.

The elder son is self-righteous and is unforgiving and

because of this, he refuses to enter the Banquet. After

all, he kept all the commandments as if he kept a

score card that would demand his entrance into

Heaven with his cold heart. His pride prevents him

from entering Heaven. He cannot comprehend a

father’s love for his two sons.

Fr. Euk

Psalm 37:7 - Be still before the LORD; wait for Him. Do not be provoked by the prosperous, nor by

malicious schemers.

This Psalm teaches us to patiently wait for God. In this

modern fast paced world of multi-tasking, locked into

our media devices and being the busy individuals, we

often find ourselves seeking and waiting for our Lord

difficult. We can’t sit quietly and wait. This is because

we are humans seeking to live according to our own

timetables and schedules and not God's. By nature we

are impatient creatures and some more than

others. Patience is not only a virtue, but God also

instructs us to be patient. We know what we want and

we know exactly when we want it and in most cases

it’s NOW. Instant gratification, no waiting. God,

however, knows better for us. He has created a world

that unfolds according to His plans and on His timeline, not ours. As His Disciples, we must put our

trust in His wisdom and goodness. God instructs us to

be patient in all things. The most difficult is to be

patient with those that are closest to us, like our

families, our friends and our associates, but we must

work harder at being with them. We must also be

patient with our Lord as He unfolds His plans for us. If

it helps, think how patient our Lord is with us!

Pastor’s Notes Scripture Meditation

Please Join Us on Friday Nights

April 5th and April 12th at 7:30 PM for Stations of the Cross,

And on Good Friday at 3PM

OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

Please Pray for Our Sick

Banns of Marriage

Lorraine Rydel & Ryan Tchorzewski 6/8/19 Bereavement Support Group Starting April 8, 2019, St. Veronica’s will

commence a support group for those who have lost

loved ones. The meetings will be held on Monday eve-

nings, in the rectory (basement office) at 6:30PM for a

duration of 6 weeks. For more information, please call

Deacon Tom at 732-363-4200.

Legion of Mary Acies– Date Change Please join us on Sunday, April 7th, in the

church at 2:30PM. We will have Mass, a

rosary and a consecration ceremony. All

are welcome to join us. Refreshments to

follow in the school cafeteria.

Bus Trip to Sight & Sound Hosted by Church of Epiphany, Brick, NJ

Church of Epiphany’s Religious Education department

is hosting a bus trip to see “Jesus” at Sight & Sound on

September 21st, 2019. The trip includes: round trip

transportation, theater ticket (orchestra seating) and a

buffet lunch at Good & Plenty Restaurant. The cost is

$155 for adults (13 & up) and $105 for children 3-12.

Payment in full is due upon reservation. Please call

Michele Evans at 732-785-0872.

Seder Meal– Passover Celebration Date: Wednesday, April 10th, 2019, at

7:00PM

Celebrating the Seder Meal is a traditional

and most pleasant form of fellowship and

shared learning experience. It is a meal

that not only commemorates the Jews’ de-

liverance but also hope for the coming kingdom of God.

It draws relationships between the Passover and im-

portant New Testament truths. Tickets are available at

the rectory or call Maria Dublon at 848-221-5980 to

reserve your seat. Cost: $5.00pp.

Save the Date Vacation Bible School

This year’s Vacation Bible School will be held July

8th—July 12th. 9AM-1PM.

Mark your calendars.

More information

on registration to follow soon.

" In order to reach Christ, it is not necessary to reach back in time to the days of His earthly life. It is enough to enter a church and to draw near to the tabernacle. We find Him there. We can speak to Him. We can listen to Him. We can adore Him. Let all of us who are faithful Catholics, kneel before the Eucharist and worship. " St John Paul II. Hours most needed: Sunday: 11AM; Wednesday: 3AM, 3PM Thursday: 7AM Saturday: 3AM, 1PM

Ask to be placed with a partner or sign up with family or as a rotating member of your group or ministry with one person as a contact. Contact Debbie at drev514@aol.com or leave message at 732-367-7750.

Downey Side Adoption Downey Side Adoption is holding an orientation for

persons interested in adopting older children (school

age and up.) Representatives from Downey Side

Adoption will be present and happy to discuss the

adoption process and answer your questions. All are

welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Place: St. Ruiel Church, 219 Philadelphia Ave., Sea

Girt, NJ. Date: Sunday, March 31, 2019. Time: 2PM-

4PM.

For registration information contact Sr. Elizabeth Engel,

Director, or Gina Yankowski, admin asst. @ 732-359-

8434.

Good Friday Fish Fry sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

Friday, April 19th at the Knights of Columbus Hall

401 Bartley Rd., Jackson.

Menu: Breaded Flounder, Popcorn Shrimp, Fish Sticks,

Mac-n-Cheese, Pizza Bagels and more…

Seating Times– 5:30-6:30PM and 7:30-8:30PM.

Cost: $10 per adult, $5 age 10-17,

children under 9 are free. Reservations only.

Call Joe D’Angelo at 732-276-5170.

Pantry Needs

Instant Mashed Potatoes

Adoration Chapel

Air Conditioner Replacement Campaign

Goal- 200,000.00

Donations (Current) 132,731

Balance: 67,269.00

As of May 5, 2018, there will be a second collection on

each Sunday that there is no Diocesan collection.

This special second collection will be earmarked for our

needed air conditioning system in the Church. We will

continue this campaign until we reach our goal and we will

keep you advised of our project status. Meanwhile, we thank

all those who have made donations and for your continued

support of our parish.

St. Catherine of Siena www.sienachurch.org

All are welcome to join together in fellowship on Friday,

April 12, 2019, at our Lenten Soup Dinner, 6 PM and

Live Stations of the Cross, 7 PM. Looking for creative

individuals who can assist in making costumes/props

for the upcoming Live Stations performance. For more

information, please email

eligiousedkids@sienachurch.org.

Jesus Remember Me, an Easter Cantata performed by

the Adult and Children’s Choir. All are welcome to

enjoy the concert being held on Palm Sunday, April 14,

2019, at 3:00 PM. Refreshments will be served in the

Parish Hall immediately following. For more

information, please email frontoffice@sienachurch.org.

Easter Flowers– In memory of: Walter Gauer, Nancy Swistock, Chet

Swistock, Mr. & Mrs. John Burnetsky,

Sr., Mr. & Mrs. John Farley, Anthony

& Louise Cappuccio, Grace & Vincent

Hallock, Barbara Cappuccio, Italia

DeSimone, Parents of Walter and

Marie Oberwanowicz, Rita Esposito,

Cosmo Cangiano, Dec. mem. Of the

Hamill Family, Dec. mem. Of the Introcaso Family, Mary

Pepino, Richard and Anna Healy, Edward Franey, Roy &

Santa Johnson, Rose Gianotti, Dec. mem. Of O’Neill

Family, Joe & Elsie Valenti, Marge & Jim Pascucci,

Mirasol Arguson, Lunora Mentenhall, Evelyn Dotson,

Robert F. Farrell, Sr., Jeff Ohanesian, Anne & Pat Hines,

Mary Ingram, John Ingram, Jane Brosnan, Stanley &

Stella Jakubczak, John & Barbara Sallade,Rosario Diaz,

Anacleto Inumerable, Sondy Burke, Barbara

Fernandez, Corazon Escalona, Mario Escalona, Jose,

Escalona, Stiff Amimario, Christopher Prongay, Marge,

Jim, Billy, Bobby, Richie & Eddie Smith, Connie & Emilio Rubio, Marion & Robert Lobell, Jean Conforti, Clara

Nash,

OUR NEEDS

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