St. Veronica Church 4215 Route 9, Howell, NJ 07731 732-363-4200 www.stveronica.com

Pastoral Staff Pastor Father Vincent T. Euk Parochial Vicar Fr. Vicente Magdaraog Weekend Assistant Fr. Bill O’Brien Deacons Gene F. Moir, Sr. James Littlefield Tomasz Cechulski Charles R. Daye Jr. John Franey Gino (Louis) Esposito School Principal Sister Cherree Power, C.R. Religious Education Brenda Heffernan, D.R.E. Lauren DeMaio, C.R.E. Parish Administrator Leonard P. Weg Director of Music Nancy Condardo Director of ACTS Deacon Tom Cechulski Bozena Cechulski Coordinator of Youth Ministry Deacon John Franey Phone Contacts Rectory—732-363-4200 Convent—732-364-2361 School—732-364-4130 Religious Education— 732-364-4137 Cafeteria—732-364-9455 ACTS Office—732-364-2936 Fax 732-370-3891

Weekend Masses: Saturdays: 5:00 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 8PM.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45PM or call to schedule an appointment with a priest.

Pastoral Staff Pastor Father Vincent T. Euk Parochial Vicar Fr. Vicente Magdaraog 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. Priscilla Lagdameo Business Manager Deacon Gino Esposito Director of Music Regina R. Reale Youth Ministry Coordinator Deacon John Franey 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

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2016

Mass Intentions for this Week February 7, 2016

MONDAY 7:20 Thomas Gerard Fogarty .......................... Patti & Jim D’Ambrosio 12:00 Suzanne McGrath .............................................. Moore Family TUESDAY 7:20 Int. of Medina Family…………………..….Vic & Priscilla Lagdameo 12:00 Michael Fedock ........................................ Ed & Mary Althaver ASH WEDNESDAY 7:20 Int. of Hiller Family ............................. Vic & Priscilla Lagdameo 12:00 Mary Barnes ................................................. Gagliano Family 8PM Paul & Joan Pavlick ................................... Bogensberger Family THURSDAY 7:20 Int. of Marilyn Rodriguez & Family ...... Vic & Priscilla Lagdameo 12:00 John O’Shea………………………………………..…………….Fosgreen Family FRIDAY 7:20 Adeline Calabrese………………………………………………….Gail & Ed Carter 12:00 Anna Piano………………………………………...…………………………...Friend

SATURDAY 8:00AM Diamante D’Onorio DeMeo…..Deacon Gino & Rosaria Esposito 4:00 PM Maureen Johnson ................................. ….....Quigley Family SUNDAY …………………………………………………………….First Sunday of Lent 7:30 For the People of the Parish 9:00 Jose Rodrigues ........................................................ Family 10:30 Julia Cristallo ................................... Vincent Valenziano 12:00 Thomas & Frances Finnegan ............................Theresa 5:00 Marybeth LoBello .......................... Mastrodonato Family Sanctuary Candle– Week of February 7th Int. of Mr. and Mrs. G. Shrayer ....................... Lillya Vindman

Chapel Candles– Week of February 7th Memory of Timothy Cartiginia ........................ Lucy McNamee

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

Sacrificial Offering Update

Offering for 1/31 : $21,580.00

Offering on 1/24: $2578.00

Special Collection: $1233.00

January Offering through parish pay: $5352.83

January Offering through mail: $3020.48

Readings for the Week of February 7, 2016

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-10/Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3-5, 10-11/Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Ps 51:3-6, 12-14, 17/Mt 6:1-6,

16-18

Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 9:22-25

Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-6, 18-19/Mt 9:14-15

Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-6/Lk 5:27-32

Next Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2, 10-15/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13

This Ash Wednesday I will receive a mandate from Pope

Francis to be a Missionary of Mercy. I will be serving is

some special capacities reserved only to the Pope and

will be required to give days of recollection and parish

missions upon the requests of all the Bishops throughout

the world. (I hope only in the United States!) I ask for

your prayers during this appointment which should only

last till November 20th. Please also pray for Fr. Vic and

Fr. Bill who will fill in for me while I am gone. Please pray

for Deacon Gino who will take on more responsibilities in

management during my absences.

I got a call from Fr. Francis Sirolli, OSA, who was to con-

duct our annual parish mission. He unfortunately has

become ill and will not be able to give the parish mission.

Please keep him in your prayers for a speedy recovery.

On a brighter side, Fr. Bill O’Brien will conduct the Mis-

sion. He will be addressing the mystery of mercy

Fr. Euk

"When they brought their boats to the shore, they left

everything and followed him." Just when business was

finally booming, Simon and Company closed up shop.

The timing was strange, really. After a lifetime of fishing

to make a living, these men had just hauled in so many

fish that "their nets were tearing" and "the boats were in

danger of sinking." Just imagine the profit on the other

side of this night's work! Just imagine how their reputa-

tion would have grown. How easy it would have been to

go out and buy a new fleet of boats and to upgrade their

stash of nets. Most likely for the first time, wealth was

within reach.

And yet, just then, Simon, James, and John left

their boats on the shore and followed Jesus in the task of

"catching men." This is astonishing. Not only did they give

up their sudden monetary success, they gave up EVERY-

THING. In a moment's time, these men radically altered

their life, their plans, their future, and their fortune. And

civilization has never been the same since.

Thanks in large part to the courage of these first

apostles, and of their successors the bishops, and of all

the faithful men and women religious throughout history

who have "left everything and followed him," our church

has continued to flourish and our culture has been great-

ly enhanced. Those of us who are members of the laity

are likewise called to follow Christ, of course. The tre-

mendous sacrifices that priests and religious sisters

make should inspire us, and remind us that serving

Christ-at any cost-is worth it. Their lives stand as a power-

ful witness indeed. Today, let us pause to thank God for

these men and women and to ask his blessing on them

all.

Pastor’s Notes

This Wednesday we begin the season of Lent. Bishop

O’Connell has asked me to remind you of our obligation

during this holy season.

Each Lent, the Church asks us to join Jesus in the desert

spiritually by following Lenten regulations. Here is what

the Catholic Church in the United States asks of us as

baptized Catholics to do: On Ash Wednesday and

Good Friday we are asked to fast with only one full meal

and no meat. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are

obliged to fast. On Fridays we are asked to abstain from

meat. Those 14 years and older are obliged to abstain

from meat. Eggs, milk products or condiments of any

kind, even if made from animal fat are permitted on days

of abstinence.

The obligation to observe the laws of fast and

abstinence is a serious one for Catholics. Failure to

observe one penitential day in itself is not considered a

serious sin. It is the failure to observe any penitential

days at all, or a substantial number of days, which must

be considered serious.

The obligation, the privilege really, of receiving the

Eucharist at least once a year --- often called “Easter

duty” --- for those in the state of grace should still be

fulfilled during the period from the First Sunday of

Lent, February 14th to Trinity Sunday, May

22nd. However, the Church’s law does permit this

precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year

when there is a just cause.

Our reading from Isaiah and Luke present a challenge to

us in preparation for Lent. Both Isaiah and Peter

experience God in an unusual way. This is called a

theophany. That is, a manifestation of God to a human

being. What is characteristic about theophanies is an

overwhelming sense of wretchedness before God. But

God in His mercy cleanses Isaiah with the help of an

angel and Peter is told to, “Be not afraid!” Both are then

prepared for a mission to evangelize. Over the season of

Lent, it is my prayer for you to relive these experiences in

the Sacrament of Penance and in the special calling God

has given you to spread the Good News. Yes, Penance

is the standard for us to start anew and the

encouragement to practice our faith. This is enhanced by

the power of the Sacrament of Confirmation, which

takes away all fear in fulfilling the mission God intends

us to do in this life.

You might want to consider replacing expensive coffees

for cheaper ones during Lent. The sacrifice could be a

convenient spiritual sacrifice for you. The money saved

could be donated to the parish or to another charitable

cause.

Scripture Meditation

OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

Please Pray for Our Sick

Monica Drumm Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh

Robert Sewing Mark Stoughton Vinny Placanica

Michael Kuras Susan Termine Connie Camilleri

Erin Haber Kathy Pfeifer Milly Wade

Elaine Fiet Carol Gale Madalene Rieker

Denise Bergeron Joseph Neglia Richie Brown

Rosemarie Feyko Kenneth Vigilo Anthony Leone

Victoria Burke Alice Hanvey Bill D’Erasmo

Thomas DiPaolo Ross Johnson Carl Lahetta

Joey Weikel Paula Baiga Tessa Marie Eby

David Henriques Beverly Canzoneri Nicholas Zichella

Krisanne Alino Connie Bishop Patty Sayers

Rita Lenthe Robert Lenthe Francis Biegen

Kim Fariello Alexandra Morello Carmen Devone

Claire Ashern John Pecelli Richard Dolan

Roland Rodriguez Donna Wagner Eugene Binkowski

Aden Bojku Marie Juckiewicz Kasey Seymour

Miele Bojku Vita O’Kane Kinsey Delisa Beaton

Tyler Laderia Brianna Bove Michael Connolly

Diane Hines Patrick Fontana Christopher Zoas

Carol Ann Scott Patricia Smith

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

Corp. Ethan Bolger PFC Zackary Burkey

Corp. Luke Wlodkowski 1st Lt. Robert F. Farrell

1st Lt. Ash Young Sgt. Paul Coyle

Baptism

St. Veronica’s Parish Family wishes to

welcome those who have become members

through the Sacrament of Baptism:

Olivia Marie, daughter of Timothy & Kelli Brennan

Nico Robert, son of Edward & Kathryn Travisano

Thank you for the gift of life!

HOME ENTHRONEMENT OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS The parish of St. Veronica’s invites and encourages all

families and those living alone to enthrone the Sacred Heart of

Jesus in their homes. This involves a ceremony in which a

priest or deacon solemnly blesses an image of the Sacred

Heart, the image is displayed in a prominent place in the

home, and all the members of the family consecrate

themselves to the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This home

enthronement becomes our link to the tabernacle in our

church, inviting our Lord in the Eucharist to be the King of our

hearts and our most intimate companion. The enthronement

of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and family consecration to

her Immaculate Heart is usually performed at the same time. If you are interested in the Home Enthronement of the Sacred

Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, please

contact Joan and Hu Mador at732-367-2565 to make

arrangements. The Home Enthronement team is also looking

for volunteers to join the team and help promote and set up

Home Enthronements. If you are interested, please call

at 732-367-2565

Divine Mercy Devotions

Please come and join us today, Feb 7th at

1:30PM for the Divine Mercy prayer service,

especially in this year of mercy declared by

Pope Francis. We not only will be praying for

God’s Mercy to be outpoured upon this sin-

ful world, but also for the atonement of our own sins. All

are invited to join us.

Lenten Parish Mission

“The Name of God is Mercy”

Come join us on this special “Lenten” Journey, as Fr. Bill

O’Brien points us to God’s Mercy and the Power of

Prayer. Dates: Feb. 14th through 17th at 7:30PM in the

church. Each night includes a talk, and on Tuesday night

there will also be a Penance Service and Wednesday

night closing liturgy. Jesus is calling!

Ash Wednesday Schedule– February 10th

Masses are at 7:20AM, 12 noon and 8PM. (Ashes will be

distributed at each Mass)

Services are at 3PM and 6PM (Ashes will be distributed

at each service.)

3rd Friday Community Gathering

During Lent we invite our 3rd Friday Commu-

nity to join us for Stations of the Cross at

7:30 PM, our 3rd Friday gathering will re-

sume on April 15th

Bishop O’Connell has asked all the parishes in the Tren-

ton Diocese to be part of plans for the future. Father

Euk, as requested by the Diocese, has formed a

committee of four to facilitate this goal. The members of

this committee are Lora Franceschina, Claire McCarthy,

Joseph Mossa and Joseph Panarella.

The first step in this process is the parish survey that we

hope will be completed by all. Additional copies can be

obtained at the rectory offices . The goals at this time is

to strengthen our parish by using the talents and time of

all its parishioners to plan for our future. Anyone interest-

ed in actively joining this effort can call Claire McCarthy

at 732-364-1292.

Adoration Chapel 100 Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration #9 Benefit

The grace of adoration of Jesus in the Most

Blessed Sacrament is given to everybody. (St.

Peter Julian Eymard

Urgent: No Adorer

Sunday: 1AM

Friday: 12noon Partners Requested:

Sunday : 12:00 Midnight, 1AM

Thursday: 11PM, 12 Midnight; Friday: 12 noon; Saturday: 1PM

On going registration of new adorers continues....please join

our band of adorers.

Contact Debbie drev514@aol.com or leave message 732 367

7750

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 $10

Chapel Candles $15 (2).

Missionaries of the Poor Annual Food Drive

Dear St. Veronica Community,

We express our sincere gratitude for your continued

support throughout the years, in providing food for

the children and adults who are under the care of the

Missionaries of the Poor in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. In their

Apostolate--Asile Communal, they have about 50

mentally and physically challenged children and about

170 adults, also physically challenged and destitute. In

addition to these, the Brothers have a food line every two

weeks, on Wednesdays, for the poor in the neighborhood

who often times have one meal a day. About 500 people

come to this food line.

In this year of Mercy, the Lord reminds us in the Gospel

of St. Matthew, (cf. Matthew 25,40) "Truly, I say to you,

as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you

did it to me."

With your generosity, we hope to put together a 40 ft.

container of food for their residents and the local poor in

Haiti. We will be handing out food pledge cards after all

the Masses on Feb. 27th and 28th and collect your

donations on March 5th and 6th.

Thank you and God bless you.

Collection Envelopes Starting next week, your collection

envelopes will now be available for

pick up in the narthex. Please check

them carefully to ensure you are

taking the correct envelopes. Thank you.

St. Veronica School Gift Auction St. Veronica School will be holding its 32nd Annual Din-

ner & Gift Auction on March 11th, 2016, at South Gate

Manor, Freehold.

Tickets are $60 and are on sale now. Ticket forms and

information are available

at www.stveronicaschool.com or by calling Jennifer

Jarecki at 732-299-2477.

Get your tickets for "Strolling Through the Vineyard” be-

fore they sell out.

“Tools for Success”

Tools for Success (TFS) is a non-profit, grant funded work

activity that assists recipients of government assistance

in Ocean County find employment.

TFS has implemented an event called “Suit Up for Suc-

cess” that provides interview attire for our participants,

as well as other low income individuals in the communi-

ty. We are in need of clean, gently used men’s and wom-

en’s professional attire (suits, dress pants, blazers,

blouses, dress shirts).

A donation bin can be found in the SVC narthax

from Feb. 6 through Feb 21, 2016. Any questions please

call Annalynn Franey at (732) 279-6500 or email

at afraney@mhanj.org.

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 February 10

to March 20. Since its inception in 2007, 11,165 lives

have been saved, 127 abortion workers have quit, and

64 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 Wednesday from Feb 10 to March 20. That would

be 6 Wednesdays, Feb 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9, and

16. 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.

Food Pantry Needs-

Items needed most: Canned fruit, coffee, crackers,

baked beans, hot cereal, cold cereal, hot chocolate,

pancake mix, syrup.

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