Fourth Sunday in Lent April 3, 2011

St. Veronica Church 434 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Phone: 650-588-1455 www.stveronicassf.com Fax: 650-588-1481

“I came into this world for judgment, so that those who do not see might see, and those who do see might become blind.”

John 9:34-38

Healing the Blind, El Greco

Rectory Office Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 650-588-1455 Fax: 650-588-1481

Parish Staff Fr. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Pastor Fr. Linh Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Fr. Joe Walsh, In Residence

http://rico50.blogspot.com Deacon Roger Beaudry Deacon Joseph LeBlanc Sandy Kearney, Parish Manager Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation & Wedding Coordinator Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director 209-952-0209

St. Veronica Catholic School Phone: 650-589-3909

Kathryn Lucchesi Janet Burke Principal Vice Principal

Rectory email: churchoffice@stveronicassf.com

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a month.

Call the Parish Office 588-1455

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Classes from October through Pentecost.

Call the Parish Office to register 588-1455

Faith Formation: 650-588-1455 Catechetical instructions (1st to 8th grades)

Confirmation Classes: 588-1455

Reflection on Our Cover

Jesus’ cure of the man born blind suggests a new creation. The struggle here is between darkness and light, between blindness and sight. Jesus underscores the urgency of his ministry. He and his disciples must do God’s work while it is yet day, for the night will come when such work will have to cease. Jesus identifies himself as the light of the world. The man, who is gradually brought from physical blindness to sight, also progressively moves from spiritual blindness to religious insight. This is not true of the Pharisees. They prided themselves on being disciples of Moses, but they were blind to the truth that the newly cured man saw so clearly. The one who was blind sees, and those who can see are really blind. Living the Word

Mass Intent ions WEEK of Apri l 3 , 2011

Sun 04/03 6:45 † Ann Garcia 8:00 † Catherine Marcone 9:30 † Flordeliza Carmen Bautista 11:00 † Rene Calonje 12:30 People of St. Veronica Mon 04/04 6:30 † Anacareta Riel 8:30 † Chrissie Prendeville Tue 04/05 6:30 † Gabriella F. Eustice 8:30 † Michael & Kevin Folan Wed 04/06 6:30 † Potenciana Vallente 8:30 † Virginia Raymundo Thu 04/07 6:30 † Roy Eustice 8:30 † George Reuter Fri 04/08 6:30 † Donna Cavallini 8:30 † Teresa Naughton Sat 04/09 8:30 † Art Molini 5:00 † Mary Isonio Sun 04/10 6:45 † Isabelo Nunez 8:00 † Louise Tarantino 9:30 † David Brody 11:00 Faina Aoay & Family 12:30 People of St. Veronica

Please remember the sick and the care-givers in our community. Pray that they may find comfort

and healing in Christ.

Please contact the rectory office if Homebound Eucharistic services are needed.

St. Veronica Parish

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

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 Sunday: 1:30 PM—9:00PM

Parish Registration

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Saturday 03/26 5:00PM 1390.25 413.50 1803.75

Sunday 03/27 6:45AM 802.00 229.00 1031.00

8:00AM 769.50 247.00 1016.50

9:30AM 1356.00 469.00 1825.00

11:00AM 1789.00 365.00 2154.00

12:30PM 1235.00 546.00 1781.00

TOTALS: 7341.75 2269.50 9611.25

Day Mass Time 1st. Collection Catholic Home Missions Totals:

Your Generosity is Sincerely Appreciated.

You are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross

Fridays at 9:00 a.m. &6:30 p.m.

during Lent in our Church

Parish Lenten Almsgiving

Once again during the Lenten Season as part of our parish almsgiving, we are conducting a non-perishable food drive supporting the needy in our St. Vincent de Paul conference. Next time you are grocery shopping, pick up an extra item or two and share with those less fortunate. Food receptacles will be placed in the church, one by our baptismal font and another in the vestibule of the church.

Suggested Items but not limited to: Peanut butter Canned food Rice Beans Pasta Tuna Jams/Jellies Capri Sun Drinks Soup Bathroom Tissue Oatmeal Cereal

We join in prayer for the losses in Our Parish Family.

Asuncion Japson - Died March 21, 2011 Lorraine Tomasello - Died March 31, 2011

“Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them , O Lord…”

Palm Sunday Procession Sunday, April 17, 2011

If you are interested in participating in the Palm Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass pro-

cession, please arrive by 10:45 a.m. in the Parish Center. Also, after each Mass we will be demonstrating how to fold your palms into a cross in the Parish Center. Bring the Family!

Dear Parishioners/School & Faith Formation Families, Lent: As we progress through Lent, let’s remember that it is a special time for us to become better human beings and Christians. When Easter comes around, thanks to the Lenten journey, we may have discovered a bit more about ourselves: our failings and strengths, our need for more love, our perspective on what matters in life and what does not, the spirit of joy, our sharing of life with others, the insight that suffering borne out of love can be redemptive, and that we are all made for eternity when the short journey ends on earth. Let’s keep searching and loving more these days of Lent. Palm Sunday: Procession and Cross Making: There will be a procession with palms before the 11:00 a.m. Mass, which will start from the Parish Center, and wind around the church before entering the church. Those of you who would like to join this procession are most welcome to join us at 10:45 a.m. in the Parish Center. Also, after the 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Masses on Palm Sunday, there will be volunteers in the parish center who would teach children how to make crosses with palms. You are most welcome to bring your children and grandchildren. Even the grown-ups are welcome to join in the cross making. These crosses, as you know, will be kept at your homes and then returned to be burned into ashes and used on Ash Wednesday. Walk-a-thon: On Friday, April 15th our St. Veronica Men’s Club will be hosting the annual Walk-a-thon event. Students from our

From the Pastor's Desk

Prayer for Japan

G od of Creation,

Please sustain our sisters and brothers that are suffering around the world as a result of conflict and natural disas-ter. Console our Japanese sisters and brothers who are living with the results of a devastating earthquake fol-lowed by the tsunami. Comfort those separated from their families and loved ones. Bless the relief workers as they work with the survivors of this natural disaster. Protect those responding to the nuclear power plants and enable them to prevent further harm. Amen.

St. Veronica Catholic School have another opportu-nity to get out in the fresh air and do a little exercise by walking and raise funds for the St. Veronica Catholic School Relief Fund (formerly known as the Memorial Fund). We are inviting friends, family members, and pa-rishioners to be part of this fun event by acting as sponsors for the students. Read further in the bulletin for more information on this fundraising event for our school. Poker Fundraiser: After due consultations with the Archdiocese, we have decided to let the Men’s Club host a “Texas Hold’em” Poker Fundraiser on May 14, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This parish event will take place in the Parish Center with a check-in at 6:00 p.m. It’s hoped that while this event will bring people together on a poker night, it will also help raise funds for the parish and the maintenance of the Par-ish Center. In the next few weeks there will be more details provided in the parish bulletin. Save the date! Your Friend and Pastor, Rev. Charles Puthota

Announcements Thank you to all who reached deep into their pockets during the recent collections for our brothers and sisters in Japan and Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Our Parish is so blessed by having such generous and caring people in our midst. Our St. Vincent de Paul Pantry is also showing new life that certainly will bring relief to struggling individuals and families. It is clear by your actions that while our Parish has physical boundaries, St. Veronica Church does not. May you all continue to be showered with blessings and open eyes to recognize them. Our God is everywhere even in de-spair and tragedy. He continues to be our hope, our light, and our salvation.

Pilgrimage to Fatima, Spain, & Lourdes -

October 5 - 14, 2011

Join Father Charles as the Spiritual Director

Optional Post-Tour to Paris, Rouen, & Lisieux

Your trip will include round-tip airfare from SFO 8 nights at centrally located four-star hotels Transfers as per itinerary Breakfast and Dinner Daily Wine with dinners Much more...

Call 206 Tours for more information at:1-800-206-8687 or visit: www.pilgrimages.com/frputhota

Father Joe’s Lenten Reflections: Every Thursday of Lent at 10:00 a.m., at St. Veronica Church.

Everyone is invited!.

Come and join in the peaceful and prayerful vigil in a life-saving effort to compassion-ately share the love of Christ with women who are facing an unexpected pregnancy. Planned Parenthood 2890 El Camino Real, Redwood City (Corner of Renato Court.) St. Veronica Sponsor day is

April 6. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm

For more information contact: Mary Beaudry at 650-219-6689

Additional Annual Appeal Supporters Anderson, Mr. Robert

Anguiano, Mr. & Mrs. Luis

Attard, Mr. & Mrs. Mike

Ayala, Mrs. Frances

Bullard, Mrs. Gracetta

Castro, Mr. & Mrs. Angelito

Collins, Mr. & Mrs. Brian

Cornett, Mr. & Mrs. James

Cussary, Mrs. Zita

Dahlz, Mr. & Mrs. Justin

Del Rosario Ms. Melba

Fernandez, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Ramon

Ferrari, Mr. & Mrs. Richard

Figueras, Ms. Jeanette

Flores, Ms. Susan

Folan, Mrs. Philomen

Frashieri, Ms. Antoinette

Garcia, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Manny

Gioffre, Mr. & Mrs. Edward

Guglielmetti, Mr. & Mrs. Edward

Gutierrez, Mr. & Mrs. Joe

Harrington, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel

Lacsamana, Ms. Carmelita

Langi, Mr. & Mrs. Louis

Lara, Ms. Rosa

Loucks, Mr. & Mrs. Walter

Maffei, Mr. & Mrs. Michael

Modesto, Mr. & Mrs. Conrad

Mores, Mr. & Mrs. Lino

Mott, Mr. & Mrs. Brian

Nisperos, Ms. Elizabeth

Nobleza, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph

Pacheco, Mr. & Mrs. Leroy

Pierotti, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis

Sarantopulos, Mr. & Mrs. James

Teijeiro, Mrs. Barbara

Tetreault, Mr. & Mrs. Russell

Tuck, Mr. & Mrs. William

Valencia, Mr. & Mrs. Rob

Vedovini, Ms. Lia

For Easter, we invite you to remember your loved ones by making an offer-ing and help make the Church bloom for the Season. Your loved ones will be remembered at each Mass as we place their names on the altar. An acknowledgement of gratitude and memorial remembrance will also appear in an upcoming bulletin.

Offering envelopes can be found in the pews and vestibule of the church.

2011 St. Veronica Men’s Club

Friday, April 15, 2011 St. Veronica Catholic School students will be participating in a Walk-a-thon by completing as many

laps as possible around a course set up on our school campus.

Parishioners, friends and family members can participate by sponsoring a student with your donation. Proceeds from this event will benefit the St. Veronica Catholic School Relief Fund (formerly known as

the Memorial Fund).

Get in the spirit and sponsor a student today! Cash or Checks (made payable to St. Veronica Men's Club) are gladly accepted.

If you already know a student, let them know you'll be their sponsor. If you wish to select a student at random, contact:Chris Krol at chrisfestival2008@yahoo.com

by April 14th.

Saint Veronica Church 434 Alida Way

South San Francisco, CA 94080 (650) 588-1455 Fax: 650-1481

www.stveronicassf.com

2011 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011 7:00 p.m. Deanery-wide Parish Lenten Penance Service

Mater Dolorosa Church, 307 Willow Ave., SSF

SUNDAY 11:00A.M. MASS, APRIL 17, 2011 Palm Sunday Procession

Assemble in Parish Center at 10:45 a.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011 Chrism Mass

St. Mary’s Cathedral – 5:30 p.m.

HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 21 No Morning Masses

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer 6:30 p.m.: Mass of the Lord’s Supper

followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10:00 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 22 No Morning Masses

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 11:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross

12:15 p.m. – Reflections of the Cross 1:00 p.m. – Cantata

1:30 p.m. – Good Friday Liturgy

HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 23 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer Confessions: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil Mass 8:30 p.m.

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Masses: 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.& 12:30 p.m.