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 Brenda Heffernan, D.R.E. Susan Vella Parish Administrator Deacon Gino Esposito 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 Fax 732-370-3891 Rectory Office Hours: M-F 9:00-4:30 PM Second & Fourth Saturday 9AM—12:30 PM

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 of Easter May 3, 2015

Mass Intentions for this Week May 3, 2015

MONDAY 7:20 Frank Polera Sr. .......................................... SVS Faculty & Staff 12:00 Lillian Hoffman ............................... Mark & Karen Bonjavanni TUESDAY 7:20 Int. of Robert & Diana Morris .......................................... Family 12:00 Gaetano Castellaneta ............................... Daughter, Antonett WEDNESDAY 7:20 Richard Howe .............................. Deacon Chuck & Denise Daye 12:00 Walter Fronc .............................. Arnold & Veronica Tulodsecki THURSDAY 7:20 Int. of Deacon Tommy ........................ Patrick & Eileen McCarthy 12:00 Albert Kirk, Jr. ................................................. Margaret Rusin

FRIDAY 7:20 Int. of Deacon Chuck ......................... Patrick & Eileen McCarthy 12:00 Joseph Daly ................................................................. Family SATURDAY 8:00AM Frank Polera Sr. ....................................... SVS School Board 4:00 PM For all the Mothers of the Parish SUNDAY 7:30 …………………………………………………………………………………………...For 9:00 ....................................................................................... all the 10:30 ................................................................................. Mothers 12:00 ..................................................................................... of the 5:00 ...................................................................................... Parish

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

Sacrificial Offering Update

Last Week’s Offering: $15,248.00

2nd Collection: $3052.00

Thank you for you continued generosity.

Readings for the Week of May 3, 2015 Sunday:............................................. Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Monday: .............................................................. Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday:.......................................................... Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: .............................................................. Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: .............................................................. Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11 Friday: ............................................................... Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: ............................................................ Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday: ............ Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17

Earthquake in Nepal

All Catholics in the Diocese of Trenton are asked to pray

for the victims of the tragic earthquake in Nepal. The

devastation there is almost incomprehensible to us. Any-

one able and willing to help is encouraged to contribute

directly online:www.crs.org or send contributions directly

to: Nepal Earthquake Relief, Catholic Relief Services, P.O.

Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21297-0303

"If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you." What a lovely promise! Imagine how satisfying it would be to ask for whatever we wanted and then to see that wish grant-ed. Truly, it would be difficult to think of anyone who would not love to see a promise like this fulfilled. But we know Jesus isn't a genie in a magic lamp sent to indulge every selfish whim. So, what's the catch? Well, as Jesus puts it in today's Gospel, this promise is extended to those who "remain" in him. He uses the beautiful analogy of the vine and the branches to explain what this means. "A branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine ... I am the vine, you are the branches." The idea here is that we are to be connected to Jesus so closely that our very life, our growth, our ac-tions, indeed even our desires come from him as their source. When we are authentically rooted in Christ, and when his words remain in us, then that cannot help but transform us into people who want what Jesus wants. And when we want what he wants, why wouldn't he give it to us? This brings to mind a quote from St. Alphonsus Liguori. "In cold and heat, in rain and wind," said this wise doctor of the church, "the soul united to God says: 'I want it to be warm, to be cold, windy, to rain, because God wills it.'" In a similar vein, another doctor of the church, St. Therese of Lisieux, said that God has "always given me what I've desired, or rather, He's made me desire what He wanted to give me." This is the secret to constant con-tentment. No matter what life brings, when we truly de-sire to embrace God's will, we are bound to be happy.

Pastor’s Notes

Scripture Meditation

Jesus describes our relationship with Him like branches

on a vine. Special care is needed if vines are to produce

good fruit. When vines mature, they have two kinds of

branches. The non-fruit bearing branches which are

worthless because they are soft and cannot be used in

ritual fires in the temple. They represent those who

refuse to listen to Jesus. This wood is generally burned

in a barn fire which is symbolic of hell.

The fruit bearing vines are valuable because they are

useful in worship of God, especially the wine produced

from them. But why does the vine dresser prune these

branches and make the vines "weep?" If they are not

pruned, the strength of the vine is wasted because they

produce a lower quality of wine. The pruned vines

represent the people of God who suffer sorrows in this

life by ridicule or persecutions, yet remain loyal to God’s

commandments. They are purified in these sufferings

and nourished by Jesus, their supernatural

Source. These fruit-bearing branches represent the

saints.

Obedience to Jesus’ Word is the key to a special unity

between God and man. Characteristic of this unity is the

ability to think and act like God. Prayers to God will

never be denied by God because, to the obedient, they

are always God’s will. God will abide in anyone who is

willing to encounter Jesus – but only on His terms. The

mission of Christ and the action of the Holy Spirit are

brought to fruition in the true followers of the Church.

May is a special month in the Church which is dedicated

to the Blessed Mother. For Mary, receiving the

Eucharist, when the Apostles offered Mass, must have

been a welcoming once again of the unison of her

Immaculate Heart with the Sacred Heart of her

Son. Mary could relive what she and He had

experienced at the Cross, the supreme act of love and

obedience of her son to save us from our sins. She also

could relive in obedience to Jesus’ own command to us

to “Do this in remembrance of Me.” All that Christ did

with regard to His mother for our sake at the Cross is

also present. To her He gave the beloved disciple and by

extension each of us: “Behold, your son!” To each of us

He also says “Behold your mother!” Mary is present,

with the Church and, as the mother of the Church, at

each of our celebrations of the Eucharist. The Church

and the Eucharist are inseparably united and the same

can be said of Mary and the Eucharist. During this

month of May let us ask God to help us to understand

how important is the Sunday Mass. Let us also pray that

we come to understand that even Mary beacons us to

unite ourselves to the Holy Eucharist.

Fr. Euk

OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

Please Pray for Our Sick

Monica Drumm Tom Lovito Lorraine Groh

Robert Sewing John Grad Mark Stoughton

Michael Kuras Marge Koury Susan Termine

Erin Haber Kathy Pfeifer Milly Wade

Elaine Fiet Carol Gale Rita DiRienzo

Denise Bergeron Madelene Rieker Joseph Neglia

Kevin Corcoran Christopher Gatti Kenneth Morone

Carmen DeVone Anne Biegen Michael Morse

Vita O’Kane Kenneth Vigilo Anthony Leone

Victoria Burke Alice Hanvey Bill D’Erasmo

Summa Guzman Thomas DiPaolo Ross Johnson

Jody Melano-Gomez Margorie Paulmann Matteo Coco

Joey Weikel Paula Baiga Tessa Marie Eby

Judy Silagi Patricia Kerod Diane Grad

Kristina Arcona Barbara Matuscak Rose Perrotta

Raymond Poyer David Henriques Beverly Canzoneri

Brian Fallen Michael Cohen Frances Dolan

Please Pray for our Parishioners Serving our Country:

Sgt. Sean T. Curran Sgt. Brennan Six

PV2 William Wotton GSMI Sandro Farduchi

Sft. Krystyna Cechulski Capt. Julio Collazos

S.R. Steven Brennan Sgt. Gregory Hiller

Corp. Ethan Bolger PFC Zackary Burkey

Corp. Luke Wlodkowski 2nd Lt. Robert F. Farrell

1st Lt. Ash Young Staff Sgt. Mark

Towle

Baptism

St. Veronica’s Parish Family wishes to

welcome those who have become members through the

Sacrament of Baptism:

Adriana Joi, daughter of Alexa & Joseph Reyes

Lacey Jordyn, daughter of Eyal & Simone Ohana

Dominic Anthony, son of Christina & Francis Rusnak

Vincent James, son of Steven & Trista Iafelice

“Let us be generous with our time in going

to meet Him in adoration and in

contemplation that is full of faith and ready

to make reparation for the great faults and

crimes of the world. May our adoration

never cease”. Saint John Paul II NEW ADORERS URGENTLY NEEDED: Sunday: 1AM, 7AM; Monday: 10AM; Tuesday: 12 noon; Saturday: 1PM Contact Debbie drev514@aol.com, or 732 367 7750

Inner Healing Available

Inner healing available. To schedule an appointment,

please contact Deacon Tom and Bozena at

bozenacech@optonline.net or call 732-961-3657.

Divine Mercy Devotions

Please join us this Sunday, May 3rd, at 1:30

PM in the church for Exposition, Benediction

and recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. All

are welcome.

Legion of Mary Legion of Mary is in needs of prayer cards, religious

medals and rosaries. (Used articles are fine as long as

they are in relatively good condition). Please contact

Mary Anne at 732-367-0284.

May Crowning

Sunday, May 24, 2015, 6:20 PM

After the 5PM Mass

Procession to the grotto by the rectory

Rosary to be recited

Special participation by

First Communicants

Fellowship at the cafeteria

Father Brendan Williams 50th Anniversary You are cordially invited to celebrate the

50th Anniversary of Father Williams’

ordination to the priesthood.

Sunday June 7, 2015 at

St. Thomas More Church,

186 Gordons Corner Rd. , Manalapan, NJ

3:30PM Mass

Reception and dinner immediately following

$50 per adult

$25 per child

To purchase tickets contact:

Brenda Heffernan at 732-364-4137 or stop by the

Religious Ed Office. RSVP by May 23rd.

K of C Membership Drive / Roses for Life Campaign The Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will

be present after all Masses on May 16 and

17 to offer information to anyone wishing

to become a member. Please join this fra-

ternal order of charity which has been so

helpful to our parish and school. They have

been restoring our National Basilica in Washington, DC

as well as the many basilicas in Rome. They are prime

sponsors for all the good things we see on EWTN. Their

Roses for Life Campaign has given much assistance to

shelters for pregnant women.

Mother’s Day Plant Sale!

This weekend, May 2nd and 3rd

before and after each Mass.

Flowers, vegetables, flats,

herbs, hanging plants

All at reasonable prices!!

Coffeehouse Event ST. VERONICA SCHOOL will be hosting it's

first “Coffeehouse Event” this Sunday, May 3rd in the

school gym. Join us at 6:30pm for a night of

performances including singing, dancing, and

skits. Performers will be 6th,7th, and 8th grade

students, as well as interested alumni. Coffee and

refreshments will be sold. Please come and join us for a

night of fun and fellowship. Admission is $5.00 per

person with a family maximum of $20.00.

REGISTRATION for RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AFTERNOON CLASSES will meet on Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday from 4:15 P. M. until 5:30 P.M. for

grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7th

AFTERNOON WEE WISDOM CLASSES will meet on Monday,

Tuesday and Wednesday Afternoons ONLY

MONDAY EVENING CLASSES will meet from 6:15 P. M. until

7:30P.M. for grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7th

COMMUNION CLASS (2nd GRADE) will meet ONLY ON

THURSDAY from 4:15 to 5:45

CONFIRMATION CLASS (8th GRADE) will meet ONLY on

THURSDAY from 6:15 P.M. until 7:30 P.M

THIS YEAR we will have one way to register:

Come into the RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE, (classes will be

available on a first come, first serve basis only).Remember

Monday Afternoon fills up fast and is first come, first serve.

NEW STUDENTS MUST COME INTO THE OFFICE TO REGISTER

WITH THEIR BAPTISM CERTIFICATE.

Registration begins the week of May 18th. Please see

our website for all our registration dates.

www.stveronica.com

Mega 50/50 on Sale Now!! Don’t forget to buy your ticket. You may purchase your

ticket at the rectory, or after Mass every weekend,

beginning May 9th.

Donated 28” Sharp TV (1996). Hardly used. Please call Diane @

732-363-4367.

Food Pantry Needs- Our pantry services the needy in

our area. Items needed most: Coffee, syrup, jelly, mayo,

pasta sauce, tea. No pasta needed at this time.

Easter Flowers in Memory Of: Antoinette Marod, John Scott, Mary Scott,

Margarite Leo, Joseph Leo, Hons Family, Mi-

guel Troncoso II, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Perera, Mr.

and Mrs. Sri Hordugoda, Mr. and Mrs.

Jayamaher, Sarina Centineo, Carmelo Valen-

ziano, Christine Plaskon, Gerri O’Brien, Rich-

ard Borejko, Brian McDonough, Edna Relling,

Charles Relling, James McGovern Jr., Arleen Gauer Poss,

Revoir & Yanushefski Families, Regina Tallon, Catherine

Johnson, Anthony Monteleone, Corcub, Lettica & Metzzer

Families, William Schmand, Teresa Desisto, Dominick

Gullotta, Victoria Napoli, Pamela Boyce, Doreen DeSan-

tis, Joanne Conte, Eileen Breen, Ramona Alicea, Ramon

Alicea, Wilson Alicea, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Chroncsil, Mrs.

Louise Broschart, Martin Russell, Tony Geneck, Jean

Baker Barker, Rizzo Family, Adelfio Family, Jack & Isabel

Waticen, Ed Zeitlen, Laura Pobikgard, Wacter Family,

Zeiller Family, Jovino, Sr. Gregorio, Edna, Faustino

Seder Dinner– Words of Thanks A note of appreciation to all those who attended

the Seder Passover dinner at St. Veronica Church on

March 25, 2015. Thank you to the many helpers from all

different ministries of St. Veronica Church, who gathered

together in coordinating this celebration.

A special thank you to the following young CCD

students who helped to make the evening a great suc-

cess: Maria Cavallaro, Erica Cunningham, Emeka

Echezona, Danny Fischer, Matthew Gelis, Allison Lykes,

Mary Lykes, Christian Milano, Megan Mylod, Brian Reppy,

Michael Reppy, Jonathan Czernik, Tom Czernik,

Sebastion Fattorusso, Liam Crow, Michael Spears,

Anthony Spears, and Natalie Knauf.

You were all a wonderful help and we could not have

done it without you.

St. Veronica Parish could not be more blessed

with such loving and kind people such as yourselves,

making it possible for all of us to be united and much

more successful.

Sincerely in Christ,

Maria Dublon

St. Veronica School Enters Scholastic Olympics St. Veronica School 7th grade students recently competed

at the Donovan Catholic Scholastic Olympics. We are proud

to report that the team received medals in six

Subjects, receiving eight medals in all. When medal points

were combined the SVS seventh grade team finished sec-

ond place overall out of 19 private and public schools.

The medal winners are as follows:

Spelling– Ava Ossowski, gold & Maggie Orsino, bronze

English– Mary Schuld, silver & Emily Madeira, bronze

Art– Bella Amarosa, gold

Math- Mark Skrincosky, silver

Social Studies– Noah Novera, bronze

Music– Sophia D’Andrea, silver

OUR NEEDS

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