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.

Linda Clayton

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.

November 25, 2018

Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe

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

God’s Gift to Humanity

Mass Intentions for this Week November 25, 2018

7:20 Int. of Father Bill………….………………………………..Eileen Pereira 12:00 Albert & Margaret DeWitte……………………...Ed & Mary Althaver

TUESDAY 7:20 For the Unborn 12:00 Int. of Pat Fosgreen .............................Deacon Gino & Rosaria WEDNESDAY 7:20 Rose Gray .......................... Mr. & Mrs. William Hackett & Family 12:00 John Cirillo .................................................... Claire McCarthy THURSDAY 7:20 Antonia Russello ............................... Mark & Karen Bonjavanni

12:00 Alice Cassidy ...................................... Sr. Ann & Linda Clayton

8AM John Cirillo ............................................... Baptism Committee 4PM Jeff Louro (Fr. Euk) .................................Denise & Brian Curran SUNDAY 7:30 Bonnie Yuro (Fr. Chang) ......................... Karen & Julio Valencia 9:00 Thomas Morrison Fr. Euk) ........................... Bill & Pat Fosgreen 10:30 For the People of the Parish (Fr. Chang) 12:00 Natalie Lucante (Fr. Bill) ....................... Vinny & Susan Lucante 5:00 Vito Pollaci (Fr. Bill) ............................................ Bailey Family

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

Sacrificial Offering Update Readings for the Week of November 25, 2018

Sunday: Dn 7:13-14; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; 1 Thes 3:12-4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

Sanctuary Candle– Week of November 25, 2018

Special Intentions of the Event Committee

Chapel Candles- Week of November 25, 2018

For the intentions of Jessie Mirasol………………………Victoria

In 1925 Pius XI instituted the Solemnity of Christ the

King in response to menaces of the secularism,

atheism and anti-Catholicism. This feast affirms that

Jesus rules over persons, families, society, the state

and the whole universe. This feast parallels the

Ascension where Jesus is exalted to the right hand of

the Father. The title and power of King belong to Jesus

Christ, the second Person of Blessed Trinity. Jesus

has supreme and absolute dominion over all created

things. While this may look now like these attributes

are non-existent, there will be a time when Jesus will

return to make a final judgement of the living and the

dead on how we used our divine attribute of free will.

This Tuesday will be the 91st anniversary of the

execution of a 36 year old Jesuit priest in Mexico by a

firing squad. His crime was simply being a Catholic

priest. He refused a blind fold and, as he was about to

be shot, he stretched out his arms in the form of a

cross, with a rosary in his left hand and a cross in his

right. His last words were, “Long live Christ the

King!” Fr. Miguel Pro was beatified in 1988 by St. John

Paul II. While it seems hard to believe that this went

on in our neighboring country, it is also a stark

reminder of what is happening in our own

country. Here instead of executions, we have lawyers

silencing us and making laws against nature that

continue to move our population into acts of

depravity. Jesus warns us not to fear those who can

only kill the body, but rather to fear those who can kill

the soul.

Next week begins the season of Advent where we will

again be reminded of the final judgement. Years ago

there was a commercial about the Internet where a

child asked us, “Are you ready?” Is your soul

ready? Many of us call upon God when we are “up the

creek without a paddle,” but it is not really a call from

the soul, but rather an instinct for preservation of a

body that will someday perish. When we die, we die in

the condition that our soul is in. It will ultimately be

destined to one of two places, Heaven or hell. God

desires us to be in Heaven with Him, but to

enter Heaven requires our loving Him by following His

commandments, not ours.

The reading from the Book of Daniel is taken from his

dream of the four beasts. It parallels chapter 13 of the

Book of Revelation. Both these sections comment on

political leaders of their respective times. In Daniel,

the devil is delegating power to evil leaders or evil

empires. Today’s reading describes “one like a son of

man” who receives dominion and glory from the

Ancient One. Jesus uses this term, “Son of Man,” to

Pastor’s Notes describe Himself.

Revelation tells us that when Jesus returns, even those

who killed Him will be astonished at His coming in

grandeur. Those who put their faith in Jesus and

followed Him will live in confidence. Those who

rejected His love and mercy will begin or return to

suffering.

The Gospel reveals that the Kingship of Jesus is not

one of a political system, "My Kingdom is not of this

world."

Jesus did not come to dominate peoples and

territories, but to free us from the slavery of sin and be

reconciled with God. His kingdom does not use

coercion, nor is it imposed, but built on love, justice

and peace. This kingdom is God's final aim and

purpose in everything. It is mysteriously already

present.

What is this kingship? "The reason I was born, the

reason why I came into the world is to testify to the

truth." His is a kingship of ultimate service, even to the

point of laying down His life for others. Jesus' kingship

excludes violence. Jesus' kingship is open to every

repentant sinner and He promises them resurrection

and everlasting life.

The Virgin Mary is associated in a very special way to

Christ's royalty. God asked her, the humble maiden of

Nazareth, to become the Mother of the Messiah. Mary

responded to this call with her whole being, uniting her

unconditional "yes" to that of her Son, Jesus,

accompanying Him even to the foot of the

Cross. Because of this, God exalted her above all

creatures and Christ crowned her Queen of Heaven

and earth. We entrust the Church and the whole of

humanity to her intercession, so that the love of God

might reign in all hearts and His plan of justice and

peace be fulfilled.

Jesus said, "The reason I was born, the reason why I

came into the world is to testify to the truth." Are you

ready?

Fr. Euk

Christian Prayer Guides The 2019 Christian Prayer guides are available at

the rectory. Cost: $3.50

OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE

Please Pray for Our Sick

Presentation of the Gifts (Offertory) If you or your family would like to participate in bringing

up the gifts (especially if the Mass is dedicated to a

family member), please see the ushers 15 minutes be-

fore Mass or if you would like to schedule it in

advance, please contact the rectory office at 732-363-

4200.

What Do You Think? Share your thoughts and tell us what you would like to

see in our parish regarding Spirituality, Programs,

Teachings, Evangelization, Community etc. We want to

hear from you to help build our community.

Please forward your comments via email

to: Stveronicaparish@stveroinca.com or mail your sug-

gestions to the rectory office.

Giving Tree

Wreath Sale Starting This Weekend!

Boy Scout Troop 300 will be selling

wreaths and grave blankets before and

after Masses on November 24 & 25

and December 1 & 2. Thank you for you

support!

“Today solemn exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is

the grace and need of our time. Society will be

restored and renewed when all members group

themselves around our Emanuel.” St. Peter Julian

Eymard

Registered adorers ensure our commitment to keep the chapel open 24/7. Give Him time and He will give Himself to you. Hours Most Needed, but you can name your hour also:

Sunday : 11AM

Monday: 4AM Tuesday:

Wednesday: Thursday: 2AM , 3AM

Friday: 9AM

Saturday: 5AM, 1PM, 7PM

URGENT: HELP NEEDED SATURDAYS. Contact Debbie drev514@aol.com or leave message 732-

367-7750.

Homeless Ministry Our Parish Rectory is once more opening its doors to

shelter the homeless on Monday nights, starting

December 3rd and will continue until March 25th. We

will need volunteers for meal preparation, chaperones

and drivers. We appreciate the generosity and

continued support of our parishioners. Please see our

Missionaries of the Poor Lay Associates to sign-up and

if you have any questions, please call Vic Lagdameo at

732-239-2149.

Adoration Chapel

Gift Card Program Support St. Veronica School By Just Shopping.

Our gift card program is fundraising at no additional

cost to you. Just use these gift cards for your own

purchases or for your gift giving, and St. Veronica

School gets a percentage of the sales. Gift cards now

available for purchase at the school office. Wawa,

Dunkin Donuts, Shoprite, Kohls, Amazon, JC Penney,

Stop n Shop, Walmart, etc…

Or use our convenient order forms and get exactly

what cards you want. For more information, contact

svsscrips@yahoo.com

Boy Scout Gift Auction

Boy Scout Troop 300 will be having it's Annual Gift

Auction on Saturday, December 1 at 6 PM in the

cafeteria at St. Veronica. Tickets are $5 per

person for entry and include coffee and cake. Tier 1

tickets are $10 a sheet. Tier 2 tickets are $15 a

sheet. There will be a grand prize and 50-50

raffles. OPEN TO FAMILIES! For reservations, please

mail your check payable to Troop 300 to Linda Ann

Horvath, 157 Newbury Road, Howell, NJ

07731. Tickets will be available at the door on a first

come first serve basis.

Air Conditioner Replacement Campaign

Goal- 200,000.00

Donations (Current) 105,787.00

Balance: 94,213.00

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.

Save the Date Christmas Vendor Sale

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Where: St. Veronica Cafeteria

Time: After all morning Masses

There will be vendors

showcasing: Personalized

Christmas items, jewelry, skin care products, cosmetics

and more.

Coat Drive for Children

The Knights of Columbus 6201 of Jackson/Howell are

collecting winter coats for children, for distribution by

Catholic Charities. All sizes are needed for boys and

girls. Please help those in need be prepared for the

upcoming winter. The coat bin is located in the

Narthex.

This is Christmas-A Christmas Festival! Sponsored by St. Veronica Church

and St. Catherine of Siena Church

Saturday December 1st

St. Veronica School Gym at 7PM

~Choir Performances ~Caroling

~Visit from St. Nicholas ~Tree Lighting

~Cookies & Cider Reception