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

434 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Established 1951

St. Veronica Church

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 25, 2012

“You say I am King. For this I was born and for this I came into the

world, to testify to the truth.”-John 18:37

Parish Office Hours

Monday to Friday

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Lunch Noon - 1:00 p.m.

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

Parish Staff

Fr. Charles Puthota, Ph.D., Pastor

Fr. Linh Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Deacon Roger Beaudry

Deacon Joseph LeBlanc

Jennifer Baylor, Administrative Assistant

Stephanie de Prume, Finance Manager Ext. 306

Patricia Spiteri, Parish Secretary Karen Guglielmoni, Faith Formation &

Wedding Coordinator Ext.305 Christopher Lindstrom, Music Director

650-588-1455 Ext. 308

St. Veronica Catholic School

www.saintveronicassf.org

Phone: 650-589-3909

Kathryn Lucchesi Pam Cavagnaro

Principal Vice Principal

Parish Office email: churchoffice@stveronicassf.com

Mass Intentions

WEEK of November 25 , 2012

Sun 11/25 6:45 † All Souls

8:00 † Emilie Campodonico

9:00 † Mike & Kevin Folan

11:00 † Fermin Nisperos

12:30 People of St. Veronica

Mon 11/26 6:30 † All Souls

8:30 † Bertha Rodriguez

Tue 11/27 6:30 † All Souls

8:30 † Ramon Pablo

Wed 11/28 6:30 † All Souls

8:30 † Maria Rosa Lozano

Thu 11/29 6:30 † All Souls

8:30 † Bud Brennan

Fri 11/30 6:30 † All Souls

8:30 † Gerardo Diaz

Sat 12/01 8:30 † Anacoreta Riel

5:00 † Rene Canizares

Sun 12/02 6:45 † Josephine & William Daumler

8:00 † Kezia McBrady

9:30 † Paul & Lizia Azzopardi

11:00 † Rosario & Gregorio Saldivar

12:30 People of St. Veronica

6:00 † Juanita Olmendo

St. Veronica Parish

TRUTH TO POWER

Today’s Gospel reading shows that Pontius

Pilate, the local governor of the powerful Roman

Empire, did not know what to make of Jesus. Jesus

was obviously not a mob leader or a con man.

Jewish leaders said he claimed to be King of the

Jews - a potential threat to Roman rule - yet he

commanded no army. Jesus said, “My kingdom

does not belong to this world.” More importantly,

he added, “I came into the world, to testify to the

truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to

my voice” (John 18:36, 37). The Gospels clearly

show the political maneuvering between Roman

rulers and Jewish religious leaders; Jesus was a

puzzle to them all. Pilate “found no fault in him.”

Jesus ruled by neither violence nor oppression; he

simply witnessed to God’s truth. Anyone seeking

this truth has only to listen and to respond to be-

come part of the kingdom of God. Copyright © 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Sacrament of Baptism

Baptismal Preparation classes are held once a month.

Call the Parish Office 650-588-1455

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Call the Parish Office to register 650-588-1455 Ext.309

Faith Formation: 650-588-1455 Ext. 305

Catechetical instructions (1st to 8th grades)

Confirmation Classes: 650-588-1455

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

Spanish Mass

First Sunday of each month at 6:00 PM

unless otherwise announced

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

Parish Registration

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Please remember the sick and the care-givers

in our community.

Pray that they may find comfort and healing in Christ.

Kindly contact the Parish office if Homebound

Eucharistic services are needed.

ON THE HORIZON

November 26 - Book Club Meeting @ 7PM in the Pas-

toral Center

November 28-December 2 - St. Veronica Book Fair,

Parish Center

December 2 - Santa Breakfast in Parish Center follow-

ing the 6:45, 8:00 masses & 9:30 - 11:00.

December 2 - Spanish Mass @ 6PM

December 8 - Senior Luncheon, Noon in Falcon Hall

Advent Candle Lighters Needed!

Parishioners are needed to light the Advent Wreath candles at all mass-

es during the four weeks of Advent. If you are interested, call the Pastoral

Center at 588-1455 to sign up.

Instructions and guidance will be provided. Individuals and families are

welcome to participate.

Thank you for your sacrificial offering in supporting St. Veronica.

Due to holiday printing schedules, our collection numbers for last week

will be reflected in a future bulletin. Thank you for your continued support.

Dear St. Veronica Families,

Thanks to the generous contributions from our school

community, we have been able to help 2 schools in New York

who are suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Like many Americans I was heartbroken by the devastating

effects of this “superstorm.” This seemed like a perfect oppor-

tunity for our students to put their faith into action. I was over-

whelmed when our students contributed $1751 which is more

than twice what was anticipated.

I contacted a colleague in the Schools Office for the

Archdiocese of New York who connected me with St. Brigid

School in Manhattan. The basement there had been flooded

and many of their families were without electricity. We re-

sponded immediately with Emergency Blankets, hats, gloves

and socks. These supplies arrived just before they were hit

with a snow storm. I spoke with the vice-principal last week

and she was amazingly grateful for our prompt response and

generous support.

In the meantime, I found another school just outside of

New York City in a beach community known as the Rocka-

ways. St. Rose of Lima School is within a block of the Atlantic

Ocean. Their families have lost homes, cars, and personal ef-

fects. They were installing a generator in the hopes of returning

to school on Thursday, November 15. The remainder of what

we collected ($1050) will go to this principal to help her pro-

vide Thanksgiving dinners for the school families.

Thank you again for all your generous support of this project.

Many Blessings,

Mrs. Theresa Sinclair

Save the Date! - Advent Penance Service

Mater Dolorosa is this year’s host parish for the Deanery-wide

Advent Penance Service at 7 p.m. on

Monday, December 10, 2012. All are invited to this meaningful liturgy.

Dear Parishioners,

China Travel Notes--- Xian to Chengdu: Last

week I mentioned the highlights of Xian---the

Terracotta Warriors, the ancient 16-mile long

Wall of Xian, Wild Goose (Buddhist ) Pagoda,

and a dinner with Tang dynasty-style dance and

song show. Winding up our stay in Xian, we

took an hour’s flight to Chengdu, famous for

giant pandas. The Chengdu airport like many

other airports in China was new, squeaky clean,

and well-equipped. We visited the Panda Re-

search Institute and Breeding Center, a place

popular for tourists from all over the world. We

saw six pandas lounging around on their bellies

on a wooden platform, chomping lazily on bam-

boo stems and leaves. The pandas totally ig-

nored the onlookers. We saw more pandas rest-

ing on branches of trees. Have you heard about

the red pandas? We saw them. They look like

raccoons, only a little larger in size. In the

breeding center, there are new-born cute and

cuddly giant panda cubs in nurseries and some

new-born babies in incubators.

It is estimated that there are only about

1600 pandas left in the world. A total of 239

pandas are in captivity (128 in Wolong and 67

in Chengdu). As you know, the giant pandas are

an endangered species. It is because of the loss

or fragmentation of their natural habitat. That is

why aggressive conservation efforts are under-

way. Pandas International Organization was es-

tablished in 2000 to raise the awareness about

the plight of the pandas and to support the Chi-

nese Government’s efforts to save and protect

the pandas. All of which is in line with the

Christian commitment to care for the environ-

ment and protect it. We are all called to be re-

sponsible stewards in taking care of God’s crea-

tion. The planet earth needs to be healthy and

safe for all creatures to survive and flourish.

God wants us to love the earth and tenderly take

care of it.

Word of God - Feast of Christ the King:

Where are all the kings and queens who ruled

the world? The mighty emperors are all in the

dust. Their conquests and triumphs, their pomp

and power, have all gone with the wind. They

all lived for themselves and had to wage wars to

protect their own interests and their lands and

treasures. They had to survive lest someone else

usurped their power. What about Jesus the King?

“All the armies that ever marched, all the navies

that ever sailed, all the kings that ever ruled, have

not affected the life of the human person as much

as that one solitary life.” Jesus our King eternal

gave himself away and died for us. His conquest

is love and service and humility. Though every-

thing belongs to him, he is a poor King: “The Son

of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” His power

shines through the washing of the feet of his disci-

ples. He died so we can have life, abundant life.

He is the King of Hearts! The way we can love

and honor this King is to be like him: to be other-

centered, to forget self and always think of the

welfare of others, to love and serve, to share all

we are and have. Let Christ have complete sway

over our hearts and minds. May Christ rule over

our lives! Long live Christ the King!

Advent is on the way! This is the last Sunday

before Advent begins. Next Sunday is the First

Sunday of Advent. Let’s prepare ourselves for the

holy season of Advent. Jesus Christ is alive, and

he comes into our lives in ever new and mysteri-

ous ways. The mystery of Jesus Christ makes the

reality of our lives filled with meaning, purpose,

and energy. Is there room for Jesus in our lives?

Some Love Quotes to Ponder:

“If you judge people, you have no time to love

them”---Mother Teresa

“The best and most beautiful things in this world

cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt

with the heart.”---Helen Keller

“I love you, not only for what you are, but for

what I am when I am with you.” ---Roy Croft

“A kiss is a lovely trick, designed by nature, to

stop words when speech becomes superfluous.”

--- Ingrid Bergman

With God’s Blessings to you and your families,

Your Friend & Pastor,

Father Charles Puthota

From the Pastor’s Desk

Baptism Information

Registration forms are available from the Pastoral Center

during regular office hours, or you may download a form

from our website at www.stveronicassf.com.

Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of

each month at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

Dates for 2013 are now available. Please contact the

Pastoral Center to schedule your child’s baptism.

Preparation classes for parents & godparents are held

monthly on Tuesdays as noted below. Classes are con-

ducted in the Pastoral Center from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

(Adults only please).

December 11, 2012; January 8, February 12, 2013

Please call the Parish Office at 650-588-1455 to reserve

your space for the Baptismal Prep Classes.

Save the Date

St. Veronica’s Annual SENIOR LUNCHEON

will be on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at noon in

Falcon Hall. All senior citizens are welcome to

attend. Reservations are requested so enough

food can be prepared and can be made by calling

the Pastoral Center offices at 588-1455

To capture the spirit of Christmas and as part of

the Confirmation program, our young candidates

will be serving food to the seniors of the parish.

Book Club Meeting

Monday, November 26 at 7 p.m. in the Pastoral Center

This month’s book is

My Life with the Saints

by James Martin, S. J.

New members are always

welcome. Please contact the

Parish Office to sign up and

receive additional information.

Have an extra coat in your

closet?

St. Veronica Girl Scouts

One Warm Coat Drive

We are the St. Veronica School Girl Scouts. This year

we are working towards collecting the most coats in our

area. You can help us by donating new or gently loved

coats, any sizes. We can also take cash and then go and

purchase coats with the money. We enjoy being a part of

our community and giving back to others in this way.

You can also help us to bring a smile to others’ faces.

We will be present to greet you during Masses on the

weekends of Dec 1st & Dec 15th. Come by and say hello!

\Collection Boxes will be located

in the church vestibule and in the school library.

A FAMILY PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH

O God our Father,

in Jesus you call all Christian families

and homes

to be signs of living faith.

By the light of the Holy Spirit,

lead us to be thankful for the gift of

faith,

and by that gift

may we grow in our relationship with

Jesus, your Son,

and be confident witnesses to Christian

hope and joy

to all we meet.

In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

Wednesday Evenings

in Falcon Hall

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Games begin at 7:00 p.m.

Bring a friend and have a fun night out!

Proceeds benefit St. Veronica Catholic School

Seeking New Ushers

Are you interested in becoming an usher? Our 6:45 AM, 11:00

AM, and 12:30 PM masses are seeking new ushers to assist

during the mass. Men, women, and young adults are welcome.

Training will be provided.

If interested, please contact

T.J. Rafael at 650-952-3659.

Solution to last week’s puzzle This week’s Gospel puzzle

St. Andrew Feast day: November 30

Patron of Fishermen

St. Andrew was the first disciple of Christ. An-

drew had spent a little time with Jesus when he

realized that he was truly the Messiah. Andrew

brought his brother Simon (St. Peter) to Jesus

who received him as His disciple. He is said to

have been put to death on a cross, to which he

was tied, not nailed. He lived for two days and

continued preaching until his death.

The Season of Giving

This holiday season, we thank everyone

who has supported St. Veronica this past

year with their time, talent and financial

contributions and look forward to support

from all of our members in the year ahead.

If you need a convenient way to make reg-

ular offerings or if you plan to make an

additional gift before the end of the year,

we encourage you to check out our elec-

tronic giving options. As the pace of life

speeds up, especially around the holidays,

you may find electronic giving a most wel-

come way to make contributions.

Visit www.stveronicassf.com or contact the

church office for more information.