CTCT-20190603_185045_0 REP Newsletter
  
April 15, 2020
Church Bulletin
Sunday Reading
Important Dates to Remember
 
ONLINE Registration is now open for
REP 20-21. There is a $25 savings if you register and pay fees by May 13  
Jesus Day and First Holy Communion are being postponed to a later time when social distancing restrictions are lifted. We pray that will be late May or early June. We will keep you updated for the specific dates and times.  
Theresa Kearney
Coordinator of Children's Faith Formation
St.Veronica Parish
Please feel free to contact the office at (513) 688-3155 with questions, concerns or comments.
theresa.kearney
@stveronica.org 



HAPPY AND BLESSED
EASTER SEASON
TO ALL OUR REP FAMILIES!
 Dear Families, Many blessings are wished for you and your loved ones in this holy Easter season. May the resurrection of our Lord be a constant reminder of His promise of eternal life, His faithful love for each of us and a source of strength and hope for all!
We sure miss all our REP families, and so we hold you close in prayer while we are apart. Please keep in your prayers all the members of our St. Veronica community, especially those who are ill or caring for those who are ill at this time, the unemployed, the elderly, those who are alone, and all those who are working to keep us safe, healthy and supplied with all we need.
While we are together at home, let's be kind to one another, and for those times when kindness is difficult, be forgiving-the surest sign of love. All the home-schooling that's going on, along with working from home, or NOT working is surely causing some stress to families everywhere. On those days when its needed, and if it's possible, declare a "family holiday", enjoy NOT working, and just be together.
If your family, or someone you know is in need of assistance with getting food, medicine, other supplies or needs anything else at this time, PLEASE reach out to St. Veronica. We're your community, and we are here to help. You should have gotten a phone call from a parish staff member in the past couple weeks. If you didn't, please let us know...we may have incorrect contact details. Contact the REP office at (513)688-3155, or the Parish Ministry Center at (513) 528-1622.
Go here  to hear Father Del's Easter message, and see some other phone numbers if you have special concerns at this time.
Remember that Easter is not a day, but a WHOLE SEASON!! It lasts until May 31st this year, the day of Pentecost. This Sunday, we hear about "doubting Thomas", who's faith was strengthened when he SAW Jesus. Read or tell the story (John 20:19-31) and have everyone tell what has strengthened their faith in the past or is strengthening their faith right now

It is also Divine Mercy Sunday. You can say the Divine Mercy chaplet using your rosary in under 20 minutes. It is SO easy to say, and especially in these times, who doesn't need a bit of mercy? Find out how, and a little of the history of The Divine Mercy here
If your feeling adventurous, try painting your own "stained-glass window". Step by step directions. You'll need dish soap, painters or masking tape, and almost any kind of paint.  click here for directions jesus-stained-glass.jpg

Finally, please send us Easter pictures, stories poems or artwork to include in our next newsletter. Or share your Easter wishes, prayer intentions or thoughts about the BEST things about being at home together. We'd LOVE to see you guys and hear from you. It really is so lonely and boring around here without you. Send your contributions to either barb.farwick@stveronica.org or theresa.kearney@stveronica.org
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay in touch at stveronica.org. Keep loving each other, keep praying, and keep the faith! Looking forward to hearing from YOU!

Theresa Kearney and Barb Farwick
2020 Festival News
   
There are still several booths who need captains.  If your organization has not yet committed to handling a booth, send an e-mail to Festival@stveronica.org and we will let you know which booths are available.
 
Also-consider a sponsorship-the form is on the parish web page, this weekend's church bulletin, and linked below.
How to become a sponsor!
 
Questions?   E-mail Festival@stveronica.org
OUR YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM 
Fr. Alex is excited to help our youth grow in their relationship with Jesus. Come along as we Live, Teach  Proclaiming our Faith together!


Our Youth Ministry program continues at both St. John Fisher and St. Veronica, and Fr. Alex is excited to help our youth grow in their relationship with Jesus. 

Our Youth Meetings are guided by three goals: 
1. Social - Living our Faith 
2. Instructional - Teaching our Faith 
3. Serving Those in Need - Proclaiming our Faith

Middle school youth (grades 6-8) meet every second Sunday of the month, and high school youth (grades 9- 12) meet every fourth Sunday of the month. Both groups meet from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, although the time of each event is subject to change on occasion. 

For a detailed calendar, please
  or contact Fr. Alex at 513-688-3148 or alex.biryomumeisho@stveronica.org .

Opportunities to Serve Our Community 
(from the March 2017 St. Veronica Renewal Through Outreach week)

City Gospel Mission
 
Clermont Senior Services
 
Bethany House
 
Hope Lodge
 
Interparish Ministries (IPM)
 
La Soup
 
Matthew 25: Ministries
 
Otterbein Village Skilled Nursing and Rehab Neighborhood 
  
People Working Cooperatively
 
Ronald McDonald House
 
St. Leo Parish
 
St. Vincent de Paul Choice Pantry
 
Tender Mercies
 
Veterans Hospital Fisher House