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 May30
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 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.
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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
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Dear Parents,
Happy Easter, All. We are coming to the end of the Easter Season as we prepare for the feast of Pentecost on May 31st! But there is much to celebrate before Pentecost. For example, today is the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. It was on this date in 1917 that the three shepherd children of Portugal first received the
 visions of Our Lady. She asked them to say the rosary, and so I return to that request today. We know there are many sick people, many caregivers, many unemployed and many scared and lonely people who currently need our prayers. Certainly, we can pray for an end to this epidemic. Try
Resuming the Mass at St. Veronica
May 25 (Memorial Day Mass at 9:00 am)
Masses will resume with limited attendance (150) while maintaining social distancing. The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays continues to be suspended -- meaning you do not have to come to church -- until further notice. Masses are offered seven days a week -- choose one to attend. Please do not attend if your health is compromised, you are sick, around someone who is sick, or are concerned or fearful about catching or giving the virus.
Masses are scheduled as follows:
+Sunday, 9:30 am
+Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 7:00 pm (Memorial Day Mass on May 25, 9:00 am)
+Tuesday & Friday, 7:30 am
+Saturday, 4:00 pm
We are in the process of setting up a system for signing in for the Mass you wish to attend each week. Most Masses will be live-streamed from this site, as we have been doing for Sunday Mass. All those attending Mass must bring their own face mask to wear; provide their own hand sanitizer if they would like to use it.
We look forward to worshiping with you soon. Meanwhile, please check
www.stveronica.org
for updates and details about Mass resuming.
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Service during the Corona Virus
There is no time for service like this very moment, when people are without basic necessities. We are collecting toiletries and making Power packs each week. "Hotel-sized" toothpaste/toothbrushes,  deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc. can be dropped off at church (chapel entrance) from 7:30 am until 4:00. These items cannot be purchased with food stamps, so they are especially hard to come by. No need to buy anything, just donate the unused items you have in your drawers at home. They will be needed throughout the month of May. If you have questions, or would like to help with a Power Pack build, please contact Penelope at
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As a reminder, we need to share the faith as REP catechists next year. Do you love Jesus and feel called to tell others about Him? This is the place for you! You will receive training and help as you walk with your class on this journey of faith. Please pray about joining our team. We need you!
As an REP Volunteer Catechist, you have the power to:
· change the world one child at a time
· pass on our precious Catholic faith to a new generation
· offer an inestimable service to the Church
· spread the Gospel
· share Christ's love with others
· assist parents in their important role of first and best educators of their children
· grow in faith and grace
· share your experiences and stories
· be enriched by the children you teach
· grow to love your faith EVEN MORE
· work with some great people, young and not so young
· learn a LOT
· reach out in service to others
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 As you finish your REP assignments, you can mail them in or drop them in the church (via the chapel from 7:30-4:00 daily)-perhaps when you drop off the toiletry items we have been asked to collect and donate??
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 As Masses resume, we are exploring ways for our young people to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist. In anticipation of this day, please ensure First Holy Communion banners are turned in by May 31st. Please drop them off in the large plastic bag you received with the child's first & last name on the front or back of the banner. Please drop off in the church via the chapel entrance from 7:30 and 4:00 daily. They will be displayed June 2nd.
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Don't forget- it's
REP registration time. We are already busy planning for next fall, and we want your family to be with us! The early bird registration rebate of $25.00 has been extended until May 30th. To take advantage of the reduced rate, go online to download the registration forms or let us know and we can send the forms to you. Return the forms with a down payment or speak to Bill Frantz (513) 688-3155 by May 30th to set up a payment plan. And that's it! We look forward to receiving your registration and to sharing our plans with you for next year.
TheresKearney Barb Farwick
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