CTCT-20190603_185045_0 REP Newsletter
  
March 16, 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 (our last night of REP
 
Grade 2
Jesus Day Retreat/First Holy Communion Practice for parents and children- Sunday, Mar. 29 12:30-3:00
First Holy Communion-choose 1 date: Sunday, Apr. 26, 9:30 Mass; Saturday, May 2, 4:00 pm Mass; Sunday, May 3, 11:30 Mass.
 
Grade 6  
Wed. April 1
Stations of the Cross
All are Welcome 
 
Catechist    
Wed. April 8 
Inservice
6:30-8:30  
 
 All
Triduum Begins
Thursday April 9 
Easter
Sunday April 12 
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.

Dear Parents,
The forty days of Lent seem to be flying by. There is so much in the news though, that we may forget it's Lent altogether. Don't give up; simplify instead! Doing something, no matter how small each   day is better than doing nothing. Try this-
 EVERY DAY
 · PRAY just one extra prayer for a specific   purpose or person.
 · FAST just once from one food or activity to   show you choose Jesus over that thing, right at   that moment.
 · SAY OR DO just one extra kind thing for   someone.
 · Acknowledge each night what you did,   perhaps write it down, and get encouragement   to begin again to LIVE LENT again tomorrow.
 · Remember: You are precious children of God!!
 If you missed the   Parish Penance   Service, it's OK!  MORE   CHANCES FOR  LENTEN   CONFESSION   202  at  St .  Veronica
 Any Saturday, 2:30-   3:30  
 Tues. Mar.24; 7:00 pm  
 Wed. Mar. 18; 6:00-7:00 pm  (JUST PRIOR TO   REP)  
 Wed. Mar. 25; 6:00-7:00 pm  (JUST PRIOR TO   REP)  
 Sat. Mar 28; 11:00-noon  
 Sat. Apr 4; 11:00-noon  
 JUST DO IT!  

Jesus Day for those children receiving First Holy Communion this year, and ONE parent is still scheduled for
Sunday, March 29 at 12:30. This is a DON'T MISS event, so please SAVE THE DATE!
Hi, I'm Finn! I am SO  excited!! It's almost time  for Rocky Railway VBS!  Have you written down  the dates? Be sure to ask  if you can join me and all   my buddies! It's
JU LY 13-15! I'll be calling    all volunteers soon. That  way, we'll know how  many kids can join in the   fun. I'll also be asking for donations of   important items you just CAN'T have VBS   without. So be on the look-out for more info   soon!

Coronavirus Update, as of March 12th; 3:00 pm 
REP will NOT be meeting on Wed, Mar 18, Mar 25 or April1 (including the Station
of the Cross), in keeping with the order from the Governor to close all Ohio schools. I am not certain if we will have REP on April 8 (Our scheduled Spring Break). Any changes to our schedule based on updates (from the Archdiocese, the Clermont County or State Government) will be sent out via Constant Contact, and noted on the Parish Website, so please check there first with questions. Similarly, please check to website to confirm Parish events. I will continue office hours on Tuesday-Thursday until notified otherwise. 
 
For more information about the coronavirus, here is a link to a family-friendly podcast. Please preview it before viewing it with your children so you can gage if it is good fit.
2020 Festival News

Festival Planning Meeting
 
Thursday, March 19 at 6:45 PM 
 
(Ministry Center/ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel room)
 
  • If you have a great idea for the festival and are willing to work to make it happen, please attend.
  • If you don't have any great ideas but want to help someone who does, please attend.
  • If you value the great education your child/children receive at St. Veronica Parish School and want it to continue, plan to attend.
 
There are still several booths who need captains.  If your organization has not yet committed to handling a booth, send an e-mail to [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] .

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