Welcome to our Parish Website

On behalf of the Parish Community of Saint Veronica, I warmly welcome you to our website. We are glad you are here. While this site offers a glimpse into our parish life, it can only hint at the faith, prayer, and fellowship that truly come alive when we gather together.

I invite you to visit us in person and join our parish family for Mass, devotional prayer, and the many opportunities we offer to grow in faith and community. Whether you are new to the area, returning to the Church, or simply searching, you are always welcome here.

Inspired by our patroness, Saint Veronica, we strive to bear and share the face of Jesus through compassion, service, and love for one another.

We look forward to welcoming you soon. Please know that you and your loved ones are remembered in our prayers.

With every blessing,

Rev. Peter James R. Alindogan

St. Veronica Parish Mission Statement

We, the Parish Family of Saint Veronica,
are called through Baptism to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in faith, hope and love.

We strive toward deeper conversion by active participation in the Eucharist
and by being good stewards to one another.

Through vibrant evangelization, a welcoming community and Spirit-led service
we continually challenge ourselves to bear the face of Jesus
like our patroness did as we journey together in unity,
to the glory and honor of God.

Statement from Fr. PJ

Dear Friends in Christ,

It is with gratitude and appreciation that I announce the conclusion of the service of Mira Welnowska, our Coordinator of Religious Education, whose final day in this ministry will be April 15.

Over the years, she has served our parish with steadfast devotion, generous dedication, and a sincere love for the religious formation of our children. Through her faithful work, she has helped guide our children in the ways of faith, nurturing in them a deeper knowledge of God, a greater love for Jesus Christ, and a stronger foundation in the teachings of the Church.

Her ministry has been a blessing to our parish community. She has contributed to the spiritual growth of our children and has supported parents in their sacred responsibility as the first teachers of the faith.

On behalf of our parish, I extend to her our gratitude for her service and for the many sacrifices she has generously offered for the good of our community. As she concludes this chapter of ministry, let us keep her in our prayers and ask the Lord to bless her abundantly with peace, joy, and continued strength.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. PJ

Divine Mercy Sunday on April 12:

Please join us on Sunday, April 12 for a Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration that will begin at 1:00 PM and include Confession, Adoration, prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction.

Confessions will take place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 3:00 PM, followed by Benediction.

Take some time to quietly and reflectively contemplate both God’s Mercy and your own inner burdens.

Try to imagine them meeting within the sanctuary of your soul. Let the Mercy of God fuse with any misery you experience in life. In that act, you will be allowing God to do what He longs to do.

“Jesus, I trust in You!”

 

Wednesday Talks in April:

 

Wednesday Talks – “Finding God with a Telescope and Microscope”

The next session will be on April 22 at 7:00 PM in the parish hall.

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Pocketbook Bingo & Gift Auction:

May 16, 2026.
Doors open at 5:30 PM. Event begins at 6:00 PM.

Tickets $35 per person. Price includes entry ticket with 10 games of Bingo. Bingo game Prize is a designer handbag. Tiebreaker: Multiple winner paid out in cash, designer bag goes to Second Chance Raffle Drawing. Share our Event Flyer with your friends!
Purchase tickets online. Reserve a table of any size.
Extra bingo boards, daubers, special raffle tickets, and basket auction tickets and snacks will be available for purchase the night of the event.  Coffee, cake and cookies will be provided. Bring your own FUN. BYOB and food.

Pocketbook Bingo and Gift Auction Sponsorship  Sponsorship Pocketbook Bingo Gift Auction

Who are our SPONSORS? Sponsors Pocketbook Bingo and Gift Auction 2026

RE Pizza Challenge for gift auction donations RE Pizza Party Challenge Info

2026 Multi Parish Raffle:

 

St. Veronica Parish is participating in the 2026 Multi Parish Raffle sponsored by Catholic Parish Initiatives.
Raffle Drawing is on July 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

You will receive four raffle tickets in the mail with a letter from Fr PJ. Please purchase tickets for yourself or sell them to family, friends, or neighbors. Return ticket stubs with payment in envelope and any unused tickets by July 10. Additional tickets available in the parish office.

Raffle Drawing will take place at 8:00 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Newington, CT. View live at www.catholicinitiatives.org

Tickets are $25 each and can also be purchased online by scanning the QR code on the left.

 

 

St. Veronica’s Annual Parish Picnic:

Save the Date: July 12, 2026, from 1:00PM-4:00PM. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of food, fellowship, and family fun!
Location: St. Veronica’s Parish Grounds
🍔 Delicious Food & Refreshments,     🎶 DJ Jeff for Music & Entertainment     🎯 Games & Activities for the children

Bring your chairs, umbrellas and a picnic blanket! Sign ups coming in June.
All are welcome—we look forward to celebrating together as a parish community.
For more information or to join the committee, please contact the parish office or email parishevents@stveronica.com

Support St Veronica by becoming a Parish Picnic Sponsor: Sponsorship Parish Picnic
Come enjoy a day of faith, fun, and fellowship!

Upcoming Calendar of Events:

  • Sunday, April 12: Divine Mercy Sunday – Confessions will take place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the church. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed at 3:00 PM, followed by Benediction.
  • Saturday, April 18: Spring Parish Cleanup – Join us from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM to help spruce up our campus grounds. All are invited. See bulletin for details.
  • Saturday, April 18: Christian Book Club Meeting – 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM discussion of “The Chance” by Karen Kingsbury in the parish hall.
  • Sunday, April 19: Mass for 5th Grade Students & Parents – 10:00 AM in the church.
  • Sunday, April 19: RE Mother/Daughter Tea Party – Party from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the parish hall.
  • Wednesday, April 22: Wednesday Talks – 7:00 PM in the parish hall.
  • Wednesday, April 29: RE Community Service Certificate/Passport Due – This pertains to 2nd and 8th grade students and some summer students.
  • Sunday, May 10: Mass for 2nd Grade Students & Parents – 10:00 AM in the church.
  • Saturday, May 16:  Pocketbook Bingo and Gift Auction – See information above. Tickets $35 per person. Purchase online.
  • Sunday, May 24: May Crowning – From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. After the 5:00 PM Mass, we will process with the Legion of Mary (weather permitting) to Our Lady’s Grotto, crown the statue, present flowers, pray the Rosary and return to the parish hall for fellowship and a meal.
  • Sunday, July 12:  Annual St. Veronica Parish Picnic – Event from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Click here for event sponsorship.

Considering Joining the Priesthood?

Do you know someone who has the potential to be a priest?

Please view this short clip, “Called By Name,” by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., who speaks about finding and encouraging young men to consider a vocation in the priesthood.

Click link and then choose download to view. The Called By Name video is also posted to our St. Veronica Facebook page or  Bishop O’Connell’s “Called by Name” video

Weekly Mass Intentions:

Reserve Mass Intentions using our online form. For more information on the three types of Mass Intentions St. Veronica provides, please visit our Mass Intentions and Memorial Page.

Parishioners! Please update your contact Information:

So that we can better inform you, please help us update the St. Veronica Parish database by updating your contact information using the UPDATE FORM.

Update forms are also available in the Narthex.

Volunteers:

Stewardship is a Way of Life. Stewardship means that we recognize all we are and all we have is a gift from God. Volunteers are important to St. Veronica Parish! Volunteers share their precious time and God given talents, gifts, skills and abilities to participate in and support the life of the parish.
If you would like to volunteer, please fill out a  volunteer form.