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St. Dominic’s Catholic Church 475 East I Street - Benicia, CA 94510 (707) 747-7220
www.stdombenicia.org @STDOMBENICIA
Intentions for the Week
Mon 9/28 7:00AM JoAnn Coules (H) 8:15AM †Hal Boey Tues 9/29 7:00AM †Kevin Fertey 8:15AM †Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary Wed 9/30 7:00AM †William Evans Mandon (B) 8:15AM First Profession Brothers of the Western Dominican Province Thur 10/1 7:00AM †Dorothy Hughes 8:15AM †John Galvan Fri 10/2 7:00AM †Edward Kim (Ji Sung) 8:15AM St. Jude (T) Sat 10/3 8:15AM †Gloria Lazaro
Intentions for next Sunday
Sat 10/3 5:30PM †Harold Ralph Anthony James Sun 10/4 7:30AM †Mary Navarette 9:00AM For the People of the Parish 10:45AM Gary Madsen 12:30PM †Francisco Sanchez 5:30PM †Joe Gatt
Legend: († ) Memorial (H) Health
(A) Anniversary (B) Birthday (T) Thanksgiving
Mass Intentions are available through December 2015. Please visit the Parish Office
for requests.
Dominicans & Deacons Fr. Jerome Cudden, O.P. Pastor
Fr. Corwin Low, O.P. Parochial Vicar
Fr. Victor Cavalli, O.P. (In Residence)
Fr. David Farrugia, O.P. (In Residence)
Br. Gregory Liu, O.P. (Student Brother)
Deacon Errol Kissinger
Deacon John Flanagan (Retired)
Schedule of Masses
Weekdays: 7:00AM, 8:15AM Saturday: 8:15AM only Saturday: Vigil Mass 5:30PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:30PM (English/Spanish), 5:30PM (Youth) 1st Sunday of Month: 3PM (Vietnamese Mass) Last Saturday of the Month: 8:15AM (Special Needs Family Mass) with fellowship in the parish hall to follow.
Reconciliation Saturdays: 4:00-5:00PM in the church or by appointment.
September 27th,
2015
The 26th Sunday of
Ordinary Time
Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, RCIA, is a pro-gram for people interested in exploring and possibly joining the Catholic Church.
Adults wishing to enter the Catholic Church typically receive the sacraments of Baptism (unless baptized in another Christian faith), Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist at Easter. Our new program has started. Feel free to join in at any time. All are welcome! RCIA meets every Tuesday evening at 7PM in the Siena Room. It is not necessary to sign up. Please contact Sally at 707-731-7933 for more information.
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
New Altar Serving Informational Meeting
Sept 29th 7PM In the Church
Ministry Scheduling Meeting/ Fair Information
Sept 29th, 7PM In the Parish Hall
Back to RE Night
Sept 29th, 4PM& Sept 30th, 4PM &7PM See blurb for details
Tamale Sales for Guadalupana
Sept 29th– Place Orders October 4th– Pick up after Mass
Rosary Sunday
October 4th
GIFT Program Beloved Series Begins Oct 16th, 7PM in the Parish Hall
Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner
October 17th, 6-10:30PM In the Parish Hall
Moms’ Ministry Book Discussion
Oct. 23rd, 9AM Siena Room
Halloween Talk for Parents Saturday October 24th, 7PM
In the Church
Ministry Fair in Parish Hall October 25th
Moms’ Ministry Evening Book Discussion
Octber 27th 7PM In the Mary Magdalene Room
SDS Fundraiser at Panda Express
October 28th Noon– 7PM
Fr. Mario Talk on Scientism and Scientific Atheism October 29th 7PM In the Parish Hall
Eucharistic Minister Retreat
Nov. 14th, 9-1PM In the Parish Hall
St. Dominic School Auction/Dancing with the Stars
Saturday, Nov 14th Benicia Clock Tower
Moms’ Ministry Book Discussion Part 2
November 20th 11AM– Noon, Siena Room
See details for these events and more in bulletin and
online.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Two weeks ago I talked about how there was chatter about a change coming to St. Dominic’s. This change is regarding our music program and I would like to offer you the opportunity to attend a presentation about the change with a question and answer session to follow. Please join me on either Wednesday, September 30th at 7 pm or Friday, October 2 at 9 am in the parish hall. Last week I was honored to be able to anoint two people and assisted them in their preparation to meet our Lord. While death can be sorrowful and scary, it can also be beautiful because our death to this world is the means of eternal life. The prayers and actions associated with the anointing of Last Rites centers on receiving our Lord in the Eucharist. I bring this up because over the eight years of my priesthood more often than not I am called to give Last Rites to people who are within hours of death and are unconscious. While the graces of the sacrament are still given to us by God, the experience of the rite is more fully appreciated when the dying person is able to receive the Eucharist. My observation is that too many people have a Hollywood movie understanding of Last Rites when the priest enters the room, prayers over the person and they the person immediately dies. As a result, I believe subconsciously people equate Last Rites with bringing about the person’s death as opposed to what it really is intended to do and that is to prepare the person for death. In a perfect world when a loved one, or you, reach the point where doctors tell you they have done all they can that is the time to call a priest for Last Rites. However, the Last Rites can be given under any circumstance. It is a very spiritual and graced part of my priesthood to prepare and assist people with their death. God bless, Fr. Jerome
Pastor’s Corner
The Dominican Student Brothers Need Your Help In the coming weeks, you’ll hear about our annual Rosary Sunday: Dominican Student Appeal (October 4th), which supports the education and formation expenses of the 27 young men currently in formation to become your future Dominican priests and cooperator brothers. Your prayers and support of the appeal are sincerely appreci-ated, and help give the world great Dominicans to teach and preach the Gospel! Learn more about the brothers in formation at www.opwest.org/vocations/meetthebrothers
Scientism and Scientific Atheism: Where Do They
Get Science, Philosophy, and Theology Wrong
Thursday, Oct 29th at 7PM in the Parish Hall
Fr. Mariusz ("Mario") Tabaczek, O.P. will discuss the relationship between science and faith. We will also examine the arguments of some atheists like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens who claim that science proves God does not exist.
Fr. Mario is a Dominican priest and a PhD student at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. He has a Masters in Theology and a Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology, and he has authored several articles about science and religion. Fr. Mario is a member of Christians in Science and the Centre for Theology and the Natural Sciences. *This talk counts for an SDS parent Catechism hour.
Fr. Mario Speaking on
Science & Faith
LifeTouch is coming back for our FINAL photo shoot next month! Get your Christmas card done in October!
There are many more families to photograph. Each household receives a FREE 8X10 portrait and a hard copy of our new Parish Directory. Don’t wait, select a date and time during the following sessions:
Tues-Sat, October 6-11th Make your appointment online or call
or visit the parish office. Go to our website, click on the banner to our LifeTouch
Session Sign Ups
We need a handful of volunteers to help with registrations on photo days, please contact Lori Telepak-Compton in our Parish Office at [email protected].
LifeTouch Portraits
SVDP Food Pantry Needs
Please help stock our pantry. We are always in need of peanut butter, jelly, Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, pasta mixes, cereal, mayonnaise and tuna. Thank you!!
If you are in need of food or assistance with rent, temporary living arrangements, and/or utilities please call the SVdP Food Pantry at 707-746-1773 and leave a message. God Bless You.
For those that would like to support the fire victims you are welcome to write a check to St. Vincent de Paul and include with your weekly envelope, simply mark Fire Victims in the memo of the check. Thank you!
St. Vincent de Paul
The Asociacion de Guadalupana are having their Chicken Tamale Sale! Please support our annual fundraiser which supports the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe in December.
Tamales are $17 per dozen and they are so yummy! Call Patricia Chavez at 642-4513 to place order by Tuesday September 29th. Tamales will be available for pick up on Sunday October 4th after morning Masses between 9AM-1PM in the Parish Hall. No walk-in orders accepted.
Tamale Tuesday!
The largest St. Dominic School fundraiser of the year is taking place November 14th and the entire parish is invited to join in the fun.
This year's theme, Dancing with the Stars, includes a couple from each grade competing for the disco ball and funds for their student's class. Not to be left out, Fr. Jerome is competing with a school mom and half of their donations will go to the Parish!
Save the date, visit the website, and please vote for another successful year for our students. Each vote costs $10.00 and voting is already live!
Event Sponsorships available starting at $200 (includes advertising in auction program)
Event tickets at $45 or buy a table for 8 for $360 Donations for Silent or Live Auction items are also
gratefully accepted.
www.SDSauction.com for details, tickets & voting!
Next Week’s Readings 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I: Gn 2:18-24
Reading II: Heb 2:9-11
Gospel: Mk 10:2-16
To easily reference alternative and upcoming Sunday Readings: www.usccb.org/bible/readings
Call for Altar Servers
Are you between 9 and 17 years old? Would you like to assist the priests at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? Join us for an Introductory Meeting on Tuesday, September 29*, 7PM-8PM in the Church for all new interested altar servers. *please note change in date. It is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about the source and summit of our Faith. You not only get to be much closer to the action of the Mass, but you also get to do all sorts of things in the church that are normally restricted to a select few individuals. What sounds better? Sitting in the pew wondering what’s going on, or being involved in almost every aspect? You already come to Mass. Why not make it more rewarding? Questions? Contact Shawn Carter and Fr. Corwin [email protected] or 925-250-0193
EM Retreat
YR I Confirmation Registration Teens who are in the 8th grade and above are invited to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Registration instructions can be found on the Parish website at www.stdombenicia.org. Select the Faith Formation tab and then the Confirmation tab. There will be a YR I parent/teen orientation meeting on Monday, 9/28/15 and Thursday, 10/1/15, both at 7PM in the Parish Hall. Parent/teen should only attend one of these meetings. Questions: Please contact Lisa Toomey at 335-4697 or by email at [email protected]
Teen Confirmation
The Catholic faith explained in a vibrant, relevant way to reinvigorate your spiritual life. These 10 sessions will guide you through the richness of Catholicism. Workbooks are available in the Parish office for $30. Evening sessions for 40 persons began Monday, September 14th from 7PM to 9PM– Siena Room; however there are still books and spaces available. *This series counts toward Catechism Hours for St. Dominic School Parents.
New Bible Study
We invite you to come and visit the Lord in our Adoration Chapel!
Our current adoration needs are:
Saturday (2nd and 4th) 12pm Call Jude Potter 707-745-4914
Thursday 3pm Call Rori Basilio 707-748-1481
Alternate adorer needed for Tuesday 5pm. Call Rosalinda Ursua 707-297-6631
Ministry Fair &
Scheduling Meeting Ministry Fair and Scheduling Meeting
September 29th in the Parish Hall 6:30-7PM Ministry Fair Meeting: Come hear Erin Jacobs give a preview to the Ministry Fair on October 25th and how to get your Ministry table staffed and ready to engage with parishioners. There will be Expo Forms for each Ministry available to complete. 7PM-8PM Calendaring Meeting: Bring your Green sheets and get ready to lobby for dates, times and locations for your ministry’s event schedule. At least one representative from your ministry must be present at this event.
Attention All Eucharistic Ministers, including those who serve at the week day masses... It’s Retreat Time! Please mark your calendars for Saturday, November 14th for our annual retreat from 9:00AM to 1:00PM in the parish hall. We look forward to a rewarding day.
Adoration Needs
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Sat. 4-5PM or by appointment.
Adult Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, Communion Calls: Please call the Parish Office.
Marriage: Please call 12 months in advance; family must be registered parishioners.
Children’s Sacraments: We encourage parents to inquire about Baptism and attend two classes (offered monthly) before the birth of a child. For Baptism & First Eucharist scheduling contact Debi Thurin at 707-335-4688 or [email protected].
Sacrament Prep
Little Disciples Co-Op
Are you parents of young children ages 1-4 years old? Would you like to attend Mass without “the littles” in tow periodically? A group of moms are looking to form a childcare co-op during the 9AM Mass!
Beginning in January we’d like to offer the option to drop off small children ages 1-4 yrs in the Mary Magdalene Room at 8:45AM so that you and your spouse may enjoy the fullness of the 9AM Mass, then reclaim them after Mass for fellowship in the Parish Hall. In order for this to work we need a list of interested parents with a commitment to trade-off serving these littlest disciples with an hour of songs, learning and Godly play.
Please Complete Our Interest List Form on our website at the following URL:
http://www.stdombenicia.org/little-disciples-co-op/
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FUND DRIVE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
The Knights will be conducting their annual fund drive for People with Intellectual Disabilities on the
weekend of October 17th & 18th. The Knights will be collecting funds after all the masses on Saturday and Sunday. Funds collected are used to help children and adults with autism, Down’s Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. Don’t forget your Tootsie Roll. This is the Knights' way of saying "thank you".
Come Support St. Dominic School’s next fundraiser with Panda Express and Order In!
Fundraiser is scheduled for October 28, 2014 (Wednesday) 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Benicia Panda Express 20% of your purchase will be donated to St. Dominic's School. Pick up a Flyer at the School or Parish Office and present at checkout.
Married Couples: Do you miss the glow you had when you were first married? Do you wish you could reignite the fire in your relationship?
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you that time together to rekindle the romance you experienced at the beginning of your marriage and to deepen your communication with each other.
Dates for 2015 are: October 2-4 at the Hilton Garden Inn Reno; and November 6-8 in Sacramento. It is not to late to register. CALL NOW! For more information visit our website at:
http://www.sacramentowwme.orgor contact Terry & Janet at [email protected] or
call 916-489-3464.
Marriage Encounter
DISCERNMENT DAY: Are you drawn to a life of prayer and have a deep desire for love and service? The Dominican Nuns of Corpus Christi Monastery located at 215 Oak Grove Avenue in Menlo Park, CA will host a Discernment Day for single Catholic women ages 18-40 on October 10, 2015. RSVP by October 3rd, or for more information contact Sister Joseph Marie O.P. at [email protected] or visit our website at: http://nunsmenlo.org/discernment-days/. The day begins with Mass at 8AM followed by Divine Office, Adoration, Rosary, Conferences and Vocation stories given by our Dominican nuns and friars.
Dominican Discernment
St. Dom Mom’s Ministry The Mom’s Ministry, for moms
of school age children, is based
on the successful program
created by Lisa Brenninkmeyer,
author of the book Walking With
Purpose, Seven Priorities that
Make Life Work.
The Books are in! Come by
the Parish Office to pick up
your pre-ordered copy for $5.
We have extra books for
those that didn’t pre-order, purchase them while
supplies last!
The discussions of the book will be broken into 3
group events between October and December.
Discussion Dates:
October 23rd, 9 -10:30AM (Part 1)
October 27, 7PM (Part 1)
November 17th, 7PM (Part 2)
November 20th,11AM– 12:15PM (Part 2)
December 1st, 7PM (Part 3)
December 4th, 9-10:30AM (Part 3)
Hospitality will be provided. No children please.
*Participation in the Walking with Purpose events will
count for SDS parent Catechism hours, but require you
have read the book and participate in discussion.
This Fall, from SEPT 23—NOV 1 our parish will be one of more than 202 cities in 52 states joining together for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history—the 40 Days for Life campaign. “40 Days for Life” is a focused PRO-LIFE CAMPAIGN that consists of:
▪ 40 days of prayer and fasting
▪ 40 days of peaceful vigil
▪ 40 days of community outreach
While all aspects of 40 Days for Life are crucial in our effort to end abortion, the most visible component is the PEACEFUL PRAYER VIGIL outside the local abortion (or Planned Parenthood) clinic at 990 Broadway Street, Vallejo, California.
Please consider volunteering to pray for one or more hours during the 40 days outside the abortion facility. To Sign up contact Tony Hensley at [email protected]
Wonder what it’s like to pray outside a clinic? Read a parishioners testimony based on experience: http://www.stdombenicia.org/yup-i-prayed-outside-an-abortion-clinic/
PARISH OFFICE www.stdombenicia.org
(707) 747-7220
Pastor Fr. Jerome Cudden, O.P [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Fr. Corwin Low, O.P. [email protected]
Business Manager Teresa Stone, [email protected]
Communications Erin Jacobs, [email protected]
Bookkeeper Lori Telepak-Compton, [email protected]
Secretary Alisa Aquino, [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS Closed Mondays
Tuesday-Friday: 9AM-12PM, 1PM-4PM Saturday: 10AM-1PM Sunday: 8:30AM-1PM
OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION (707) 747-7240
Director of RE Deacon Errol Kissinger 707-335-4674 Admin. Assistant Joy Urbina 707-747-7240 Teen Confirmation & Special Liturgies Lisa Toomey 707-335-4697 Children’s Sacraments Debi Thurin 707-335-4688
ST. DOMINIC’S YOUTH GROUP (SDYG)
www.sdyg.wordpress.com (707) 747-7220
Youth Minister Joe Lucero [email protected] A complete list of Ministry Contacts is available in the Parish Office.
ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL www.sdbenicia.org
(707) 745-1266
Principal Katie Perata, [email protected]
ST. DOMINIC PRESCHOOL (707) 745-4430
Directors Janet Casarino & Tanya Sanchez
Please pray for the recovery of the sick listed in our Book of Intentions and the following:
Please remember the following recently deceased parishioners (and their families) in your prayers: Beverly Ramblas, Eileen Brennan, Frances Fiore Wieber, Rolito Iglesias, Patti Lewis, Christine Block, Gino Martinucci, James Wallace, Neil D’Ambrosi, Javier Quiroz, John Galvan, Millicent Duvall, Maria Elena Perez,
Emilia Sanchez Aquillera, Rickey Henderson, Michael Kennedy, Max Henry Schwarz, Tia Lorica, Karen DeNatale, Cathy Lerner, John “Jack” Hayes, Aurora Atinaja, Ricardo Santos, David Allen, Antonio Quejado, Jr., and Dr. Rodger Petrie.
*sick and remembrances will be listed for a period of 3 months respectfully
Daniel Cooper Charlie Gallagher Amy Smith Ann Hansen Cyndi and Dan Wolke Jennifer Figueira Carolyn McKay Susan Furey Henderson Family Leroy Howell Bernice Clark Ted Trias Marie Tscheekar Francis Tortosa Aurora Bareng Brian Smith Peter Stewart Fr. Kenneth Brown Lisa Santini Cristina O’Brien
Lisa Montgomery Mark Silva Branson David King Jack Curran Michelle Christle Matthew Bidou Charlie DeGrange Monica Jaime Tom Mitchell Gladys Haddad Al Rohleder Jeff Mues Mili McDermott Scott Dziuban, Mary Carbullido-Anderson Charlie White Pete Raine Scott Reeder James Werder Lana Lagunera
Please patronize the following businesses owned by members of our parish community.
Their contributions each week underwrite our Parish Bulletin. Thank you!
A & S Chem Dry 707-748-7726 Anthony & Shelly Trevino Serving St. Dominic’s Parish for 18 years!
Kindred Spirits Pet/HouseSitting Dorothy Doscher 707-334-3776
Rick Brown Construction All Phases Home Remodel 707-746-8596 707-246-9975
ATS Tax & Financial Solutions Tax Angels to your rescue! Returns/ QB 707-745-1040
Kristine Passalacqua Studio of Interior Design StudioOfInteriorDesign.com 707-746-7123
Sac’s Tasty Hot Dogs George & Karolyn Maichel 2445 Springs Rd, VJO 707-642-2442
Affordable Quality Cabinets Allan Lemone, Sales and Installation 707-745-2100
Law Offices of Randal M. Barnum Employment, Personal Injury Litigation 707-745-3747
Shutters and More Bill Simpson, Parishioner 707-746-8187
Benicia Voice and Piano Lessons 32 Yrs experience coaching children & adults Tel: 707-750-3818
Law Offices of Thomas R. Healy Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning/ General Practice 707-553-7360
George Schandelmier Landscaping 707-554-2722 georgeschandelmierjrlandscaping.com
Buddahful Salon Amy Pappas, Owner/Stylist 814 First St., 707-745-4409
Law Offices Robert A. Schroth Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning 707-745-0130
Smitten Flowers Fresh flowers, free local delivery!www.smittenflowers.com 707-722-7516
Care Network, LLC Home Care Services/Placement Referral 707-747-2720 / Carmen Haban
Mr. Lawn Garden Service Landscaping, Maintenance and Installation 707-747-5273
Spiritual Direction, Katrina Cooper 707-748-7581 Parishioner Trained at Bread of Life in Sacramento
Crane Station, Inc. Rex Sevilla–Crane and Electrical Services 800-891-3888
Napoli Pizza and Pasta Chris & Lisa Guerrera- Owners 707-746-8906 www.napolibenicia.com
T&T Electric – Tim Wade Residential & Commercial 707-315-8285
Eagle Vines Realty-American Canyon Ron Banasik Broker/Owner (707) 373-3139 Lisa Guerrera Agent (707) 333-9656
Old Capital Lockshop Automotive Lock Specialist 707-746-Keys (5397)
Tuolumne Street Auto Repair
John McLaughlin, Parishioner 707-648-3434
Fregosi & Co. Paints– Mike Fregosi Concord, CA 925-609-9925
Olson Realty, Inc. Kathleen McInerney Olson/Broker 707-745-3602
Up2Code Plumbing Owner Mike Pitta - 24 hour service 707-751-1714
Furniture Service & Repair Charlie H. White, Design/Shopworking 707-746-0169
Passalacqua Funeral Chapel John Passalacqua/Greg Silva, Directors
707-745-3130
Vincent R. Maher, Attorney at Law 724 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 Tel: 707-427-2800 / Fax: 707-427-2220
Gavin/Schreiner Insurance , Tom Gavin Chartered Financial Consultant 707-745-5626
Piel Med. Aesthetics, INC. Rita Wergowske, RNC, CWS, FACCWS Medical Aesthetician 707-745-3040
Warring & Assoc. Realtors Bill/Diane Brokers/Owners 829 First St. 707-746-6990
Hamann Real Estate 513 First Street Tim and Jeannie Hamann/Broker-Owners 707-747-9300
Reyes Electric Co. & Design LIC#32877 Residential/ Commercial 707-747-6818
Internet Marketing Management Svc LLC Dennis Garvey– Owner 707-746-7382
Richard Joyce, O.D. Optometrist Exams, Glasses, Contacts 874 Southampton Rd. 707-745-6266
James M. McVeigh Certified Public Accountant 707-746-5604
475 East I Street - Benicia, CA 94510 - Tel. (707) 747-7220 - Fax. (707) 745-5642 www.stdombenicia.org
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