Intentions for the Week

Mon 3/6 7:00AM †Otto Höhnerlein

8:15AM Mark Peters & Family (T)

Tues 3/7 7:00AM †Margaret Spillner

8:15AM †Seung Hee Han

Wed 3/8 7:00AM †Teodora Rodriguez

8:15AM †Weldon Crow

Thurs 3/9 7:00AM †For the deceased Brothers &

Sisters of the Dominican Laity

of the Province

8:15AM †Connie Silva

Friday 3/10 7:00AM †Bonifacio & Carmen Torres

8:15AM †Long Vo

Sat 3/11 8:15AM Mary Chivetta (B)

5:30PM †Michael Chalk

Sun 3/12 7:30AM †Jack Hayes

9:00AM †Andrea Delmastro

10:45AM †Valerie Quillin-Miller

12:30PM For the People of the Parish

5:30PM †AE Toomey

Legend: († ) Memorial (H) Health (A) Anniversary (B) Birthday (T) Thanksgiving

Dominicans & Deacons

Fr. Jerome Cudden, O.P. Pastor

Fr. Corwin Low, O.P. Parochial Vicar

Fr. David Farrugia, O.P. (In Residence)

Deacon Errol Kissinger

Deacon John Flanagan (Retired)

Br. Chrysostom Mijinke, O.P. (Residency Year)

Schedule of Masses

Weekdays: 7:00AM, 8:15AM Saturday: 8:15AM Daily Mass 5:30PM Vigil Mass Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:45AM, 12:30PM (English/Spanish), 5:30PM (Youth) 1st Sunday of Month: 3PM (Vietnamese)

475 East I Street - Benicia, CA 94510

(707) 747-7220 www.stdombenicia.org @STDOMBENICIA

Parish Office Hours

Closed Mondays

Tuesday-Friday: 9AM-12PM, 1PM-4PM Saturday: 9AM-12PM Sunday: 8:30AM-1PM

In case of a priestly emergency after hours, call 707-747-7220 and press “6” to speak with a priest.

St. Dominic’s is a Catholic

Parish inspired by

Dominican Spirituality.

Igniting the Faith for the

salvation of souls.

1st Sunday of Lent

March 5th, 2017

Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalm 51:3-6, 12-13, 17

Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

Other Mass readings can be found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings

Pastor’s Corner

Parish Wide Adoration, Tuesday Evenings, 8-9PM In the Church

Teen– Lenten Bible Study Acts: The Keys & the Sword

Thursdays During Lent, Continuing March 9th, 7-8PM In the Siena Room

Opening the Word– Adult Lenten Bible Study Friday Mornings, Continues March 10th 9AM

In the Siena Room

Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper Fridays During Lent, Continues March 10th, 6:30PM Stations In the Church & Supper in the Hall to Follow

Grief Series Begins

Saturdays, March 4th– April 8th, 11AM In the Aquinas Room

ECHO Part 1: The Creed, Adult Catechism Series Thursdays, Starting March 9th, 7PM

In the Siena Room

Br. Chrysostom Mijinke, O.P. Book Club Finding True Happiness

Fridays, March 10th & 24th, 7:30PM In the Mary Magdalene Room

Fr. Jerome Talk: The Characters of the Passion

Saturday, March 11th, 9-11AM In the Parish Hall

Monthly Cemetery Mass Saturday, March 11th, 9:30AM

St. Dominic’s Cemetery, Hillcrest & East 5th Street

Daylight Savings Time– Set Clocks Ahead

Sunday, March 12th, 2017

Fr. Jerome’s Holy Land Pilgrimage Sign Up Meeting Thursday, March 14th, 9AM In the Parish Hall or

7PM in the Siena Room

St. Patrick’s Day/Anniversary of the Church Dinner & Celebration Saturday, March 18th Benicia Clock Tower

Adult Confirmation Classes Sundays beginning March 19th, 2PM-3:30PM

in the Mary Magdalene Room

All Parish Penance Service Wednesday, April 5th, 9AM & 7PM

In the Church

Find Complete Event Details in Parish Bulletin or Online.

Parish Events

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I know there is a label “C and E Catholics”, which means those Catholics who come to Mass pretty much only on Christmas and Easter. But it should really be “C, A and E Catholics”, the “A” standing for Ash Wednesday. I say this because I am always amazed on Ash Wednesday to see so many people who I have never seen before present themselves for ashes. Praise God! I find it interesting because everyone knows Christmas is December 25th. While the date of Easter moves every year, there are Easter sales in the retail world to remind everyone that Easter is coming. However, the date of Ash Wednesday moves every year and, to my knowledge, there are no Ash Wednesday sales. Additionally, Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation; it marks the start of a penitential season focused upon more prayer, fasting and almsgiving; and at the Ash Wednesday Mass ashes get smeared on our forehead. So, every Ash Wednesday I am left to wonder, “How do so many people who appear not to practice their Catholic faith on a regular basis know when Ash Wednesday will occur?” What is it about Ash Wednesday that speaks to the masses, (pun intended)? What brings so many people who normally do not regularly practice their faith to Church on a Wednesday? I do believe part of it is the feeling of not wanting to be left out. The ashes on forehead are visible signs of our Catholic faith. However, I cannot help but wonder, and hope, that something deeper is going on in all who present themselves for ashes. I know we are all sinners in need of God’s forgiveness and mercy, so I believe Ash Wednesday is an outer manifestation of our inherent desire to be in right relationship with God. Ash Wednesday reminded me of the wonderful graces God wants to pour out upon His people, whether they are daily communicants or (cough, cough) occasional visitors. Let us all pray that we can embrace all the spiritual gifts God wants to give us this Lenten season and all God’s children will be called into a closer union with Him. Holy Lent! Fr. Jerome

Visit our Lenten Resource Page on the website for news and events happening at St. Dominic’s during Lent at http://www.stdombenicia.org/lent-2017/

It’s time for the Annual Catholic Appeal!

How do we help a family in need? As Catholics in the Diocese of Sacramento, we have a way to help those truly in need by making a generous donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal. You can live the Gospel message and provide real assistance. Last year 101 of our parishioners contributed $23,912 to the Appeal. The parish received 25% to serve local needs, which was split between SVdP and SDS Tuition Assistance.

Each of our gifts, no matter the amount, really does make a difference in someone’s life. Please prayerfully consider what you can give. Our gifts to the Annual Catholic Appeal are Mercy in Motion. You can make your donation by dropping a check (Appeal envelopes should be available in the pews this weekend) in the offertory basket or return to the Parish Office. God Bless your Generous Gifts!

Annual Catholic Appeal

Have you ever thought of being an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion?

We are in need of parishioners who can commit to once a month to serve the precious Body and Blood of Our Lord. This is such a privilege to serve God and your fellow parishioners. You can even choose the Mass of your choice. Can you join us? Please give Jo Ann Talken a call at 553-8084 to schedule your one-hour training.

Attention all Eucharistic Ministers

Please reserve Saturday, April 1st from 9:00AM to 11:00AM in the Parish Hall for a meeting and mini retreat.

Eucharistic Ministers

Needed

Understanding Grief and Getting Help

If you, or someone that you love, is grieving a loss, we want to offer support for the journey. Our 6-week series is highly respected throughout Solano County, led by trained facilitators for peer-to-peer support on the seven stages of grief.

Saturdays, March 4th- April 8th 11AM in the Aquinas Room

Ministry Center at St. Dominic’s.

For more information contact Joanne Flanagan at 707-747-9416 or email

consolation@stdombenicia.org

http://www.stdombenicia.org/grief-support/

6-Week Grief Support Series

Saturdays, 11AM

Beginning March 4th at St. Dominic’s

We are relaunching this delicious fundraiser to make your Easter entertaining simple! Buy a Honey Baked Ham Company Gift Card through the link below now

through Easter! Then shop online, catalogs or in store with your gift card and 20% goes to St. Dominic School!

On the road this year? No problem, have your feast shipped to you or a loved one! Hosting Easter, First Communion Parties or events? Make it easy! Hams, Turkey, Pork or Beef they have it all! Share this link with friends and family all over the country.

http://bit.ly/2fLYG5c

St. Dominic School

If you, or a family member, didn’t pick up your copy of our calendar of Lenten programs or the book Lent for Families Together we Share, Grow and Rejoice Book on Ash Wednesday, there are a few left in the Church or Parish Office.

Take time each day to enjoy the short reflection and find time to pray as a family this Lent.

ECHO, a faith formation program for adults, will begin with 13, one-hour video-based sessions of the United States Catholic Catechism of Adults (USCCA) and is presented by Bishop Donald Hying of Gary, Indiana. These short and engaging videos introduce each chapter of the USCCA and provide an inspiring start to personal or group study of our rich Catholic faith.

ECHO begins with Part I (The Creed) Thursdays, 7PM, March 9 -June 1

In the Siena Room - Ministry Center.

Opening the Word is a program offering prayer and insights for the Lenten/Easter Sunday readings and features a variety of experienced presenters including Dr. Tim Gray, Mary Healy, Scott Powell, Dr. Edward Sri, and Fr. John Riley. Videos are designed to facilitate thought and discussion for personal faith formation or in the context of a group meeting.

Personal prayer journals and a group leader’s guide will be available to make the most of these Sunday readings. The Opening the Word, Year A segments will be presented in 17, one-hour sessions. Join Us!

Opening the Word Bible Study

Fridays, 9AM, March 3 - June 23 In the Siena Room - Ministry Center.

Both series will be facilitated by Deacon Errol Kissinger. Attended sessions count towards SDS Stewardship Catechism hours as well as Catechetical Certification or Renewal hours.

Ongoing Adult Catechesis

What victory do you need this Lent? How do you deal with temptation? That's the personal challenge given to us by the Word of God on the first Sunday of Lent. And so we begin our journey with Jesus, traveling to the holiest place we can reach at this point in our lives.

This Lent is like no other Lent. Last year, you had different needs, different areas of growth, different levels of insight and understanding. Much has happened since then, and all of it is a preparation for what the Lord is going to do in your life right now.

What victory do you need this year? What needs to be resurrected? To get there, Jesus will lead you through the cross of penance and self-denial, into his tomb, and out into God's light where his love provides healing and new life.

During Lent -- and every time we make sacrifices and connect our sufferings to the Passion of Christ -- we follow Jesus to the cross and to resurrection. This involves seeing our own crosses in a new light, for the Calvary Road is the only way to reach the victories that we yearn to experience.

If we want Easter to be more than just a holiday of colored eggs, chocolate bunnies and big dinners, we have to make Lent more than just 40 days of enduring an annoying, obligatory sacrifice, eating meatless pizza on Fridays, and going to an occasional extra event at church.

If we want to experience the power of resurrection, we have to experience the power of mourning and repenting from our sins. In other words, we have to experience the powerlessness of death -- the death of our selfishness, the death of our worldliness, the death of our behaviors that are not like Christ's.

Questions for Personal Reflection: What can you do this week to die to self? For example, think of a good deed you can do that's the opposite of what your selfishness wants you to do. How will this spiritual exercise make it easier to resist sin?

Questions for Community Faith Sharing: 1. In the story from Genesis, what did Adam and Eve need to die to (let go of, put aside, or reject) in order to resist the Original Sin? Why didn't they? 2. In the reading from Romans, we hear about the abundant grace and the gift of justification that Jesus provided to each of us when he died on the cross. How does this grace and justification give us life? In other words, how does God help us to resist sin? 3. Looking at the Gospel passage, what did Jesus have to die to in the desert so that he could say no to temptation?

© 2017 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources, www.catholicdr.com. Printed

by permission. To view or subscribe to daily Good News Reflections, visit

www.gnm.org.

Gospel Reflection

Don’t Miss Stations of the Cross and Soup Suppers Friday Evenings During Lent!

Stations of the Cross begin at 6:30PM in the

Church and are hosted by a different ministry each week.

Immediately following,

come to the Parish Hall and enjoy a

complimentary soup supper with fellow

parishioners.

Each year, Bishop Jaime Soto extends an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation to practicing, adult Catholics of the Diocese of Sacramento, who have received religious instruction, but for various reasons were never confirmed.

The next celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento. This opportunity is presented for those informed, adult Catholics, who practice their faith in the parish community. For further information, please contact Deacon Errol Kissinger at (707) 335-4674 or ekissinger@stdombenicia.org.

Classes meet Sundays beginning March 19th, 2017. 2PM-3:30PM in the Mary Magdalene Room

of the Ministry Center.

Adult Confirmation

First Eucharist Parent Meeting (Rel. Ed. and SDS School Families) March 6th or 7th, 7:00PM-8:00PM, in the Parish Hall

Easter Break No Class April 11/

April 12 No Class April 18/

April 19

First Eucharist Retreat April 29th, 10:00AM-Noon (Family Last Names A-L) or 2:00PM-4:00PM (Family Last Names M-Z), in the Parish Hall

First Eucharist Rehearsals May 2nd and 4th, in the Church (rehearsal times will be posted at retreat).

First Eucharist Rite Mass Schedule May 6, 10:00AM, 12:30PM (Bilingual), 5:30PM May 7, 9:00AM, 10:45PM, 12:30PM, 5:30PM

Last Day of Class May 23/24!

Important Dates for RE &

First Eucharist Families

Help Support Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home with the Annual Baby Bottle Fundraiser! This simple campaign provides needed funds for BGMH’s ministry to women in an unplanned pregnancy who are in need of shelter and care before the birth of their baby, and for a cushion of time afterwards, to ensure their safe return to the community. BGMH cares for 18 women and their babies and often has a waiting list. Take a bottle and fill with coins, bills, or checks made out to BGMH to support these women who chose life for their babies. Return your bottles to the Parish Office during regular business hours before Easter.

For more information on Bishop Gallegos Home visit www.bgmh.org

YR I Confirmation: There will be a YR I teen gathering on Monday, March 6th and March 13th from 7:00-8:00 pm at the small group locations.

Looking ahead........There will be a YR I Confirmation parent/teen gathering on Monday, March 27th from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Church. We will view the movie Screenagers which highlights what it means to grow up in a digital age. All parish youth and their parents are invited to this screening.

YR II Confirmation: YR II Candidates for Confirmation will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Thursday, March 16th at 7:00 pm in Church. The Confirmation Liturgy Rehearsal & Reflection will take place in Church on Sunday, March 19th from 6:45-8:00 pm or on Monday, March 20th from 6:45-8:00 pm. Please refer to your parent email for details on which rehearsal your teen and sponsor should attend.

Thank you to the YR II Candidates and Catechists who attended Fired Up on March 5th. It was a beautiful, spirit filled day. We look forward to your confirmation on Saturday, March 25th!

Teen Bible Study meets this Thursday, March 9th from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Aquinas Room. Join us as we take a closer look at the Acts of the Apostles.

Teen Lenten Open Door will gather this Friday, March 10th from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Siena Room. All are welcome!

Knots 4 Love Service Group will gather on Wednesday, March 29th from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Siena Room.

1st Week of Lent Justice Challenge: The Gospel recounts Jesus’ experience of being tempted by the devil after 40 days of retreat in the desert. Your challenge this week is to take a look at the power you hold over other people—your siblings, friends at school, your acquaintances. Do you use your power in a holy way? Do you ever abuse your power? Pray this week that you always remember that only God really has the power. Remind yourself that you are called to use the power entrusted to you to serve others in the same way Jesus did.

Teens & Confirmation

News

SDS Faith Families Honor

St. Gianna Molla by

Making Blankets for LAAM

Book Club Discussions: Br. Chrysostom Mijinke, O.P. and Br. David Ciavetta, O.P. will host a two-part book club discussion on Finding True Happiness, available in Formed.org or on Amazon.

March 10th and March 24th, 7:30PM in the Mary Magdalene Room (immediately after the Lenten soup suppers) About the Book: The book, found at Formed.org, will be "Finding True Happiness" by Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. Fr. Spitzer writes on the “Four Levels of Happiness” which he bases on the classical thinkers of Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas as well as on contemporary philosophical and psychological thinkers. In it, Spitzer explores the meaning of happiness, the seemingly contradictory desires we can be faced with in life, as well as the causes and levels of restlessness or pain and fulfilment that we can experience. No other book currently available combines such breadth of practical advice and such depth of philosophical, psychological, and spiritual wisdom.

Br. Chrysostom’s Lenten

Book Club

Spring Dues: current members please supply payment by March, invoices will be sent out this week. They are $20/per scout. Looking Ahead…..

MAY 5-7, 2017 AHG NORCAL CAMPOREE! Worship, Campfire, Programs, Games, Engineering Badge Work, and more!

Join other AHG troops in Northern California for a weekend full of food, fun, and fellowship in the Santa Cruz Mountains! We will be staying in tent cabins in the majestic Santa Cruz mountains at Mission Springs Frontier Ranch and working on our Engineering badge, in addition to many other fun activities. Contact Carissa at (707) 246-7785 or ahgbenicia@gmail.com

Lent prepares the faithful to celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection. It is a time for reflection and spiritual renewal, a time to examine one’s relationships with God and with others. The Church also calls Catholics to a spirit of penance, above all to practice the “Acts of Religion”: fasting, prayer and almsgiving, “which express conversion in relation to oneself, to God and to others.”

Abstinence: All persons, 14 years and older, are obliged to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent, with the exception of Friday, March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day.

Fasting: Everyone, from ages 18-59, is obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Voluntary fasting on other weekdays of Lent, especially on Wednesdays and Fridays, is highly recommended. Fasting is generally understood to mean that one full meal may be eaten, two other small meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be eaten; but together should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Other forms of fasting, especially from alcoholic beverages, needless television, video games, the internet and social entertainment, is a true spiritual value and strongly encouraged.

Prayer: In order to deepen one’s love for Christ, Catholics are urged to read and pray with Sacred Scripture; to study the Catechism of the Catholic Church; to participate in devotions offered by the parish; and to pray more fervently– individually, as families, and in common with others. Opportunities include: Reconciliation, Adoration, and The Stations of Cross offered here on Friday evenings.

Almsgiving: The act of giving to the poor, in the most ancient tradition of the Church, is an expression of penance, a form of piety, a witness of fraternal charity and an expression of Lenten conversion. Therefore, all Catholics are urged to support witness of fraternal charity and an expression of Lenten conversion. Opportunities include: Stewardship to the parish, St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Social Services, our parish school and other social service ministries.

For a detailed review of Lenten Regulations and all things Lent this year visit our website.

http://www.stdombenicia.org/lent-2017/

Lenten Regulations

Join Us Every Tuesday: 8:00 – 9:00 PM in the Church for a Parish wide Adoration

Daily Open Hours in Chapel:

Open to the public 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM in the Adoration Chapel

Scheduled Adorer Hours Only: 8:00 PM – 7:00 AM in the Adoration Chapel

CURRENT ADORATION NEEDS

TUESDAY 1 PM (4

TH Week)

Call Jude Potter @745-4914

FRIDAY 11 PM

(Every 5th Friday of the month = 4 times a year) Call Dee Case @ 746-6731

SATURDAY 3 PM (Need 2nd Adorer)

Call Rori Basillo @ 748-1481

SUNDAY 12 AM (Once per six-week rotation = 8 times a year)

Call Marie Earp @ 745-0899

SUNDAY 10 AM Call Laura Batts @ 649-0603

SUNDAY 6 PM

Call Colleen Haight @ 644-1337

If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic adorer (assigned or substitute) or have questions about adoration, please call: Shirley Cortez at 208-2004 or Joji Holzwarth at 704-8779.

St. Vincent de Paul Ministry members meet the First Thursday of the month at 7:00PM

in the 5th Grade classroom. To learn more about our ministry and

get involved contact svdp@stdombenicia.org.

Please Help Stock the SVDP Pantry

Please continue to help stock our pantry this winter. We are always in need of paper towels, and food items: 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.

St. Patrick’s Day Party!

Don’t Miss Our St. Patrick’s Day & 163rd Anniversary

of the Church Celebration! This year’s annual celebration is Saturday, March 18th at the Clock Tower in the Benicia Arsenal. Tickets are $20/per person and are available to purchase in the St. Dominic’s Parish Office during regular business hours. Get your tickets this week, seating is limited.

Doors open at 6:00PM

No host bar, open at 6:00PM

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner served at 7:00PM

Entertainment, Irish Music, and Dancing until 10:00PM!

Email Joe Thurin at jthurin@sbcglobal.net if you can help or your middle schooler would like to earn SDS service hours.

Fast, Pray and Give with the Diocese of Sacramento on Social Media

This Lent, the Diocese of Sacramento invites you to deepen your faith through social media. For each of the 40 days, you’ll find a way to Fast, Pray, or Give related to the many challenges we Catholics face today. Challenges begin on Ash Wednesday, March 1st.

Follow @stdombenicia and the Diocese today! Facebook Diocese of Sacramento; Instagram @DioceseSacramento; Twitter@saccatholic

St. Vincent de Paul

Day 1 - Nov. 3: Depart U.S.A. Day 2 - Nov. 4: Arrive Tel Aviv/Netanya Day 3 - Nov. 5: Netanya/Tiberias- visit Caesarea, the port city of Haifa where we will ascend Mount Carmel, home of the prophets Elijah and Elisha, for Mass. Check in at the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias, our home for the next two nights. Day 4 - Nov. 6: Tiberias- Cana of Galilee, drive to Nazareth for Mass at the Annunciation Church. Take an excursion to the summit of Mt. Tabor to visit the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus before returning to Tiberias. Day 5 - Nov. 7 Tiberias/Jerusalem- enjoy a scenic boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, then Mass at the site of the Sermon on the Mount. Depart Galilee for the Jordan Valley and then up through the Judean wilderness to Jerusalem, our home for the next five nights. Day 6 - Nov. 8: Jerusalem- Drive to Mt. of Olives, Church of Pater Noster, Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations for Mass on the Rock of Agony. Visit the Old City of Jerusalem through St. Stephen's Gate. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to visit Golgotha and the Tomb of the Risen Savior. Day 7 - Nov. 9: Jerusalem- Bethlehem for Mass at the Nativity Church. Tour the Manger, the Grotto of St. Jerome, the Church of St. Catherine and the Shepherd's Fields. In the afternoon, drive to Ein Karem to see the Visitation Church where Mary proclaimed her famous "Magnificat" and the Church of St. John the Baptist where St. John the Baptist was born. Then visit the Israel Museum where we will see the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are displayed and a scale model of Jerusalem as it appeared 2,000 years ago. Day 8 - Nov. 10: Jerusalem- Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Day 9 - Nov. 11: Jerusalem- Dome of the Rock, el Aqsa Mosque and the Wailing Wall, the upper room are just a few of the places we’ll explore.

Day 10 - Nov. 12: Jerusalem/Petra- Depart Jerusalem and cross into Jordan. Visit Baptismal Site on the Jordan River known as Bethany Beyond the Jordan to renew our baptismal vows. Then continue to Mount Nebo where Moses first viewed the promised land. Continue on to Petra, one of the most magnificent sites in the Middle East.

Day 11 - Nov. 13: Petra/Amman– Explore the “Rose Red City” of Petra, Drive north to Amman where we will enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant before transferring to the airport to catch our late evening overnight flight back home.

Day 12 - Nov. 14: Amman/ U.S.A. The conclusion of our pilgrimage following our overnight flight from Amman via Frankfurt.

To sign up you must attend a short informational meeting Tuesday, March 14th at

9AM in the Parish Hall or 7PM in the Siena Room.

JOIN A PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND & JORDAN

With Fr. Jerome Cudden, O.P. November 3-14, 2017

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:

Marlene Brannan, Mary Rose Scott, Rosalie Butler, Lucina Aldemita, Fr. Finbarr Hayes, O.P, Jan Carlos, Julianne Zaro, John Hebert, Maria Del Reguio, Daniel Riordan, George Holl, Grace Losado, Lonnie Stone, Linda Parsons, Bernard Jaworski , Constance Silva, Helen Catubig, Sebastian Cineas, James Avery, Pavalina Enghillis,

Robert Marron, Thomas Brennan, Pete Raine,

Sick and remembrances will be listed for a period of 3 months

The Brown Family Frank Bodie Brenda Bodie Esper Takemoto Tom Vogelpohl Andy Kinane Teresa Hoffman Larry Petrie Harry Diavatis Cyndi Hardy Louis Nardozzi Jennifer Paynton Patty Fink Chris Espinueva Edmundo Espinueva Grace Castro Clarissa Ingersol Dirk Fulton Lydia Pasco Marlene Hamilton Brennan Veronica Arkin Randy Sanders Britney Black Coach Charlie Banfield Jr. Grace Sobilo Aida Mendoza Larry Watson Louise Thibeaux Ana Menjivar Dan Macariola Barbara Everingham Andre Davis Teresa Winer Lisa Bowen The Pines Family

Ron Pearman Fr. Jim Cassin Thom Clark Glenn Bliss Doris Seitz Glenys Hewitt Nellie Morgado Ramond Davena Dorothy Szabo Charlie Gallagher Amy Smith Ann Hansen Cyndi and Dan Wolke Carolyn McKay Susan Furey Henderson Family Leroy Howell Bernice Clark Aurora Bareng Fr. Kenneth Brown Branson David King Jack Curran Michelle Christle Matthew Bidou Monica Jaime Tom Mitchell Gladys Haddad Al Rohleder Jeff Mues Mili McDermott Mary Carbullido-Anderson Scott Reeder James Werder

PARISH OFFICE www.stdombenicia.org

(707) 747-7220

Pastor Fr. Jerome Cudden, O.P frjerome@stdombenicia.org

Parochial Vicar Fr. Corwin Low, O.P. frcorwin@stdombenicia.org

Business Manager Teresa Stone tstone@stdombenicia.org Music Director Francisco Ortiz fortiz@stdombenicia.org

Communications Erin Jacobs ejacobs@stdombenicia.org

Bookkeeper Lori Telepak-Compton ltc@stdombenicia.org

Secretary Alisa Aquino aaquino@stdombenicia.org

OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Director of RE Deacon Errol Kissinger 707-747-7240 Teen Confirmation 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 joelucero@prodigy.net

All Ministry Contact list is available in the Parish Office.

ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL www.sdbenicia.org

(707) 745-1266

Principal Katie Perata, kperata@sdbenicia.org

ST. DOMINIC PRESCHOOL (707) 745-4430

Director Tanya Sanchez, tsanchez@sdbenicia.org

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Please patronize the following businesses owned by members of our parish community.

Their contributions each week underwrite our Parish Bulletin. Thank you!

All About Beauty- (707) 747-1471 Eminence Organics & FHF Products Facials & Eyelash Extensions

James M. McVeigh Certified Public Accountant 707-746-5604

Richard Joyce, O.D. Optometrist Exams, Glasses, Contacts 874 Southampton Rd. 707-745-6266

A & S Chem Dry 707-748-7726 Anthony & Shelly Trevino Serving St. Dominic’s Parish for 18 years!

Kindred Spirits Pet/House Sitting 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

BarocciMotorGroup.com Luxury Lease Returns, Tony & Rita Nino 510-235-1500

Law Offices of Thomas R. Healy Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning/ General Practice 707-553-7360

George Schandelmier Landscaping 707-554-2722 georgeschandelmierjrlandscaping.com

John W. Bristow, D.D.S. Inc. Family Dentistry, 707-642-3319 23 Rotary Way, Vallejo, CA

Law Offices Robert A. Schroth Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning 707-745-0130

Teresa Stone- Notary Public 707-330-0773 tstone@stdombenicia.org

Buddahful Salon Amy Pappas, Owner/Stylist 814 First St., 707-745-4409

Leonardo Cycles 707-563-8475 Simone & Leyla Sassolini Ebikes, bikes, repairs

T&T Electric – Tim Wade Residential & Commercial 707-315-8285

Care Network, LLC Home Care Services/Placement Referral 707-747-2720 / Carmen Haban

Mr. Lawn Garden Service Landscaping, Maintenance and Installa-tion 707-747-5273

Tuolumne Street Auto Repair

John McLaughlin, Parishioner 707-648-3434

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

Up2Code Plumbing Owner Mike Pitta - 24 hour service 707-751-1714

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)

Vincent R. Maher, Attorney at Law 724 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 Tel: 707-427-2800 / Fax: 707-427-2220

Falkner Construction & Painting (707)-853-1038 www.falknerconstruction.com

Olson Realty, Inc. Kathleen McInerney Olson/Broker 707-745-3602

Warring & Assoc. Realtors Bill/Diane Brokers/Owners 829 First St. 707-746-6990

Fregosi & Co. Paints– Mike Fregosi Concord, CA 925-609-9925

Passalacqua Funeral Chapel John Passalacqua/Greg Silva, Directors

707-745-3130

Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate Maria Gema Rapolla–(707)333-9858 Servicio en Espanol

Furniture Service & Repair Charlie H. White, Design/Shopworking 707-746-0169

Reyes Electric Co. & Design LIC#32877 Residential/ Commercial 707-747-6818

Gavin/Schreiner Insurance , Tom Gavin Chartered Financial Consultant 707-745-5626

Hamann Real Estate 513 First Street Tim and Jeannie Hamann/Broker-Owners 707-747-9300

475 East I Street - Benicia, CA 94510 - Tel. (707) 747-7220 - Fax. (707) 745-5642 www.stdombenicia.org

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