Bulletin June 26th, 2016 - St Dominic`s Catholic Church Benicia, CA

St. Dominic’s
Catholic
Church
Benicia, CA
Thirteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings:
June 26th, 2016
Intentions for the Week
Mon 6/27
Tues 6/28
Wed 6/29
Thurs 6/30
Friday 7/1
Sat 7/2
Sun 7/3
7:00AM †Jenning Santiago
8:15AM Ray & Lolita Alvarez (T)
7:00AM Francisco Ortiz (B)
8:15AM †Samuel Jimenez
7:00AM Harris & Consuelo Ingle (A)
8:15AM †Judy Parenti
7:00AM †Jeffery Jenkins
8:15AM †Dorothy Harty
7:00AM †Paul Gukan
8:15AM Fr. David Farrugia, O.P. (B)
8:15AM The Theis Family (T)
5:30PM Ron Pearman (H)
7:30AM For the People of the Parish
9:00AM Fr. Philip Breen (H)
10:45AM †Bill Earp, Sr.
12:30PM Maria Diaz (H)
5:30PM †Augusto Hocson
Legend: († ) Memorial (H) Health
(A) Anniversary (B) Birthday (T) Thanksgiving
1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21
Gal 5:1, 13-18
Lk 9:51-62
St. Dominic’s Catholic
Church, Benicia
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)
Schedule of Masses
Weekdays:
Saturday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
7:00AM, 8:15AM
8:15AM only
Vigil Mass 5:30PM
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 Events
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Last Sunday my mother called and I thought by the sound of
her voice something was wrong. But something was not
wrong but rather very right. My mother had received a call
from the hospital and there was a kidney available for a
transplant. On Monday my mother received a kidney and is
now recovering from her surgery. It is miraculous because
the average wait for a kidney is about four years. However,
the hospital said for a 72 year old woman all my mother’s
“numbers” are excellent and she is the prefect transplant
candidate. My mother credits your prayers for her kidney
and asked me to thank you all! Please also pray for the
repose of the soul of the 52 year old man who donated his
kidney and the consolation of his family.
For the past number of years our parish community has
been blessed to enter a float in the Benicia July 3rd
Torchlight Parade. If you never saw it, we had an 18wheeler with flatbed, a seven piece live band, a sound
system powered by a generator, and 50+ of our youths
singing and dancing. It was so impressive it won first place
two of the past three years. As you can imagine, to
coordinate all the equipment and participants requires
hundreds of man (and woman) hours and a bunch of lines of
causality to line up just perfectly. Unfortunately, this year
some of the pieces were not able to fall into place, so we will
not be having a float in the July 3rd Torchlight Parade this
year. I would like to thank our Saint Dominic Youth Group
(SDYG) and all who worked so hard over the years on our
float. If anyone would like to start a committee to lead a
2017 St. Dominic's Torchlight Float please contact the
parish office.
Finally, thank you to all of the volunteers that made this
year’s Cave Quest Vacation Bible Camp so successful. VBS
is one of the most popular programs for youth we offer, yet
requires a huge effort and energy to make it happen. We’ve
posted a video of the week in review on our kids page at
www.stdombenicia.org/gathering/kids-camps-and-events/
God bless you,
Fr. Jerome
SDYG Teen Game Night
Sunday, June 26th, 6:30PM
Back parking lot of St. Dominic’s
RCIA, New Class Introductory Meeting
Wednesday, June 29th, 7-8PM
In the Mary Magdalene Room
St. Dominic’s Cemetery Mass
Saturday, July 2nd 9:30AM
Hillcrest & East 5th Street Benicia
Teen Lock In Night
Wednesday, July 6th, 5PM– Midnight
In the Parish Hall
Doors of Mercy, Week 2
Friday, July 8th, 7PM
In the Siena Room
New Series: The Bible and The Virgin Mary
Mondays, July 11th, 6:30PM
In the Siena Room
SDYG Teen Gym Night
Sunday, July 31st, 7-10PM
At the City Gym
Mass on the Grass 2016
Celebrating the 800th Dominican Jubilee
Sunday, August 7th, 9:30AM
Benicia Community Park
Fr. Corwin’s Chant Camp for Kids
August 8-12th
Registration Open Online
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Announcements
5:30PM Saturday Night Choir Looking for Talent!
The 5:30PM Saturday Music Group is looking for volunteer
musicians and singers to join our contemporary liturgical
music ministry. Practices are Wednesdays,
7:30PM-8:30PM, in the church. See a group member after
Saturday Mass to find out more.
http://www.stdombenicia.org/gathering/kids-camps-and
-events/
Grief Series Continues
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 6week series is highly respected
throughout Solano County, led by
trained facilitators for peer-to-peer
support on the seven stages of
grief.
Saturdays, June 4th– July 9th
11AM in the Aquinas Room
Ministry Center at St. Dominic’s.
For more information contact Joanne Flanagan.
707-747-9416 or email [email protected]
Doors of Mercy: Exploring God’s Covenant with You
Join us! For only the fourth time in Church history, the
Pope has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee Year. And
the focus? Mercy.
Learn to give and receive forgiveness, to forgive
others, to forgive yourself. We invite you to join us as
we participate in a parish wide program, Doors of
Mercy. This is not a bible study, there is no written
homework, just eight simple sessions that will allow you
to experience God’s hope, healing and loving mercy in
this once-in-a-lifetime program.
Meeting are 7:00-8:30PM in the Siena Room
on the following dates:
Friday, July 8th & 22nd
Friday, August, 5th & 19th
Friday, September 2nd
Friday, September 16th & 30th
Email Steve Williams at [email protected] for
additional details and to get registered.
*This class counts towards SDS catechism hours for
stewardship.
Our LifeTouch Family Directories are here!
Participating families can pick up their
free copy of the new photo book in
the Parish Office. Thanks to
everyone that helped make this
possible.
Confirmation &
Teen Events This Summer
YR I Confirmation Registration:
Registration for YR I Confirmation for
the 2016-17 school year is now open.
Please contact Lisa Toomey in the
Office of Faith Formation for
registration information. Teens need
to be in the 8th grade or older to begin
preparing for the Sacrament of
Confirmation.
Prayer Hike Challenge with Fr. Jerome:
Join Fr. Jerome for a (non-strenuous) prayer hike on
Wednesday, June 29th from 10:00AM-4:00PM.
We will carpool to the Marin Headlands for the prayer
hike which will be followed by a picnic lunch.
Registration deadline: Friday, June 24th.
To register please contact Lisa in the Office of Faith
Formation at [email protected] or at 707-3354697.
Save These Dates for Fun Social Events for Teens
this Summer:
June 26th– Game Night at St. Dominic’s (see below for
details)
July 6th– Lock In from 5PM– 12PM in the Parish Hall
July 31st– Gym Night from 7-10PM at Benicia City Gym
Game Night Details:
Are you in the 8th grade and above and like to play
games? Join us after mass in the back parking lot for
St. Dominic 2016 Summer Games. This will take place
this Sunday, June 26th immediately following the
5:30PM Sunday evening Mass. Parents, please let your
kids know this is happening and we would love to see
them participate in this social aspect of their parish.
Please rsvp and feel free to ask any questions. contact
SDYG through Joe Lucero 707-315-0680 .
Virtual World Youth Day- will take place on Saturday,
July 30 –Sunday, July 31 from Noon –Noon at Trinity
Pines Catholic Center in Colfax, CA.
An opportunity for high schoolers, unable to travel to
Poland, to experience the global church without having
to leave CA. This celebration will feature APEX
Ministries (www.apexministries.com), music by Jeremy
and Ryan (www.jeremyandryan.com), Adoration, Mass
with Bishop Myron Cotta, and Bishop Jaime Soto live
from Krakow, Poland. Registration information and
details about the day are online at www.scddec.org/wyd
or contact Jennifer Campbell at [email protected].
New Series on Mary
The Bible and the Virgin Mary, A Six-Part Series
Mondays,
July 11-Aug 15, 2016
6:30PM-8:30PM
In the Siena Room
The Bible and the Virgin Mary is
a dynamic six-part video series
that beautifully explains the
Catholic truths about Our Lady
showing how she has been a
part of God’s plan to bring
salvation to the world since the
beginning of time. In addition to
explanation of dogmas, answers to common objections,
and demonstration of Mary’s presence in the Old and
New Testaments, this study discusses Churchapproved Marian apparitions that play an important role
in Catholic Tradition. It’s sure to help Catholics and nonCatholics alike grow in an understanding and
appreciation of the Mother of God.
Coursework includes readings from Scripture, the
Catechism of the Catholic Church, and Hail Holy Queen
by Dr. Scott Hahn, the book upon which this course is
based. The book Hail Holy Queen should be purchased
by participants in advance of the course and is available
at your local bookstore or online sources and is the only
cost to participants in the series.
This course counts toward SDS Catechism Hours for 2016/2017
School Year. Bring Your Paperwork to be signed by Leader
Healing After Abortion Retreat
July 8-10,2016
Do you know someone who is carrying the secret
burden of shame, anger, grief and the inability to forgive
themselves and others because of a past abortion(s)?
In this Year of Mercy, we invite you to consider
participating in the Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
weekend sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento,
July 8-10th. Come experience this unique and effective
healing retreat that presents the mercy, compassion
and healing of God. Open to all women, men, couples,
and family members touched by abortion.
Cost is $175 per person.
Financial assistance is available! For more information
visit our website:
http://www.scddec.org/post-abortion-care or contact
Paula Segno at (916) 733-0161 or email
[email protected]. All inquiries are confidential.
Please Come
Adore Him
"He proposes His own example to those who come
to Him, that all may
learn to be like
Himself, gentle and
humble of heart, and
to seek not their own
interest but those of
God."Pope Paul VI,
Mysterium Fidei
CURRENT ADORATION NEEDS:
2 PM THURSDAY
(Weekly or alternating weeks)
Call Maggie Ruszel @ 747-0734
7 AM SATURDAY
(Weekly or alternating weeks)
Call Rose Gallagher @ 746-6312
11 AM SATURDAY
(Every 2nd week of the month)
Call Bernadette Cambra @ 745-6868
4 PM THURSDAY
(Weekly or alternating weeks)
Call Maria Brule @ 745-1032
5 PM SUNDAY
(Every 6-week rotation, starting July 17)
Call Maria Lau @ 225-0839
11 AM THURSDAY
(Substitute adorer for June 30, 14, 21)
Call Bernadette Cambra @ 745-6868
Perpetual Adoration Hours:
Open to the public 7 AM to 8 PM daily (the rest of the
hours are by scheduled assignment) located in the
Adoration Chapel next to the Church.
If you are interested in becoming an Eucharistic adorer
(regular or substitute) or have questions about
adoration, please call Shirley Cortez @ 208-2004 or
Joji Holzwarth @ 704-8779.
The body of Christ needs you as an
Extraordinary Minister of Holy
Communion. Please pray for
guidance from the Holy Spirit to be
open to this rewarding ministry
serving the precious Body and Blood of our Lord to your
fellow parishioners. Training only takes one hour.
Contact the Parish Office and JoAnn Talken will
coordinate training at 553-8084 for more information.
Adult Confirmation
Begins this Summer!
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, November 5, 2016, at St.
Mary's Church in Vacaville.
This opportunity is presented for those informed, adult
Catholics, who practice their faith in the parish
community. Because it is appropriate that each parish
offer formation for those who wish to be confirmed,
classes will begin in late September.
For further information, please contact Deacon Errol
Kissinger at (707) 335-4674 or
[email protected].
Classes will convene for six consecutive Sundays
beginning September 25 and end October 30, 2016.
Classes will be held 2:00-3:30PM in the Mary
Magdalene Room of the Ministry Center.
To participate the candidate must be a baptized Catholic,
who has received catechetical instruction at least up to
receiving the Eucharist (First Communion), be either
unmarried or in a marriage recognized as valid by the
Catholic Church, have a recent copy of their Baptismal
Certificate issued within the past 6 months, and have a
Confirmation sponsor who must be a confirmed, practicing
Catholic and at least 16 years of age.
St. Vincent de Paul
Check out our new Facebook
Page!
http://www.facebook.com/
svdpbenicia
Keep in touch and get informed about our meeting
times, programs, and service opportunities.
Please Help Stock the Pantry
Please continue to help stock our pantry this spring and
summer. 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.
Sacrament Prep
Reconciliation: Saturdays at 4:00-5:00PM in the church
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.
Children at St. Dominic's are enjoying the Liturgy of the
Word for Children; so much so, we are in need of more
adult volunteers. All leaders are volunteers from our parish
and we are always looking to expand our team.
For Baptism & First Eucharist scheduling or to assist with
CLOW contact Debi Thurin at 707-335-4688 or email her
at [email protected].
Please pray for the recovery of the sick listed
in our Book of Intentions and the
following:
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]
Music Director
Francisco Ortiz
[email protected]
Communications
Erin Jacobs
[email protected]
Bookkeeper
Lori Telepak-Compton
[email protected]
Secretary
Alisa Aquino,
[email protected]
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]
All Ministry Contact list is available in the
Parish Office.
ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL
www.sdbenicia.org
(707) 745-1266
Ana Menjivar
Dan Macariola
Barbara Everingham
Andre Davis
Teresa Winer
Lisa Bowen
Terry Irwin
The Pines Family
Ron Pearman
Fr. Jim Cassin
Siu Ming Lau
Thom Clark
Glenn Bliss
Maura Yanner
Johanna Abrera
Lonnie Stone
Doris Seitz
Jim Schafer
Rick Keller
Glenys Hewitt
Nellie Morgado
Ramond Davena
Dawn Altobell
Dorothy Szabo
Daniel Cooper
Charlie Gallagher
Amy Smith
Please remember the following
recently deceased parishioners (and their
families) in your prayers:
Remigio Balingit, Duncan McNiff,
Sherilynne Gate,
Carmela Patania-White, Diane Garcia,
Millard Oracoy, Esther Preciado, Lawrence Gunn, Sr., Pat
Scafa, Patricia Swan, Jan Tobias,
Augusto Hocson, Harriet “Patty” Little,
William “Bill” Earp, Sr., Lee Ann Darwood, Richard Lucas
Sick and remembrances will be listed for a period of 3 months
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Katie Perata, [email protected]
Closed
ST. DOMINIC PRESCHOOL (707) 745-4430
Tuesday-Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Principal
Director
Ann Hansen
Cyndi and Dan Wolke
Carolyn McKay
Susan Furey
Henderson Family
Leroy Howell
Bernice Clark
Aurora Bareng
Brian Smith
Fr. Kenneth Brown
Cristina O’Brien
Branson David King
Jack Curran
Michelle Christle
Matthew Bidou
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
Mondays
9AM-12PM, 1PM-4PM
10AM-1PM
8:30AM-1PM
Tanya Sanchez, [email protected]
In case of a priestly emergency after hours, call
707-747-7220 , listen to recording and connect directly with
a priest.
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 Spa - Leonora
Organic Skin Care & Eyelash Extensions
(707) 747-1471 Call or Text
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/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
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
Buddahful Salon
Amy Pappas, Owner/Stylist
814 First St., 707-745-4409
Law Offices Robert A. Schroth
Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning
707-745-0130
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
Falkner Construction & Painting
(707)-853-1038
www.falknerconstruction.com
Olson Realty, Inc.
Kathleen McInerney Olson/Broker
707-745-3602
Up2Code Plumbing
Owner Mike Pitta - 24 hour service
707-751-1714
Fregosi & Co. Paints– Mike Fregosi
Concord, CA
925-609-9925
Passalacqua Funeral Chapel
707-745-3130
Vincent R. Maher, Attorney at Law
724 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533
Tel: 707-427-2800 / Fax: 707-427-2220
Furniture Service & Repair
Charlie H. White, Design/Shopworking
707-746-0169
Reyes Electric Co. & Design LIC#32877
Residential/ Commercial
707-747-6818
Warring & Assoc. Realtors
Bill/Diane Brokers/Owners
829 First St. 707-746-6990
Gavin/Schreiner Insurance , Tom Gavin
Chartered Financial Consultant
707-745-5626
For advertising opportunities here e-mail [email protected]
Hamann Real Estate 513 First Street
Tim and Jeannie Hamann/Broker-Owners
707-747-9300
If you are a ministry leader or organization that would like to promote a church
event or catholic charity in the bulletin please submit your request online at…
John Passalacqua/Greg Silva, Directors
BULLETIN SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
HTTP://WWW.STDOMBENICIA.ORG/BULLETIN-SUBMISSIONS/
Deadlines for submission are the Friday, one full week, before the Sunday you
would like a promotion to run. All submissions are pending Pastor Approval.
For questions email [email protected]
475 East I Street - Benicia, CA 94510 - Tel. (707) 747-7220 - Fax. (707) 745-5642 www.stdombenicia.org
Good News Reflection
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21
Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11
Galatians 5:1, 13-18
Luke 9:51-62
How to Handle Rejection
How well do you handle rejection? This Sunday's Gospel reading shows
us how the disciples reacted to rejection. They had entered a Samaritan
village ahead of Jesus, as he had asked them to do, to gather an
audience. But because the Samaritans had an anti-Jewish prejudice, they
didn't want to listen to Jesus. Their hearts were closed to anything he
might want to say. And so they missed an opportunity to experience the
Savior of the world.
How do you feel when close-hearted people reject your efforts to bring
Jesus to them? What do you feel like doing when someone refuses to
listen to you? Or when you try to explain a teaching of the Church but they
don't even want to try to understand?
Learning to
Walking Away with
Jesus
The disciples who traveled with Jesus didn't like rejection any more than we do. Two of his closest friends,
James and John, thought they would do Jesus a favor by asking, "Do you want us to zap them with a lightning
bolt?"
Jesus had previously told them to deal with rejection by wiping the dirt from their sandals and walking away.
Now he lived what he preached by walking away from these Samaritans. He didn't force his beliefs upon the
villagers, even though they definitely needed the truths he could have taught them.
There's a lot we have to give up when we follow Jesus, including the grudges we like to hold and our desire to
deal with rejection by retaliating. Why give others that kind of control over our moods? Wiping the dirt from our
shoes means we get rid of the bad feelings that steal our joy.
At the end of this scripture, Jesus explains that following him is always a forward motion. We're always walking
away from something -- away from rejection, away from our unloving reactions to prejudice, away from the close
-heartedness of those who are as yet unteachable -- and moving into the loving embrace of Christ.
To move forward, remember that the Holy Spirit is the only one who can prepare a heart to receive Jesus.
When we try to bring someone to Jesus and fail, we're not really failing; we're planting seeds rather than
harvesting the crop. Let the Holy Spirit finish the work while you move on to other fields.
Questions for Personal Reflection:
Who is frustrating you because he/she is not willing to change? What can you do to "walk away" lovingly and to
give yourself a break? (It might not be a literal departure.)
Questions for Family & Community Faith Sharing:
Share the story of a time when someone rejected you because you spoke the truth. How did you feel about it?
Did you walk away? How did (or might) the Holy Spirit work on that person's heart to prepare them to eventually
accept the truth?
© 2016 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources, www.catholicdr.com. Printed by permission.
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