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Memorial Day Mass
St. Dominic’s Cemetery
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As we remember the heroic service of men and women in the Uniformed Services of our country, this year’s Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated at 11am in the Pavilion of St. Dominic’s Cemetery on Monday, May 28, 2012. Fr. Tommy Hayes, O.P. will be the main celebrant. Fr. LaSalle Hallissey, O.P. will concelebrate. The cemetery is located at 585 Hillcrest Avenue in Benicia. Please call 751-0527 for more information.
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Intentions for the Week
of May 13, 2012
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| Mon 05/14 | |
| 7:00 AM | †Bonifacio & Carmen Torres |
| 8:15 AM | Ed Miller (B) |
| Tue 05/15 | |
| 7:00 AM | †Rose Passarella |
| 8:15 AM | For all the deceased benefactors |
| Wed 05/16 | |
| 7:00 AM | †Magdalena Luciano |
| 8:15 AM | †Franklin Carver |
| Thu 05/17 | |
| 7:00 AM | Stephen Skodak (B) |
| 8:15 AM | †Jennie Fiore |
| Fri 05/18 | |
| 7:00 AM | Stephen Skodak (B) |
| 8:15 AM | Rolando & Fe Tayag (A) |
| Sat 05/19 | |
| 8:15 AM | Antonio Arizapa |
| 5:30 PM | †John Maher |
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Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
May 20, 2012
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| 7:30AM | †Thomas Leppold |
| 9:00AM | †Georgia Traynham |
| 11:00AM | †Thelma Mary Ivey |
| 12:30PM | For the People of the Parish |
| 5:30PM | †John & Elaine Kruse |
Legend: (†) Memorial (H) Health (A) Anniversary (B) Birthday (T) Thanksgiving
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Upcoming Parish Events
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| 5/13 | First Eucharist 9am, 11am, 12:30pm, 5:30pm CH
SDYG 3pm SR
| | 5/14 | Breaking Open the Word 7pm SR
Altar Server Training 7pm CH
| | 5/15 | Religious Education 4pm Classrooms
Legion of Mary 6:30pm School Conference Room
Catholicism 7pm PH
Baptism Rehearsal 7pm CH
9AM Choir Rehearsal 7:45pm CH
| | 5/16 | Religious Education 4pm Classrooms
Religious Education 7pm Classrooms
Middle School Ministry 7pm Classrooms 7 & 8
SDYG Choir Rehearsal CH (Ck. Website for time)
SAT 5:30pm Choir Rehearsal 8pm CH
| | 5/17 | SDS 5th Grade Dare Graduation 7pmPH
Hispanic Choir Rehearsal 6:15pm CH
Hispanic Ministry 7pm SR
Adult Confirmation 7pm Rectory Conf. Rm
11AM Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm CH
| | 5/18 | Evening Prayer with Dominican Laity 6:30pm CH
| | 5/19 | Baptism 10am CH
Cursillo Movement 2pm SR
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Catholic Social Services
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Updated: 05/12/12 17:23
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The Light of the Gospel in the Heart of Benicia. |
Jesus said to his disciples: "As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father′s commandments and remain in His love" (Jn. 15:9-11)
On this sixth Sunday of Easter, our readings describe the dynamic power of our relationship with God. In the Gospel, Jesus reveals himself as the gift of the Father′s love for us: as the Father loves me, so I also love you.>/em> In the second reading, the Apostle John develops this theme further: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him. In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as expiation for our sins (I John 4:9-10). This is a radical spiritual notion, for we do not simply believe that God is loving or that one of the characteristics of God is love, but rather, God is himself the author of love who makes love itself possible.
In revealing the depths of this divine love, Scripture uses many images. On this weekend, when we celebrate Mother′s Day, we call to mind the prophet Isaiah who speaks of God′s love for us using maternal language: As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you (Is. 66:13). The instinctual and potent bond that forms between mother and child shapes our understanding of God′s unconditional care for us, especially in times of need. Just as our mother gives us life, so too, it is God′s love that creates and sustains us.
Further, on this Mother′s Day weekend, we recall that even God has a mother. This week during our daily 8:15am Mass, I asked our 3rd and 4th graders why we honor Mary, especially during the month of May. The children offered many good reasons why we as Catholics venerate Mary: "she is the Mother of God," "she was without sin from the moment of her conception", and "she was assumed into heaven body and soul." In summing up our reverence for Mary, one child said "we honor Mary, because without Mary, there would be no Jesus." Well put. Mary′s fiat, her "yes" to God sparked the light of Christ to life as He came to be in her womb. Mary′s "yes" is an example for us, for whenever we hear and respond to God′s word in our life, Christ comes alive in us. Perhaps the most powerful experience of this happens whenever we receive Holy Communion. When we respond "Amen," to the minister′s invitation "The body/blood of Christ," we echo Mary′s commitment and, if we are truly open, we receive the very life of God in our hearts. Thus it is Mary who teaches us how to receive God fruitfully in our hearts.
For this reason, we celebrate First Communions during this month of May. This year we are blessed to have 136 children receive Jesus for the very first time at our weekend Masses. The Eucharist is a concrete sign of God′s love for us, and in the Eucharist, Christ becomes small so that we can become strong. Just as the most powerful moment of creation occurred in the womb of Mary in the moment of the Incarnation, so too, for us the most powerful moment of our day happens when we receive the author of life and love in our hands and, in consuming Him, are transformed.
It is not only a moment to rejoice in joy of the occasion, but also a moment to once again treasure the gift we are given. Especially for us who are in the habit of receiving communion week after week, we have to guard against complacency and indifference. A very simple prayer that I often call to mind right before I celebrate Mass is "Lord, help me to celebrate this Mass, as if it is my first Mass, my last Mass, and my only Mass." Today as you come up for communion, put away any distractions and once again focus on who you are about to receive by saying: "Dear Lord, help me to receive you as if it is my first time, my last time and my only time." And then, joining our First Communicants, welcome the God of Love into your heart again for the first time.
∼ Fr. Michael
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Parish Mission Statement
The people of God at St. Dominic's Parish together with their pastor,
declare that our purpose is to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ
by coordinating, encouraging and promoting apostolic activities
within the Parish and the Universal Church.
The Pastoral Council provides leadership, direction and
unity in the spiritual development of the Parish.
Pastoral Team
| Dominicans |
| Rev. Michael Hurley, O.P. |
Dominican Superior
Parish Administrator |
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| Rev. Lasalle Hallissey, O.P. |
Parochial Vicar |
| Rev. John Marie Bingham, O.P. |
Parochial Vicar |
| Rev. Victor Cavalli, O.P. (Retired) |
In Residence |
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| Deacons |
| Juve Vela |
| John Flanagan (Retired) |
| Ed Lazarek (Retired) |
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Visit Us!
475 East I Street (Corner of East 5th and East I)
Benicia, CA 94510
Office Hours:
Parish: (707) 747-7220 Fax: (707) 745-5642
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Closed for lunch 12-1 PM Monday-Friday
Saturday: 10 AM - 1 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM -1 PM
Mass Times:
Weekend:
First Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Dominic′s Cemetery Pavillion at 5th and Hillcrest.
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. (Spanish-English), 5:30 p.m.
First Sunday: 3 p.m. [Vietnamese]
Weekday:
Mon thru Fri:
Mass at 7 a.m.
Mon thru Sat:
At 7:55am, The Dominican Fathers lead the community in
praying morning prayer in its entirety. All are invited to
join the community.
Mass at 8:15 a.m.
Holy Day & Vigil:
Please check the bulletin or call the office (707) 747-7220
Adoration: 24 hours.
Confession/Reconciliation:
Saturday: 4:00 to 5:00 P.M.
Also By Appointment
Devotions:
Rosary before weekday Mass and before and after 7:30 a.m. Sun Mass.
Directions:
Take Hwy. 780 to the East 5th. Street ramp and then to East "I" Street.
We are on the corner of East 5th. and "I" Streets.
Saint Dominic School
Please visit the school's website at http://www.sdbenicia.org
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