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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2021 Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 147:1-6 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39 “Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted” St. Dominic’s is a Catholic Parish Inspired by Dominican Spirituality Igniting the Faith for the Salvation of Souls Mass Intentions Sun 02/07 7:00 a.m. (T) Jude Potter Largest crowd to date! 292 9:00 a.m. (T) Teresa Stone & Family 11:00 a.m. (D) Jim Guinasso 1:00 p.m. (D) Marla Peck Public Outdoor Mass 5:00 p.m. (T) People of the Parish Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Mon 02/08 6:45 a.m. (D) Hector M. Mercado Small Parking Lot 8:15 a.m. (D) John Ruszel See Mass Guidelines at Tues 02/09 6:45 a.m. (D) Parents & Relatives of the https://www.stdombenicia.org/covid19 Order of Preachers 8:15 a.m. (D) Emiliano de Joya Wed 02/10 6:45 a.m. (B) Diane Dawes Thank you to all our volunteers who make outdoor 8:15 a.m. (D) Apolonia de Joya Masses possible. If you would like to help please Thurs 02/11 6:45 a.m. (D) Elia Nino email Teresa at [email protected]. 8:15 a.m. (B) Sisters of the Cueto Family Fri 02/12 6:45 a.m. (D) Nilda Carbonell *Live-Stream Masses 8:15 a.m. (D) Glenda Beratlis Sat 02/13 8:15 a.m. (H) Carmel Aragon WatchStDom.com 5:00 p.m. (T) Ann Espinosa Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m. Sun 02/14 7:00 a.m. (T) Alisa Aquino & Family Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. (D) Gail Lynne Larson & 1:00 p.m. (English/Spanish) 11:00 a.m. (D) Ruth McElhaney Monday-Saturday: 8:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (D) Allan Cueto 5:00 p.m. (T) People of the Parish *All of our live-stream Masses will be immediately Legend: (D) Deceased (H) Health followed by distribution of Holy Communion (A) Anniversary (B) Birthday (T) Thanksgiving in front of the church. Mass & Flower Intentions available Contact Alisa [email protected] Confession Times Please follow the signs in the vestibule. Altar Flowers for the Tuesday and Thursday: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Birthday of Robert J. Lustan Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. 475 East I Street, Benicia, CA, 94510 (707) 747-7220 www.stdombenicia.org @stdombenicia #stdominicsbenicia Pastor’s Corner "Called into Friendship with Ending Human Trafficking God: How a Philosophy of As part of Black History Month, our children at St. Dominic school are learning about the positive and historic Friendship Can Shed Light on contributions African Americans have made to the United God's Relationship with Us" States. Those unique and invaluable contributions must be seen in the context of horror of the 18th century slave trade, a Br. John Peter Anderson, blatant example of the heinous crime of human trafficking, O.P. will be hosting an responsible for bringing so many Africans to the “New World.” interactive talk via Zoom. It is by no means the only example, but it is a painful, sinful part of our nation’s history which we can never forget or Sunday, February 14th ignore. And we continue to deal with many forms of racism in our own day. at 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 8 is the optional memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita and the International Day of Prayer for the Join Zoom Meeting Victims of Human Trafficking. St. Josephine was kidnapped https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83881491271 as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. Once Josephine was freed, she became a Canossian sister and dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance If you have questions or wish to have the from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering. She was link emailed to you please email Br. John declared a saint in 2000. Peter at [email protected] On December 2, 2014 at the Casina Pio IV, headquarters of the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences, Catholic, Anglican, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish and Orthodox religious leaders signed a Joint Declaration of Religious Leaders Against Modern Slavery as a public statement of their commitment to work together in spiritual and practical action to eradicate this crime against humanity and restore dignity and freedom to its victims. Perhaps this was the first time that religious leaders came together, adding to their interreligious dialogue, to make a common statement to affirm that the other is like you, that the other must be recognized as such, and that you must treat others as you would have them treat you. You must love your neighbor as yourself. This means upholding and defending the true identity of human beings which is compromised by the globalization of indifference whose gravest consequences can be seen in modern forms of slavery and human trafficking – the systematic deprivation of a person’s liberty, and abuse of his or her body, for example through mutilation or organ removal, for the purposes of commercial exploitation. Although their lofty goal was to irrevocably end human trafficking by 2020, it is still sadly very much with us. Here is the text of declaration: “We, the undersigned, are gathered here today for a Parish Financial Report historical initiative to inspire spiritual and practical action by 7/1/2020-01/31/2021 all global faiths and people of good will everywhere to eradicate modern slavery across the world by 2020 and for all YTD YTD + / - time. Actual Budget Budget “In the eyes of God each human being is a free Sunday Offertory person, whether girl, boy, woman or man, and is destined to $ 545,105 $ 583,333 $ (38,228) exist for the good of all in equality and fraternity. Modern Second Collections: slavery, in terms of human trafficking, forced labour and prostitution, organ trafficking, and any relationship that fails to Building Improvement $ 21,177 $ 29,167 $ (7,990) respect the fundamental conviction that all people are equal Faith Formation $ 4,383 $ 6,417 $ (2,034) and have the same freedom and dignity, is a crime against humanity. SDS Tuition Assistance $ 5,234 “We pledge ourselves here today to do all in our power, within our faith communities and beyond, to work St. Vincent de Paul $ 44,772 together for the freedom of all those who are enslaved and trafficked so that their future may be restored. Today we have the opportunity, awareness, wisdom, innovation and Total Operating Income $ 646,732 $ 742,913 $ (96,181) technology to achieve this human and moral imperative.” Operating Expenses $ 637,794 $ 739,763 $ (101,969) Fr. Carl Schlichte, O.P. [email protected] 707.335.4668 Net Income/Loss $ 8,938 $ 3,150 $ (5,788) 2 YR I Confirmation Monday, February 1st Parent/Teen Gathering with Fr. Gregory 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, February 8th Parent/Teen Home Study Monday, February 22nd Teen Small Group Gathering with Catechist 6:30-7:30 p.m. Looking ahead to March: Monday, March 1 Parent/Teen Gathering with Fr. Gregory 6:30-7:30 p.m. YR II Confirmation Sunday, February 7 Parent/Teen Home Study Sunday, February 21 Teen Small Group Gathering with Catechist 6:30-7:30 PM - Zoom Sunday, February 28 Teen Small Group Gathering with Catechist 6:30-7:30 p.m.- Zoom Looking ahead to March: Saturday, March 6 Teen Diocesan Event: Fired Up 1:00-4:00 p.m. Youth Ministry Knots 4 Love Service Project Make blankets for the newly baptized babies of our parish. All supplies provided. Dates: February 1 – 28th Cards for Caring Service Project Make Valentine's Day cards for the community. All Grief Support supplies provided. Dates: February 1 – 12th You are not alone. We are here for you. During COVID our regular group sessions can’t Youth Group Social Gathering meet but our Grief Ministry team is available for Sunday, Feb 21st 4:30 p.m. one on one grief support via telephone. The youth group has a special gathering planned - all are welcome! COVID, fires, and grief; it’s a lot. We’re here to listen. With Gratitude Please contact Patti Erickson Thank you to all the families who donated blankets, at [email protected] gently used jackets, socks, hand sanitizer, and or leave a phone message at 707.745.3502. snacks to the organization Vallejo Together. Your generosity is appreciated and will help many in need. “Blessed are those who mourn: Donations are still being accepted. they shall be comforted.” For more information please contact Lisa Toomey at (MT 5:4) [email protected] or 707.335.4697. 3 Dominican Saints and Blesseds of the Week February 7 February 13 Anniversary of Deceased Fathers and Mothers Blessed Jordan of Saxony, friar, priest and Master of the Order February 12 Blessed Reginald of Orleans, friar and priest He was born circa 1190 near Dassel, Duchy of Saxony, and died circa 1237 at sea, near Syria. He was beatified by Pope Leo XII on February 13, 1825. Jordan belonged to a noble German family of the Counts of Eberstein. He was born in the castle of Borrenstrick, in the diocese of Paderborn. He began his studies in his native land, and was sent to complete them at the University of Paris. While a student he met Saint Dominic and Reginald of Orleans who inspired him by their preaching. He received the habit on Ash Wednesday, 1220.
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