FROM THE DESK OF FR. PHIL….

I hope you all had a good week.  My first experience of the pasta dinner was a wonderful one. It is very obvious to me that a lot of work is done in preparation and behind the scenes.  If I was to name everyone involved, I would surely miss someone’s name.  Therefore, I will simply say ‘thank-you’ to all those who made the evening such a success.  For me, success is not measured in money alone but rather in community spirit and parish families and friends coming together to spend time and get to know one another better.  Everyone I spoke with had a great time and enjoyed themselves. From what I witnessed, the kids had a great time too!  I would like to thank those who donated so many wonderful prizes too.  We realized $5,626.60 in support of our funds for air-conditioning.  We will continue to fund-raise through parish events for this cause and, at the same time, continue to build the community of St. Dominic.  Again, many thanks to all who attended and contributed to make the evening so enjoyable.  I wish you all a good week and God’s blessings

FROM THE DESK OF FR. PHIL

Ordinary Time is the liturgical period outside of the regular liturgical seasons. It falls immediately after Christmastide and then again after the Easter Season. These Ordinary Time prayers are varied in their themes.

Prayer to Help Us Grow in Christ

Heavenly Father
You are the One from Whom
every family derives its origin.
Grant that, in keeping with Your glorious riches
we may be strengthened with power
through the Spirit for the development of our inner selves.
Help us to develop our natural potentialities
to the full while at the same time growing in Your likeness
to Your Son Jesus Christ. Amen

Prayer to Help Us Grow With the Liturgical Year

Lord Jesus
I know that all human relations take time
if they are to grow and deepen.
This is also true of my relations
with You, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
which must grow over the course of my life.
However, this growth is not automatic;
time alone means nothing
unless I add earnest efforts to it.

You have inspired Your Church to set aside special times
when this growth can develop more intensely -
the special seasons of the Church Year.
If I fail to move toward You during these times,
I waste precious opportunities

Bulletins for 2009

December 27, 2009
December 20, 2009
December 13, 2009

December 06, 2009

November 29, 2009

November 22, 2009
November 15, 2009

November 08, 2009

November 01, 2009

2010 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES

HAVE YOU PICKED UP YOUR 2010 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES.  We urge you to please pick up your envelopes.    The envelopes are upstairs in the vestibule of the church.  If you are new to the parish please register using the blue registration form.  If you would like to start using envelopes, please provide your name, address and phone number  and email address on the sign-up sheet. You may wish to consider Pre-Authorized Giving , worry-free way of making monthly donations.  Forms are available at the entrances or at the office.  

PLEASE DESTROY ALL PREVIOUS YEARS OFFERTORY ENVELOPES.  DO NOT USE OLD ENVELOPES.  YOUR ENVELOPE NUMBER MAY HAVE CHANGED AND YOUR DONATIONS MAY BE CREDITED TO SOMEONE ELSE.   So we can accurately credit you with your donations we ask that you please fill out your envelope completely with your name, address and amount of your donation.  

Confirmation Schedule 2010

General meeting and Registration
The Confirmation general meeting and registration will take place on two dates. Our gathering will focus on an overview of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please attend one of these two dates:
Sunday January 10, 2010 @ 1:30pm or Wednesday January 13, 2010 @7:00pm.

**Please note that we require a copy of your child's baptismal certificate at registration.**

Interviews for the Candidates and Parents
Following the meetings, each individual shall register for the Confirmation preparation program as well as sign -up for an individual meeting with Fr. Phil Jones or Fr. Noel Whelan.

Classes
All Classes will be held in the parish hall from 7:00pm to 8:00pm unless otherwise noted.

Mar 01 Prayer Service/ Introduction to Confirmation
Mar 06/07 All Masses Rite of Enrollment - Parents and Sponsors invited to attend
Mar 08 Session 1: Ask and You shall Receive: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Mar 15 March Break
Mar 22 Session 2: Seeking God in Prayer
Mar 29 Holy Week
Apr 05 Easter Monday
Apr 12 Candidate/Sponsor night
Apr 17 Retreat - Saturday - 12:45pm - 6pm - Concluding with our Parish Mass
Apr 26 Session 3: The Call of Jesus to Mission
May 03 Session 4: Signs of the Spirit: The Confirmation Liturgy
May 10 Parent/Candidate night
May 17 "“Waiting” Service and Rehearsal- 7:00pm followed by opportunity to celebrate
the Sacrament of Reconciliation; Sponsors to attend with Candidates."
May 22/23 Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation All Masses
May 31 Session 5: Servants of God: Gifted for Mission

Prayer for my family

I offer thanks, dear Lord, for the gift of my family. 

May we always strive for peace and harmony among ourselves.

May we accept one another’s weaknesses…and encourage one another’s strengths. 

May we always forgive one another’s failings…and rejoice in one another’s successes.

I pray that we will always be patient, kind and cheerful with one another. Help us to be selfless, always placing the welfare of one another ahead of self.

Through Jesus Christ, your only Son, our Lord.

Amen

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