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St. Dominic's Parish, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Roman Catholic Diocese of Thunder Bay

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ASCENSION

May 20, 2012

Before his ascension, Christ gave the Apostles their mission: “Go into the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation”. All of us are called to the same mission. Sharing the gift of faith is central to the Christian life - it is a type of good stewardship called ‘evangelization’. “Faith is strengthened when it is given to others”, Pope “John Paul II. We have been given new life in Christ. Is that not something you want to share with others?

God Grant Them Eternal Rest
Please remember in your prayers Pietro Oppedisano who died recently.

Baptisms: Gabriella Sarah Amato was baptized in the Lord. Congratulations to her family.

Baptism Meeting: Tuesday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. Rectory Meeting Room. Please register with the church office for baptisms.

Special Collection will be taken up at Masses for Papal Charities (The Pope’s Pastoral Works)

St. Dominic’s Centennial Mass - Saturday, June 9,
at 4 p.m. (no 5 p.m. mass that day).

St. Dominic Centennial Dinner & Dance
Time is running out to get your tickets for our Parish Centennial Dinner & Dance on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the DaVinci Centre. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at the Parish Office or from Melina Sgarbossa. Entertainment by Quest. Cardinal Velasio De Paolis (from Rome) together with our Bishop, will be in attendance, as well as former pastors. All are invited to celebrate this historic moment in the life of our faith community.
Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, June 1st.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Preparation of the Gifts
The Universal Prayer concludes the Liturgy of the Word and the focus of the Mass now shifts to the Liturgy of the Eucharist and its two high points: the Eucharistic Prayer and the distribution of Holy Communion. The set of rites that precedes the Eucharistic Prayer is called the Preparation of the Gifts. The altar is prepared, the gifts are brought forward and God is praised for them. We will consider each rite of the Preparation of the Gifts in the coming weeks.

St. Dominic’s Church Plant & Yard Sale
Saturday, June 2 - 9 a.m. to 12 noon
(Plants & Yard Sale items can be dropped off Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.; weekends before or after mass or call 577-5672 to make arrangements).

Youth Group
Youth Mass & Recognition Awards - Sat., May 26, 5 p.m. Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27.

ASCENSIONE 20 maggio 2012
Cristo è asceso nei cieli regna alla destra del padre.
Cristo lascia gli apostoli promettendo lo Spirito Santo. Nasce così la Chiesa. È l’orazione odierna a dichiarare la ragione della gioia: la nostra umanità è innalzata con Cristo accanto al Padre e questo ci garantisce la speranza di poter raggiungere il “nostro Capo nella gloria”. È la festa della speranza e della promessa che ora danno il ritmo alle nostre giornate. Nel Vangelo vediamo che Gesù consegna ai suoi discepoli il suo stesso potere che si esprime in quei segni che hanno caratterizzato la sua vita: scacciare i demòni, annunciare la salvezza, lottare contro il male. Lì dove c’è un cristiano c’è anche la presenza di Cristo risorto e vittorioso.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Francis Pudicherry; (Mon.) Fr. Umberto Rizzi, cs; (Tues.) Fr. Rey Ronquillo; (Wed.) Fr. Allan Savage; (Thurs.) Fr. Rey Sorgon, osa; (Fri.) Fr. Ireneusz Stadler; (Sat.) Msgr. Pasquale Stilla, V.G.

CWL Information and Dates
- CWL Members & Ladies of the Parish. Our June wind-up dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 20 at the Columbus Centre, symposium at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20 will go on sale the weekend of June 2-3, June 9-10, June 16-17. Great evening planned. Come out and enjoy the company. Call Wanda at 577-5249 or Alma at 577-5504.
- CWL is in need of Conveners for the Autumnburst Bazaar and the 2-bit Auction. Ladies please consider volunteering.

Joint Choir Practices for the Centennial Mass will be on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. till June 6.

Parish Centennial Cook Book!
You are invited to submit your favourite recipe(s) for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book. Maybe you could go through your recipes and give us a copy with your name and phone in case we have a question. To date we have 310 recipes.

PARISH PHOTO ALBUM
The free sitting period for our parish album is over, but you can still be in our book and also purchase your photos for the family. ( You would need to call Primary Foto Source and arrange a sitting with John Nistico 345-7041.)
You may also submit a clear photograph of you or your family which you already may have from previous times.
These photos would go on the “submitted” pages of our album. There may be a nominal cost involved, to cover the printing photos you already have in the book. You can also submit photos of loved ones wh have died. We would scan these photos, return the originals to you and print them in the book, for a nominal cost. We haven’t arrived
at the exact cost at the moment.
Also, people may want to submit their names etc., on pages “in memoriam” or as patron, or one of the sponsors
of our book. Donations would vary from $10, $25, $50. and names submitted would go on pages specified. The idea is two fold- to acknowledge those who may have passed on, and to make our book complete by remembering those who cherished and worked for our parish over the years. Call Fr.Dan or Fr. Victor if you need some help with this.
First Communion photos will be posted in Narthex as they become available for your ordering. Also Confirmation photos are already there for your viewing and/or ordering
from the photographers.

MANY MANY THANKS!
To Jackie Grace and all those who worked with her to prepare the children for their special day to receive the Lord in Holy Communion.
Thanks also to Fr. Victor and Deacon Bob and all those who worked with the Confirmation class this year.

Ed Bottan and Mike Vasko have installed our new AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Thanks Men!

Thanks to Roy Piovesana for his presentation on Tuesday evening about the imprint of the Scalabrini Fathers on St. Dominic’s. Thanks to Melina, Luciana, and Rosa and everyone else who helped with the refreshments.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD:

NET Ministries D-Week
(Discipleship Week): Discipleship and leadership opportunity for mature and sincere youth (ages 15-19) eager to learn more about their faith and grow in their relationship with Christ. Deadline for registration is June 8th, 2012 and cost is $300. To register and for more information visit http://www.netcanada.ca/e-days/d-week or contact Jocelyne at 1 (877) 521-4426 or schedule@netcanada.ca

Tyler Grimard
Encounter Team Supervisor
1820 St. Joseph Blvd.
Orleans, Ont.
K1C 7C6
1-877-521-4426
www.netcanada.ca
C2C Youth Retreat - Don’t Miss the Boat
Friday June 1st - Sunday, June 3rd, Kakabeka Bible Camp. Drop off Friday at 6:30 p.m. Pick up Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Kim (koconno1@lakeheadu.ca) or call John at 623-7731 by May 21. Cost $50.

The ACT’S Christian Day Camp, August 20th to 24th
The ACT’s (Apostles of Christ’ Teachings) Christian Day Camp for children 7 to 10 years of age, at St. Agnes Parish from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $50 + 1 new toy for Toys for Tots and 2 non-perishable food items. Registration limited to first 40 paid registrants. Contact 475-7489 or email: st.agnes@shaw.ca. Volunteers also needed: some experience working with children and a First Aid Certificate beneficial.

“A Living Rosary” will be held at St. Peter’s Church on Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m. For more information contact Bernice Reguly 623-5263.

Walk For Yourself, Walk For Someone You Love
Walk to Fight Arthritis on Sunday, June 10 at Boulevard Lake. Registration 12-1 p.m. Walk starts at 1 p.m. For information go to www.WalkToFightArthritis.ca

The Dew Drop Inn Soup Kitchen is in need of non-perishable items such as canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, canned soups, vegetables and fruit, chili or stews, broths, salmon and tuna, red kidney beans, ketchup, mustard, relish and mayo, coffee, tea and juices. Items can be dropped off at the Dew Drop Inn, 284 Red River Road and day between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

6th SUNDAY of EASTER

May 13, 2012

Christ calls us to love one another as he loves us. Being a good steward is a part of loving one another. Christ loved us so much that he sacrificed everything for us. Likewise, stewardship involves some form of sacrifice on our part. Authentic generosity has two prerequisites: first, the gift must be given joyfully out of love; second, there must be some sacrifice involved. A gift is a sacrifice when it is freely given and not just something that we have ‘leftover’. Stewardship means giving what is ‘right’, not what is ‘left’.

Happy Mother’s Day - Blessed is the Mother who lets the Lord be her guiding hand. Whose faith brings her family courage, Whose wisdom comes from God, And whose children stand and honour her.

God Grant Them Eternal Rest
Please remember in your prayers Enzo Caccamo, Teresa Stanfield & Cleo Sancartier who died recently.

Baptisms: Wyatt Peter O’Keefe was baptized in the Lord. Congratulations to his family

Wedding Banns/Announcements
(3) Roberto Carmen Crupi & Maria Cristina De Leo
(St. Ann Church, Yonkers, New York)

Congratulations to the 52 children who will receive First Communion. 1st Communion:
- Saturday, May 12, 2 p.m. (St. Thomas & Other Schools)
- Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m. (St. Francis & St. Vincent)
Receiving Communion means to be “in communion with” the Lord and with His People, the Church. God Bless You! Thank you to Jackie Grace and her team of volunteers for preparing the children.

Liturgy Committee Meeting - Tuesday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.

Special Collection will be taken up at Masses May 19 & 20 for Papal Charities (The Pope’s Pastoral Works)

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Universal Prayer
We have come to know this part of the Mass as the Prayers of the Faithful, for by it the baptized offer prayers and intercessions for the Church, the salvation of the world, all in need and for the local community. This practice of praying for specific groups is recommended in the First Letter to Timothy. The revised instruction on the Mass insists that the petitions be offered by a deacon. This underscores the ministry of the deacon, as he is primarily responsible for charity in the community therefore the one who would be most aware of local needs.
VI DOM. DI PASQUA 13 maggio 2012
“Questo vi comando: che vi amiate gli uni gli altri”
Già nell’antichità cristiana, san Girolamo, grande estimatore ed esimio studioso della Bibbia, constatava: “La carità è una merce rara. Tutti siamo più amanti di noi stessi che di Dio. Eppure - aggiungeva - vedi che grande bene è la carità!”. La carità è il bene sommo dell’umanità, in quanto “tutto cede, tutto spera, tutto sopporta e non ha mai fine”... Essa nasce dall’infinito di Dio e tende verso l’infinito: “Come il Padre ha amato me, così anch’io ho amato voi”. Questo amore che “ama per primo”, genera figli di Dio anche tra i pagani che ricevono lo Spirito Santo (I Lettura) e li rende amici di Cristo (Vangelo).

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Randal Morrisseau; (Mon.) Fr. Mathew Mullamangalam; (Tues.) Fr. Thomas Mullamangalam; (Wed.) Fr. Mike Murray, sj; (Thurs.) Fr. Moses Nwosu, smmm; (Fri.) Fr. James Panikulam; (Sat.) Fr. Ken Pottie.

Centennial Presentation by Roy Piovesana
Tuesday, May 15th at 7:30 p.m. in our hall.
Title: “The Scalabrinian Charism on our parish”.
The Scalabrini Fathers have staffed St. Dominic's since 1982. During that time they have left the mark of their order on the Parish and in the Diocese. Refreshments will follow the talk. Everyone welcomed.

Confirmation - Primary Foto Source proofs are in the Narthex for anyone wishing to order pictures. Contact John Nistico at 345-7041

CWL Information and Dates
-As a tribute to all Mothers, a basket will be placed in the Narthex before each Mass Mother’s Day weekend May 12 & 13. As people come in, may bring a prayer from home or write a special prayer for their Mothers, living or deceased and place prayers in the basket that will be brought up at the offertory. At the Prayer of the Faithful a recognition of these prayers will be included.
- Scholarship: Pope John Paul II students, should fill out applications forms by May 20.
- CWL is in need of Conveners for the Autumnburst Bazaar and the 2-bit Auction. Ladies please consider volunteering.

Joint Choir Practices for the Centennial Mass will be on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. till June 6.

St. Dominic Centennial Dinner & Dance
Get your tickets now for our Parish Centennial Dinner & Dance on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the DaVinci Centre. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at the Parish Office or from Melina Sgarbossa. Entertainment by Quest. Cardinal Velasio De Paolis (from Rome) together with our Bishop, will be in attendance, as well as former pastors. All are invited to celebrate this historic moment in the life of our faith community.
Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, June 1st.

Parish Centennial Cook Book!
You are invited to submit your favourite recipe(s) for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book. Go through your recipes and give us a copy with your name and phone in case we have a question. To date we have 310 recipes.

Seniors Mother’s & Father’s Day Lunch - Friday, May 18 at 1 p.m in the church hall. Tickets $10 per person, sign up sheet on bulletin board in the hall.

Youth Group
Youth Mass - Saturday, May 26th 5 p.m.
Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27.

C2C Youth Retreat - Don’t Miss the Boat
Friday June 1st - Sunday, June 3rd, Kakabeka Bible Camp. Drop off Friday at 6:30 p.m. Pick up Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Kim (koconno1@lakeheadu.ca) or call John at 623-7731 by May 21. Cost $50.

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots and
plants etc. for our garden sale.

Prayer for the Unborn on Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Cemetery Mausoleum led by Bishop Fred Colli. The Knights of Columbus are inviting all the parishioners of St. Dominic’s to show there support for the Unborn by there attendance at prayers. Hope to see you all. Thank You.

5th SUNDAY of EASTER

May 6, 2012

For us to be fruitful disciples, it is essential that we live a stewardship lifestyle. Because we are joined to Christ in the Eucharist, we are called to use and share our gifts in a manner that truly demonstrates that we are indeed in relationship with Christ. Consider how your day to day actions and conversations glorify God and thereby demonstrate that you are indeed a fruitful disciple.

Wedding Banns/Announcements
(2) Roberto Carmen Crupi & Maria Cristina De Leo
(St. Ann Church, Yonkers, New York)

Hamper Sunday (May 5 & 6) Everyone is invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the St. Vincent de Paul Society which serves our area. You may also make a money donation. Please mark the intention on your envelope.

1ST Communion 2012
Rehearsals:
- Wednesday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. St. Thomas & Other Schools
- Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. St. Francis & St. Vincent
1st Communion:
- Saturday, May 12, 2 p.m. (St. Thomas & Other Schools)
- Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m. (St. Francis & St. Vincent)

Liturgy Committee Meeting - Tuesday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Apostles’ Creed
"descended into hell" The phrase that Jesus "descended into hell" in the Apostles Creed has caused much concern for some people. "Hell" in popular culture is the place of devils and eternal damnation for all who reject God. However in the Bible, it refers to the place where the souls of all the dead went before the Resurrection of Jesus. In the Bible, the Hebrew name for this place is Sheol and in Greek it is called Hades, which in English is literally translated as Hell. This phrase describes the work that Christ was doing while his body lay in the tomb. Prior to the Resurrection, no one was able to go to heaven due to original sin. In order to save those who died before him, Jesus although without sin, took on sin and willingly experienced its effects which is death. Thus he went to the place of the dead (or to Sheol or Hades or Hell) to retrieve the souls of all the just to take them to heaven. By dying, Jesus brought salvation to all those who died before his Resurrection; and by rising from the dead, they ascended into heaven with him. There are numerous Biblical references to this mystery of the Faith: the main ones are Psalm 68; Acts 2.31; Romans 10.7; Ephesians 4.8-10; 1 Peter 3.18-19; Hebrews 2.14-15; Matthew 12.40; and Revelation 1.17-18 among many others.

V DOM. DI PASQUA 6 maggio 2012
“Io sono la vite vera rimanete in me e io in voi”.
Questa Domenica può esser chiamata festa della “pienezza battesimale”. In effetti essa è celebrazione dell’intimità tra Cristo e il fedele rinato con lui a Pasqua. Intimità che si snoda in un duplice movimento. Da un lato Gesù è sceso in mezzo a noi, dall’altro il credente deve rivolgersi a lui, seguendone le indicazioni di vita e rimanendo nel suo amore, unito cioè a lui come il tralcio alla vite. Identificandosi con la vera vite, Gesù rivela che i discepoli sono i tralci di quella pianta spirituale che è la Chiesa (Vangelo), la quale sarà rigogliosa se noi osserveremo i comandamaneit del Maestro (II Lettura).

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Larry Kroker; (Mon.) Fr. Dan Lapolla, cs; (Tues.) Fr. Mike Mahoney; (Wed.) Fr. Maurizio Maifredi, cs; (Thurs.) Fr. Rudy Manoloto; (Fri.) Fr. Milton McWatch; (Sat.) Fr. Ed Merchant, sj.

CWL Information and Dates
- Healing Mass/Anointing of the Sick, to be held in the Church on Sunday, May 6th at 2 p.m. followed by refreshments in the hall. All are welcome.
-As a tribute to all Mothers, a basket will be placed in the Narthex before each Mass Mother’s Day weekend May 12 & 13. As people come in, may bring a prayer from home or write a special prayer for their Mothers, living or deceased and place prayers in the basket that will be brought up at the offertory. At the Prayer of the Faithful a recognition of these prayers will be included.
- Scholarship application forms are available at Student Services for students from St. Patrick’s & St. Ignatius’s May 7 is the deadline for completion of these forms.
Pope John Paul II students, should fill out applications forms by May 20.
- CWL is in need of Conveners for the Autumnburst Bazaar and the 2-bit Auction. Ladies please consider volunteering.

Joint Choir Practices for the Centennial Mass will be on Wednesday nights May 9 to June 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Seniors Mother’s & Father’s Day Lunch - Friday, May 18 at 1 p.m in the church hall. Tickets $10 per person, sign up sheet on bulletin board in the hall.

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots and
plants etc. for our garden sale.

Youth Group
Bake-less Bake Sale - Sunday, May 6
Many times we’ve heard people say “I would rather give a “dollar” than bake today.” And so, we are asking you to help more or less to make our Bake-less Bake Sale a huge success. (Envelopes will be provided).
Youth Mass - Saturday, May 26th 5 p.m.
Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27.

Corpus Christi CWL Spring Rummage Sale
Friday, May 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will go to the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

Knights of Columbus Rose Weekend - May 5th+6th
The Knights fo Columbus will be selling “Roses For Life” before and after all Masses. All proceeds will be distributed to Pro-Life Groups to assist in their work against abortion.
Contribute to Pro-Life, to Help Save Lives.

St. Elizabeth CWL hosting a Two-Bit Auction on Wednesday, May 9 starting at 7 p.m. Advance tickets $4 at the door $5. Tickets available at the their office 9 a.m. to 12 noon Wed. & Thursday or call Pat Boucher 622-7537.

Corpus Christi Hosting Renonwned Catholic Musician With much anticipation, Corpus Christi awaits the arrival and performance of singer/songwriter Joe Zambon. Having just released his 4th album “Sleeper, Rise” he will be performing “live” at Corpus Christi on May 10th at 7 p.m. A collection will take place in lieu of tickets. Come support this rising Catholic musician.

4th SUNDAY of EASTER

April 29, 2012

“I know my sheep and they know me”. To know our shepherd is to know scripture. “How can we truly know Christ so as to be able to follow him and live with him? First and foremost, Christ makes his person, his life and his teaching known to us through the Word of God.” We are all given the same 24 hours in each day. No one has any advantage when it comet to time. How do we make the best use of this most precious gift? Stewardship of our time is a challenge in today’s busy world. Never the less, we can all afford to devote a little time to God’s Word each day.

Baptism: Declan Cooper Louie McCoy, Haley Marie Shaughnessy and Peyton Ella Bisignano were baptized in the Lord. Congratulations to their families.

Wedding Banns/Announcements
(1) Roberto Carmen Crupi & Maria Cristina De Leo
(St. Ann Church, Yonkers, New York)

Parish Council Meeting - Wednesday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. rectory meeting room.

First Friday Holy Hour Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, May 4 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

THANK YOU to everyone who helped clean all our tables and chairs in the hall last week. Great job! Let`s try to keep them clean.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Nicene Creed "Consubstantial"
In the Nicene Creed we now say that Jesus is "consubstantial" instead of "one in Being" with the Father. It is the literal translation of the Greek word homoousios which is used in the Creed (or in Latin consubstantialis). Consubstantial means "having the same substance" and is only used by the Church to describe Jesus relationship to the Father. The question of how Jesus relates to the Father has great importance. Heresies have divided Christians over this issue and the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD coined this word to precisely articulate the nature of this relationship. By it, the Church expresses that the divinity of Jesus is the same divinity of the Father. "Consubstantial" is an important word; it was fought over by theologians and bishops for centuries as they sought the best word to clarify this great truth about Jesus. It deserves our respect and attention.

PARISH PHOTO ALBUM
Last opportunity to get your free sitting for the Centennial Photo Album. You may order photos at that time but you are not under obligation. Call Primary Photo at 345-7041 and book your appointment, one day only Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the studio. The album will be a true record of our parish for years to come.

IV DOM. DI PASQUA 29 aprile 2012
“Io sono il buon pastore. Il buon pastore dà la vita per le pecore”. Nel vangelo di oggi, il discorso di Gesù che si proclama il buon pastore colpisce per questa sua caratteristica di bontà, di amore , di cura: egli dona la vita per le sue pecorelle. Ma spesso si sorvola con leggerezza sul fatto che egli conosce le sue pecore e le chiama per nome. Questo ci impone invece di chiederci cosa voglia dire per noi essere conosciuti da Gesù. Nell’Antico Testamento il verbo “conoscere” implicava una grande intimità, una relazione profonda: era spesso riservato alla relazione coniugale. Gesù ci dice che ci conosce in questo modo: come uno sposo conosce la sposa. Non c’è nulla di astratto o di vago: ognuno è speciale e unico per Lui.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Raul Escarpe; (Mon.) Fr. Tito Ferrer; (Tues.) Fr. Luigi Filippini; (Wed.) Fr. Antoni Fujarczuk; (Thurs.) Fr. Peter Groulx; (Fri.) Fr. Ted Kennedy; (Sat.) Fr. Richard Kowalchuk.

CWL Information and Dates
- CWL General Meeting - Tuesday, May 2, following the 7 p.m. mass. Guest speaker Wendy Luoma will discuss the benefits of exercise. Please Plan to attend.
- Healing Mass/Anointing of the Sick, to be held in the Church on Sunday, May 6th at 2 p.m. followed by refreshments in the hall. All are welcome. Any questions call Sandy Debesys 475-8312/Theresa Matijasic 577-7898
-As a tribute to all Mothers, a basket will be placed in the Narthex before each Mass Mother’s Day weekend May 12 & 13. As people come in, may bring a prayer from home or write a special prayer for their Mothers, living or deceased and place prayers in the basket that will be brought up at the offertory. At the Prayer of the Faithful a recognition of these prayers will be included.
- Scholarship application forms are available at Student Services for students from St. Patrick’s & St. Ignatius’s May 7 is the deadline for completion of these forms.
Pope John Paul II students, should fill out applications forms by May 20.
- CWL is in need of Conveners for the Autumnburst Bazaar and the 2-bit Auction. Ladies please consider volunteering.

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots and
plants etc. for our garden sale.

Next Centennial Presentation by Roy Piovesana
Will be on Tuesday May 15th at 7:30 pm in our hall.
Title: The Scalabrinian Charism on our parish. The Scalabrini Fathers have staffed St. Dominic's since 1982. During that time they have left the mark of their order on the Parish and in the Diocese. Refreshments will follow the talk. Everyone welcomed.

Two Bit Auction - Sunday, April 29, 12 noon, $5 at the Fort William 1st Nation Community Hall (400 Anemiki Dr.). Sponsored by NorWester Mountain Escarpment Protection Committee.

Auxiliary to St. Joseph’s Care Group along with the Scandinavian Home Society is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 29. The event takes place at the Scandinavian Home Restaurant (147 S. Algoma St.), 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Cost is $8 adults, $4 children, everyone welcome.

Corpus Christi CWL Spring Rummage Sale
Friday, May 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will go to the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

III SUNDAY of EASTER

April 22, 2012

In today’s Gospel Jesus commissions His Disciples to take the good news to all nations. “The laity likewise share in the priestly, prophetic, and royal office of Christ and have their own share in the mission” (Vatican II Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity). By our baptism and confirmation we too are commissioned by Christ himself. We are called to be good stewards of what we profess to believe by sharing it with others. We do this simply and most effectively by the example of our lives.

God Grant Them Eternal Rest
Please remember in your prayers Theresa Wywrot who died recently.

You Were Asking About: "The Nail in the Pail"?

At the Good Friday Service some were asking what happened to the "Nail in the Pail." This was a recent practice in our parish which was very meaningful, (one parishioner saved his nail and had it buried with him when he died) but this act is not part of the Good Friday Liturgy “per se” and therefore was left out his year. The reason for this is because the act of venerating the Cross is meant to be an act of worship to God who willingly died on the Cross for us. This veneration is shown by genuflecting, touching or kissing the Cross. The "Nail in the Pail" (ie. Picking up a large nail, kissing the cross, and dropping it into the pail with a “clank”), sort of converted this act of veneration into an act of penance. Instead of focussing on God's act of love for us, the focus was turned onto ourselves and upon our sinfulness that caused Jesus to die for us.

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who assisted at our Holy Week Celebrations! Every year, countless dedicated parishioners team up to make our Holy Week Liturgies faith-filled and prayerful experiences of God's love for us. Thank you to all servers, lectors, commentators, music ministers, hospitality ministers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, environment and decoration team and parish staff. May God bless you all for your generous sharing of gifts and talents.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Profession of Faith
Or Creed, appears in two forms in the revised Mass; the Nicene Creed and the Apostles Creed and is recited at every Sunday Mass. The Apostles Creed is normally recited during Lent and Easter as it is the creed used at Baptism which is usually celebrated during Easter. The Nicene Creed is generally used throughout the remainder of the year. The Creed has been recited during the Mass since the year 589 AD. Through it, week by week, generation after generation, the faith of the Church is handed on and unites Catholics as one in the one Faith that we all share.

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots and
plants etc. for our garden sale which will be here before long!

III DOM. DI PASQUA 22 aprile 2012
Gesù in persona stette in mezzo a loro e disse: “pace a voi!” “Perché siete turbati?”. È questa la domanda che il Risorto rivolge ai suoi discepoli e a noi in questa domenica di Pasqua. La paura, infatti, spesso alberga nei nostri cuori, signoreggia nella nostra vita e ci toglie la speranza, la gioia e la forza per sopportare le difficoltà della vita. È interessante vedere come Gesù rassicura i suoi: non nega la realtà del dolore o della sofferenza, ma mostra le mani ferite, i segni del chiodi. È proprio l’incontro con la debolezza del Crocifisso che permette di credere nella sua risurrezione.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Msgr. George Bourguignon; (Mon.) Msgr. Roy Carey; (Tues.) Fr. Alan Campeau; (Wed.) Bishop Fred Colli; (Thurs.) Fr. Dan Debano; (Fri.) Fr. Andrew Deptula; (Sat.) Fr. Ciaran Donnelly.

School Easter Masses
St. Thomas - Thursday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. (In church)
St. Francis - Thursday, April 26, 12 noon (In church)

1ST Communion 2012
- Saturday, May 12, 2 p.m. (St. Thomas & Other Schools)
- Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m. (St. Francis & St. Vincent)
Classes for all candidates every Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Mass

CWL Information and Dates
- CWL Diocesan Annual Convention April 27, 28 and 29 hosted by St. Mary’s CWL in Fort Frances.

- Honour of Our Lady of Good Council Mass, Thursday, April 26, 7 p.m. with Living Rosary before at
6:40 p.m. Refreshment to follow in the church hall. Please plan to attend.

- CWL General Meeting - Tuesday, May 2, following the 7 p.m. mass.

- Healing Mass/Anointing of the Sick, to be held in the Church on Sunday, May 6th at 2 p.m. followed by refreshments in the hall. All are welcome. Any questions call Sandy Debesys 475-8312/Theresa Matijasic 577-7898

St. Dominic Centennial Dinner & Dance
Tickets are now on sale for our Parish Centennial Dinner & Dance on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the DaVinci Centre. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at the Parish Office or from Melina Sgarbossa. Entertainment by Quest. Cardinal Velasio De Paolis (from Rome) together with our Bishop, will be in attendance, as well as former pastors. All are invited to celebrate this historic moment in the life of our faith community.

Parish Centennial Cook Book!
You are invited to submit your favourite recipe(s) for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book. Maybe you have a time honoured family recipe that you would like to share with us. Go through your recipes and give us a copy with your name and phone in case we have a question. Put your recipe in the collection or drop it off at the Rectory. (If you so wish, you can also write on the back of the recipe form available in the narthex if you think you might want to order a cook book.) To date we have 273 recipes and 40 requested the cookbook. Fr. Dan

Youth Group
Bakeless Bake Sale - Sunday, May 6
Many times we’ve heard people say “I would rather give a “dollar” than bake today.” And so, we are asking you to help more or less to make our Bake Sale a huge success. (Envelopes will be provided).
Youth Mass - Saturday, May 26th 5 p.m.
Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27.

PARISH PHOTO ALBUM
Don't miss an opportunity to have a free sitting for a photograph in our centennial photo album. Free sitting, free album..you cannot loose! You may order photos at that time but you are not under obligation. Please be included with all our parishioners in the Centennial Photo Album. Call the office for info., or sign up in the lobby, or ask Fr. Victor for details! We want you in our album. If you have unique problem to come to the church for a photo, let us know, maybe we can work something out. The album will be a true record of our parish for years to come. Be in our book!

Project Mommy” is asking for help. If you have any baby items (new or good used ) that you would like to donate, you can place them in the box marked “Project Mommy” in the Narthex. Gift baskets are then assembled for young Mothers attending St. Patrick’s High School and their babies who are all under 6 months of age. Deadline for donations is April 30.
Thank you for your support!

Two Bit Auction - Sunday, April 29, 12 noon, $5 at the Fort William 1st Nation Community Hall (400 Anemiki Dr.). Sponsored by NorWester Mountain Escarpment Protection Committee.

St. Patrick’s High School Life Support Club and Thunder Bay Students for Life are hosting a Jamin’ for Justice Variety Show on Saturday, April 28,7 p.m. at St. Agnes Parish. This is in support of their travel to March for Life in May in Ottawa. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Call Kate 620-4250 for info.

Corpus Christi CWL Spring Rummage Sale
Friday, May 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will go to the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

Walk For Yourself, Walk For Someone You Love
Walk to Fight Arthritis on Sunday, June 10 at Boulevard Lake. Registration 12-1 p.m. Walk starts at 1 p.m. For information go to www.WalkToFightArthritis.ca

Discovery Camp - A Catholic Bible Camp for youth going into grades 7-10, as of September 2012 is being held July 9 to 13 at Sunny Cove Camp outside Fort Frances. The cost is $175 for campers and Jr. Counselors. Counselors, kitchen help, staff, priests and deacons are needed. Please call Deacon Bob and Betty Grynol 807-274-4874 or email: deaconsden@sympatico.ca for information and application forms.

II SUNDAY of EASTER

April 15, 2012

Today’s reading from Acts is a classic stewardship reading. None of the Apostles claimed that their possessions were their own. The truth is we don’t own anything, it all belongs to God. Good stewards share everything they have. Sharing is a response of both the head and the heart. In believing that everything we possess is a gift from God, we make a conscious decision to share it. Thus, our grateful hearts lead us to joyful generosity, not out of obligation or duty, but out of gratitude to God and love for one another.

God Grant Them Eternal Rest
Please remember in your prayers Costantino Bordignon, Pietro Campagna, Anita MacLean and Girarda Bisignano who died recently.

Liturgy Meeting: Tuesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. in the rectory meeting room.

Confirmation 2012 - Sunday, April 15
Congratulations to the 44 candidates who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today and to their families and sponsors. Thank you to our celebrate Bishop Fred Colli, to Deacon Robert Debesys and members of the various ministries.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Homily
The homily usually springs from the Scriptures of the day or of the liturgical texts used for Mass, to encourage and challenge the people to live the Christian life. The homily has its origins in the story of Jesus with the disciples of Emmaus, where he explained the Scriptures to them before breaking bread. Many of the Church Fathers are remembered for their sermons and how they brought together the practice of the Faith in the daily lives of Christians. Homilies vary in quality from preacher to preacher and Sunday to Sunday; yet the purpose reminds the same: applying the Scriptures to the daily practice of our faith.
II DOMENICA DI PASQUA 15 aprile 2012
“Beati quelli che non hanno visto e hanno creduto”
Nella vita di Gesù la sua risurrezione occupa un posto importante non solo dal punto di vista apologetico, come risposta irrefutabile allo scandalo della croce, considerata un fattore negativo riguardo alle attese messianiche, ma anche dal punto di vista salvifico. La Risurrezione è un “mistero” della vita di Cristo; inserita nel mistero dell’Incarnazione, essa rientra nel compimento delle cose scritte su Gesù, come lui stesso ha affermato: “Così sta scritto: il Cristo dovrà patire e risuscitare dai morti”.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Allan Albao; (Mon.) Fr. Cornelius Amaechi; (Tues.) Fr. Joseph Arokiam; (Wed.) Fr. Henryk Augustynowicz; (Thurs.) Fr. Alex Barrion; (Fri.) Fr. Francesco Blazek; (Sat.) Fr. Wayne Bolton, sj.

School Easter Masses
St. Thomas - Thursday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. (In church)
St. Francis - Thursday, April 26, 12 noon (In church)

CWL Diocesan Annual Convention April 27, 28 and 29 hosted by St. Mary’s CWL in Fort Frances.

Honour of Our Lady of Good Council Mass, Thursday, April 26, 7 p.m. with Living Rosary before at
6:40 p.m. Refreshment to follow in the church hall. Please plan to attend.

Seniors Meeting - Monday, April 16, 1 p.m. church hall.

Parish Centennial Photo Album
Thank you to John Nistico, Frank Baratta and to everyone who had pictures taken for our photo album. Parishioner who ordered picture from the first sitting can pick them up at the rectory.

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)
The next Teens Encounter Christ retreat weekend will take place April 20 to 22 at Corpus Christi. Contact Debbie DeBruyne at 346-1266 for information and registration.

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before long!

St. Andrew’s CWL will be hosting a Spaghetti Supper on Sunday, April 22 at the Italian Cultural Centre. Only advance ticket sales will be credited to the CWL. Take out 2-5:30 ($9) sit down 6 p.m. ($11 adults; $7 children). For more information or tickets call Barb 344-7913.

Ladies of the Italian Society of Port Arthur Spring Tea
Sunday, April 15 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Centre. Proceeds go to Northern Cancer Fund.

Farewell Celebration Grey Sister’s
St. Agnes cordially invites you to attend the Farewell Celebration and Liturgy on Sunday, April 15 at 11 a.m. as a farewell for Sisters Ethel and Olga Rakai. Their departure marks the end of an era of the Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Ministry in the Diocese of Thunder Bay. A luncheon will be served in the parish hall following the Mass.

Two Bit Auction - Sunday, April 29, 12 noon, $5 at the Fort William 1st Nation Community Hall (400 Anemiki Dr.). Sponsored by NorWester Mountain Escarpment Protection Committee.

Corpus Christi CWL Spring Rummage Sale
Friday, May 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will go to the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

Please obey the no parking signs on the streets around the church. Police have put us on warning the cars parked illegally will be ticketed.

Please give a good example to the community and obey the rules, especially when there are large crowds coming to church.

EASTER SUNDAY

April 8, 2012

Church is really all about living out what we celebrate both today and every Sunday through the day-to-day activities of our lives. What is church like for you, in your home, at work and at play? The Church gives us the Acts of the Apostles during the 50 days of the Easter Season to show us how to be church. Through our baptism and confirmation Christ himself has given all of us a share in the mission of His Church. How are you using your gifts in engaging in the mission?

Baptism: Tayliah Teresa Wood was baptized in the Lord. Congratulations to her family.

God Grant Them Eternal Rest
Please remember in your prayers Catherine Scalzo & Costantino Bordignon who died recently.

Liturgy Meeting: Tuesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. in the rectory meeting room.

Confirmation 2012 - Sunday, April 15
2 p.m. (A-G) & 5 p.m. (H-Z)
Rehearsal: Thursday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Silence
Following the Gospel, there is a prolonged moment of silent reflection on the readings and the homily. This moment of silence while always part of the Mass, was usually skipped over. Now with the recent changes to the Mass, the Church has been reminded of the importance of this moment of silence. Through singing, proclamation and prayer we give praise and glory to God. In the silence God speaks to us. What image or phrase from the readings or the homily struck you? Will it give direction to your life? Help make a decision?

DOMENICA DI PASQUA 8 aprile 2012
Il Signore è veramente risorto. Il vangelo attesta che i discepoli di Gesù furono colti di sorpresa dalla risurrezione di Gesù: “infatti non avevano ancora compreso la Scrittura, che cioè egli doveva risorgere dai morti” (Gv 20,9). Come Marta, credevano nella risurrezione dell’ultimo giorno (Cfr Gv 11,24), ma una risurrezione come quella di Gesù non era nelle loro speranze. Avevano visto Lazzaro uscire dal sepolcro, ma i loro occhi non si erano aperti alle dimensioni del mistero della salvezza.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Rey Ronquillo; (Mon.) Fr. Allan Savage; (Tues.) Fr. Rey Sorgon, osa; (Wed.) Fr. Ireneusz Stadler; (Thurs.) Msgr. Pasquale Stilla; (Fri.) Fr. Alan Abidines; (Sat.) Fr. Celestine Agwu, smmm..

CWL Diocesan Annual Convention will be held April 27, 28 and 29 hosted by St. Mary’s CWL in Fort Frances. Deadline for registration is April 12. Anyone wishing to attend, please contact Joanne Scerba for info. 577-2354.

Seniors Meeting - Monday, April 16, 1 p.m. church hall.

PARISH CENTENNIAL PHOTO ALBUM
Please consider being in the album as we celebrate 100 years. Helping us with this project are John Nistico of Primary Foto and Frank Baratta, Photographer, A Sooter Studio. We will attempt to make this the best album ever! Next sittings will be Tuesday April 10, Wednesday, April 11 and Saturday, April 14. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the Narthex, look for the table.

PARISH CENTENNIAL COOK BOOK!
You are invited to submit your favourite recipe(s) for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book. Maybe you have a time honoured family recipe that you would like to share with us. Go through your recipes and give us a copy r with your name and phone in case we have a question. Put your recipe in the collection or drop it off at the Rectory. (If you so wish, you can also write on the back of the recipe form available in the narthex if you think you might want to order a cook book.) To date we have 263 recipes and 34 requested the cookbook. Fr. Dan

The Youth Group
Youth Mass - Saturday, May 26th 5 p.m.
A Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27.

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)
The next Teens Encounter Christ retreat weekend will take place April 20 to 22 at Corpus Christi. Contact Debbie DeBruyne at 346-1266 for information and registration.

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before long!

“Project Mommy” is asking for help. If you have any baby items (new or good used ) that you would like to donate, you can place them in the box marked “Project Mommy” in the Narthex. Gift baskets are then assembled for young Mothers attending St. Patrick’s High School and their babies who are all under 6 months of age. Deadline for donations is April 30. Thank you for your support. Lorraine Gillman, C.W.L.

Ladies of the Italian Society of Port Arthur Spring Tea
Sunday, April 15 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Centre. Proceeds go to Northern Cancer Fund.

Yard Sale - St. Agnes Youth Group annual yard sale
April 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in their church hall.

When Jesus Came to Birmingham (England)

When Jesus came to Golgotha, they hanged Him on a tree, They drove great nails through hands and feet, and made a Calvary; They crowned Him with a crown of thorns, red were His wounds and deep, For those were crude and cruel days, and human flesh was cheap.

When Jesus came to Birmingham, they simply passed Him by. They would not hurt a hair of Him, they only let Him die; For men had grown more tender, and they would not give Him pain, They only just passed down the street, and left Him in the rain.
Still Jesus cried, 'Forgive them, for they know not what they do. And still it rained the winter rain that drenched Him through and through;
The crowds went home and left the streets without a soul to see, And Jesus crouched against a wall, and cried for Calvary.

Poem by G. A. Studdert-Kennedy (19th century)

PALM SUNDAY

April 1, 2012

The second reading today speaks of Christ’s humility. We too are called to be humble. Being humble does not mean we think less of ourselves; that serves no purpose. Christian humility simply means that we think of ourselves less. We can do this by putting God and others first. As Christian stewards we acknowledge God as the source of all our talents and abilities, and everything we possess. Setting aside self gives the steward a certain ‘God-grounded’ confidence while still remaining humble

Lenten South Ward Penitential Service
Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m., St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Volunteers Needed for Holy Thursday
Fr. Victor is looking for volunteers for the washing of feet for the Mass on Holy Thursday. Please call the rectory if you are willing to help 577-5672.

Rehearsals for Holy Week Liturgies: Due to the changes to the Mass, all lay ministers who are assisting at Holy Week Liturgies are asked to be present for the following rehearsals. Rehearsal for Holy Thursday, April 5 at 6:00 pm in the church. Rehearsal for Good Friday, April 6 at 12 noon in the church. Rehearsal for the Easter Vigil, April 7 at 12 noon. Thank you.

SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK
Holy Thursday - April 5
* 7:00 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday - April 6
* 10 a.m. - “Tenebrae” Good Friday Lamentations
* 3 p.m. - Good Friday Communion Service
* 7 p.m. - Good Friday Italian Liturgy
(Special Collection Communications Office)
Holy Saturday - April 7
* 2 p.m. - Blessing of the Easter Baskets
* 8 p.m. - Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday - April 8
* 8:30 a.m. (English)
* 10:00 a.m. (Italian)
* 11:30 a.m. (English)
* 1:00 p.m. (English)

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Gospel Part 3
The proclamation of the Gospel has a preeminent place among all the readings of Scripture. While all the readings form the Word of God, God speaks directly and clearly to his people through the words and actions of Jesus in the Gospel. It is for this reason that we stand during the Gospel, out of respect and veneration for Christ who is made present in our midst. The response "Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ" at the conclusion of the proclamation of the Gospel, affirms our belief in the presence of Christ in the Gospel.

DOMENICA DELLE PALME 1 aprile 2012
Gloria a te, lode in eterno, Cristo re, salvatore: osanna!
Abbiamo seguito il rito dell’ingresso di Gesù in Gerusalemme. Un ingresso trionfale. Ma la liturgia di questa domenica delle Palme sembra volerci suggerire di concentrare la nostra attenzione sulla passione del Redentore. Gesù ha vissuto interamente la sua “Ora”: è venuto nel mondo per dare la propria vita per la salvezza dell’umanità. Il canto del Servo sofferente, tratto dal Libro di Isaia (I Letture), ci permette di intravedere e in qualche modo condividere i sentimenti di Cristo che affronta la sua passione: la sofferenza, l’angoscia, la solitudine, ma anche il coraggio e la fiducia nella certezza della vittoria finale. San Paolo, scrivendo ai Filippesi (II Lettura), parla dello “svuotamento” del Cristo che “umiliò se stesso facendosi obbediente fino alla morte e a una morte di croce”.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Mathew Mullamangalam; (Mon.) Fr. Thomas Mullamangalam; (Tues.) Fr. Moses Neosu, smmm; (Wed.) Fr. Elvis Odoegbulem, smmm; (Thurs.) Fr. James Panikulam; (Fri.) Fr. Francis Pudicherry; (Sat.) Fr. Umberto Rizzi, cs.

CWL Information - Come out to the April 3rd CWL General Meeting. Maria Lento, a cancer survivor, will do a short talk on Colon Cancer Awareness.
Ladies: Don’t miss out on hearing a remarkable story!

Parish Council - Wednesday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.

Confirmation 2012 - Sunday, April 15
2 p.m. (A-G) & 5 p.m. (H-Z)
Rehearsal: Thursday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.

St. Dominic Centennial Dinner & Dance
Tickets are now on sale for our Parish Centennial Dinner & Dance on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the DaVinci Centre. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at the Parish Office. Reservations are available for tables of 8 only. Entertainment provided by Quest. Cardinal De Paolis (from Rome) will be in attendance, as well as former pastors. All are invited to celebrate this historic moment in the life of our faith community.

PARISH CENTENNIAL COOK BOOK!
Everyone is invited to submit their favourite recipe(s) for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book. Perhaps you have a time honoured recipe in your family that you would like to share with us. Go through your recipes and give us a legible copy together with your name and phone in case we have a question. Put your recipe in the collection or drop it off at the Rectory. (If you so wish, you can also write on the back of the recipe form if you think you might want to order a cook book.) Fr. Dan

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

Hamper Sunday (March 31 - April 1) Everyone is invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the St. Vincent de Paul Society which serves our area. You may also make a money donation. Please mark the intention on your envelope.

The Youth Group
Youth Mass - Saturday, May 26th 5 p.m.
A Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27.

National Catholic Mission 2012
“Three Troubling Questions” will be broadcast on Vision TV on Monday, April 2 (Pt.1) and Tuesday, April 3 (Pt. 2) at
6 p.m. and repeated at 10 p.m. It will feature Fr. John Heagle, Sr. Barbara Leonhard, James McGill and Fr. Pat Fitzpatrick.

Lakehead University presents Gabriel Fauré
Requiem in D minor, Op.48 with orchestra on Wednesday, April 4, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Tickets at the doors $20 adults; $10 seniors & students. For further information call 343-8787.

St. Patrick High School Fundraiser
Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, March 31 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. St. Patrick’s will be serving pancakes & performing clips from their school play. Cost $5. Breakfast will be served from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Suppers
Sunday, April 1
take out 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sit down 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Ladies of the Italian Society of Port Arthur Spring Tea
Sunday, April 15 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Centre. Proceeds go to Northern Cancer Fund.

5th SUNDAY OF LENT

March 25, 2012

Jesus tells us that if we love our life we will lose it. As disciples and stewards we need to die to self so that we may live an abundantly fruitful life. To die to self is to admit utter dependence upon God for all that I have and all that I am. To be steward is not to hoard my life, but to live generously.

Share Lent Special Collection will be taken up at all masses next weekend March 31 & April 1.

Lenten Penitential Service
South Ward Service: Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Parish Monthly History Evening
“Women of St. Dominic’s”
Tuesday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. in our church hall.
Presenter: Diane Piovesana.
Refreshments to follow. (No charge)

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Gospel Part 2
Immediately before the proclamation of the Gospel, everyone makes the sign of the cross three times over their bodies, once on the forehead, on the lips and over the heart. These signings number three for the Trinity: one God revealed in three Persons. The areas of the body that we sign with the cross are also significant: the forehead, that we may always reflect and meditate on the Gospel; the lips, that we may always proclaim the Word of God in our speech; the heart, that the Gospel may dwell there by faith.
V DOM. DI QUARESIMA 25 marzo 2012
Una voce dal cielo: “L’ho glorificato e lo glorificherò”
La prima lettura, l’oracolo di Geremia che annunzia la nuova alleanza, ci mostra l’importanza del cuore per relazionarci con Dio. Il profeta lotta senza tregua contro il formalismo ietra e sigillata con sangue di animali, ma scritta nel cuore da Dio stesso. Gesù, donando la sua vita, realizza la nuova alleanza. Giovanni nel Vangelo parla di morte e vita. È necessario che il chicco di frumento muoia perché dia frutto, perdere la vita per vivere eternamente.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Dan Lapolla, cs; (Mon.) Fr. Mike Mahoney; (Tues.) Fr. Maurizio Maifredi, cs; (Wed.) Fr. Rudy Manoloto, osa; (Thurs.) Fr. Milton McWatch; (Fri.) Fr. Ed Merchant; (Sat.) Fr. Randal Morrisseau.

Confirmation 2012 - Sunday, April 15
2 p.m. (A-G) & 5 p.m. (H-Z)

St. Dominic Centennial Dinner & Dance
Tickets are now on sale for our Parish Centennial Dinner & Dance on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the DaVinci Centre. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at the Parish Office. Reservations are available for tables of 8 only. Entertainment provided by Quest. Cardinal De Paolis (from Rome) will be in attendance, as well as former pastors. All are invited to celebrate this historic moment in the life of our faith community.

PARISH CENTENNIAL PHOTO ALBUM
Please consider being in the album as we celebrate 100 years. Helping us with this project are John Nistico of Primary Photos and Frank Barrata, photographer. We will attempt to make this the best album ever! Next sittings will be mid April. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the Narthex.

PARISH CENTENNIAL COOK BOOK!
Everyone is invited to submit their favourite recipe(s) for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book. Perhaps you have a time honoured recipe in your family that you would like to share with us. Go through your recipes and give us a legible copy together with your name and phone in case we have a question. Put your recipe in the collection or drop it off at the Rectory. (If you so wish, you can also write on the back of the recipe form if you think you might want to order a cook book.) Fr. Dan

One of 57 New Canadians
in Thunder Bay! March 21st, Fr. Dan became a Canadian Citizen together with people from 22 other countries.
“I am grateful to the people of Canada, Thunder Bay, and of St. Dominic’s parish and C.W.L. who helped me reach this milestone in my life”
At the ceremony it was noted
by Mary Kazorys, one of the speakers, the great work of St. Dominic’s in sponsoring
refugees and migrants over the years.
Thank you Canada!

Fr. Dan
ST. JOSEPH TABLE ANOTHER SUCCESS!
Thanks to everyone’s hard work and dedication, the 14th St. Joseph Table has been a tremendous success again.
After all the sales of sweets etc. are in, we will publish a figure. Thanks to everyone!

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

St. Patrick’s Cathedral Celtic Auction
Sunday, March 25 at 1 p.m. For tickets & info. call 622-5389

4th SUNDAY OF LENT

March 18, 2012

All that we are able to accomplish and accumulate in our lifetime is only possible because of God. “God has made us what we are...” St. Paul tells us in today’s second reading. God also “created us for a life of good deeds...” and, He has laid the plans for our lives, “...which he has already prepared for us to do.” What gifts have you been given that are to be shared in a life of good deeds and in fulfilling God’s plan? To live the stewardship way of life!

Baptism: Isabella Lora Gail Garofalo was baptized in the Lord. Congratulations to her family.

Baptism Meeting: Tuesday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. Rectory Meeting Room. Please register with the church office for baptisms.

14th ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH TABLE
March 17th & 18th
Come celebrate with us after all masses. Spaghetti bolognese, salad & bun will be served after the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday and on Sunday after the 10 & 11:30 a.m (Free will offering).
Bake Table, Baskets, Draws, perogies, cabbage rolls, etc.
See you there.

St. Dominic’s Lenten Mission
“Called By God's Word to Lenten Renewal”
Mon., Mar.19-7 p.m. - Fr. Maurizio Maifredi, c.s. (italiano)
Tue., Mar. 20-7 p.m. - Fr. Maurizio Maifredi, c.s.(italiano)
Wed. Mar. 21-7 p.m. - Msgr. Pasquale Stilla,VG (English)
Thur.,Mar. 22-7 p.m. - Msgr. Pasquale Stilla, VG (English)
Fri., Mar. 23-7 p.m. - Msgr. Pasquale Stilla, VG (English)

Lenten Schedule
Daily Mass - 7 p.m.
Stations of the Cross - Wednesdays & Fridays (individual 6:30 [before Mass])

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Gospel Part 1
Several marks of respect are given the Gospel in order to indicate how important it is within the Church. Since the time of the Apostles, we have believed that when the Gospel is proclaimed, it is Christ himself who speaks to his people. For this reason only an ordained minister proclaims the Gospel. This designation goes back to the 3rd century when Cyprian ordained Aurelian a deacon for this specific purpose. Before proclaiming the Gospel, the deacon asks a blessing that the Lord be "on his lips and in his heart" that by his proclamation the people may come to fall in love with the Scriptures and marvel at the work of Jesus to save us.
IV DOM. DI QUARESIMA 18 marzo 2012
“Dio ha tanto amato il mondo da dare il figlio unigenito”
Avendo incontrato Gesù di notte, dialogando sulle Scritture, Nicodemo aveva trovato in lui la luce, quella vera, quella che illumina ogni uomo! Eppure fa fatica a compiere il salto della fede che potrebbe salvarlo, trovando la forza di testimoniarlo alla luce del sole, cosciente di essere nella veritá (Vangelo). E nella medesima condizione siamo spesso anche noi, desiderosi di salvezza, ma incapaci di accoglierla così come Dio la prepara. In Cristo egli ci ha mostrato la “straordinaria ricchezza della sua grazia” (II Lettura), manifestata mediante le croce.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Tito Ferrer; (Mon.) Fr. Luigi Filippini; (Tues.) Fr. Antoni Fujarczuk; (Wed.) Fr. Peter Groulx; (Thurs.) Fr. Ted Kennedy; (Fri.) Fr. Richard Kowalchuk; (Sat.) Fr. Larry Kroker, sj.

Joint Choir Practice for Easter
March 22, 29 7:30 p.m.

Confirmation 2012 - April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Confirmation Group Mass - March 25, 11:30 a.m.
Confirmation Retreat - Saturday, March 24 starting at
9 a.m. in the church hall. Candidate & sponsor to attend.

PARISH CENTENNIAL PHOTO ALBUM
Please consider being in the album as we celebrate 100 years, and you are a part of it! Helping us with this project are John Nistico of Primary Photos, and Frank Barrata, photographer. Together with Fr. Victor and our parish team, we will attempt to make this the best album ever! You will want a copy for sure! Sign up sheets are in the Narthex. No obligation to buy. You get a free sitting, and a free album. Do not miss the opportunity to be in our 100th yr. book! Fr.Dan

Lenten Penitential Services:
North Ward Service: Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Corpus Christi Church.
South Ward Service: Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Special Thanks!
To Loretta Fonso, Joanne Scerba, Maria Bertoldo and everyone who helped make the St. Patrick’s Party such an exciting evening!

The Youth Group
Youth Mass - Saturday, May 26th 5 p.m.
A Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27.
Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

Holy Family Parish will be having a healing service on Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Royal Purple Lodge #14 Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, March 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Elk’s Hall - 201 S. Syndicate Ave.

Knights of Columbus
Spaghetti Supper Take Out - Sunday, March 18,1-5 p.m.
Shrimp Feast - Saturday, March 24. For tickets $20, call Rosie 623-3252.

Right to Life Annual General Meeting - Saturday, March 24, 1 p.m. Westfort Baptist Church, 1219 S. Ford St.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral Celtic Auction
Sunday, March 25 at 1 p.m. For tickets & info. call 622-5389

3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

March 11, 2012

The image from today’s Gospel of Christ driving out the money-changers and merchants is one we need to give some thought to. When consumerism and materialism, and not our faith in God, become the centre of our lives it can be a real problem. Good stewards allow their faith to infuse all of their money management decisions. We can find balance amid the rampant consumerism and materialism in our society by sharing first, saving second, and spending third.

Baptism: Emma Rose Hill, Naveen Phillip Lal Kapoor, Ayla Stella Claire Busch and Taea Marie Bailot were baptized in the Lord. Congratulations to their families.

God Grant Them Eternal Rest

Please remember the recently deceased in your prayers: StanleyKusik, and Pasquale Sacchetti

Lenten Penitential Services:
North Ward Service: Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Corpus Christi Church.
South Ward Service: Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Lenten Schedule
Daily Mass - 7 p.m.
Stations of the Cross - Wednesdays & Fridays (individual after mass)

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Gospel Acclamation
This acclamation announces the coming of the Gospel and accompanies the procession to the ambo. Outside of Lent the "Alleluia" is used, which means "Praise God" in Hebrew. The acclamation finds its origins in Jewish worship prior to the proclamation of the Scripture readings from the Torah. Since the first Christians were Jewish, they carried this practice into Christian worship. Since it is a acclamation of great joy, it is omitted during Lent as it is out of character with the penitential nature of the season. It exists to call to mind the importance of the Gospel in which Christ himself speaks to his people.

III DOM. DI QUARESIMA

11 marzo 2012

“Quale segno ci mostri per fare queste cose?”
Che cosa facevano di così strano i venditori di colombe e i cambiavalute nel tempio? (Vangelo). Dopotutto, alla fin fine, rendevano un servizio a quanti giungevano a Gerusalemme da luoghi lontani e possedevano una moneta diversa o proferivano comprare li gli animali sacrificali..eppure Gesù li scaccia con severità! Con questo gesto estremamente forte il Messia indica che con Dio non si mercanteggia, il rapporto con lui non è fondato sulla compravendita, ma sulla relazione fiduciosa e gratuita, che ha come regola fondamentale il Decalogo (I Lettura), il quale insegne a relazionarci positivamente con Dio e con il prossimo.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Msgr. Roy Carey; (Mon.) Fr. Alan Campeau; (Tues.) Bishop Fred Colli; (Wed.) Fr. Dan Debano; (Thurs.) Fr. Andrew Deptula; (Fri.) Fr. Ciaran Donnelly; (Sat.) Raul Escarpe.

Liturgy Committee Meeting - Tuesday, March 13,
7:30 p.m. rectory meeting room.

Joint Choir Practice for Easter
March 15, 22, 29 after mass.

Confirmation 2012 - April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Confirmation Group Mass - March 18 & 25, 11:30 a.m.
Confirmation Retreat - Saturday, March 24 starting at
9 a.m. in the church hall.

14th ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH TABLE
March 17th & 18th
A St. Joseph Table is an offering of love, labour, and sacrifice in honour of the Patron Saint of the Italians, Canadians and the Universal Church. People of Italian heritage in North America have worked year after year to perpetuate this unique tradition of our heritage, brought to us by our grandparents and great-grandparents. According to legend, the St. Joseph Altar originated in Sicily, many centuries ago during a period of drought and famine. The people turned to St. Joseph asking his help and intercession. When the rains came and the crops prospered, their prayers were answered. In thanksgiving, the community erected lovely altars, with three levels to represent the Holy Trinity, draped it simply and beautifully in white and adorned it with flowers. They then selected their finest grain, fruits, vegetables, seafood and wine and invited all the poor to share in their prayer and festivity. The custom and devotion continue to this day. Each year altars laden with food are prepared on March 19th to celebrate St. Joseph's Feast Day.
Our St. Joseph Table is on March 17, and 18. Come celebrate with us after all masses. Spaghetti bolognese, salad & bun will be served after the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday and on Sunday after the 10 & 11:30 a.m(Free will offering.) Why not do a little baking for the Table? Everything welcomed!
See you there.

PARISH CENTENNIAL PHOTO ALBUM
Please consider being in the album as we celebrate 100 years, and you are a part of it! You will receive a free photo and album, and can also purchase additional photos etc., from the photographers if you wish. Helping us with this project are John Nistico of Primary Photos, and Frank Barrata, photographer. Together with Fr. Victor and our parish team, we will attempt to make this the best album ever! You will want a copy for sure! Sign up sheets are in the Narthex.

PARISH CENTENNIAL COOK BOOK!
Everyone is invited to submit their favourite recipe(s) for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book. Perhaps you have a time honoured recipe in your family that you would like to share with us. Go through your recipes and give us a legible copy together with your name and phone in case we have a question. Put your recipe in the collection or drop it off at the Rectory. (If you so wish, you can also write on the back of the recipe form if you think you might want to order a cook book.) Some yummy recipes have come in already! Fr. Dan

The Youth Group
Youth Mass - Saturday, May 26th 5 p.m.
A Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27.

Lectors please pick up your schedules in the Sacristy.

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

The Auxiliary to St. Joseph’s Care Group is hosting a Spaghetti Supper on Sunday March 18th, at the Italian Cultural Centre, 132 South Algoma Street, with only those tickets sold in ADVANCE to be credited to the Auxiliary. Tickets are $11.00 for Adults, Children (3 – 10 ) are only $7.00. Take out tickets are $9.00 Take out starts at 2:00 pm and runs until 5:30, sit down starts at 6 pm. Tickets are available at St. Joseph’s Hospital Gift Shop, and St. Joseph’s Heritage Foundation Office on Carrie Street. For more information or to reserve a table, please call 768-8899.

Special thanks to:
Lynda Lahteenmaa for presenting such a beautiful topic “Gardening” complete with Powerpoint presentation to the C.W.L.
Special Thanks also to Loretta Fonso for chairing the St. Pat’s Party.
Special thanks to Diane Piovesana, who will be speaking on March 27 on the topic “Women of St. Dominic’s”

Knights of Columbus Shrimp Feast
Saturday, March 24. For tickets $20, call Rosie 623-3252.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral Celtic Auction
Sunday, March 25 at 1 p.m. For tickets & info. call 622-5389

2nd SUNDAY OF LENT

March 4, 2012

“Listen to Him!” The Christian Steward is always listening to Christ. We must put God first in our daily decisions. Abraham was prepared to withhold nothing, not even his own son. All good gifts come from and belong to God. As stewards of our gifts we too should withhold nothing. We do well not to cling to our gifts as if we own them.

HAMPER SUNDAY (March 4 & 5) Everyone is invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the St. Vincent de Paul Society which serves our area. You may also make a money donation. Please mark the intention on your envelope.
CWL General Meeting - Tuesday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.
Special Guest: Lynda Lahteenmaa, Master Gardener
Lynda will be showing a Power Point Presentation entitled “Gardening Life”, dealing with the different elements and principals required in designing a garden for health and well being. Don’t miss out on Lynda’s presentation and a chance to pick up some gardening pointers!!

ST. JOSEPH COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday (after 7 pm Mass) 7:30 PM at Rectory with Fr. Dan

CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, March 6th 2 p.m. in Rectory

Parish Council Meeting - Wednesday, March 7, 7:40 p.m. rectory meeting room.

Liturgy Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 11,
7:30 p.m. rectory meeting room.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Second Reading
The second reading from Scripture is always taken from one of the letters contained in the New Testament. It is a sequential proclamation of the letter and therefore it does not follow the theme of the first reading or the Gospel. The importance of the second reading lies in the fact that it often describes the challenges that the early Christians faced and the development of Christian practice and doctrine. It gives us a guide for right living as many of the challenges then, are challenges that we still face today. In the silence that follows the reading, ask yourself: "What image or phrase stuck with me from the reading, and what is God saying to me through it?".

II DOM. DI QUARESIMA 4 marzo 2012
Gesù prese con sé Pietro, Giacomo e Giovanni...
La II domenica di Quaresima pone sempre al centro del nostro sguardo la Trasfigurazoine di Gesù. Anche noi siamo invitati a fissare gli occhi su di lui e sulla sua gloria pasquale (Vangelo). La potremo contemplare nella sua profondità e bellezza solo a condizione di saper ascoltare, insieme a Gesù, tutte le Scritture, simboleggiate da Mosè ed Elia. In questo anno B del ciclo domenicale, l’invito a volgersi verso il Trasfigurato assume un significato particolare proprio nella luce delle Scritture, in particolare di quei testi che ascoltiamo come prima e seconda lettura di questa celebrazione.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Cornelius Amaechi; (Mon.) Fr. Joseph Arokiam; (Tues.) Fr. Henryk Augustynowicz; (Wed.) Fr. Alex Barrion; (Thurs.) Fr. Francesco Blazek; (Fri.) Fr. Fr. Wayne Bolton, sj; (Sat.) Msgr. George Bourguignon.

Lenten Schedule
Daily Mass - 7 p.m.
Stations of the Cross - Wednesdays & Fridays optional.

Lenten Missions.
St. Dominic’s - March 19-23, Mon-Fri 7 p.m.
Holy Family - March 5, 6 and 7 from 7-9 p.m. each evening.

Lenten Penitential Services:
North Ward Service: Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Corpus Christi Church.
South Ward Service: Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
The Youth Group
Youth Mass - Saturday, May 26th 5 p.m.
A Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27.
Confirmation 2012
April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Confirmation Group Mass - Sun., Mar. 4, 11:30 a.m.

1ST Communion 2012
- Saturday, May 12, 2 p.m. (St. Thomas & Other Schools)
- Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m. (St. Francis & St. Vincent)
Classes for all candidates every Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Mass
It is very important for all the children to attend
every session
St. Patrick’s Celebration (March 10)Tickets $15 will be available before & after all masses this weekend March 3/ 4.
If you would like tickets, please contact Joanne Scerba at 577-2354.

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

USHERS ARE ADVISED Please do not let parishioners
lean, play or pull excessively on any of the church doors.

PARISH CENTENNIAL PHOTO ALBUM - Please consider being in the album as we celebrate 100 years, and you are a part of it! You will receive a free photo and album, and can purchase additional photos etc., from the photographers. Helping us with this project are John Nistico of Primary Photos, and Frank Barrata, photographer. Together with Fr. Victor and our parish team, we will attempt to make this the best album ever! You will want a copy for sure! Sign up sheets will be available after all masses March 3 & 4.

PARISH CENTENNIAL COOK BOOK!
Everyone is invited to submit their favourite recipe(s) for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book. Perhaps you have a time honoured recipe in your family that you would like to share with us. Go through your recipes and give us a legible copy together with your name and phone in case we have a question. Put your recipe in the collection or drop it off at the Rectory. (If you so wish, you can also write on the back of the recipe form if you think you might want to order a cook book.) Some yummy recipes have come in already! Fr. Dan

Thunder Bay Catholic Board’s Awards Trust Program offers many scholarship opportunities for graduating students. Students are reminded and encouraged to complete the Standard Application form by Friday, March 9, 2012. Visit or call Student Services for details 623-5218.

Our Lady of Loretto Spaghetti Dinner - Sunday, March 4
Doors open 5 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m. Adults $10, children 10 & under $5, under 3 are free. To raise funds for a church lift.

Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Supper
Sunday, March 4
Take out 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; sit down 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Daylight Saving Time will begin 2 a.m. next Sunday, March 11. Remember to change your clocks one hour AHEAD!

1st SUNDAY OF LENT

Feb. 26, 2012

Today’s first reading is the conclusion of the 40-day ordeal of Noah, his family and all the creatures in the ark during the Great Flood. Note that the covenant God declares in not only with Noah and all human begins, but also and equally between God and the earth - the birds, the wild and domestic animals... The beautiful rainbow is God’s reminder to us of this sacred shared covenant.

TONIGHT! (SAT.) IS SOUP NIGHT: Feb. 25th 2012 - Plan to attend! It’s in our parish hall after the Mass. Come on down!

BAPTISM: Benjamin David Sacino was baptized in the Lord. Congratulations to his family.

First Friday Holy Hour Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, March 2nd, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

CWL Executive would like to invite their members and interested persons to attend the World Day of Prayer to be held at Broadway United Church, 1303 Broadmore Ave. (Corner of West Francis St. & Broadmore Ave.) On Friday, March 2, at 2 p.m. The service this year will be prepared by the women of Malaysia.
CWL General Meeting - Tuesday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.
Special Guest: Lynda Lahteenmaa, Master Gardener
Lynda will be showing a Power Point Presentation entitled “Gardening Life”, dealing with the different elements and principals required in designing a garden for health and well being. Don’t miss out on Lynda’s presentation and a chance to pick up some gardening pointers!!
Parish Council Meeting - Wednesday, March 7, 7:40 p.m. rectory meeting room.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Responsorial Psalm
The Psalm is called "responsorial" because of its structure; it is designed to be sung in alternation between the psalmist and the congregation. The Psalm is chosen based upon one of themes of the first or second readings or the Gospel. It is meant to allow the people to meditate on the Word of God and the theme for that day. Since the Psalms are part of Sacred Scripture, it should always be sung from the ambo: the place which is reserved for the proclamation of the Scriptures. The Second Vatican Council restored the use of the term "psalmist" for the title of the person who sings the Psalm. This title was used in the early Church but fell out of use during the 19th century in favour of the title "cantor."

I DOM. DI QUARESIMA 26 febb 2012
Dal deserto della quaresima al giardino della Pasqua.
All’inizio della Quaresima, nella prima domenica, c’è il deserto, dove Gesù viene tentato (Vangelo). Alla fine del cammino, nella Pasqua, troveremo un giardino, quello in cui Maria di Magdala incontra e riconosce il Risorto. L’itinerario quaresimale ci fa vivere il passaggio dal deserto al giardino, secondo quello volontá di Dio già manifestatasi nella vicenda di Noè. Se il peccato dell’uomo distrugge il creato (il diluvio), Dio pone il suo arco di pace tra le nubi, segno della sua alleanza (I Lettura). La vittoria sulla tentazione e sul peccato non ci riconcilia solo con Dio, ma con le sue creature, tanto quelle della terra e quanto quelle del cielo (gli angeli).

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Allan Savage; (Mon.) Fr. Terry Sawchuk; (Tues.) Fr. Rey Sorgon; (Wed.) Fr. Ireneusz Stadler; (Thurs.) Msgr. Pasquale Stilla, VG; (Fri.) Fr. Celestine Agwu, smmm; (Sat.) Fr. Allan Albao.
Confirmation 2012
April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Confirmation Group Mass - Sun., Mar. 4, 11:30 a.m.

Lenten Missions.
St. Dominic’s - March 19-23, Mon-Fri 7 p.m.
Corpus Christi - Mission schedule is as follows: at all Masses, February 25 & 26; Monday 27 to Thursday, March 1 start with Mass at 7 p.m., talk 7:40 p.m.
Holy Family - March 5, 6 and 7 from 7-9 p.m. each evening.

Lenten Penitential Services:
North Ward Service: Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Corpus Christi Church.
South Ward Service: Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

The Youth Group
Youth Mass - Saturday, May 26th 5 p.m.
A Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27.

St. Patrick’s Celebration (March 10)Tickets $15 will be available before and after all masses the weekend of February 25 & 26 and March 3 & 4.

ST JOSEPH TABLE - March 17th & 18th
Anyone wishing to help should speak with Fr. Dan or Melina Sgarbossa. We can always use help. Students needing to do volunteer time- this is a good chance for you to do something! Proceeds go to charitable and parish projects.
PARISH CENTENNIAL PHOTO ALBUM - Please consider being in the album as we celebrate 100 years, and you are a part of it! You will receive a free photo and album, and can purchase additional photos etc., from the photographers. Helping us with this project are John Nistico of Primary Photos, and Frank Barrata, photographer. Together with Fr. Victor and our parish team, we will attempt to make this the best album ever! You will want a copy for sure! Sign up sheets will be available after all masses February 25 & 26 and March 3 & 4.

PARISH CENTENNIAL COOK BOOK!
Everyone is invited to submit their favourite recipe(s) for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book. Perhaps you have a time honoured recipe in your family that you would like to share with us. Go through your recipes and give us a legible copy together with your name and phone in case we have a question. Put your recipe in the collection or drop it off at the Rectory. (If you so wish, you can also write on the back of the recipe form if you might want to order a cook book.) Some yummy recipes have come in already! Fr. Dan

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

Pope John Paul II Senior Elementary School information night Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. All parents of grade six children are urged to attend.

Auxiliary to St. Joseph’s Care Group along with the Scandinavian Home Society are hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 26. The event takes place at the Scandinavian Home Restaurant on Algoma St. from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Adults $8, children $3.50

Our Lady of Loretto Spaghetti Dinner - Sunday, March 4
Doors open 5 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m. Adults $10, children 10 & under $5, under 3 are free. To raise funds for a church lift

7th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME

Feb. 19, 2012

We begin Lent by being signed with Ashes on the forehead to remind us that we are followers of Christ, who died and rose from the dead, victorious over temptation and sin in the world. Ashes are a Sacrament, and a reminder of our willingness to do penance, to cleanse the heart through fervent prayer, fasting and self-denial.
“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel”

Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule - February 22
9:30 a.m. - In church with St. Vincent School
9:30 a.m. - St. Francis School
2:00 p.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas School
7:00 p.m. - St Dominic’s Church

Lenten Schedule
Daily Mass - 7 p.m.
Stations of the Cross - Wednesdays & Fridays optional.
Parish Monthly History Evening
“An Immigrants’ Church”: Part Two, 1948-1962
Tuesday, February, 21 at 7:30 p.m. in our church hall.
Presenter: Roy Piovesana.
Refreshments to follow. (No charge)
CWL Executive would like to invite their members and interested persons to attend the World Day of Prayer to be held at Broadway United Church, 1303 Broadmore Ave. (Corner of West Francis St. & Broadmore Ave.) On Friday, March 2, at 2 p.m. The service this year will be prepared by the women of Malaysia.

The CWL Tropical Tea was very well attended this year and we sincerely thank all those who came. Also a Big Thank You to our Conveners and their helpers, the ladies who baked and the people who gave donations. Your on going support to these Church events is very much appreciated.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - First Reading
The Scripture readings are always proclaimed from the ambo. During the readings, the assembly is called upon to sit and listen to the Word being proclaimed. The Scriptures were not meant for just private devotion, but primarily for public proclamation. God speaks to his people in the proclamation of the Word, not in the silent reading along with the lector. The First Reading is always taken from the Old Testament, except during the Easter Season when it is taken from the Acts of the Apostles. The selection of the First Reading is chosen in relation to the Gospel; thus these two readings always share the same theme. In the silence that follows the reading, ask yourself: "What phrase or image stuck with me from the reading, and what is God saying to me through it?”

Engagement Encounter-Pray for our couples who completed
the marriage prep. course at St. Dominic’s Sat. Feb. 18th

VII DOM. TEMPO ORD. 19 febb 2012
Il figlio dell’uomo ha il potere di perdonare i peccati.
“Faccio una cosa nuova!”è il grido profetico di Isaia. È Cristo la novità che fa nuove tutte le cose: la sua parola è capace di perdonare e salvare, guarire e ridare vita, come racconta l’episodio del paralitico guarito. Gesù è presentato in movimento, per raccontare lo zelo di chi sente l’urgenza di un annuncio.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun.) Fr. Thomas Mullamangalam; (Mon.) Fr. Moses Nwosu, smmm; (Tues.) Fr. Elvis Odoegbulem; (Wed.) Fr. James Panikulam; (Thurs.) Fr. Francis Pudicherry; (Fri.) Fr. Umberto Rizzi; (Sat.) Fr. Rey Ronquilo.

PARISH CENTENNIAL PHOTO ALBUM - Soon we will be inviting parishioners to come out for a free photo to be taken for our parish Centennial Album. Please consider being in the album as we celebrate 100 years, and you are a part of it! There will be no charge for the photo and the book. You can purchase additional photos etc., from the photographers. Helping us with this project are John Nistico of Primary Photos, and Frank Barrata, photographer. Together with Fr. Victor and our parish team, we will attempt to make this the best album ever! You will want a copy for sure!
The Youth Group is inviting all youth of the parish for a sleigh ride at Gammondale Farm on Sunday, February 26. Permission forms are available in the sacristy.
Youth Mass - Saturday, May 26th 5 p.m. A Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27. They are meeting at 1 p.m. in hall today

Confirmation 2012
April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Confirmation Group Mass - Sun., Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m.

Thank you from St. Agnes' St. Vincent de Paul Society:
We, the members of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Agnes parish wish to thank all the parishioners of St. Dominic’s Church for their wonderful support shown to our food bank during 2011. The donations of money and food were very much appreciated not only by us but also most importantly by the people that we serve. We look forward to your continued support.

St. Patrick’s Celebration (March 10)Tickets $15 will be available before and after all masses the weekend of February 25 & 26 and March 3 & 4.

Plant and Yard Sale - June 2nd - Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

Adults’ / Children’s Hand Bell Choir
S.G.E.H.B.R. “Sleeping Giant English Handbell Ringers” Adult Rehearsals-with 4 octaves of Schulmerich Handbells Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. Children’s group practices on Thursdays at 7:30 with Melody Chimes. Recently the adult group played at St. Pat’s Cathedral for the South Ward C.W.L.’s. Everyone was impressed with their talent!

Soup Night: Feb. 25th 2012 - Plan to attend!
It’s in our parish hall after the Saturday evening Mass.

Blessed Palms If you have blessed palms from previous
years, you may return them to the church. They will be burned and used for ashes on Ash Wednesday.ST JOSEPH TABLE
will take place on the weekend of March 17, 18th. Anyone wishing to help should speak with Fr. Dan or Melina Sgarbossa. We can always use help. Students needing to do volunteer time- this is a good chance for you to do something! Donation sheets will be included in the bulletin or may be picked up in the narthex.

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
If you haven’t gotten your offertory envelopes for 2012, let us know.
Some envelope boxes are still at in the narthex. After Ash Wednesday, we will move them to the church office.

CENTENNIAL PARISH COOK BOOK!
Everyone is invited to submit their favourite recipe(s) for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book. Perhaps you have a time honoured recipe in your family that you would like to share with us. Go through your recipes and give us a legible copy together with your name and phone in case we have a question. Put your recipe in the collection or drop it off at the Rectory. (If you so wish, you can also write on the back of the recipe form if you might
want to order a cook book.) Some yummy recipes have come in already!

Fr. Dan

Lenten Missions.
St. Dominic’s- March 19-23 Mon-Fri 7 p.m.
Corpus Christi - Mission schedule is as follows: at all Masses, February 25 & 26; Monday 27 to Thursday, March 1 start with Mass at 7 p.m., talk 7:40 p.m.
Holy Family - March 5, 6 and 7 from 7-9 p.m. each evening. The passion & excitement of th MW Team’s skillfull worship, vibrant talks & personal testimony will touch your hearts, both young & old.

Pope John Paul II Senior Elementary School information night Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. All parents of grade six children are urged to attend.

Carnevale Tea, Sunday, February 19, 1 – 4 p.m. Da Vinci Centre. Festival atmosphere, baking, penny auction, crafts, draws, sandwiches and traditional baking, in support of Campaign for St. Joseph’s Hospice Palliative Care. $5. admission.

Knights of Columbus will be holding Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, February 21 at the Columbus Centre. The dinner will be served from 4-6 p.m Tickets $7.50/adults and kids under 5 eat for free. Tickets are available at the Centre Office or at the door.

Our Lady of Loretto Spaghetti Dinner - Sunday, March 4
Doors open 5 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m. Adults $10, children 10 & under $5, under 3 are free. To raise funds for a church lift

6th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME

Feb. 12, 2012

Remember those who have died
Remember Vivianna Brown whose funeral was held Sat. Feb. 11 here at St. Dominic’s.

Parish Monthly History Evening
“An Immigrants’ Church”: Part Two, 1948-1962
Tuesday, February, 21 at 7:30 p.m. in our church hall.
Presenter: Roy Piovesana.
Refreshments to follow. (No charge)Just Married!
Congratulations to Jason Pike & Ashley Buzzi
Sat. Feb. 11th. God grant them many happy years.

Marriage Preparation Weekend - February 17 & 18
If you have not received notification by mail and wish to attend the weekend please call the rectory 577-5672.

The Youth Group is inviting all youth of the parish for a sleigh ride at Gammondale Farm on Sunday, February 26. Permission forms are available in the sacristy. More information to come next week!
May 26th Sat., Youth Mass 5pm-
A Youth Barbeque is planned for May 27.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Liturgy of the Word
The Liturgy of the Word is the first major part of the Mass. The proclamation of the Scriptures has always been a part of Christian worship. It basis comes from our Jewish roots of the reading of the Torah in the synagogue, as well as Luke’s account of the journey to Emmaus, in which two disciples converse with Jesus though unaware it is him. Along the way, Jesus explains the Scriptures, and then when he breaks the bread they recognize who he is. The Second Vatican Council expanded the readings from Scripture that we hear. Formerly, we heard less than 1% of the Old Testament and 17% from the New Testament. Now we hear 14% of the Old and 71% of the New Testaments and the entire 4 Gospels over a 3 year cycle. A 3 year cycle was chosen as Jesus’ preaching ministry was 3 years in length.
The Hymn Board - Some have been asking what the coloured squares mean after the number on the hymn board. The plain green square refers to Catholic Book of Worship; the green square withe the “G” refers to Gather; and the red square with the “C” refers to Celebrate in Song.

PARISH CENTENNIAL PHOTO ALBUM
Soon we will be inviting parishioners to come out for a free
photo to be taken for our parish Centennial Album. Please
consider being in the album as we celebrate 100 years, and you are a part of it! There will be no charge for the photo and
the book. You can purchase additional photos etc., from the
photographers. Helping us with this project are John Nistico of Primary Photos, and Frank Barrata, photographer. Together with Fr. Victor and our parish team, we will attempt to make this the best album ever! You will want a copy for sure!

VI DOM. TEMPO ORD. 12 febb 2012
Confirmation 2012
April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Confirmation Group Mass - Sun., Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Celebration (March 10)Tickets $15 will be available before and after all masses the weekend of February 25 & 26 and March 3 & 4.

Plant and Yard Sale planned for June 2nd. Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

REFUGEE STATUS
We are happy to inform our parishioners that we were told Monday that the refugee we applied for passed the first step in January 2011 and now will be completing the medical check up before coming to Canada.

Adults’ / Children’s Hand Bell Choir
S.G.E.H.B.R. “Sleeping Giant English Handbell Ringers” Adult Rehearsals-with 4 octaves of Schulmerich Handbells Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. Children’s Group practice with two octaves of Melody Chimes Thursdays 7:30 pm. On Tuesday Feb. 7th our adult handbell choir played at the Cathedral at the C.W.L. joint meeting.

Soup Night: Feb. 25th 2012. Plan to attend! It’s at our parish hall after the Sat. evening Mass. We originally planned it for the 18th but there is Marriage Prep. that weekend.

CENTENNIAL PARISH COOK BOOK!
Everyone is invited to submit their favourite recipe(s)
for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book. Perhaps you have a time honoured recipe in your family that you would like to share with us. Go through your recipes and give us a legible copy together with your name and phone in case we have a question. Put your recipe in the church collection or drop it off at the Rectory. Fr. Dan

Last Year’s St. Joseph Table
Last year’s Table set aside funds for First Aid and AED training of parishioners. To date 13 adults have been trained at St. John’s Ambulance and the AED has been ordered and will be in installed in the church soon. We are just waiting for the cabinet or it to arrive. More trainees will attend the next group. See Mike Vasko or Fr. Victor for info.

Tropical Tea - Unclaimed Numbers
Door Prize 207 (red# - adult);
Penny Auction Prizes:
(green) 1041075, 1041212, 1041258, 1041401, 1041401.
Prizes can be picked up at St. Dominic’s rectory Mon-Fri. (9am - 4pm) or call 577-5672.

St. Andrew’s Parish Chinese Dinner on Sunday, February 19 at the China House Restaurant, McIntyre Centre starting at 6:45 p.m. Proceeds in support of our special Projects/Building Fund. For tickets $20 call 345-5202.

Dew Drop Inn
The Inn is a coup kitchen feeding hungry men, women and children. It provides a warm and safe welcoming environment 365 days a yr. Help them to continue this work by donating food, money or volunteering your time. Call 345-5202 for info. “Neighbors helping neighbors. “

SPAGHETTI DINNER To raise funds for a church lift. Sun. Mar. 4th 5 p.m. O..L. of Loretto Hall 290 Grenville Ave. Adults $10. Children 10 and under $5. Age 3 and younger free. Tickets: call 683-8753.

Remember:
ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEB. 22ND

5th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME

Feb. 5, 2012

WEDDING BANNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
(3) Jason Pike & Ashley Buzzi

Special Collection will be taken up all masses this weekend February 4 & 5 for the Scalabrini Missions. Scalabinians work for migrants and refugees around the world. Your generosity is appreciated.

HAMPER SUNDAY (February 4 & 5) - Everyone is invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the St. Vincent de Paul Society which serves our area. You may also make a money donation. Please mark your envelope.

Marriage Preparation Weekend - February 17 & 18
If you have not received notification by mail and wish to attend the weekend please call the rectory 577-5672.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step -- The Collect
The invitation "Let us pray," leads everyone into a moment of silence, during which they offer the prayers they bring to Mass. What is in your heart as you come to Mass today? In what areas of your life can you use God’s grace or strength? Is there anyone whom you wish to pray for? During this time, the priest usually offers a prayer for the intention of that Mass. Then the priest gathers all these prayers together in one and offers them to God by saying a formal and structured prayer. This silence and prayer are called the Collect; for the priest "collects" the prayers of the people and offers them to God. This is symbolized in the extending of the priest’s hands upwards. The Collect concludes the Introductory Rites.

C.W.L. News

The CWL Tropical Tea was very well attended this year and we sincerely thank all those who came. Also a Big Thank You to our Conveners and their helpers, the ladies who baked, and the people who gave donations. Your on going support of these Church events is very much appreciated.

Lorraine Gillman
Communications and Public Relations Convener

C.W.L. Joint Meeting, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 to be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. (Meeting at St. Dominic’s)Mass at 7 p.m. followed by a short information session. The evening will conclude with entertainment (Our Adult “Sleeping Giant English Hand Bell Ringers), a luncheon, raffle and door prizes. The purpose of the joint meeting is to bring all the Catholic Women’s League members from the southward parishes together to see old friends, make new friends and socialize. Ladies please attend and support this event. Come out and enjoy!

PARISH CENTENNIAL PHOTO ALBUM
Soon we will be inviting parishioners to come out for a free photo to be taken for our parish Centennial Album. Please consider being in the album as we celebrate 100 years, and you are a part of it! There will be no charge for the photo and the book. You can purchase additional photos etc., from the
photographers. Helping us with this project are John Nistico of Primary Photos, and Frank Barrata, photographer. Together with Fr. Victor and our parish team, we will attempt to make this the best album ever! You will want a copy for sure!

V DOM. TEMPO ORD. 5 febb 2012
Guarì molti che erano affetti da varie malattie...
“Tutti ti cercano!”, dicono Simone e altri discepoli a Gesù, dopo essersi messi sulle sue tracce (Vangelo). Giobbe (I Lettura) riflette sul mistero, oscuro e incomprensibile, della sofferenza, e trova sollievo nella fiducia totale in Dio. Nel Vangelo notiamo invece che Gesù, Medico delle anime e dei corpi, guarisce la suocera di Pietro da una febbre maligna, operando fino a sera altre guarigioni, scacciando i demoni a beneficio della grande folla dei pazienti che sperano ciò che solo lui può fare.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun) Fr. Norbert Eyule; (Mon.) Fr. Liuigi Filippini; (Tues.) Fr. Antoni Fujarczuk; (Wed.) Fr. Ted Kennedy; (Thurs.) Fr. Richard Kowalchuk; (Fri.) Fr. Larry Kroker, sj; (Sat.) Fr. Dan Lapolla, cs.

Parish Monthly History Evening
“An Immigrants’ Church”: Part Two, 1948-1962
Tuesday, February, 21 at 7:30 p.m. in our church hall.
Presenter: Roy Piovesana.
Refreshments to follow. (No charge)Confirmation 2012
April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Confirmation Group Mass - Sun., Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m.

1st Reconciliations:
Wed., Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. (St. Thomas & Other Schools)
Thurs., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. (St. Francis & St. Vincent)

Seniors Valentine’s Dinner/Dance - Sat., February 11 For tickets ($25 per person) call Gerry Sacino 577-1427 or Tony Vacchiano 577-4968.

St. Patrick’s Celebration (March 10)
Tickets $15 will be available before and after all masses the weekend of February 25 & 26 and March 3 & 4.

Plant and Yard Sale planned for June 2nd. Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

The Hymn Board - Some have been asking what the coloured squares mean after the number on the hymn board. The plain green square refers to Catholic Book of Worship; the green square withe the “G” refers to Gather; and the red square with the “C” refers to Celebrate in Song.

Hagar: “When I first got married, Helga’s mother was always complaining to me. But now things are much better- she doesn’t speak to me at all.”CENTENNIAL PARISH COOK BOOK!
Everyone is invited to submit their favourite recipe(s) for our upcoming St. Dominic’s Centennial Cook Book I know some people have said it’s too much work etc., but now with data bases, and home computers, it’s much easier. We can compile and store info as long as we want and publish as we want without any waste at all. Perhaps you have a time honoured recipe in your family that you would like to share with us. Go through your recipes and give us a legible copy together with your name and phone in case we have a question. Put your recipe in the church collection or drop it off at the Rectory. You can even put it thru the Rectory mail slot. If you’d like to add any information to the recipe please do. (ie. This was grandma’s recipe etc. )

Adults’ / Children’s Hand Bell Choir
S.G.E.H.B.R. “Sleeping Giant English Handbell Ringers” Adult Rehearsals-with 4 octaves of Schulmerich Handbells Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. Children’s Group practice with two octaves of Melody Chimes Thursdays 7:30 pm.

No Scents Program makes good health sense! There are a few parishioners who suffer asthma etc. or are allergic to different scents. We don’t want to willingly trigger an adverse reaction in a parishioner at church. Our Parish participates in the “No Scents” Program as does the hospital and other institutions. Out of respect for others who have sensitivities and allergies to scents, it is kindly requested that parishioners refrain from wearing them to church. Also, when ordering flowers for weddings and funerals etc. please ask your florist to use non-scented flowers if at all possible. Some of those Asiatic lilies pink and white, have such a strong scent that the clergy are becoming “breathless” even during the Mass. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.

Tropical Tea - Unclaimed Numbers
Draws: Money Tree (green) 725082;
Door Prize 207 (red# - adult);
509 (blue# - children)
Penny Auction Prizes:
(yellow) 2299550, 2299673, 2299771;
(green) 1041075, 1041111, 1041137, 1041142, 1041142, 1041191, 1041212, 1041258, 1041266, 1041401, 1041401.
Prizes can be picked up at St. Dominic’s rectory Mon-Fri. (9am - 4pm) or call 577-5672.

Soup Night: Feb. 25th 2012. Why not plan to attend? It’s at our parish hall after the Sat. evening Mass. We originally planned it for the 18th but there is Marriage Prep. that weekend.

4th SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME

Jan. 29, 2012

Here we are...nearly one month already gone in 2012! What did you resolve to change this year? Stewardship calls for a change to the way we think about who we are, and what we possess. What changes might God be calling you to? Stewardship calls us to be emptied of pride, envy, jealousy, anger, selfishness, and greed. Only then can we be filled with humility, charity, faith, hope, patience, peace, joy, surrender and gratitude!

+ GOD GRANT ETERNAL REST +
Please remember in your prayers Angela Scaffeo who died recently.

Baptism Meeting: Tuesday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. Rectory Meeting Room. Please register with the church office for baptisms.

CWL TROPICAL TEA
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012
ST. DOMINICS CHURCH HALL 12:30 TO 4:00 PM

WEDDING BANNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2) Jason Pike & Ashley Buzzi

Parish Council - Wednesday, February 1, 7:30 p.m. in the rectory meeting room.

First Friday Holy Hour Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, February 3rd 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

St. Blaise Bishop and Martyr of Sebaste, Armenia Friday, February 3rd (Blessing of the throats)

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - The Gloria
The first recorded use of the Gloria dates back to the 3rd century as a hymn for morning prayer. By the 8th century, the Gloria was sung at Masses at which the bishop presided and during the Christmas and Easter seasons. The Gloria probably originated as a Christmas hymn since its first line is taken the angels announcement of the Saviours birth to the shepherds (see Luke 2.14). The Gloria is a hymn of joy and celebration, and therefore is only sung at Masses during the Christmas and Easter seasons and Ordinary Time. By this hymn, the faithful, gathered in the Holy Spirit, praise, bless and beseech God.

IV DOM. TEMPO ORD. 29 genn. 2012
Egli insegnava loro come uno che ha autorità.
La Liturgia della Parola di oggi può esser denominata, come insegna Benedetto XVI, “sacramentalità della Parola” (Verbum Domini n.56). Che significa: la Parola realizza ciò che dice. Difatti il Vangelo presenta Gesù come un Profeta superiore ad ogni maestro umano, perché insegna con autorità: impone ad uno spirito impuro di tacere e di uscire, e questi obbedisce. Il Signore, che si impone su tutte le forze del male, sconfigge anchi i demoni. I presenti, pur non capendo, hanno una conferma di ciò dal fatto che l’indemoniato effettivamente è liberato.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun) Bishop Fred Colli; (Mon.) Fr. Albert Corradin, cs; (Tues.) Fr. Dan Debano; (Wed.) Fr. Victor De Gagné; (Thurs.) Fr. Andrew Deptula, ofm; (Fri.) Fr. Ciaran Donnelly; (Sat.) Fr. Raul Escarpe.
Confirmation 2012
April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Confirmation Group Mass - Sun., Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m.

1ST Communion 2012
- Saturday, May 12, 2 p.m. (St. Thomas & Other Schools)
- Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m. (St. Francis & St. Vincent)
Classes for all candidates every Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Mass
It is very important for all the children to attend
every session
1st Reconciliations:
Wed., Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. (St. Thomas & Other Schools)
Thurs., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. (St. Francis & St. Vincent)Special Collection will be taken up all masses next weekend February 4 & 5 for the Scalabrini Missions.

HAMPER SUNDAY (February 4 & 5) - Everyone is invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the St. Vincent de Paul Society which serves our area. You may also make a money donation. Please mark your envelope.
Parish Monthly History Evening
“An Immigrants’ Church”: Part Two, 1948-1962
Tuesday, February, 21 at 7:30 p.m. in our church hall.
Presenter: Roy Piovesana.
Refreshments to follow. (No charge)Seniors Valentine’s Dinner/Dance - Sat., February 11 For tickets ($25 per person) call Gerry Sacino 577-1427 or
Tony Vacchiano 577-4968.

St. Patrick’s Celebration (March 10)
Tickets $15 will be available before and after all masses the weekend of February 25 & 26 and March 3 & 4. If you want to help, contact Maria Bertoldo.

CWL Joint Meeting, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 to be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Mass at 7 p.m. followed by a short information session. The evening will conclude with entertainment (Our Adult “Sleeping Giant English Hand Bell Ringers), a luncheon, raffle and door prizes. The purpose of the joint meeting is to bring all the Catholic Women’s League members from the southward parishes together to see old friends, make new friends and socialize. Ladies please attend and support this event. Come out and enjoy!

St. Dominic’s 100th Parish Anniversary 1912-2012
Activities we are preparing:
1. Special Anthem which to be sung all during the year.
2. A church photo album, photos of parishioners & groups. Fr. Victor will spearhead this committee & we will start in March 2012.
3. A revised history of the parish to be printed.
4. Anniversary dinner/dance, June 9, 2012 DaVinci Centre.
5. Monthly talks on history of the parish.

Adults’ / Children’s Hand Bell Choir
S.G.E.H.B.R. “Sleeping Giant English Handbell Ringers” Adult Rehearsals-with 4 octaves of Schulmerich Handbells Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. Children’s Group practice with two octaves of Melody Chimes Thursdays 7:30 pm.

Plant and Yard Sale planned for June 2nd Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

No Scents Program - Our Parish participates in the “No Scents” Program. Out of respect for others who have sensitivities and allergies to scents, it is kindly requested that parishioners refrain from wearing them to church. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.

The Hymn Board - Some folks have been asking what the coloured squares mean after the number on the hymn board. The plain green square refers to Catholic Book of Worship; the green square withe the “G” refers to Gather; and the red square with the “C” refers to Celebrate in Song.

3rd SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME

Jan. 22, 2012

Through our baptism “each” of us, not just ‘some’ of us, are called to discipleship. There are two flanks of discipleship - stewardship & evangelization. Are these two a part of your response to God’s call? Without them your discipleship would be incomplete.

WEDDING BANNS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
(1) Jason Pike & Ashley Buzzi

Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of
Sr. Josephine Kowalski csj, who was originally from Thunder Bay & died at the Mother House in North Bay on January 9, 2012. Please remember her in your prayers & Masses along with the community of the sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie.

Special Thank You to Roy Piovesana for his presentation on Tue., “An Immigrants’ Church” The next presentation will be on Tue. Feb. 21st 7:30 in our hall: “An Immigrants’ Church 1948-1962" Don’t miss
his fascinating presentation. Refreshments will follow.

Baptism Meeting: Tuesday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. Rectory Meeting Room. Please register with the church office for baptisms.

Bishop’s Diocesan Ministry Campaign
Bishop Colli wishes to thank the parish communities for their generosity & co-operation on the recent Bishop’s Diocesan Ministry Campaign. To date 91.4% of the campaign goal has been reached & many parishes have succeeded in reaching their individual goal. Many have surpassed their parish goal also. Further donations to the campaign will be earmarked for the 2012 fall campaign. (Our goal was $28,500. & our parish fell short by $3,666. and we will have to make that up.)

Ecumenical Prayer Service - A prayer service to celebrate the World Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Sunday, January 22, 3 p.m. This service is sponsored by St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Paul’s Anglican, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian and Wesley/First Church United. Everyone is invited & encouraged to attend.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - Kyrie
The origins of the Kyrie (Lord, have mercy) are unclear, however it was firmly in place as a hymn since the time when Gregory the Great was pope (590 - 604 AD). It was often used as a conclusion to the Psalms and for processions. When Latin became the official language of the Church, the Kyrie was the only prayer that was retained in its original Greek and not translated into Latin. The Kyrie was never intended to be penitential in nature and is not connected to repentance or forgiveness. After repenting of our sin and asking for forgiveness in the Penitential Act, we then join in singing or saying this ancient hymn celebrating Gods mercy and goodness that he has shown to us.

III DOM. TEMPO ORD. 22 genn. 2012
“Il tempo è compiuto e il regno di Dio è vicino”
Due pescatori stavano gettando le reti, quando Cristo cambia le loro vite. Simon Pietro e Andrea accolgono l’invito di Gesù a diventare pescatori di uomini. “Subito” scrive Marco nel Vangelo. Passando oltre, altri due fratelli, Giacomo e Giovanni, vengono chiamati da Cristo a seguirlo e senza indugio lasciano le reti e si mettono al suo servizio. Anche in questo caso, Marco annota quel “subito”. Evidentemente, ci teneva a far sapere che tutti e quattro risposero senza tentennamenti alla chiamata del Messia. Eppure, Gesù non promette grandi ricompense, semmai li invita a lavorare: saranno ancora pescatori, anche si di uomini! Li invita anzitutto a camminare con lui, a condividere la quotidianità. Per i discepoli inizia una sfida, una nuova avventura, le cose di prima sono passate. Adesso c’è da camminare! La conversione continua.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun) Fr. Joseph Arockiam; (Mon.) Fr. Henryk Augustynowicz; (Tues.) Fr. Alex Barrion; (Wed.) Fr. Francisco Blazek; (Thurs.) Msgr. George Bourguignon; (Fri.) Msgr. Roy Carey; (Sat.) Fr. Allan Campeau.
Confirmation 2012
April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Confirmation Group Mass - Sun., Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m.

Salt & Light Youth Retreat
(A Catholic Experience for ages 13-16 years)
February 17-19, 2012 at Holy Family Church
Call Jillian Town 577-9480 for information.

Adults’ / Children’s Hand Bell Choir
S.G.E.H.B.R. “Sleeping Giant English Handbell Ringers” Adult Rehearsals-with 4 octaves of Schulmerich Handbells Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. Children’s Group practice with two octaves of Melody Chimes Thursdays 7:30 pm.

Seniors Valentine’s Dinner/Dance - Sat., February 11
For tickets ($25 per person) call Gerry Sacino 577-1427 or
Tony Vacchiano 577-4968.

St. Dominic’s 100th Parish Anniversary 1912-2012
Activities we are preparing for:
1. Centennial Anthem which to be sung all during the year.
2. A church photo album, photos of parishioners & groups. Fr. Victor will spearhead this committee will start photographing in March.
3. A revised history of the parish to be published.
4. Anniversary dinner/dance, June 9, 2012 DaVinci Centre. Mark your calendar!
5. Monthly talks on history of the parish. Second talk
is scheduled for Feb. 21st (Tue.) in our hall 7:30PM.

CWL TROPICAL TEA
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012
ST. DOMINICS CHURCH HALL 12:30 TO 4:00 PM

Baking – ladies we are in need of baking for our Tropical Tea. We are not always able to contact you but your support is essential. Baking may be dropped off at the Church Hall the weekend of the Tea.
Penny Auction – please donate NEW items only. Drop off at the Rectory, Monday to Friday from 9:15 am to 4:00 pm before Wednesday, January 25 2012.
Money Tree or Lottery Tree - Any monetary donations would be appreciated to offset the cost on these two lotteries.
Grocery Hamper – non perishable items would be appreciated and may be dropped off at the Rectory or marked for the tea and left in the Church Hall.
Sandwich Making – Saturday, January 28, 9:30 am. Everyone is welcome.
Tickets will be sold after all masses January 21 & 22.

CWL Joint Meeting, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 to be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Mass at 7 p.m. followed by a short information session. The evening will conclude with entertainment, a luncheon, raffle and door prizes. Our Adult “Sleeping Giant English Hand Bell Ringers” choir will be performing. Ladies please attend and support this event. Come out and enjoy!

ST PATRICK’S CELEBRATION Sat. March 10th in our hall 6:30 dinner and entertainment, door prize etc.
$15. ticket. Plan to attend. Limited tickets.

Plant and Yard Sale planned for June- Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

The Auxiliary to St. Josephs Care Group along with the Scandinavian Home Society is hosting a Pancake Breakfast, on Sunday January 29th. Breakfast takes place at the Scandinavian House on Algoma St. beginning at 9:30 am. Everyone Welcome.

2nd SUNDAY IN ORD. TIME

Jan. 15, 2012

There exists in our parish community a diversity of unique gifts. God has provided these gifts in order to advance His Kingdom. Our sisters and brother in other Christian denominations have also been blessed with unique gifts that are being used for the same purpose. This Wednesday, January 25th the Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity comes to a close. We pray that all Christians be good stewards of their relationships with one another, seeking to listen to and to understanding each other, being always patient and humble, so that the Body of Christ may be truly united.

Parish Monthly History Evening
“An Immigrants’ Church”
Tuesday, January 17, 7:30 p.m. in our church hall.
Presenter: Roy Piovesana.
Refreshments to follow. (No charge)

Liturgy Committee Mtg - Tues., January 17, 7:30 p.m.

Baptism: Jeihra Elizabeth Caione and Austin David Robins were baptized in the Lord. Congratulations to their families.

Baptism Meeting: Tuesday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. Rectory Meeting Room. Please register with the church office for baptisms.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - The Penitential Act
For the first thousand years, there is little evidence of a penitential act during Mass. It was only in 1570 AD, that this act of repentance, as we know it today, was included in the Mass. The Penitential Act finds its basis from the First Letter of John (1.9): "If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." The Penitential Act opens with an introduction by the priest calling upon the entire community to acknowledge their sins before the Lord, which we do in silence. This moment of silence is intended as a weekly examination of our lives. Ask yourself this question: "What is the one major thing that has kept me from God this week?" Then all present join in a general confession of sin, which is usually the Confiteor prayer (I confess to almighty God). The words to the Confiteor have repeated changed since 1570, however its purpose has always reminded the same: to acknowledge our sins and to seek forgiveness from the Lord.

Salt & Light Youth Retreat
(A Catholic Experience for ages 13-16 years)
February 17-19, 2012 at Holy Family Church
Call Jillian Town 577-9480 for information.

Seniors Valentine’s Dinner/Dance - Sat., February 11
For tickets ($25 per person) call Gerry Sacino 577-1427 or
Tony Vacchiano 577-4968

II DOM. DEL TEMPO ORD. 15 genn. 2012
Gesù disse loro: “che cosa cercate!” Risposero: “dove dimori?” Il Vangelo di Giovanni odierno sottolinea un particolare quasi secondario: erano circa le quattro del pomeriggio. Perché fissare l’orario nel quale i due discepoli di Giovanni incontrarono Gesù e fecero dimora presso di lui? Quel dettaglio è fondamentale nella storia della salvezza, perché segna la conversione di Andrea e di Simon Pietro. Da quel momento Simone si chiamerà con il nome di Pietro, sul quale Cristo fonderà la sua Chiesa. E i due fratelli rimasero con Gesù nella sua dimora, condividendo con lui la giornata. Ecco perché quelle quattro del pomeriggio tracciarono un solco tra il prima e il dopo. L’Agnello di Dio, così Giovanni aveva chiamato Gesù, aveva attirato l’attenzione dei due discepoli, ma solo vedendo dove viveva e come viveva, decisero di seguirlo.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun) Fr. Terry Sawchuk; (Mon.) Fr. Rey Sorgon, osa; (Tues.) Fr. Ireneusz Stadler; (Wed.) Msgr. Pasquale Stilla, VG; (Thurs.) Fr. Allan Abidines; (Fri.) Fr. Allan Albao; (Sat.) Fr. Cornelius Amaechi, smmm

Bishop’s Diocesan Ministry Campaign - Our parish goal for 2011 was $28,500; 6.4% of the Diocesan Goal of $450,000. We fell short of our goal this year by $3,666. Thank You to everyone who donated to the Campaign.

Confirmation 2012
April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.

Adults’ / Children’s Hand Bell Choir
Confirmation 2012
April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.

Teens Encounter Christ - TEC weekend February 3 to 5, 2012. For more information contact Debbie 345-1266 or debdebrunye@tbaytel.net.

SOUP’S ON!
We will be serving hot soup in our own church hall on Sat. January 21st after the 5pm Mass! Why not stay around for a while and enjoy some hot soup before you go home?

St. Dominic’s 100th Parish Anniversary 1912-2012
Activities we are preparing for:
1. Special Anthem which to be sung all during the year.
2. A church photo album, photos of parishioners & groups. Fr. Victor will spearhead this committee & we will start in March 2012.
3. A revised history of the parish to be printed.
4. Anniversary dinner/dance, June 9, 2012 DaVinci Centre.
5. Monthly talks on history of the parish, beginning Tuesday, January 17th.

CWL TROPICAL TEA
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012
ST. DOMINICS CHURCH HALL
12:30 TO 4:00 PM

CWL Joint Meeting, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 to be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Mass at 7 p.m. followed by refreshments in the Auditorium. Our Adult “Sleeping Giant English Hand Bell Ringers” choir will be performing. Ladies please attend and support this event. Come out and enjoy!

MANY THANKS! To Rita Fiorido, Egidia Tesolin, Rosa Renzi, Luciana Manzon, Melina Sgarbossa, Edda Buset, for preparing the wonderful refreshments after each Mass last Sat., and Sunday! Thank you very much!
I hope I didn’t forget anyone! Fr. Dan

SAVE YOUR FLOWER POTS FOR US!
Plant and Yard sale in June- Save all your pots etc. for our garden sale which will be here before too long!

Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Supper
Sunday, January 15, 2012
take out 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sit down 5:30-7:30 p.m.
$11 per person - All you can eat.

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Jan. 8, 2012

TODAY A SPECIAL 100TH ANNIVERSARY BANNER DESIGNED BY ITALO DE ROCCO WILL BE BLESSED AND HUNG IN THE CHURCH. A RECEPTION WILL BE HELD IN THE HALL. EVERYONE IS INVITED! HAPPY 100TH TO ST. DOMINIC’S! A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY PRAYER WILL BE USED IN CHURCH.

The word epiphany is defined as, ‘a sudden intuitive perception or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something’. In looking at all of life through the prism of stewardship we gain an insight into the reality that everything in life is a gift from God. This is true of everything we have: all worldly possessions; spiritual gifts like faith, hope and love; relationships with our spouse, family and friends; the very world itself. It’s all gift! Another epiphany that stewardship invites us to is the realization that one day God will require an accounting of the use each of us has made of the particular gifts He entrusted to us.

God Grant Them Eternal Rest
Please remember in your prayers Antonia Crupi and Christopher Sokoloski who died recently.

Hamper Sunday (January 7 & 8) Everyone is invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the St. Vincent de Paul Society which serves our area. You may also make a money donation. Please mark the intention on your envelope.

2012 is the beginning of our 100th Anniversary as a parish. This weekend January 7th & 8th we will have a special blessing of our Centennial Banner for the church and the Centennial Flag which will be flown outside all year long. Following each weekend Mass their will be a fellowship period in the Hall complete with refreshments. Everyone invited!

Parish History Evening - “An Immigrants' Church”
Tuesday, January 17, 7:30 p.m. in the church hall.
Presenter is Roy Piovesana. Refreshments to follow.

Revised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - The Greeting
Following the Sign of the Cross, the priest greets the people in the name of Christ. All of the greetings are inspired by Scripture: either from the Old Testament (see Judges 6.12; Ruth 2.4; and 2 Chronicles 15.2) or from the introduction of Pauls Letters (see 1 Cor 1.3; 2 Cor 13.14; Romans 1.7, Galatians 1.3; Ephesians 1.2; Philippians 1.2). The peoples response to the greeting is also taken from Scripture. The usage of the word "spirit" in the peoples response, connects the greeting to its biblical roots, its historical usage, and the spiritual nature of the events about to take place. The word "spirit" does not refer to the soul of the priest but to the Spirit he has received through ordination. The greeting signifies that the Church in its fullness is gathered for worship and that Christ is present in our midst.EPIFANIA DI SIGNORE 8 genn 2012
Con i magi rinnoviamo il nostro cammino di fede.
Imagi, giunti da oriente a Betlemme per rendere omaggio a Gesù, sono il simbolo dell’apertura alle fede di tutte le genti che vengono attratte dallo splendore della verità. La fede e le speranze dei Giudei, ritornati dall’eslio (I Lettura), hanno bisogno di essere sostenute. Risuona, allora, la voce profetica che parla della Gerusalemme futura. La città santa, simbolo della presenza del Signore, sarà rivestita di luce e diventerà un faro per i popoli della terra e per gli ebrei dispersi. Nel brano della lettera agli Efesini (II Lettura) san Paolo evidenzia uno dei dati essenziali del “mistero” che egli ha avuto la missione di annunciare: Dio ama tutti i popoli e tutti sono redenti dal sangue prezioso del suo Figlio.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun) Fr. Moses Nwosu, smmm; (Mon.) Fr. Elvis Odoegbulem, smmm; (Tues.) Fr. James Panikulam; (Wed.) Fr. Francis Pudicherry; (Thurs.) Fr. Umberto Rizzi, cs; (Fri.) Fr. Rey Ronquillo; (Sat.) Fr. Allan Savage.
Liturgy Committee Mtg - Tues., January 17, 7:30 p.m.

Confirmation 2012
April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
1st Meeting for Candidates & a parent or sponsor is Saturday, January 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the church hall.

1ST Communion 2012
- Saturday, May 12, 2 p.m. (St. Thomas & Other Schools)
- Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m. (St. Francis & St. Vincent)
Classes for all candidates begin January 8, 11:30 a.m.
It is very important for all the children to attend
every session
Parents Meeting - Wednesday, January 11, 7:30 p.m.
1st Reconciliations:
Wed., Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. (St. Thomas & Other Schools)
Thurs., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. (St. Francis & St. Vincent)Bishop’s Diocesan Ministry Campaign - Our parish goal is $28,500; 6.4% of the Diocesan Goal of $450,000. We still have a way to go! Let’s everyone work together! Pledges to date: $24,184. .Everyone’s donation helps to continue the Bishop’s ministry in our diocese and is much appreciated.

Adults’ / Children’s Hand Bell Choir
S.G.E.H.B.R. “Sleeping Giant English Handbell Ringers” Adult Rehearsals- Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. They practice Thursdays 7:30 pm

Teens Encounter Christ - TEC weekend February 3 to 5, 2012. For more information contact Debbie 345-1266 or debdebrunye@tbaytel.net.

Seniors Meeting - Monday, January 9, 1 p.m. church hall.

Seniors Valentine’s Dinner/Dance - Sat., February 11
For tickets ($25 per person) call Gerry Sacino 577-1427 or Tony Vacchiano 577-4968

St. Dominic’s One Hundredth 1912-2012
Some activities we are preparing for:
1. Special Anthem which to be sung all during the year.
2. A church photo album, photos of parishioners and groups. Fr. Victor will spearhead this committee and we will start photo project of our families in March 2012.
3. A revised history of the parish to be printed. (To be launched in Dec. 2012)
4. Anniversary dinner/dance. June 9, 2012 DaVinci Centre.
5. Monthly talks on history of the parish, beginning Jan.17th

CWL TROPICAL TEA
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012
ST. DOMINICS CHURCH HALL
12:30 TO 4:00 PM

We are still in need of a Convener for the Tea. If anyone is interested please contact our President Joanne Scerba at 577-2354. Advance tickets will be sold after all masses the weekend of January 15 and 22.

Joint Meeting, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 to be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Mass at 7 p.m. followed by refreshments in the Auditorium. Our adult bell choir will be performing. Ladies please attend and support this event. Come out and enjoy!

SOUP!
We will be serving soup in the church hall on Sat. January 21st after the 5pm Mass! Why not stay around for a while and enjoy some hot soup before you go home?

Da Vinci Centre Spaghetti Supper and Take Out
Sunday January 8, 2012
Take Out 2 – 5 pm (please bring your own containers)
Sit Down 6pm

Volunteers Needed to take patients at St. Joseph’s Hospital to weekly Mass every Thursday in the hospital chapel. Volunteer time is about 1 ½ hours per week. Please contact Loretta 343-2428.

SOLEMNITY OF MARY

Jan. 1, 2012

Jesus is the supreme example and teacher of stewardship. After Jesus, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary who, by her example, most perfectly shows us the meaning of discipleship and stewardship. All of the essential elements are found in her life: she was called and gifted by God; she responded joyfully and generously; she was patient and persistent in her maternal role from the manger to the cross. The question in all of this is what about us? Do we also wish to be disciples and stewards?

"Remembering the past...working in the present..mindful of the future"

( Larry Grace, May 7, 1983 Dedication of St. Dominic’s,Northwood.)
“There is an adage which states ‘in unity there is strength!’ This afternoon we witness to the truth of this saying as we assemble for the dedication and blessing of our church.” “Our new church complex is the realization of a vision and a dream. It symbolizes the commitment of hundreds of people who have contributed in excess of 10,000 volunteer working hours. It is a labour of Love.”

Baptism: Flynn Oliver Hald was baptized in the Lord. Congratulations to his family.

Please remember the deceased in your prayers:

Wanda Iwasenko, a parishioner of Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church and dear friend of St. Dominic’s died on Dec. 26th. Eternal Memory! Вічная Память!

Congratulations to Frank & Immacolata (Romeo) Lapore on their marriage. May God continue to bless them in the Sacrament of Matrimony.

Meetings:
CWL General Meeting - Tuesday, January 3, 7:30 p.m.
Parish Council - Wednesday, January 4, 7:30 p.m.
Liturgy Committee - Wednesday, January 18, 7:30 p.m.

First Friday Holy Hour Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, January 6 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

2012 is the beginning of our 100th Anniversary as a parish. On the weekend of January 7th & 8th we will have a special blessing of our Centennial Banner for church and the Centennial Flag which will be flown outside all year long. Following each weekend Mass there will be a fellowship period in the Hall complete with refreshments. Everyone invited!

MARIA MADRE DI DIO 1 genn 2012
Ha inizio, oggi, un nuovo anno. Come sarà? Che cosa ci riserverà? Sono le domande di sempre. La risposta è nella mente di Dio. Nel segno della fede e della benedizione del Signore siamo comunque disposti, in quanto credenti, ad accogliere con umiltà e gratitudine il tempo e i giorni che vorrà regalarci, partecipando fin d’ora a costruire il nostro avvenire. In che modo? Maria, di cui celebriamo quest’oggi la divina maternità, sarà il modello.

Pray For Our Priests: (Sun) Fr. Maurizio Maifredi, cs; (Mon.) Fr. Rudy Manoloto, osa; (Tues.) Fr. Milton McWatch; (Wed.) Fr. Ed Merchant; (Thurs.) Fr. Randal Morrisseau; (Fri.) Fr. Mathew Mullamangalam; (Sat.) Fr. Thomas Mullamangalam.

Bishop’s Diocesan Ministry Campaign - Our parish goal is $28,500; 6.4% of the Diocesan Goal of $450,000. We still have a way to go! Let’s everyone work together! Pledges to date: $24,184. .Everyone’s donation helps to continue the Bishop’s ministry in our diocese and is much appreciated.
Confirmation 2012
April 15 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.

1ST Communion 2012
- Saturday, May 12, 2 p.m. (St. Thomas & Other Schools)
- Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m. (St. Francis & St. Vincent)
Classes for all candidates begin January 8, 11:30 a.m.
It is very important for all the children to attend
every session.
Parents Meeting - Wednesday, January 11, 7:30 p.m.
1st Reconciliations:
Wed., Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. (St. Thomas & Other Schools)
Thurs., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. (St. Francis & St. Vincent)Adults’ / Children’s Hand Bell Choir
S.G.E.H.B.R. “Sleeping Giant English Handbell Ringers” Adult Rehearsals- Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. They practice Thursdays 7:30 pm

Teens Encounter Christ - TEC weekend February 3 to 5, 2012. For more information contact Debbie 345-1266 or debdebrunye@tbaytel.net.

Hall Licence Renewal - January 31, 2012.
In order to renew the licence we require a Fire & Health Inspection. We ask that all organization who use the hall to please ensure that their storage & work areas are clean & tidy. The inspectors will be here Thursday, January 5.

EASTER is not that far away. We are already planning to have a special Easter Candle for our 100th year as a parish.If you are interested in sponsoring the Easter Candle, speak with Fr. VictorRevised Mass Bulletin Series
The Mass: Step by Step - The Veneration of the Altar
A series of gestures shows respect for the altar, which since the 4th century has been the primary symbol of Christ in the church. The ministers bow to it, the priest kisses it & he may also incense it. The kissing of the altar comes from the time when Christianity was still outlawed in the Roman Empire and Mass was celebrated in the catacombs on the tombs of the martyrs. By kissing the tomb, the priest honoured the one who gave his/her life for the Faith. When Christianity became the religion of the Empire in 313 AD, the kissing of the altar continued as a reminder of the high price that was paid so that we could worship God in public and without fear. It is also for this reason that the practice of placing relics of saints inside the main altar continues to this day.

St. Dominic’s One Hundredth 1912-2012
Some items/events planned:
1) Special Anthem which will be sung all during the year.
This anthem is a two voice anthem which can be sung
At Mass all year long. The lyrics refer to our gratefulness
to God for 100 yrs. of grace. A new colour bulletin first issue today by Fr. Dan to honour the parish’s 100th

2) Special Centennial Flag (already on display in the church courtyard, and a Church Banner to be blessed on Jan 7&8th. Both the banner and the flag were designed by our Parishioner, Italo De Rocco, who also designed the mosaic in the church sanctuary some years ago.

3) A church photo album, of parishioners and groups. Fr. Victor will spearhead this committee and we will start photo project of our families in March 2012. Let Fr. Victor know if you would like to help with this project. Those helping need to be friendly and courteous, encouraging parishioners to come out for the photos.

4) A revised history of the parish to be printed. Roy and Diane Piovesana are the authors. Please contact them if you have any historical photos, articles etc. (The book will be launched in Dec. 2012)

5) Anniversary dinner/dance. June 9, 2012 DaVinci Centre. Melina Sgarbossa is arranging the Dinner/Dance festivities. We hope to have the Scalabrinian Provincial, and other clergy present. (St. Anthony’s will have their 100th0celebration on June 2nd at Italian Hall, Port Arthur.)

6) Monthly talks on history of the parish, beginning this month by Roy Piovesana. Watch for announcements.7. Special 100th anniv. Logo (Designed by Italo De Rocco) will be used on all parish letterheads, and on all flyers announcing parish events

Offertory Envelopes for 2012 are in the Narthex. Extra sets are available for those wanting envelopes for 2012.

Finally, a personal “thank you” to everyone who made the Christmas Liturgies and events such inspiring moments.
Thanks for the cards, gifts, to the Bishop’s Campaign, to the Priests of St. Dominic’s. Personal thank you notes were sent to everyone. We always pray for our benefactors, and thank God for their wonderful witness to Christ in our midst. Emmanuel! Fr. Dan and Fr. Victor

("Keep Christ In Christmas" Flag at St. Dominic's helps remind everyone who passes by the church, the real meaning of Christmas)

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