Church Loca on: 5354 S. Hwy 85/87, Security, Colorado 80911 Office/Mailing Address: 5354 S. Hwy 85/87 ● Security, Colorado, 80911

Phone: 719-392-7653 ● Fax: 719-725-6480, Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Email: stdominic@stdominiconline.org ● Website: h p://www.StDominicOnline.org

Facebook: h ps://facebook.com/ColoradoStDominic

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Hours Needing Coverage

Sunday 2pm, Monday 4am or Tues 2am The Chapel is open to all 24/7, you don’t have to have a scheduled hour to drop in and spend time with our Lord. Our Lord has a couple of hours that need help in our Adora-tion Chapel. Please call or text 246-1830. Sign up for flock notes. It helps us keep the chapel perpetual. "...In this world I cannot see the Most High Son of God with my own eyes, except for His Most Holy Body and Blood." St. Francis of Assisi

Weekend Masses Saturday: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Daily Masses

Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM Wednesday: 6:00 PM

First Saturday: 8:00 AM Reconcilia on

3:00pm to 4:30 PM ON SATURDAYS

March 19, 2017 Third Sunday of Lent

For extreme emergencies, please call

(719) 528-3157, or Fr. John Stearns at (888) 728-9316

PARISH STAFF Title Name Ph. Ext. Parochial Admin Fr.John Stearns 1002 Fr.john@theromancollar.com Deacon Bob Cole 1003 Pastoral Associate Cathy King, OFS 1004 cking@stdominiconline.org Director of Music Cyndi Haworth 1005 chaworth@stdominiconline.org Children/Youth Sherry Staatz 1006 Faith Formation Dir sstaatz@stdominiconline.org Youth Activities Hannah Smith 1007 Coordinator hesmith@stdominiconline.org Social Ministry Patricia Frank 1008 pfrank@stdominiconline.org Parish Secretary Pene Hargis 1000 phargis@stdominiconline.org Assistant Secretary Grace Linn 1009 glinn@stdominiconline.org Director of Facilities Paul Lara 1010 plara@stdominiconline.org Maintenance Walt Parsons 1010 wparsons@stdominiconline.org

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

Welcome to St. Dominic Catholic Church. We are so happy to have you here with us. Please if you are new to the parish fill out a registra on form either on our web-site or you can pick one up in the office or at our welcome table. If you are just vis-i ng thank you for coming and we hope you will come back and see us soon. Be sure to ask about all the ministries we have here. There is something for everyone.

Please Keep in Your Prayers Prayers are requested during the month of March: Ron & Maria Brown, Roy Shaw, Robert Thibault, Alta Jack-son, Howard Lanier, Armando Garcia, Amanda Garcia, & Dominic Garcia, Joy Califano, Leona Carter, Walter Walno, Jeff Rebitski, Jean Cunningham. For the Repose of the Soul: Paul Califano, Roy Gonsor.

A CALL TO BATTLE FOR

CATHOLIC MEN

Our Culture is challenging our Catholic values!

St Dominic’s men are engag-ing in a campaign to stand in the breach in defense of our

Church and our families. Join us to grow in your abil-ity to engage in the ba le! Wed nights at 7pm, Luke

Trailer, Room A

Marriage Prep Please call the Parish Office and ask to speak to Rick Grimaldi

Bap sm Prep/RCIA Please call the Parish Office and speak to Deacon Bob Cole

RCIC Call the Parish Office and speak to Cathy King

Sacrament of Infant Bap sm Please call the Parish Office Pastoral Care for the Sick

For Holy Communion Contact the Parish Office

Pro-Life Please call the Parish Office and speak to Carla Cain

For Anoin ng and Confessions Contact Fr. John

For Pastoral Visit at home or in the hospital Contact Fr. John

St. Dominic Food Pantry We are open Tuesday,

10:00 AM to noon. If you are in need of food assis-tance, please call Patricia Frank, at the Parish Office at 392-7653.

We are preparing Easter Dinner Baskets. The last day to request baskets will be Friday, April 7th. We need the following dona ons: Ham, biscuit mix, gravy, canned mixed fruit, Jell-O, box mashed potatoes, egg coloring kit, vinegar & boxed desserts. Turn in items by Fri. Apr 7th. Basket distribu on will be Wed April 12th from 12 to 1pm.

Sun 3/19 9:00am Adult Bible Study @ Family Room (Cathy K)

12:30pm CONFIRMATION 1 class @ Main Church

Mon 3/20 11:00am Small Group @Mark ‘A’ Trailer (Deacon Al)

6:00pm Small Group @Luke Trailer—(Dale O)

6:30pm Boy Scouts @ Mark Trailer

6:30pm Pivotal Players@ Luke Trailer

6:45pm Bible Study @ Narthex (Maria L)

7:30pm Charisma c Group @ Day Chapel

Tues 3/21 6:00pm RCIC @ Luke Trailer ’B’ & ’C’

6:00pm Small Group @ Day Chapel (Ryan)

6:00pm Cub Scouts @ Mark Trailer

6:30pm High School Youth Group @ Family Room (Hannah)

7:00pm RCIA @ Narthex/Kitchen

Wed 3/22 2:00pm Small Group @Luke ‘A’ Trailer (Kim A)

2:00pm Small Group @Luke ‘C’ Trailer (Harry D)

7:00pm Men’s Group @Luke Trailer ’A’ (Brant T)

Knights of Columbus social a er 6pm Mass @ Narthex

7:00pm RCIA Catechumenate @ Luke ‘C’ Trailer

Thur 3/23 9:30am Small Group @ Day Chapel (Brian)

3:00pm Small Group @ Counters Room (Linda W)

6:30pm Penance Service @ Main Church & Confessionals

Fri 3/24 6:00pm Charisma c Group@ Day Chapel

6:00pm Fundraiser Commi ee @ Luke Trailer (Amanda P)

7:00pm STATIONS OF THE CROSS @Main Church

Sat 3/25 9:00am Confirma on 2—Service loca on of choice

10:00am Franciscan Council Mee ng @ Luke Trailer

5:00pm Life in the Spirit Seminar—Sign Up—a er all Masses @ Narthex

6:30pm Middle School Youth Group @ Luke Trailer

Sun 3/26 8:00am & 11:00am

Our Lady of Fa ma traveling Pilgrim Statue 100th Anniversary of Mary’s Appari ons and presenta on.

8:00am & 11:00am

Life in the Spirit Seminar—Sign Up—a er all Masses @ Narthex

12:30pm Franciscan Community Mee ng @ Luke Trailer

12:30pm Pro Life Mee ng @ Family Room (Carla C)

Responsorial Psalm for March Masses “From the depths I call to you.

Lord hear my cry. ” We will be pos ng the Responsorial Psalms for the different seasons and months going forward.

40 Days for Life March 1 thru April 9

Join other Chris ans for 40 days of prayer and fas ng for an end to abor on. You are invited to pray either at home or to

stand and peacefully pray on the public right of way outside Planned Parenthood on Centen-nial Blvd. St Dominic Parish has been assigned Wednesdays during this

me period from 6 am to 6 pm.

Life in the Spirit Seminar What is it?

A renewing and deepening of the power of the Holy Spirit received at Bap sm and Confirma on. A be er understanding of the Charism (gi s) you have from the Holy Spirit which empower you to live a life of love and mercy. A deeper experience of God’s personal love for you!

When/where is it? Thursday nights—April 20th thru June 1st

7:00—8:30 pm in the Day Chapel Grow your rela onship with the Holy Spirit, be open to the power of God working through you!

Contact: Rick Sanchez—richardasanchez@msn.com

Sat 3/18

5:00pm The People of St Dominic’s

Sun 3/19

8:00am

Joseph Gleeson rb Jeanie Gleeson

11:00 am

Jeffrey Espinoza rb The Espinoza Family

Mon 3/20

8:00am † Fr. Walter Smeigel rb Ruby Mar nez

Tues 3/21

8:00am † Pauline Gloria/Marylou Acuna rb Ruby Mar nez

Wed 3/22

8:00am † Roy Gonsor rb Klara Hopkins

6:00pm † Armando David rb Janet Mar neau & Family

Thurs 3/23

8:00am † Victorina Germer rb Josephina Garcia

Fri 3/24

8:00am † Pauline Gloria rb Ruby Mar nez

Sat 3/25

5:00pm Don Feigel rb Anonymous

Sun 3/26

8:00am The People of St. Dominic’s

11:00 am

† Richard Chapman rb The Chapman Family

3/12 to

3/19

Sanctuary Lamp:

NOVENAS Miraculous Medal Novena prayed Monday a er the 8:00 AM Mass Novena to the Sacred Heart prayed Friday a er the 8:00 AM Mass. Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayed a er Mass on Tuesday & Thursday & during Holy Hour on Wed. at 6 PM.

Rosary Makers Will not be mee ng during March or April due to con-flicts in church scheduling. The next mee ng will be May 11th. If you have any ques ons please contact Lore a.

Youth Ministry Service Day will be March 25 from 9am to 11am in the Narthex pu ng together Care Packages for the Homeless.

They are in desperate need of dona ons for this project: Non-perishable food—granola bars, nuts, capri sun, etc Snacks or treats, individually packaged Combs/Brushes (not used) Socks (not used) Hygiene products Nail Clippers Shampoo/Condi oner Hand warmers Razors Water bo les Deodorant Rosaries Toothbrush/Toothpaste

PARISH VACANT POSITION Job Title: Facili es Manager Date Posted: March 15th thru April 10th Closing Date: Un l Filled We are now in the process of filling the posi on as Dominic Build-ing/Facility Manager beginning May 1, 2017. Submit resume to St. Dominic Parish Office.

First Communion Dresses The Parish Office has two dresses one is size ‘Small’ and the other is size 14. If anyone is in need of a First Communion Dress, please come see us at the Parish Office.

Friendship Needle Cra ers No ce Meets on Thursdays at 10 am in the Family Room.

Some mes a funeral will be scheduled at the same me. In that case, the group will meet at Luke Trailer.

Parish Office No ce

Star ng April 7th the Parish Office will be closing

at 2pm on Fridays

Second Collec on for Catholic Relief Services Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Re-lief Services collec on (CRSC). Funds from this collec-

on help provide food to the hungry, support to dis-placed refugees, and Christ’s love and respect to all people here at home and abroad. Please give generously to the CRSC and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collec on at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES JOB DESCRIPTION The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is looking for a CCHD Intern. They need someone to facilitate with the Par-ish Ministry Office, connect parishes to resources, help coordi-nate the grant program and assist Catholic Chari es programs. Send your applica on/resume by email April 3, 2017 to: Corey Almond, VP Community and Parish Engagement calmond@cchari escc.org (719)866-6510

PONDERINGS OF A PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR

My Dear Parishioners:

This week I will answer a ques on I was asked about Fish on Fridays.

Dear Fr. - As I understand it, ea ng fish on Friday was originally used to help out the folks in that indus-try but it later was used to show a sign of penance (not ea ng meat). So folks were not ea ng meat to help the fishing industry but rather to show some sign or appearance of penance.

Ah, yes, the old fish-monger story. An oldie but a goodie! This story is a complete falsehood having no basis in fact. The closest fact you can get to this is that in 1541 (8 years a er he married Ann Boleyn and broke with Rome) King Henry VIII proclaimed that eggs, cheese, and milk could all now be included in fast-day diets; total Lenten abs nence was abandoned, and the number of holy days was reduced by three-quarters. During the reign of the Catholic queen Mary, a middle ground was reached which al-lowed the ea ng of fish on days of abs nence and fas ng. So, as we can see, the prac ce of ea ng fish on days of abs nence came from a temporal monarch not a Pope, a protestant, not a Catholic and was a relaxa on, not an imposi on, of a law. Let me explain further.

From the earliest of mes, fas ng was considered a sacrifice for God and a way of penance for man. We find fas ng throughout the Old testament (Levi cus 16:29; Judges 20:26; Judith 6:20; Joel 1:14 and 2:15; Jeremiah 52:6, 52:12 and 41:2; 2 Kings 25:1; just to name a few). Further, we find that the early Chris ans prac ced fas ng on Fridays in commemora on of the Crucifixion of Christ (look at Acts as well as 1 and 2 Corinthians).

What about abs nence from meat? We must realize that the ea ng of red meat on a regular basis is a recent innova on (Last 100-150 years). Prior to that, the common man simply did not have the means to consume red meat regularly. This is why in the bible it is such a big deal on feasts to “kill the fa ed calf”. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to eat something reserved for feasts and rich people on days set aside for fas ng. It kind of negates the idea of penance. This is addressed directly on point by St. Thomas in the Summa (ST II-II, Q. 147, ad 8).

In addi on, the Church has never required one to eat fish on Friday, it says not to eat meat. Peanut bu er or all vegetables is just fine. If this were enacted to save the fish industry the Church would have required the ea ng of fish rather than the prohibi on against meat.

In the 1966 the Apostolic Cons tu on of Pope Paul VI, Paenitemini, stated that abs nence is required throughout the year on all Fridays, though the Bishops' Conferences in some areas allow other peniten-

al acts (e.g., prayer, abs nence from another food, giving up an unhealthy or unnecessary habit, mor -fica on, etc.). This is the case for the USCCB. They allow the subs tu on of another penance during the year except for Lent. This requirement was codified in the 1983 Code of Canon Law. (see Canons 1250-1253; Fas ng - See also CCC 2043, 1434, 1438, 2043, ).

Remember, if you have any ques ons about our faith, history or the Church, please feel free to send your ques ons to me at Fr.John@TheRomanCollar.com.

Your servant in Christ, Fr. John

INCOME AND EXPENSE REPORTS FOR MARCH

EXPENSE Monthly Mortgage Payment (PNI) $30,784.00 Salaries $37,594.00 U li es $ 12,988.00 Diocesan Support $ 12,672.00 Charity $7,142.00 Other Expenses $ 13,294.00 Total $114,473.00

INCOME Building Fund $2,570.00 1st Week $20,103.61 2nd Week $will be posted next week 3rd Week $ 4th Week $ Direct Tithing $15,150.00 Fundraisers/Gi s $ Total $37,823.61 SHORTAGE $82,400.00

Addi onal Offering needed per Parishioner $18.26

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Please call the office if you have and ques ons.

Easter Flowers In lieu of Easter Flowers, please make a do-na on (ie: $15, $20, $50 or other). Place your dona on in a separate envelope with the name of the person you want it in ‘Memory Of’ or in ‘Honor Of’ and either bring to the Parish Office or place in the Offertory basket. Please bring your dona-

on in by Wednesday. April 5th. The flowers will then be available for pickup a er the end of the Easter Season.

Penance Service March 23, 2017

6:30 pm Main Church Confessionals

Note from Bishop Sheridan Dear Parishoners, Recently I received a request for clarifica on from one of our priests regarding the Masonic sect. The Code of Canon Law of 1917 forbade Catholics from having membership in the Masons. The current Code of 1983, in speaking of organiza ons that are opposed to the Catholic faith, does not men on the Masons, as such. However, following the promulga on of the 1983 Code, then-Cardinal Ratzinger, Prefect of the Congrega on for the Doc-trine of the Faith, issued a statement that said that the Church’s nega-

ve judgment on Masonry remains unchanged because the Masonic principles are irreconcilable with the Church’s teaching. Furthermore, Catholics who join the Masons are in the state of grave sin and may not receive Holy Communion.

Fostering Hope Foundation is hiring for a team program coordinator position (paid position, starting at part time and moving to full time within a year). As you know, Fostering Hope is a program that recruits volunteers from faith communities to form teams to assist foster families. We are searching for a person who has working experi-ence with the child welfare system, who has social work training (MSW preferred) and who is available to work evenings and occasional weekends. To view the role de-scription, please find our posting on www.indeed.com . You may send your resume and cover letter to Barba-ra.lara@fosteringhopefoundation.org.

RETROUVAILLE-A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES This program has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. They offer Marriage Help programs. Their next program kicks off on Mar 17-19, 2017. Please call 720-257-9106 or email: Retrouvaille.CO@gmail.com or visit the web

site

Safe Environment Informa on

One study claims that in the U.S., one in ten children will be sexually abused by the me they’re 18. Over 90% of sexually abused children are abused by someone known to the child or family. Every individual who has reasonable cause to know or suspect child abuse or neglect should report it to local law enforcement or to the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437). Instances involving clergy, or parish/school employees or volunteers must also be reported to the Diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protec on at 719-636-2345, or in emergency situa on, to the Diocesan Repor ng Hot-line at 719-866-6505. Don’t assume someone else has already reported it. Abuse thrives when good people do nothing. Spanish transla ons will be distributed very soon. Thank you!

DOWNLOADJESUS.COM Bishop Sheridan encourages you to spend me with Sa-

cred Scripture during Lent. When you download the FREE “DownloadJesus.com” app onto your smart phone,

tablet or laptop, you will be able to hear the celebrity-voiced “radio drama” of the en re New Testament.

Our Lady of Fa ma Statue March 26, 2017

8am and 11am Masses ONLY

Mothers of Miscarriage

Are you or someone you love living with the loss of a baby due to miscarriage? Are you seeking a resource for yourself, loved

one, or both, which blends the spiritual, mental, physical, emo onal and social components of this loss? If so, Saint Dominic’s Mothers of Miscarriage support group will be mee ng Wednesday April 5, 2017 and will meet every

Wednesday through the month of April at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Room. This support group is for both individuals or

couples who have experienced a loss due to miscarriage For more informa on or to sign up, please contact Carla Cain at

the Parish office (719)392-7653 ext. 401 or email Pro-Life@stdominiconline.org

Wheelchair Needed Our parish is in need of a wheelchair in good condi on to help our disabled parishioners get from their cars to the church for Mass. Your generosity is greatly appreci-ated. If you have one, please contact Paul Lara, Director of Facili es.

Direct Deposit Tables will be set up in the Narthex to help parishioners establish a Direct Deposit method of thing. Please con-sider this and feel free to ask any ques ons at the tables March 18 and 19th.

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Dominic Church #288325 5354 S Hwy 85/87 Security, CO 80911 TELEPHONE 719 392-7653 CONTACT PERSON Pene Hargis EMAIL: phargis@stdominiconline.org SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2016 Adobe Acrobat XI Windows 10 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 9:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 11, 2016 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 7 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS