Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17, 2021
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Christmas Time and Easter Time highlight the central mysteries of the Paschal Mystery, namely, the incarnation, death on the cross, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The Sundays and weeks of Ordinary Time, on the other hand, take us through the life of Christ. This is the time of conversion. This is living the life of Christ.
Ordinary Time is a time for growth and maturation, a time in which the mystery of Christ is called to penetrate ever more deeply into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ. The goal, toward which all of history is directed, is represented by the final Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
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Day of Prayer & Fasting to End Abortion
Mass for the Legal Protection of the Unborn followed by
Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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On Friday, January 22nd, the 48th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, the Diocese of Trenton will join the other New Jersey (arch)dioceses in observing a Day of Fasting and Prayer to end abortion. On this day, the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Masses at Saint Dominic will celebrate the Mass for Legal Protection of the Unborn.
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Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament will immediately follow the 10:00 AM Mass until 4:00 PM. |
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Saint Dominic Parish offers you the ability of setting up recurring or one-time basis Church donations using your credit card or automatic withdrawal from your bank account (ACH). The process is completely handled by you, the donator.
By accessing the secure Website, you create a log-on and set up or modify your payment schedule or even to make a one-time donation. Once you set up your account, you can make changes whenever you want; no phone calls are necessary to the parish office to change or even cancel your arrangement. Eliminate writing checks each week!
One time or recurring donations can be made through our secure online partner using direct debit from bank account or credit cards. You can designate the fund that you wish to donate.
Using our ONLINE GIVING SYSTEM you can manage your account through your PC, tablet or phone. You can even “quick-donate” via text message to: (732) 858-0131
Text: FUND for a collection list. (Standard text messaging fees may apply.) Thank you for your prayerful generosity!
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Saint Vincent de Paul Society |
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No more than the rest of the country we are challenged by the current Covid-19 crisis. We will continue to support people to the best of our ability who request our help during this period. Those seeking assistance from St. Vincent de Paul, our Food Pantry, or wish to donate are asked to contact the SVDP at 732-458-7450.
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Support St. Dominic School
~ Dine to Donate ~
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St. Dominic Sacred Music
"The Aquinas Series" Virtual Presentation
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The Aquinas Series will bring Catholic thinkers from a variety of disciplines -- architecture, poetry, music, medicine, and more. These presentations are intended to engage our parish family and community of supporters and reflect the mission of St. Dominic Sacred Music. Join us in exploring the Church's cultural heritage through goodness, truth, and beauty.
St. Dominic Parish and St. Dominic Sacred Music are proud to sponsor the second installment of a brand new series of lectures and presentations titled "The Aquinas Series." Known as the 'Angelic Doctor', St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), a Dominican, was perhaps the most influential Catholic thinker and writer of the Medieval Church. This next presentation will fittingly take place on the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas (January 28).
Join us on Thursday January 28, 7:00-8:00 PM (EST), for the virtual presentation of The Aquinas Series, "The Angelic Doctor: An Introduction to Thomas and His Philosophical Contributions to the Medieval Church," with Dr. Anthony Crifasi.
For those who wish to join, RSVP here to receive the Zoom link for the presentation. If you are not able to join us for the streamed presentation, you will be able to view the recording on our parish YouTube channel shortly after the event.
We are excited to continue bringing opportunities for education and inspiration to the hearts and minds of our supporters, including YOU. Your support of your parish music program allows us to continue offering projects such as The Aquinas Series. If you would like to make a donation to our Sacred Music Fund, please contact Colton Martin, Director, at the Office of Sacred Music for more information (732-840-1410, ext. 232). We hope to have you join us for "The Angelic Doctor"; be well, stay healthy, and God bless!
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2021 Mass Intentions, Altar Flowers &
Sanctuary Lamps
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We are now accepting Mass Intentions, Altar Flower and Sanctuary Lamp Donations for 2021. Please contact the Rectory Office to reserve your dates.
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The 2021 Mass Intentions Book is now open. The offering for each announced Mass is $10. At this time, we will accepting Mass requests for the months of January, February and March 2021 ONLY. We will open the remainder of the 2021 Mass Book at a later date. Moving forward, masses can be requested by calling the rectory office according to the current rectory office schedule. You may request up to THREE masses.
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Many people have special days in the year which they commemorate. Flowers on the altar of St. Dominic’s Church can fittingly mark and anniversary of a marriage or death, or may be used as an expression of joy of thanksgiving at any time. Anyone may give flowers at St. Dominic’s for any Sunday desired. Please remember that there are no flowers on the altar during Lent or Advent. Flower Donations will NOT be February 21 through April 18 (Lent/Easter); or November 28 through December 28 (Advent/Christmas). Currently, the suggested donation for Altar Flowers is $100.00.
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Consider donating the Sanctuary Lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church 24 hours a day in memory of a loved one who has died, to celebrate a special occasion or to honor a living person. The suggested donation for each Sanctuary Lamp is $5.00.
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Please continue to visit our website (www.stdominicsparish.com). The website is an important communication for our parishioners to keep
up-to-date on parish news and announcements.
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