Ministries

If you are interested in serving behind the scenes by keeping things sounding and look good, we need your help!

Saturday Vigil Mass-5pm

Sunday Masses- 7:45am, 10:00am, 12:30 Spanish Mass

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Training dates and times-TBA

Únase a nosotros en la oración del rosario todos los Jueves en la Iglesia.

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Jueves 11:15am

In the Letter to the Hebrews we hear that "the word of God is living and effective" Hebrews 4:12. When the word of God is proclaimed, God himself meets his people and lives are changed. The ministry of Lector is all about leading people to encounter God through his word.

If you are interested in being formed as a lector here at St. Dominic, please reach out to Lora McCalister-Cruel using the email below!

Reach out to Lora for the formation schedule.

At St. Dominic Catholic Church, we invite all men and young men of the parish, 1st communion age and older, to prayerfully consider the ministry of altar serving. Parents, please encourage your sons to serve at the altar!

As an altar server, you are involved in the holiest and most sacred events of Catholic worship. As you assist the priest in celebrating the Holy Mass you are facilitating the encounter between God and his people.

"Therefore in the liturgy you are far more than mere "helpers of the parish priest". Above all, you are servants of Jesus Christ, the eternal High Priest. Thus you altar servers especially are called to be young friends of Jesus. Strive to deepen and foster this friendship with him. You will discover that in Jesus you have found a true friend for life...I have spoken of friendship with Jesus. How happy I would be if something more sprang from this friendship! How beautiful it would be if some of you could discover a vocation to the priesthood! Jesus Christ urgently needs young people who generously make themselves available to him without reserve." St. John Paul II

All Masses take place in the church

Saturday Vigil - 5:00pm

Sunday - 7:45am

Sunday - 10:00am

Sunday - 12:30pm (Spanish)

Perpetual Adoration is a Eucharistic devotion whereby we unite in taking hours of adoration before the Most Blessed Sacrament both during the day and throughout the night, seven days a week. This is a great way to spend some time one on one with the Lord, encountering the Lord of all the universe who humbles himself and appears to us in our midst. This is also a great opportunity to intercede for your needs, the needs of your family, our parish, Bay county, our country and our world. Through perpetual adoration members of our parish storm the gates of heaven asking for a renewed encounter with the Lord and a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Click here to commit to an hour every week to come and adore the Eucharistic Lord!

Beginning On Epiphany Sunday 1/07/2024

24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

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Current Location: The Adoration Chapel inside the east side of the Church building. Call the office, or reach out to the coordinator for the relevant door codes.

Join the Mission!

Did you know that every year Saint Dominic has

• Monthly SERVE Saturday to be the hands & feet of Jesus helping our neighbors in Bay County
• March Spring Break trip to Peru
• Summer Mission Trip to Birmingham, Alabama (especially for our youth to participate)
• Labor Day Mission Trip to provide disaster relief
• Disaster Response Team (as needed after a fire, tornado, or hurricane)

We need you to join the mission! Every person at St. Dominic Catholic Church can be involved by coming and serving.

We also need you to support the missions with a recurring monthly donation here: https://secure.myvanco.com/YM81/home

Invite your friends and family to support St. Dominic Missions.

Every First Sunday join the mission! Sign up to serve! Wear your past or present missions shirts to Mass on Sunday. Spread the word!

St. Dominic Catholic Church is proud to partner with Lynn Haven United Methodist to provide much-needed food, prayer, and love to those in need in Bay County.

Every other month, our Food Distribution Team prays with families and distributes between 20,000 - 25,000 lbs of food. Our two-pronged approach addresses both physical and spiritual hunger, first providing comfort and support to those in need, and then a shopping cart full of food for sustenance.

Our partnership with Lynn Haven United Methodist allows us to make an even greater impact in the community, extending our reach and providing nourishment for the body and soul. We believe that by meeting the physical and spiritual needs of our community, we can build a stronger, more compassionate, and resilient community. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Mobile Food Pantry - Saturday, December 9, 2023

Please note we are returning to Saint Dominic campus on this date! (Thanks to our friends at Lynn Haven Methodist for kindly hosting us while our campus was under construction!)

Mobile Food Pantry - Food Distribution
Saturday, December 9th
Location: Saint Dominic Catholic Church - NEW
Volunteer Times 6am-10:30am (depending on position)
Food Distribution Time: 8am (sometimes an earlier start, if everything is ready)
Link to volunteer signup:   https://signup.com/go/LBxAjva

*Kindly note the different arrival times by volunteer type

Join us the last Sunday of each month (except December) at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall, 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Bring your favorite dish to share and come enjoy new and old friendships. All seniors & retirees (of any faith background) are welcome!

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church

1008 Fortune Ave

Panama City, FL

Discover the Catholic Church through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) and Adult Sacramental Preparation at St. Dominic Catholic Church. Our welcoming and supportive environment is open to all adults, baptized and unbaptized.

Our knowledgeable and experienced team of instructors and mentors are committed to helping you grow in your knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith. We cover a wide range of topics, including the sacraments, Scripture, prayer, Catholic social teaching, and more. Our goal is to prepare you to receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) if you so choose.

Join us at St. Dominic Catholic Church to deepen your relationship with God and discover the richness and beauty of our Catholic tradition. Our community of fellow seekers will journey with you, share their experiences, and offer encouragement and support along the way.

New groups are forming!

RCIA starts Sunday, August 27 | 11:30am-1:00pm | *For unbaptized adults

Adult Sacramental Preparation starts Tuesday, August 29 | 6:30-8:00pm | *For adults baptized in other Christian denominations

Please contact Linda Huffman prior to attending class.

Losing a loved one can be one of life's most difficult experiences. Companions in Grief is here to provide compassionate support, discussion, and prayer for those in need. Whether in a group or one-on-one setting, the ministry is dedicated to helping individuals find hope and healing on their grief journey.

Companions in Grief offers a safe and supportive space for individuals to gather and share their experiences with others who understand their pain. Through discussion and prayer, members of the group can find solace and comfort in the knowledge that they are not alone in their grief.

If you have recently experienced the loss of a loved one or are struggling to come to terms with a loss from the past, Companions in Grief is here to help. The ministry is committed to providing guidance and resources to help individuals navigate the difficult journey of grief. All are welcome to join, regardless of faith background or denomination. Come find comfort and support among those who understand the pain of loss, and discover that there is hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Schedule & Meeting location vary. Please contact the Ministry Leaders directly.

Join us on Sunday, October 1, 2023 on 23rd Street in Panama City, 2:00pm-3:00pm. Gather in the parking lot at Academy or Five Guys. All ages and denominations are welcome as we publicly pray and defend the sanctity of human life.

2:00-3:00pm

23rd Street, Panama City

Near Five Guys and Academy Sports

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass

General Principles

In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of ministers of Holy Communion so that it may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Bishops, priests and deacons distribute Holy Communion in virtue of their office as ordinary ministers of the Body and Blood of the Lord. ⁽¹⁾ When the size of the congregation or the incapacity of the bishop, priest, or deacon requires it, the celebrant may be assisted by other bishops, priests, or deacons. If such ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are not present, "the priest may call upon extraordinary ministers to assist him, i.e., duly instituted acolytes or even other faithful who have been deputed for this purpose. In case of necessity, the priest may also depute suitable faithful for this single occasion (GIRM 162)."

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should receive sufficient spiritual, theological, and practical preparation to fulfill their role with knowledge and reverence. In all matters they should follow the guidance of the diocesan bishop ( Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds for the Dioceses of the United States of America, NDRHC, no. 28). When recourse is had to Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, especially in the distribution of Holy Communion under both kinds, their number should not be increased beyond what is required for the orderly and reverent distribution of the Body and Blood of the Lord. In all matters such Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should follow the guidance of the diocesan bishop (IBID).

All ministers of Holy Communion should show the greatest reverence for the Most Holy Eucharist by their demeanor, their attire, and the manner in which they handle the consecrated bread or wine.

Before serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, individuals must receive training and permission from our Bishop.

The next training is Saturday, September 9 at 10:00am in the church.

Minimum requirements:

• at least 16 years of age
• fully initiated, practicing Catholic (baptized, confirmed, Eucharist)
• if married, married in the Catholic Church