Ministries

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

St. Dominic Catholic Church welcomes all young adults in their 20s and 30s to the Young Professional Fellowship (YPF) community. YPF provides a supportive and engaging environment for young adults to grow in their faith together.

YPF is a community that is open to all young adults, regardless of where they are on their faith journey. We collaborate with St. John the Evangelist parish to provide opportunities for young adults to deepen their relationship with God and each other, through a variety of events and activities.

Through our community, young adults can find a sense of belonging and support, as well as the tools they need to navigate the challenges and opportunities of young adulthood. We believe that together, we can grow in our faith and become the best versions of ourselves that God has called us to be. Join us at St. Dominic Catholic Church for the Young Professional Fellowship and experience the joy of growing in faith with like-minded peers. All are welcome!

1st Tuesday of each month - Dinner & Discussion. This is a talk given by one of our area priests or a parishioner followed by Q&A/discussion and dinner as a group at a local restaurant. Time & location vary.

3rd Tuesday of each month - Bible Study | Time: 7:00pm | Location TBD

Every Sunday - lunch following the 10:00am Mass at St. Dominic. Location announced the day before on GroupMe.

Our high school ministry at St. Dominic Catholic Church is dedicated to engaging teenagers in our parish community and helping them encounter Christ in a meaningful way. Our mission is to form high school students as missionary disciples who are equipped to share their faith and make a positive impact in the world.

We provide a welcoming and supportive environment where high school students can connect with their peers, explore their faith, and grow in their relationship with God. Through regular meetings, retreats, service opportunities, and social events, we strive to create a space where teens can feel empowered to live out their faith and make a difference in their community.

Our high school ministry at St. Dominic Catholic Church also emphasizes the importance of mission and outreach. We encourage our students to be active in their local community and to use their gifts and talents to serve others. Whether it's volunteering at a local shelter, participating in a service trip, or simply reaching out to those in need, we believe that our high school students have the ability to make a real impact in the world.

If you're a high school student looking to deepen your faith, connect with others, and make a difference in the world, we invite you to join us at St. Dominic Catholic Church and become part of our high school ministry.

Sign up here!

‍Bible & Blizzards | Sundays 7-8pm | Dairy Queen 2800 FL-77, Lynn Haven | High School Teens

Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 | bring your Bible & friends for Bible Study together

Upper Room Night | Wednesday October 4th 6-7:30pm | @St.Dominic | for the whole family

Adoration & worship as a community (all welcome) to pray for upcoming Confirmation candidates

Confirmation Mass |October 7th 5pm| @St.Dominic| for the whole family

Come join our community & Bishop Bill as we celebrate those who have been preparing to receive this Sacrament

Confirmation 2024 Orientation |Monday October 30th 6-8pm | @St.Dominic| 8th grade and up  & parents

Theology of the Body |Wednesdays October 11 & 18 | @St. Dominic 6-8pm |parents & grade 9-12 students

“How to Have the Talk” for parents (in the church) taught by Fr. Michael Nixon

Theology of the Body for Teens (in the “St.Dominic pavilion” for high school teens)

SERVE Saturdays | October 14 & November 11th 8am-11am |meet @St. Dominic| all students & parents Come out and serve our community & grow in community! Get service hours, have fun, & use cool tools!

Trunk or Treat | October 29th 2-4pm | @St. Dominic | All grades 9-12 & their families

Decorate your trunks & win prizes | Sign up online

“FRIENDSgiving” |Sunday November 12th 6-8pm |@St.John| for all grades 9-12 & their friends

Bring a favorite dish and join in for games, fun, prizes, and a Thanksgiving feast with friends!

Night of Joy| Wednesday December 13th  6-8pm @St. Dominic | For all families

Come as a whole family to enter into the Joy of Advent with Coleen Nixon!

John 21 Men’s Fishing Trip | Date TBD | A father-son fishing trip in the Bay in late October | RSVP online

Movie Night |Monday November 20 5-8pm | Regal Cinema 23rd St | Grades 9-12

High School Retreat | Friday Dec 8 - Sunday Dec 10 | All high school teens | RSVP online

Life Teen Missions International is sending a team of missionaries to lead the retreat for our area

Sunday Family Fellowship Breakfast |10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 8:15am - 10:45am | @St. John Parish Hall | for the whole family | come for a fresh cooked yummy breakfast & fellowship as a family! October 1 Fellowship breakfast is followed by the Life Chain on 23rd street (for the whole family)

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At St. Dominic Catholic Church, our Catholic Student Ministry for middle school is dedicated to engaging young students in our parish community and helping them encounter Christ in a meaningful way. Our mission is to form middle school students as missionary disciples who are equipped to share their faith and make a positive impact in the world.

We provide a supportive environment where students can connect with their peers, explore their faith, and grow in their relationship with God. Through meetings, retreats, service opportunities, and social events, we create a space where students feel empowered to live out their faith and make a difference in their community.

Our Catholic Student Ministry for middle school emphasizes mission and outreach. We encourage our students to serve others and make a real impact in the world.

Sign up here!

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_{For Middle School teens & their friends (always invite your school friends & neighbors)}

_{“Game Day” EDGE nights |Saturday Sept 23 | 6-8pm |@St. John |Grades 6-8}

_{Bible study + Games, come out as we watch some football or you can play your favorite board games, & dive into God’s Word.}

_{Upper Room Night | Wednesday October 4th 6-7:30pm | @St.Dominic | for the whole family}

_{Adoration & worship as a community (all welcome) to pray for all Confirmation candidates}

_{Confirmation Mass |October 7th 5pm| @St.Dominic| for the whole family}

_{Come join our community & Bishop Bill as we celebrate those who have been preparing to receive this Sacrament}

_{Confirmation 2024 Orientation |Monday October 30th 6-8pm | @St.Dominic| 8th grade and up & parents}

_{Theology of the Body |Wednesdays October 11 & 18 | @St. Dominic 6-8pm |parents & grade 6-8 students}

_{“How to Have the Talk” for parents (in the church) taught by Fr. Michael Nixon}

_{Theology of the Body for Teens (in the “St.Dominic pavilion”)}

_{SERVE Saturdays | October 14 & November 11th 8am-11am |meet @St. Dominic| all students & parents Come out and serve our community & grow in community!}

_{Trunk or Treat | October 29th 2-4pm | @St. Dominic | All grades 6-8 & their families}

_{Decorate your trunks & win prizes | Sign up online}

_{“FRIENDSgiving” | Friday November 17th 6-8pm |@St.John| for all grades 6-8}

_{Bring a favorite dish and join in for games, fun, prizes, and a Thanksgiving feast with friends!}

_{Night of Joy| Wednesday December 13th 6-8pm @St. Dominic | For all families}

_{Come as a whole family to enter into the Joy of Advent with Coleen Nixon!}

_{Advent with the Animals |Sunday December 17 5pm-8pm| carpool from St.Dominic | all grades 6-8}

_{A Night of carols, cookies, and cute cuddly animals on a local farm | Sign up online}

_{Sunday Family Fellowship Breakfast |10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 8:15am - 10:45am | @St. John Parish Hall | for the whole family | come for a fresh cooked yummy breakfast & fellowship as a family!}

_{Note: Oct 1 Breakfast is followed by the Life Chain together on 23rd street | for the whole family}

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At St. Dominic Catholic Church, we are committed to supporting, empowering, and educating all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service. Our Council of Catholic Women seeks to provide women with the tools they need to grow in their faith and make a positive impact in their communities, all year round.

From fundraising events like the Love Boat Dance/Fun(d)raiser and Mothers Day/Fathers Day raffles, to community service projects like our Blanket/Coat Collection for Center of Hope and annual Cookie Bake for at-risk students, there is always something happening with our Council.

If you're a Catholic woman looking to deepen your faith and make a positive impact in the world, we invite you to join the St. Dominic Council of Catholic Women. Our Council is a vibrant and welcoming community that seeks to support and empower women in all areas of their lives. All women are welcome!

We meet on the Second Saturday of every month, excluding June & July, at Sts Peter & Paul.  

Dues are $15 year

Events include:

• Boxes of Joy
• Annual Cookie Bake (distributed to schools for at-risk students)
• Funeral receptions
• Concert receptions
• Bake Sales
• other events/projects/receptions requested by pastor/parish

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

The Fishers of Men breakfast at St. Dominic Catholic Church is a twice-monthly gathering for men who appreciate a hearty breakfast, enjoy sharing laughs, and support one another's personal and spiritual journey. Our fast-moving, casual atmosphere provides a comfortable space for men to come together and build meaningful relationships with each other and with God.

Each breakfast begins with a delicious meal, prepared with care by our team of volunteers. Afterward, we dive into lively discussions on a range of topics related to our faith and daily lives. Our meetings also feature guest speakers and group activities, all designed to help men grow in their relationship with God and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith.

But the Fishers of Men breakfast isn't just about food and discussion. We believe that our spiritual journey is not meant to be walked alone. Our group provides a supportive environment where men can connect with others, share their struggles and successes, and find encouragement to live out their faith in their daily lives.

If you're a man looking to strengthen your relationship with God, deepen your faith, and build relationships with other men in your community, we invite you to join us at the Fishers of Men breakfast at St. Dominic Catholic Church. Come and see for yourself what makes our group so special. We look forward to welcoming you to our table.

1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month, 8:30-10:30am (Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Parish Hall)

2023

• September 9  - Breakfast (2nd Saturday due to Labor Day)
• September 23  - Breakfast (4th Saturday due to Labor Day)
• October 7  - Saturday Breakfast
• October 13   -   Men's Friday Fellowship Dinner/Adoration
• October 21  -  Saturday Breakfast
• November 4  -  Saturday Breakfast
• November 18  -  Saturday Breakfast
• December 2  -  Saturday Breakfast
• December 8   -   Men's Friday Fellowship Dinner/Adoration
• December 16  -  Saturday Breakfast

2024

• January 6  -  Saturday Breakfast
• January 20  -  Saturday Breakfast
• February 3 -  Saturday Breakfast
• February 9-11, 2024:  Retreat
• February 17  -  Saturday Breakfast
• March 2  -  Saturday Breakfast
• March 16  -  Saturday Breakfast
• April 6  -  Saturday Breakfast
• April 12   -   Men's Friday Fellowship Dinner/Adoration
• April 20  -  Saturday Breakfast
• May 4  -  Saturday Breakfast
• May 18  -  Saturday Breakfast
• June 1  -  Saturday Breakfast
• June 7  -   Men's Friday Fellowship Dinner/Adoration
• June 15  -  Saturday Breakfast

Our Book of the Month Club reads and discusses one book each month. You can choose to participate every month or just pick the books that interest you and join the discussion for that month. Books can be purchased online or at your favorite book retailer. Most are available at Saint Dominic Books & Gifts.

The monthly discussion meetings will be held the last Thursday of each month. You can attend the morning discussion (9:00am - 10:30am) or the evening discussion (6:00pm - 7:30pm). Childcare will be available for the morning session but we do need to know in advance.

All adults (of any faith background) are welcome. Please click below to register.

Experience the transformative power of the Holy Spirit through the First Saturday Devotion and the Rosary of the Dawn at St. Dominic Catholic Church. Join us on the first Saturday of each month in the Church Narthex for a unique opportunity to pray, reflect, and build community with fellow believers.

Through this ministry, we believe that we can receive the power, prayer, healing, and encouragement we need to navigate the challenges and joys of daily life. Whether you're seeking strength to face difficult times, comfort in times of grief, or simply a community of fellow believers to walk alongside you in your faith journey, join us for Mass and the Rosary of the Dawn each First Saturday.

So, we invite you to join us at St. Dominic Catholic Church for Mass and the Rosary of the Dawn and experience the transformative power of the Holy Spirit for yourself. All are welcome, regardless of where you are in your faith journey. We look forward to praying and growing with you as we seek to deepen our relationship with God through the Holy Spirit.

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First Saturday of each month

7:00am

St. Dominic Church Narthex

• Sept 2
• Oct 7
• Nov 4
• Dec 2

Welcome to Saint Dominic Books & Gifts, where you can find an assortment of items to help you grow, share, and enjoy your faith. Our store is located in the Book Barn beside the St. Dominic Parish Office, and we offer a wide range of products for all occasions.

Books: Our stock of books provides insight, knowledge, and comfort on everything from apologetics and church history to prayer and spirituality. We offer a variety of titles from well-known Catholic authors, as well as books for children, teens, and young adults.

Gifts: Our selection of gifts is perfect for weddings, baptisms, First Communion, Confirmation, birthdays, and other special occasions. Our items include artwork, jewelry, crucifixes, bible covers, rosaries, and statues. Our gift selection is sure to bring joy to both the giver and the recipient.

Look for special sales throughout the year, and stop by during our regular hours to browse our inventory. Our knowledgeable staff is happy to assist you in finding the perfect item for your needs. Visit us at Saint Dominic Books & Gifts today and discover the perfect item to enhance your faith journey.

Hours of Operation:

• Mon-Thurs 10am-4pm
• Sat 12pm-4pm
• Sun 9am-2pm
• Closed Friday

Located in the Book Barn beside St. Dominic Parish Office

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Do you find Scripture confusing or intimidating? All are welcome as we take a deep dive into the Bible and unpack its meaning. Come grow in knowledge and faith with us!

Each session is led by parishioner and catechist Minelly Acevedo. Get to know Minelly here!

First & Third Monday of each month

6:45pm

St. Dominic trailer

From the moment people drive onto our parish campus, we want them to know they are loved, welcome, and wanted - whether a longtime St. Dominic parishioner or a first-time visitor. Our Hospitality Team is often the first face someone encounters when they come to Mass or attend a St. Dominic event. Our Hospitality Team members offer warm smiles, shake hands, and hold doors for all visitors and guests. They also help keep our liturgies flowing beautifully by assisting during the Offertory and Communion. These team members (usually wearing our signature blue Hospitality shirts) are easily identifiable and can help answer questions and direct guests wherever they need to go.

Please complete this short questionnaire if interested in joining our Hospitality Team!

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For all times below, please meet in the church narthex (lobby area)

Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:00pm

Sunday Mass - 7:45am

Sunday Mass - 10:00am

Sunday Mass - 12:30pm {Spanish}

Other parish events as needed