St Dominic R C Church

St Dominic R C Church The small Church with a big heart!

06/24/2026

Messa Quotidiano

*SAINT OF THE DAY* *St. John the Baptist* (Feastday: June 24)Patronage: convulsions, epilepsy, hailstorms, baptism, con...
06/24/2026

*SAINT OF THE DAY*
*St. John the Baptist*
(Feastday: June 24)

Patronage: convulsions, epilepsy, hailstorms, baptism, converts, lambs, Jordan

John the Baptist was a contemporary of Christ who was known for evangelization and his baptizing of Jesus Christ.

John the Baptist was born through the intercession of God to Zachariah and Elizabeth, who was otherwise too old to bear children. According to scriptures, the Angel Gabriel visited Elizabeth and Zachariah to tell them they would have a son and that they should name him John. Zachariah was skeptical and for this he was rendered mute until the time his son was born and named John, in fullfillment of God's will.

When Elizabeth was pregnant with John, she was visited by Mary, and John leapt in her womb. This revealed to Elizabeth that the child Mary carried was to be the Son of God.

John began public ministry around 30 AD, and was known for attracting large crowds across the province of Judaea and around the Jordan River. When Jesus came to him to be baptized, John recognized him and said, "It is I who need baptism from you."

Jesus told John to baptize Him anyway, which he did, whereupon the heavens opened, and the Spirit of God was seen like a dove. The voice of God spoke, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

John instructed his followers to turn to Christ, calling Him the "Lamb of God" and these people were among the first Christians.

Following his baptism of Christ, John's popularity grew so much that he alarmed King Herod. Herod ordered him arrested and imprisoned.

John spoke with Herod on several occasions and condemned his marriage to his half-brother's wife.

This condemnation would be his downfall as King Herod promised to grant a wish to his daughter. In revenge for John the Baptist's condemnation of her mother's scandalous marriage to Herod, she asked for John's head. King Herod reluctantly obliged. John the Baptist died sometime between 33 and 36 AD.

John the Baptist's feast day is June 24, and the anniversary of his death is August 29.

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06/23/2026

Save the dates:
Come and visit our Flea Market..

*SAINT OF THE DAY* *St. Joseph Cafasso* (Feastday: June 23)Patron of prison chaplains, captives, imprisoned people and...
06/23/2026

*SAINT OF THE DAY*
*St. Joseph Cafasso*
(Feastday: June 23)

Patron of prison chaplains, captives, imprisoned people and prisoners.

Joseph Cafasso was born in 1811, in northern Italy, near the city of Turin. Four years later, in 1815, one of his most famous students was born in the same town, St. John Bosco. We celebrate his feast on January 31. Joseph had loving parents who were willing to sacrifice for his education. He went to Turin to study to become a priest.

Joseph met John Bosco in 1827 when Bosco was twelve. He talked to Seminarian Cafasso at the church and ran all the way home. "Mom, Mom," John called, "I met him, I met him!" "Who?" his mother asked. "Joseph Cafasso, mother. He's a saint, I tell you." Mrs. Bosco smiled and nodded gently. In 1833, Joseph was ordained a priest. He began his priestly work and went to an excellent school of theology for priests. When Father Cafasso graduated, he became a theology professor. He taught many young priests over the years. They could tell that he really loved them.

Father Cafasso became known as the priest who believed in the gentle and loving mercy of God. Because he was so kind himself, he gave people courage and hope. He guided many priests, religious and lay people. He helped John Bosco begin his great priestly ministry with boys. He also guided Father Bosco in starting his religious order known as the Salesians. Father Cafasso directed other founders, too.

There were many social needs in Father Cafasso's time. One of the most urgent was the prison system. Prison conditions were disgusting. But what most moved Father Cafasso was the custom of hanging in public prisoners sentenced to death. Father Cafasso went to them and heard their confessions. He stayed with them, telling them of God's love and mercy until they died. He helped over sixty convicted men. All repented and died in the peace of Jesus. Father Cafasso called them his "hanged saints."

Father Cafasso also became the pastor of St. Francis Church in 1848. No one could ever measure his great influence on people and works in the Church. Father Cafasso died on June 23, 1860. His devoted friend, St. John Bosco, preached the homily at his funeral. Pope Pius XII proclaimed him a saint in 1947.

06/22/2026

Please help me congratulate our Officers for the 2026/2027 Columbian year!!

06/21/2026

Sunday Mass ( Spanish)

06/21/2026

Sunday Mass (Italian)

💙 Happy Father’s Day💙Today we honor the incredible dads, grandpas, father figures, and spiritual mentors who lead with l...
06/21/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day💙

Today we honor the incredible dads, grandpas, father figures, and spiritual mentors who lead with love, wisdom, strength, and faith. Your guidance makes a lasting difference. Thank you for all you do!

💙 Buona Festa del Papà💙

Oggi rendiamo omaggio agli straordinari papà, nonni, figure paterne e mentori spirituali che ci guidano con amore, saggezza, forza e fede. La vostra guida fa una differenza duratura. Grazie per tutto quello che fate!

💙 ¡Feliz Día del Padre!💙

Hoy honramos a los increíbles papás, abuelos, figuras paternas y mentores espirituales que lideran con amor, sabiduría, fortaleza y fe. Su guía marca una diferencia duradera. ¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen!

.Athanasius-St.Dominic Parish

Great time, thank you everyone who helped and donated their time to make this a wonder advent. Padre Pio Pray for us.
06/20/2026

Great time, thank you everyone who helped and donated their time to make this a wonder advent. Padre Pio Pray for us.

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