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St Dominic’s is a welcoming community of Catholic Christians who worship God and have an outward focus on evangelization and social justice. Welcome to St Dominic's Welcome from Father Paul Welcome to St Dominic’s, the Catholic Parish of Camberwell East! We are so pleased that you have found your way to us on-line and look forward to having you join us in every way in-person. St Dominic’s has been a local institution for more than a century, which is a tribute to the dedicated parishioners and divers Dominicans who have built up the Church in this part of Melbourne. We hope to continue their legacy of Catholic worship and charitable service in this place so that all may know the truth of Jesus Christ. Many Catholics have made St Dominic’s their home. Visitors to the Church will be able to appreciate William Patrick Connolly’s elegant design and Henry Clarke’s magnificent windows. Finally completed in 1958 and consecrated in 1960, St Dominic’s Church has been described as “a defiant finale to the Gothic Revival in Australia”. Even more importantly, St Dominic’s Church is a sign of eternal hope and an oasis of abiding peace in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. We are so proud of our Parish School, which celebrated its centenary just last year. Students are often to be seen with their families taking part in our common liturgical life and service opportunities. The Dominican Sisters, whose own centenary in Camberwell is this year, provided teachers for many years and make a valuable contribution even now. The Parish has been served by Dominican friars from the beginning. Please know you are in my daily prayers; do keep us and our mission in yours! God bless you, Father Paul Parish Priest St Dominic's Church Mass Times Find Out More Become a Catholic Find Out More Weddings Find Out More Faith in Action Find Out More Sacramental Program Find Out More Funerals Find Out More Liturgical Ministries Find Out More Giving Find Out More Social Groups Find Out More Latest News Next Sunday Homily, 24 May 2026 - Fr Paul Rowse, OP The Dominican 24 May 2026 - Pentecost Sunday - Year A St Dominic's School Newsletter No. 8 A CHILD-SAFE PARISH Children and young people are welcome at St Dominic's, where we hold their care, safety and well-being as a central and fundamental responsibility. This commitment is inherent in the saving mission of Jesus - love, justice and the sanctity of each human person are at the heart of the Gospel. See our Child Safety webpage for details of our commitment and our safeguarding program, including reporting of concerns. Your feedback or comments about any aspect of child safety are welcome: Denis Fitzgerald, Safeguarding Chair - safety@stdominics.org.au or the Parish Priest, Fr Paul Rowse - parish.priest@stdominics.org.au

St Dominic's Parish St Dominic's Camberwell East Safeguarding Children & Young People How to meet requirements: St Dominic’s Parish holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children as a fundamental responsibility. This page provides links and information relating to our commitment as a parish to be a safe place for all. Provision will be made for parishioners who are not in a position to complete these arrangements online. Please contact the Parish office to access this assistance. As part of our safeguarding policy, all clergy, staff and volunteers at St Dominic’s are required to meet three requirements: 1. Code of Conduct Declaration: Click here t o read and sign our Code of Conduct declaration. You are then asked to return a signed copy of the Declaration to the parish office, by mail, in person or by email – secretary@stdominics.org.au . NEW 2. Working with Children Check (WWCC). Click here to obtain a WWCC. In completing this application you should record that you are volunteering at St Dominic’s parish. If you already have a WWCC but have not yet linked it to St Dominic’s Parish, you can click here to update your record online. Alternatively, if you are registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching , you can send a copy of your current registration to the parish office, and advise Services Victoria that you are volunteering at St Dominic's. NEW 3. Safeguarding Essentials training module: Once you have a WWCC or VIT number, you can complete this Archdiocesan requirement. Here is the link to access that module , which will take around 60 minutes. On completion you’ll receive a certificate, which should be sent to the Parish Office. NEW 4. Police Check (for some) Clergy and staff, and some volunteers, also need a police check . Volunteers who need this will be advised by the parish. Applications can then be made through Services Victoria , using the discount code that the parish will provide. Back to Safeguarding homepage

St Dominic’s is a welcoming community of Catholic Christians who worship God and have an outward focus on evangelization and social justice. Acerca de Justice and Peace Group About us The Justice & Peace group at St Dominic's has been part of the parish for over twenty years. We work to reflect on the issues of the day and to assist our parish to play its part in responding to the call of the Gospel to work for a more just and peace-filled world. In 2025, the group has been active in a number of areas: Cover items for 'The Dominican' on 10 matters relating to Justice & Peace; Recommendations for donations from the Parish Vodafone receipts to Caroline Chisholm Society, ACRATH, John Pierce Centre, Caritas (for Gaza), and Opening the Doors Foundation; facilitating parish involvement in an ecumenical mental health liturgy, and in food collection from supermarkets to assist local charities auspicing the monthly sale of coffee to benefit communities in Timor Leste; information provision through talks in the Parish Centre, the notice board and the website. In 2026, the areas of focus will continue as in 2025, but the group will work harder to support education under Dominican auspices in Solomon Islands, and to support bodies like Caritas in their advocacy for a more just world. Our group would welcome questions or feedback, and we would welcome new members - we meet once a month to discuss a range of current social issues. Enquiries to the parish office or to Denis Fitzgerald, tel 0418 136 372. Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te - I have loved you Pope Leo XIV On 4 October 2025, the feast of St Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo XIV presented his first Apostolic Exhortation on love for the poor, entitled Dilexi Te ("I have loved you"). This document presents anew the teachings of the Gospel and of the Church through the ages, that the poor are the beloved of God, that we need to learn from them, and that we are called to work for justice even as we respond to the immediate needs of our neighbour. Follow links for: Text of Dilexi Te Vatican YouTube Australian Bishops' Media Release Mental Health Portal Since 202 St Dominic's has adopted Mental Health as a pastoral priority to build awareness and offer support, following the Australian Bishops' Social Justice Statement. Submit your suggestions Let us know which social justice issues you feel strongly about First Name Last Name Email Thanks for submitting! Message Send

St Dominic’s is a welcoming community of Catholic Christians who worship God and have an outward focus on evangelization and social justice. Liturgical Ministries Sacristy Teams Our wonderful sacristy team work behind the scenes to set up for each Mass and for weddings and funerals. They also to take care of the linen and vestments used for the liturgy, which are washed weekly. The Sacristy Coordinator ensures that readers and extraordinary ministers are rostered, and that supplies such as altar breads, candles and incense are kept. Brass cleaning and flowers are taken care of by members of the team, as well as many other tasks carried out with quiet devotion. Please contact our parish office for more information in joining the team. Church Helpers The most visible part of St Dominic’s Parish life is the sacred liturgy. We welcome new members to our teams of helpers, who enable the priest and people attending our liturgies to worship God together in reverence and good order. Altar Servers St Dominic’s parish is always looking for young and matured aged men and women to volunteer and serve at the Altar of the Lord at Sunday liturgies. This ministry is a great opportunity for those, especially men, who are discerning a vocation to priestly life, as it immerses them more closely in the work of priests who represent the Sacrifice of Our Lord at the Altar. Anyone interested in this ministry is encouraged to contact our parish office. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Extraordinary ministers of holy communion assist our priests distributing Holy Communion during the Mass. Their important work also extends to taking the Sacrament to the sick and those in Age Care who no longer join our community in worship. The parish appreciates the work of extraordinary ministers and always welcomes new volunteers who serve the Church in this capacity. Anyone interested to be a part of this ministry is warmly encouraged to contact our office or Bob Solly, 0411 203 772 . Collectors The role of collectors supports the Mass during collection time. Please contact our office if you'd like to be on our collection roster. Children's Liturgy of the Word Our parish offers a Liturgy of the Word service for children aged 7 to 12 at the 9.30am Sunday Mass. This program allows them to hear scripture proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate for their age group. Children are gathered and escorted from the Church to our parish centre immediately after Mass has commenced, where they will hear the Word proclaimed and engage in fun learning that will enrich their minds in faith before they are returned to their family in time for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. This program is offered during school terms only. If you would like your child to participate in our parish Children's Liturgy, please join us in worship at the 9.30am Sunday Mass. Music Ministry The primary purpose of music at St Dominic’s is to serve the expression of faith by our community. The Parish Hymn Book is Catholic Worship Book 2 which contains a wide range of hymns from the original Catholic Worship Book and the `As One Voice’ series. A choir is established for the Christmas and Easter liturgies and the Parish is interested in forming a choir to present music and lead the singing at 11 am Mass on Sunday. Music at 9.30 am Sunday Mass is presented by a group of singers and instrumentalists. Singing at other Masses, except 8 am with no music, is accompanied on the Organ. Cantors and lead singers are sought for all Masses involving music. Those interested in being part of the Music Ministry in any of the roles outlined are invited to contact the Parish Office: secretary@stdominics.org.au Readers At St Dominic's we are committed to training volunteers to proclaim the Word of God at weekday and Sunday liturgies with reverence and devotion. Anyone interested in undergoing the training required to read at our liturgies, please contact our secretary during office hours. Divine Mercy Adoration Group The Divine Mercy group meets on Fridays from 10.45 am to 11.45 am. The Divine Mercy prayers are said that God’s love and His compassion be experienced by many struggling and people in need around us and in the world. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration and prayers for Clergy, the Church, young people, nations and the world will be said. There are also talks presented on most First Fridays by Dominican Priests or other times by a Dominican Brother. Jesus said to St Faustina Kowalska: Tell the world about My mercy and love. The flames of mercy are burning me. I desire to pour them upon human souls… Tell aching mankind to snuggle close to My merciful heart, and I will fill it with peace… (Diary, 1074). All are very welcome. Enquiries: Secretary@stdominics.org.au St Catherine of Siena Adoration Group St Catherine’s of Siena Adoration group meets every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm to pray the rosary and spend some quiet time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. This prayer group was established by Fr Joseph Wilson OP and Kathryn O’Connor in January 1995 in order to pray for the universal Church. Anyone is encouraged to join us in prayer for the universal Church - as everyone is welcome. For more information, please contact Kathryn O’Connor on 0404 951 842 or (03) 9830 5489 . You can also follow us by clicking the link below: http://www.oconnortravelworld.com.au/Prayer.html Welcomers As part of our mission to share God's love to the estranged, the faithful and the ignorant wanderer, the parish is committed to welcoming all people into our church for divine liturgies each day of the week. Welcomers play an important part in our parish life by greeting the faithful or stranger each Sunday, offering them the weekly parish bulletin and a seat in the Church. If you feel called to serve the parish in this capacity, please contact our office.

St Dominic's Parish St Dominic's Camberwell East Special Appeal 2026 New Heating System - New Sacrament Tower We're larger and livelier! Special Appeal Info This is an exciting time for our parish. Each year for the past four years, our parish has grown. A great indicator of that growth is when you mention that you’re noticing more people at Mass. Each of you is God’s good news for Camberwell. The exceptional regrowth of our parish over the past few years corresponds to a greater participation in ministries and membership opportunities. Not only is our parish larger, it’s also livelier. Thanks be to God for you! The time is right, therefore, for a special appeal to you. HEATING SYSTEM AND SACRAMENT TOWER From Palm Sunday to Pentecost, your parish is asking you to make a substantial contribution to two important forthcoming works: a new heating system and a new sacrament tower. Already there is great support for these works. The Prior has signalled the friars’ support for half of the Sacrament Tower cost. Other pledges have also been made, and interest by word of mouth is high. You are invited to contribute to your parish for this appeal. Donors of $1000 and more will be forever acknowledged by name on a remembrance plaque to be installed. Donations in memory of deceased loved ones will be specially noted. AN APPEAL IN FAITH Please also pray for the success of the appeal. It promises to draw together many of our people from different generations and backgrounds, each with their own personal story at St Dominic’s. “Am I living as bread broken for others? Do I share what I am and have? Am I an instrument of communion or of division?” - Pope Leo XIV HEATING SYSTEM SAFER Our beautiful church needs a safe, energy-saving, cost-effective system which keeps us warm in winter during Masses and other liturgies. INSTALLATION The equipment for the new heating system is being provided to us at cost, thanks to the generous family proprietors of Warmset Australia. Installation is set to begin after Easter 2026. HOW IT WORKS Heating is put between a layer of insulation and a laminate wood floor. Radiant platform heating starts from the concept of warming people without having to heat the entire interior. Sacrament Tower During his recent parish visitation, Archbishop Comensoli urged us to relocate the tabernacle on the main axis of the Church. The Sacrament Tower is designed by Sidney Rofe. It will be made from Qld maple to match the sanctuary's existing joinery. Make your pledge today Your Name Your Phone Number Your Email If this is a gift in memory, what is the name? Pledge Amount Send Thank you for your generous pledge. Our staff will be in touch. God bless you.

St Dominic's Parish St Dominic's Camberwell East Parish Code of Conduct Volunteers, Staff and Clergy are required to read, agree to and sign the Parish Code of Conduct. You may submit a webform, OR download the form to sign it OR obtain a form from the parish office. Code of Conduct Declaration: I have read the Archdiocesan Code Of Conduct provided on this page, and I agree to abide by this Code of Conduct when engaged with children and young people in St Dominic’s Parish. I understand that if I breach the code the Parish may have to inform civil and Church authorities. Your Signature Clear First Name Email address Date Last Name Phone Send Thanks for submitting!

St Dominic's Parish St Dominic's Camberwell East Completing Safeguarding Requirements This page provides links to completing Safeguarding requirements. Code of Conduct Online Module WWCC Police Check

St Dominic's Parish St Dominic's Camberwell East THE WORKS OF MERCY: BURYING AND PRAYING To make a good Lent, three acts receive pride of place: almsgiving, prayer, and fasting (Matthew 6:1-18). This Lent, we shall explore the many ways we can undertake the first of those, almsgiving. Each week, we consider some corporal and spiritual works of mercy. This week, it is to bury the dead and to pray for the living and the dead. Burying the dead was added to the list of corporal works of mercy early in the Second Christian Millennium, no doubt because of the many threats to public health. Corpses in the street of those who suffered a lonely, agonising death demanded a Christian response. Nowadays and in this part of the world, responsibility for burying the dead is largely outsourced. In the main, funeral directors do great work for our families. Many times I have been grateful for their reverence and care for the dead. On occasion, the company has borne the funeral costs of someone who died without family or means. Thus, in a remote way, the funeral costs we incur can be said to contribute to the corporal work of mercy, burying the dead. Of all the works of mercy we have seen over the course of this Lent, the one we shall all need ourselves is prayer for the dead. Other works of mercy may or may not apply during our living days, but we shall all become the Church’s beggars in death. If you have been indifferent to the call for almsgiving and merciful service, perhaps self-interest alone will finally lead you to act. For if you pray for the holy souls in Purgatory, they may yet pray for you in Heaven. It is easy enough to pray for those we have loved in life, those with whom we were pleasantly acquainted. But what of those we once were at school with or worked with? What of those we met only once or twice? You might be the only person who would remember to pray for them. This call to pray for the dead will be all the more urgent when we consider how many Catholics are dying without the sacraments or receiving a Catholic funeral. Many are the times a family has not thought to call a priest at the end. Many are the times a cancellation has come through for a booked funeral, if they even get that far. Add to this the problem of access to the sacraments. I recently attended an aged care facility whose local clergy had told them not to call for last rites: the staff had been told the local clergy are too busy. Praying for the dead need not be elaborate. So long as it is heartfelt, God will hear. The practice of visiting a church is a venerable one, as is making the sign of the cross as we pass by. You might consider offering the first Hail Mary of the day for the dead. The holy souls await your prayers, you who can do all that they would like to do but are now unable. How will you show them mercy? Daily Mass Readings Daily Mass Readings Daily Mass Readings Daily Mass Readings Today's Mass intentions Today's Mass intentions Today's Mass intentions Today's Mass intentions The Dominican bulletin The Dominican bulletin The Dominican bulletin The Dominican bulletin Anointing of the Sick Event Time Event Date Change the event description to include your own content. Adjust the settings to customize the style. May 2026 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Annual Grocery Appeal Today we are having our annual grocery appeal for the Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project (BASP) and in turn for refugees and those seeking asylum in Australia who are often in great need. Please place your bag with donated items in the baskets at church entrances. We plan to transport all donations to BASP in Port Melbourne in the week before Easter. WE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR... the recently deceased Anne Maria De Angelis, Valerie Mary Turner, Karen Teresa Ferris Cole, Rubertina Gomes, Margaret Mathai and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time: Irena Bomford, Kum Mary Lam. We pray for abandoned, needy and Holy Souls in Purgatory. We pray also for the sick of our parish, and those experiencing a long-term illness or injury. May the Lord restore them to good health again. We also pray for those who were visited this week by members of the SVdP Society. Propers of the Mass Palm Sunday Entrance Antiphon: Six days before the Passover, when the Lord came into the city of Jerusalem, the children ran to meet him; in their hands they carried palm branches and with a loud voice cried out: * Hosanna in the highest! Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy! O gates, lift high your heads; grow higher, ancient doors. Let him enter, the king of glory! Who is this king of glory? He, the Lord of hosts, he is the king of glory. * Hosanna in the highest! Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy! Responsorial Psalm: My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! Christ became obedient for us even to death dying on the cross. Therefore God raised him on high and gave him a name above all other names. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! Communion Antiphon: Father, if this chalice cannot pass without my drinking it, your will be done. Readings: Isaiah 50:4-7. Ps 21:8-9. 17-20. 23-24. R. v.2. Philippians 2:6-11. Matthew 26:14 – 27:66 Next week’s readings: Acts of the Apostles 10:34. 37-43. Ps 117:1-2. 16-17. 22-23. R. v.24. Colossians 3:1-4. John 20:1-9 Join our mailing list Email* Subscribe I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

St Dominic's Parish St Dominic's Camberwell East What to do if you need help right now If you are currently in danger, call 000 and ask for the Police. Talk to a member of the Safeguarding Team Contact safety@stdominics.org.au or call the office on 9912 6870 or call our Child Safety contact, Denis Fitzgerald, on 0418 136 372

St Dominic’s is a welcoming community of Catholic Christians who worship God and have an outward focus on evangelization and social justice. Centenary 2024 Almighty God, with gratitude and praise to you, we celebrate the centenary of St Dominic’s Parish and ask your blessing. May the power and mercy of your Son renew us in holiness to grow together towards you. Inspire us with holy worship, strengthen us in our fellowship, and renew us in loving service of you and our neighbour, so that in us and through us, all may know and glorify you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. History Photos and documents from the past 100 years Read More Memories Written memories Read More News Centenary events Read More Prayer Prayer Events Events Events 03 DEC Opening of the Centenary Year 9:30am Mass (First Sunday of Advent) and Morning Tea 11am Mass, Eucharistic Procession, and Shared Lunch 17 MAR Commemoration of the First Public Mass in the Parish 1924 6pm Mass and Twilight Supper 31 MAR Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church 1960 11am Orchestral Mass (Easter Sunday) 15 MAY Centenary Address by Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP 7pm Address and Shared Supper 22 JUN Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Old Church/School 9am Mass with Anointing of the Sick 04 AUG Solemnity of St Dominic Weekend Visitation of Archbishop Comensoli 01 SEP International Day of Prayer for Creation 2pm Ecumenical Forum 22 SEP First Mass in Priory Hall (the Old Church/School) 1924 Commemoration of the date 05 OCT St Dominic's Parish Dinner at Box Hill Golf Club 06 OCT "Back to St Dominic’s" Reunion - 2pm Mass and Afternoon Tea 24 NOV Close of the Centenary Year (Christ the King) 11am Mass and Shared Lunch Top of page Prayer Memories History News

St Dominic’s is a welcoming community of Catholic Christians who worship God and have an outward focus on evangelization and social justice. Funerals Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes i n me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11: 25-26). A Christian’s death is not just a departure from this life, but also a passage to the next because through baptism they are united with the risen Christ. Full of hope in the resurrection, we welcome enquiries from bereaved families about celebrating the funeral of a loved one here at St Dominic’s. We encourage you to make contact with the parish office to begin making the necessary arrangements. A priest will be able to consult with the family about specific arrangements and also attend the cemetery (or crematorium with burial of the ashes at a later time). O God, who have set a limit to this present life so as to open up an entry into eternity, we humbly beseech you, that by the grace of your mercy you may command the names of your servants to be inscribed in the book of life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Our Lady, Queen of all saints, pray for us. St Dominic, our father, pray for us. Contact Us Virtual Tour

St Dominic’s is a welcoming community of Catholic Christians who worship God and have an outward focus on evangelization and social justice. Contact Address: 816 Riversdale Road, Camberwell Victoria 3124 Phone: (03) 9912 6870 or 0468 584 309 Email: secretary@stdominics.org.au Get in Touch First Name Last Name Phone Number Email Write a message Submit Thank you for contacting St Dominic's Church Camberwell. We will be in contact shortly.