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Mystagogy | Synoptic Gospels
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as the Synoptic Gospels because their accounts of Jesus and his disciples are seen “with one eye.” What is the concern of the different communities for whom each evangelist is writing his gospel? What is still a concern today?
Fr. Albert Parestky will lead this session of Mystagogy to unpack how the differences give us a fuller picture of Christianity at its beginnings, and how the first Christians saw and proclaimed what God has done in Jesus Christ -- Mark as the apocalyptic gospel, Matthew as the gospel of the new Israel, and Luke as the gospel of salvation history.
This series will meet on Monday evenings at 6:45 PM from September 14 to October 5 in the Lower Church at St. Vincent's.
OCIA
Our 2026-2027 OCIA session began on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Classes will meet in the Lower Church at St. Vincent’s.
For more information, email ocia@svsc.info.
Parish Block Party
Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with fun: bubbles, face painting, games, and more for kids; plus food, raffles, music, and guided tours of the church. Explore exhibition tables from different Parish groups and discover all the ways to get involved.
Mystagogy | Synoptic Gospels
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as the Synoptic Gospels because their accounts of Jesus and his disciples are seen “with one eye.” What is the concern of the different communities for whom each evangelist is writing his gospel? What is still a concern today?
Fr. Albert Parestky will lead this session of Mystagogy to unpack how the differences give us a fuller picture of Christianity at its beginnings, and how the first Christians saw and proclaimed what God has done in Jesus Christ -- Mark as the apocalyptic gospel, Matthew as the gospel of the new Israel, and Luke as the gospel of salvation history.
This series will meet on Monday evenings at 6:45 PM from September 14 to October 5 in the Lower Church at St. Vincent's.
OCIA
Our 2026-2027 OCIA session began on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Classes will meet in the Lower Church at St. Vincent’s.
For more information, email ocia@svsc.info.
New Wine Ministry
"New Wine" is an opportunity for married couples who have been married for any length of time(whether or not you have children) to come together, pray, enjoy wine, listen to a talk by one of the Dominican friars, and share our experiences regarding the graces and challenges of marriage and family life. This is a time to build friendships with other married couples, learn from one another, and build a stronger relationship with your spouse and a deeper union with God. Join New Wine on Friday, September 25, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent's.
RSVP online: tinyurl.com/NewWineSVF
Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage to DC
Join us for the 4th Annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage in Washington, DC, on Saturday, September 26. This is a national pilgrimage celebrating the Rosary at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. This full-day event is hosted by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.
Our Parish’s Schola will offer an hour-long concert at 12:45 PM as part of the day’s devotions.
Departure Time from NYC: 5 AM
Departure Location: St. Vincent Ferrer Church | 869 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Departure Time from DC: 7:30 PM – 8 PM
Cost: $75
Mystagogy | Synoptic Gospels
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as the Synoptic Gospels because their accounts of Jesus and his disciples are seen “with one eye.” What is the concern of the different communities for whom each evangelist is writing his gospel? What is still a concern today?
Fr. Albert Parestky will lead this session of Mystagogy to unpack how the differences give us a fuller picture of Christianity at its beginnings, and how the first Christians saw and proclaimed what God has done in Jesus Christ -- Mark as the apocalyptic gospel, Matthew as the gospel of the new Israel, and Luke as the gospel of salvation history.
This series will meet on Monday evenings at 6:45 PM from September 14 to October 5 in the Lower Church at St. Vincent's.
Inaugural Angelic Warfare Pilgrimage
Join the Angelic Warfare Confraternity for a pilgrimage at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, bringing together members, prospective members, and friends of the Confraternity for an evening of prayer and fraternity under the patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Tuesday, September 29
Church of St. Vincent Ferrer | 869 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Solemn Mass for the Feast of the Archangels
6 PM
Celebrant and Preacher:
Fr. Linus Martz, O.P., AWC Promoter of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph
Immediately following the Solemn Mass, new members will be formally enrolled in the AWC, followed by a light reception downstairs. Those preparing for enrollment are encouraged to order and bring their own St. Thomas cord or medal to be blessed; a limited quantity of cords and medals will also be available.
Street Co-Naming Ceremony | Rose Hawthorne Way
In celebration of Venerable Rose Hawthorne’s dedication to caring for cancer patients and her concern for the poor, New York City will co-name 68th Street and 1st Ave next to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Church of St. Catherine of Siena in her honor.
Men's Group Monthly Meeting
The Men’s Group will meet on Saturday, October 3, at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center at St. Vincent’s. Participants are welcome to arrive at 10:15 AM for coffee, light refreshments, and quiet fellowship.
Each meeting begins with Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) led by Fr. Francis, followed by the proclamation of the Sunday Gospel, a brief reflection, and an opportunity for questions. A period of voluntary sharing and discussion on the Gospel and its application to daily Christian life follows.
Mystagogy | Synoptic Gospels
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as the Synoptic Gospels because their accounts of Jesus and his disciples are seen “with one eye.” What is the concern of the different communities for whom each evangelist is writing his gospel? What is still a concern today?
Fr. Albert Parestky will lead this session of Mystagogy to unpack how the differences give us a fuller picture of Christianity at its beginnings, and how the first Christians saw and proclaimed what God has done in Jesus Christ -- Mark as the apocalyptic gospel, Matthew as the gospel of the new Israel, and Luke as the gospel of salvation history.
This series will meet on Monday evenings at 6:45 PM from September 14 to October 5 in the Lower Church at St. Vincent's.
Solemn Mass and Rosary Procession to Central Park
The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is designated as the principal Marian Feast of the Parish. For it, we invite you to a Solemn Mass at 6 PM on Wednesday, October 7, at St. Vincent’s, followed by a Rosary Procession to Bethesda Fountain in Central Park.
Dominican School of Evangelization
The Dominican School of Evangelization will meet on Monday evenings in the Lower Church at St. Vincent’s from October 12 until May 17 (with a break for a few weeks around Christmas). It will also include three afternoons of reflection on November 15, February 7, and April 11. While we do not require those who want to join the course to commit to the whole program, it will be far more fruitful to participate in the whole course rather than just part of it.
This first time through the course is limited to parishioners of Dominican parishes, students in the NYU/CUNY system connected with the Dominican chaplaincy at the Catholic Center, and 3rd Order Dominicans.
White Mass for Healthcare Workers at St. Catherine’s
Join us for the White Mass for Healthcare Workers on the Feast of St. Luke, at 10 AM on Sunday, October 18, at St. Catherine’s. This Mass is hosted by the Catholic Medical Association New York Metropolitan Guild and Dominican Healthcare Ministry. All physicians, nurses, medical students, and healthcare professionals are invited, as well as anyone who would like to pray for and with healthcare workers.
Mass at St. Catherine’s will conclude with a prayer of consecration for healthcare workers and the opportunity to venerate the relic of St. Luke. A reception will follow.
Dominican School of Evangelization
The Dominican School of Evangelization will meet on Monday evenings in the Lower Church at St. Vincent’s from October 12 until May 17 (with a break for a few weeks around Christmas). It will also include three afternoons of reflection on November 15, February 7, and April 11. While we do not require those who want to join the course to commit to the whole program, it will be far more fruitful to participate in the whole course rather than just part of it.
This first time through the course is limited to parishioners of Dominican parishes, students in the NYU/CUNY system connected with the Dominican chaplaincy at the Catholic Center, and 3rd Order Dominicans.
New Wine Ministry
"New Wine" is an opportunity for married couples who have been married for any length of time(whether or not you have children) to come together, pray, enjoy wine, listen to a talk by one of the Dominican friars, and share our experiences regarding the graces and challenges of marriage and family life. This is a time to build friendships with other married couples, learn from one another, and build a stronger relationship with your spouse and a deeper union with God. Join New Wine on Friday, October 23, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent's.
RSVP online: tinyurl.com/NewWineSVF
Dominican School of Evangelization
The Dominican School of Evangelization will meet on Monday evenings in the Lower Church at St. Vincent’s from October 12 until May 17 (with a break for a few weeks around Christmas). It will also include three afternoons of reflection on November 15, February 7, and April 11. While we do not require those who want to join the course to commit to the whole program, it will be far more fruitful to participate in the whole course rather than just part of it.
This first time through the course is limited to parishioners of Dominican parishes, students in the NYU/CUNY system connected with the Dominican chaplaincy at the Catholic Center, and 3rd Order Dominicans.
Men's Group Monthly Meeting
The Men’s Group will meet on Saturday, November 7, at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center at St. Vincent’s. Participants are welcome to arrive at 10:15 AM for coffee, light refreshments, and quiet fellowship.
Each meeting begins with Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) led by Fr. Francis, followed by the proclamation of the Sunday Gospel, a brief reflection, and an opportunity for questions. A period of voluntary sharing and discussion on the Gospel and its application to daily Christian life follows.
New Wine Ministry
"New Wine" is an opportunity for married couples who have been married for any length of time(whether or not you have children) to come together, pray, enjoy wine, listen to a talk by one of the Dominican friars, and share our experiences regarding the graces and challenges of marriage and family life. This is a time to build friendships with other married couples, learn from one another, and build a stronger relationship with your spouse and a deeper union with God. Join New Wine on Friday, November 13, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent's.
RSVP online: tinyurl.com/NewWineSVF
Men's Group Monthly Meeting
The Men’s Group will meet on Saturday, December 5, at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center at St. Vincent’s. Participants are welcome to arrive at 10:15 AM for coffee, light refreshments, and quiet fellowship.
Each meeting begins with Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) led by Fr. Francis, followed by the proclamation of the Sunday Gospel, a brief reflection, and an opportunity for questions. A period of voluntary sharing and discussion on the Gospel and its application to daily Christian life follows.
New Wine Ministry
"New Wine" is an opportunity for married couples who have been married for any length of time(whether or not you have children) to come together, pray, enjoy wine, listen to a talk by one of the Dominican friars, and share our experiences regarding the graces and challenges of marriage and family life. This is a time to build friendships with other married couples, learn from one another, and build a stronger relationship with your spouse and a deeper union with God. Join New Wine on Friday, December 11, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent's.
RSVP online: tinyurl.com/NewWineSVF
9/11 Requiem Mass
We will have a Requiem Mass in the Dominican Rite at 7 PM at St. Vincent’s to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, for which the Schola Cantorum will sing.
This Mass is sponsored by the New York Purgatorial Society. All are welcome.
Thomistic Reading Group
Our Thomistic Reading Group begins its fall season on Thursday, September 10, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent’s.
Reading Selection: Chapter 1 - “St. Thomas: the Man,” from Gerald Vann’s Saint Thomas Aquinas.
All are encouraged to attend even if you haven’t read the selection.
For more info, visit the Thomistic Reading Group website at: https://thomisticnyc.com.
Contact Gregory McNiff for more info: gregorymcniff@gmail.com.
OCIA
Our 2026-2027 OCIA session began on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Classes will meet in the Lower Church at St. Vincent’s.
For more information, email ocia@svsc.info.
Labor Day | Parish Offices Closed
In observance of Labor Day, the Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7. We will offer only two Low Masses in the Parish:
St. Catherine’s | 7 AM
St. Vincent’s | 9 AM
No Confessions will be heard.
While St. Catherine’s will stay open through the afternoon, St. Vincent’s will close at 11:30 AM.
Men's Group Monthly Meeting
The Men’s Group will meet on Saturday, September 5, at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center at St. Vincent’s. Participants are welcome to arrive at 10:15 AM for coffee, light refreshments, and quiet fellowship.
Each meeting begins with Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) led by Fr. Francis, followed by the proclamation of the Sunday Gospel, a brief reflection, and an opportunity for questions. A period of voluntary sharing and discussion on the Gospel and its application to daily Christian life follows.
OCIA Begins
Our 2026-2027 OCIA session begins on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Classes will meet in the Lower Church at St. Vincent’s.
For more information, email ocia@svsc.info.
Lay Dominican Fraternity Meeting
Our Lady of the Assumption Lay Dominican Fraternity invites you to join them for their monthly meeting on Thursday, August 20, in the Lower Church at St. Vincent's after the 6 PM Mass.
Learn more about Lay Dominican life or how to become one by emailing OPLaityNYC@gmail.com.
Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month.
Tour of the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer
Join us for an architectural tour of St. Vincent’s immediately following our 12 NOON Mass. As we look ahead to the restoration of this landmark building designed by Bertram Goodhue, these tours will offer parishioners and friends a chance to see our church through a new lens.
St. Dominic Days | Solemn Mass and Procession
Our Holy Father Dominic, the founder of the Order of Preachers, died on August 6, 1221. To mark the 804th Anniversary, the Parish will have several days’ worth of special celebrations.
Saturday, August 8, is the Solemnity of St. Dominic according to the modern liturgical calendar. We will have a Solemn Mass and Procession at 12 NOON at St. Vincent’s for which the Schola will sing Missa Salve Regina and Salve Regina á 8 by Tomás Luis de Victoria; and Gloriose confessor Domini – Et ideo cum Christo by Francisco Guerrero.
The guest preacher will be Fr. Ignatius Pio Mariae Doherty, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal. By ancient tradition, a Franciscan is invited to preach at a Dominican church on St. Dominic’s Day and vice versa.
A Parish Picnic will follow the Mass in Central Park. All are invited.
St. Dominic Days | Dominican Rite Mass
Our Holy Father Dominic, the founder of the Order of Preachers, died on August 6, 1221. To mark the 804th Anniversary, the Parish will have several days’ worth of special celebrations.
On Tuesday, August 4, the traditional feastday of St. Dominic, we will have a Dominican Rite Mass at 7 PM at St. Vincent’s.
Mystagogy
What does Christ have to do with Caesar? Br. Finbar, our summer deacon, will be leading a Mystagogy series on Catholic Social Teaching, covering topics from daily work to just war. Join us at 7 PM each Monday night in St. Vincent's Lower Church, beginning on July 6 and concluding on August 3.
Topic
Can I blow people up?
Just War Theory
Dedication of The Friars’ Shelf
Join us on Sunday, August 2, following the 12 NOON Mass, for the dedication of The Friars’ Shelf, our Parish library.
Men's Group Monthly Meeting
The Men’s Group will meet on Saturday, August 1, at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center at St. Vincent’s. Participants are welcome to arrive at 10:15 AM for coffee, light refreshments, and quiet fellowship.
Each meeting begins with Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) led by Fr. Francis, followed by the proclamation of the Sunday Gospel, a brief reflection, and an opportunity for questions. A period of voluntary sharing and discussion on the Gospel and its application to daily Christian life follows.
Mystagogy
What does Christ have to do with Caesar? Br. Finbar, our summer deacon, will be leading a Mystagogy series on Catholic Social Teaching, covering topics from daily work to just war. Join us at 7 PM each Monday night in St. Vincent's Lower Church, beginning on July 6 and concluding on August 3.
Topic
Work, who needs it?
Human Labor and Technology
The Hillbilly Thomists : TWO NIGHTS IN NYC
The Hillbilly Thomists come to NYC for two nights: Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26!
The HTs are on the road again with their sundry folk instruments in tow. Last summer, they retreated to the mountaintops to record their sixth album. This summer, they're taking these new songs (and old favorites) to the streets. Come join us for an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and authentic Dominican roots tradition.
The concert will be held in the Lower Church at St. Vincent’s.
SATURDAY SHOW: Doors open after the 6 PM Mass in the Church; show starts at 7 PM.
SUNDAY SHOW: Doors at 7:30 PM; show starts at 8 PM.
Medical Meet and Greet at St. Catherine's
All healthcare professionals and students of the health professions are invited to join the Catholic Medical Association and Dominican Healthcare Ministry for their annual Medical Meet and Greet. Welcome new residents, medical students, nursing students, and other medical staff as we begin a new academic year with a 6 PM informal meal at St. Catherine's, following the 5 PM Mass on Sunday, July 26.
The Hillbilly Thomists : TWO NIGHTS IN NYC
The Hillbilly Thomists come to NYC for two nights: Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26!
The HTs are on the road again with their sundry folk instruments in tow. Last summer, they retreated to the mountaintops to record their sixth album. This summer, they're taking these new songs (and old favorites) to the streets. Come join us for an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and authentic Dominican roots tradition.
The concert will be held in the Lower Church at St. Vincent’s.
SATURDAY SHOW: Doors open after the 6 PM Mass in the Church; show starts at 7 PM.
SUNDAY SHOW: Doors at 7:30 PM; show starts at 8 PM.
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
For the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, we will have a Sung Mass at 6 PM at St. Vincent’s. The weekly Wednesday Holy Hour will take place as usual.
St. Mary Magdalene is referred to as the “Apostle of the Apostles” (Apostola Apostolorum) because she carried the news of the Resurrection to the apostles. With St. Catherine of Alexandria, she is a Patroness of the Order of Preachers.
Mystagogy
What does Christ have to do with Caesar? Br. Finbar, our summer deacon, will be leading a Mystagogy series on Catholic Social Teaching, covering topics from daily work to just war. Join us at 7 PM each Monday night in St. Vincent's Lower Church, beginning on July 6 and concluding on August 3.
Topic
Teamwork or Totalitarianism?
How to Live in Society
Tour of the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer
Join us for an architectural tour of St. Vincent’s. As we look ahead to the restoration of this landmark building designed by Bertram Goodhue, these tours will offer parishioners and friends a chance to see our church through a new lens.
Lay Dominican Fraternity Meeting
Our Lady of the Assumption Lay Dominican Fraternity invites you to join them for their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 16, in the Lower Church at St. Vincent's after the 6 PM Mass.
Learn more about Lay Dominican life or how to become one by emailing OPLaityNYC@gmail.com.
Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month.
Mystagogy
What does Christ have to do with Caesar? Br. Finbar, our summer deacon, will be leading a Mystagogy series on Catholic Social Teaching, covering topics from daily work to just war. Join us at 7 PM each Monday night in St. Vincent's Lower Church, beginning on July 6 and concluding on August 3.
Topic
Who’s Got Rights?
Justice and the Common Good
Mystagogy
What does Christ have to do with Caesar? Br. Finbar, our summer deacon, will be leading a Mystagogy series on Catholic Social Teaching, covering topics from daily work to just war. Join us at 7 PM each Monday night in St. Vincent's Lower Church, beginning on July 6 and concluding on August 3.
Topic
What Would Jesus Do?
History, Purpose, and Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
Independence Day
On Saturday, July 4, we will offer our regular Saturday Mass and Confession schedule, with the evening Masses for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time as usual. St. Vincent’s will close at 11:30 AM and will reopen at 4:30 PM.
Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle + Parish Offices Closed
In observance of Independence Day, the Parish Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, but Masses and Confessions will be offered as usual on Friday.
We will have a Sung Mass at 6 PM at St. Vincent’s for the Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle. For this First Friday, Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament will be offered at St. Vincent’s following the 6 PM Mass, concluding with Benediction at 8 PM. The Litany of the Most Precious Blood will be prayed. Confessions will be heard beginning at 6:45 PM.
Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
For the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles, we will have a Dominican Rite Mass at 7 PM at St. Vincent’s for which the Schola Cantorum will sing Missa Quem dicunt homines by Cristóbal de Morales.
This is a special day for the Dominicans because of the tradition that St. Peter and St. Paul appeared to St. Dominic and confirmed his apostolic way of life by giving him a walking staff and a copy of St. Paul’s letters.
New Wine Ministry
"New Wine" is an opportunity for married couples who have been married for any length of time (whether or not you have children) to come together, pray, enjoy wine, listen to a talk by one of the Dominican friars, and share our experiences regarding the graces and challenges of marriage and family life. This is a time to build friendships with other married couples, learn from one another, and build a stronger relationship with your spouse and a deeper union with God. Join New Wine on Friday, June 26, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent's.
RSVP online: tinyurl.com/NewWineSVF
Tour of the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer
Join us for an architectural tour of St. Vincent’s. As we look ahead to the restoration of this landmark building designed by Bertram Goodhue, these tours will offer parishioners and friends a chance to see our church through a new lens.
Lay Dominican Fraternity Meeting
Our Lady of the Assumption Lay Dominican Fraternity invites you to join them for their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 18, in the Lower Church at St. Vincent's after the 6 PM Mass.
Learn more about Lay Dominican life or how to become one by emailing OPLaityNYC@gmail.com.
Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Join us as we celebrate the 31st Anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Wednesday, June 17, at St. Catherine’s. The evening will begin with the Holy Rosary at 4:45 PM, followed by a Solemn Mass at 5:15 PM. Exposition, Novena prayers, a candlelight procession, and Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament will follow. All are invited to stay for a light reception afterward in St. Joseph’s Hall.