Our Parish at St Dominic's
Our Parish aims to help its members advance in lives of holiness while assisting the mission of the Church in its local and universal dimensions. Because we are a small parish, we do not have any employees and rely on volunteers to manage the many activities which the parish conducts for the spiritual benefit of its members.Meet Our Team
Parish Clergy
St Dominic's Parish is under the Pastoral Care of the Franciscan Friars (Order of Friars Minor), founded by St. Francis of Assisi.
Father Joseph Yong Lu OFM
Parish Priest
Father Philip Miscamble OFM
Assistant Priest
Father Harry Chan OFM
Assistant Priest
WESTERN SYDNEY CATHOLIC CHINESE COMMUNITY
We take immense pride in serving as the vibrant centre for the Western Sydney Catholic Chinese community (WSCCC) here in Flemington. Our close-knit community represents a beautiful blend of Mandarin-speaking individuals from China and devoted converts who have embraced the Catholic faith in Australia.
Under the compassionate guidance of Fr. Joseph Yong Lu OFM we strive to foster a warm and inclusive environment for Mandarin-speaking Catholics across Sydney.
Join us every Saturday at 7 p.m for the Vigil Mass and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. for Mass at St. Dominic's Church, where we come together to strengthen our spiritual bond.
WSCCC is committed to nurturing the growth of our youth, offering comprehensive catechetical instructions for converts, and fostering fellowship through our cherished community lunch, lovingly prepared by our dedicated team of rotating volunteers.
Moreover, we have established an accessible office within St. Dominic's Parish, serving as a vital resource centre and a welcoming point of contact for community outreach initiatives. We aspire to foster unity, faith, and a sense of belonging among all members of our Catholic Chinese community.
Email: info@wsccc.org
SUDANESE AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
St Bakhita Centre
The Sudanese Australian Catholic Community has been provided with St Bakhita Centre at 2 Hornsey Rd, Flemington, next to the church, through the generosity of Cardinal Pell.
The Centre is staffed by Pastoral Care Workers Mrs Anna Dimo (Full-Time) and Sr Maria Sullivan and Mr Peter Leke (Part-Time). The photo shows Anna and Sr Maria in front of the Centre.
The Centre caters for the spiritual and pastoral needs of the Sudanese Refugee community in Sydney. Volunteers provide tutoring in English, Computer, Sewing and Music as well as Child Care.
If anyone would like to volunteer please contact:
Anna Dimo: 0409 458 695
Peter Leke: 0427 209 122
Sr Maria: 0408 615 671
ST DOMINIC'S CHOIR
The parish choir provides leadership for the parish in praising God through his gift of song.
The choir sings at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass and at the 12:00 p.m. First Saturday Mass.
Our choir are a cherished part of the Catholic Parish of St Dominic's whom the whole parish take great pride in.
New members are always welcome. Please contact the parish priest if you are interested in joining the choir.
ALTAR SOCIETY
A group of ladies are rostered each week to help with those works in the sacristy which need a little more care.
The sacred vessels and altar linens require special attention so that what is used for the service of God is noble and worthy.
The ladies of the altar society do a superb job of keeping all this in top condition.
If you would like to help, please contact the parish priest.
PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME
The parish celebrates the major Sacraments of Penance, Holy Communion and Confirmation with programmes of catechists coordinated by the Parish Priest together with a dedicated band of catechists
Because the parish is very small Confirmations occur only every two years, whereas Penance and Holy Communion are celebrated each year.
Parishioners who are eligible should contact the Parish Priest to enquire about instructions for the reception of these Sacraments.
CATECHISTS
The Catechists of the parish do a superb job teaching the children of Homebush West Public School the truths of the Faith and instructing them in the life of faith and the practice of the Sacraments.
The Catechists Coordinator has responsibility under the Parish Priest for managing the classes of Catholics who receive instruction during the time allocated by the government in public schools.
We try to have two teachers together in each class to share the load and provide mutual support, and there are wonderful results.
If you would like to assist, no experience is necessary.
Just contact the Parish Priest.
The Life of St Dominic
St Dominic Guzman, founder of the Dominicans or Order of Friars Preachers, was born at Calaruega in Castile in 1170. Until he was thirty-five he led a life cloistered and studious. He studied first under his uncle, archpriest of Gumiel, then for ten years at the University of Palencia. When he was twenty-four he was invited by Diego, bishop of Osma, to join his reformed canons regular, of which in due course he became superior, then prior.
St Dominic's became a parish in 1928 and the church was opened and blessed by Cardinal Gilroy in 1956
Contact Parish
Cnr The Crescent & Hornsey Road
Homebush West
NSW 2140, Australia
Phone: (02) 9746 7245
Email: info@stdominic.au
Clergy: Fr Joseph Yong Lu OFM