Upcoming Events
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
Called and Gifted Workshop
On Saturday, October 24, our Parish will host the Called and Gifted program, a powerful opportunity for every parishioner to discern how God has uniquely equipped you for His mission. The Church needs your gifts. This workshop helps uncover the spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit has given you and offers guidance on how they can be fruitfully placed at the service of God, the Church, and our Parish. All are welcome to attend!
Registration closes on Wednesday, October 14.
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.
Young Adult Retreat
Deny Yourself
Penance and Conquest of Self
Join the SVSC Young Adults for a day retreat at St. Vincent’s on Saturday, October 31, from 9:45 AM to 3 PM. The topic will cover “Self-denial and its necessity in all Christian vocations.”
Cost: $25
Family Fellowship | All Saints Day Party
Join Family Fellowship on Sunday, November 1, after the 9:30 AM Mass for an All Saints Day Party in the Lower Church! Children are encouraged to dress as saints, or symbols that represent saints, to help celebrate! There will be fun activities, including coloring, "pin the halo on the angel", BINGO, photo set-up for the little saints, and a piñata! Please bring a snack to share!
Contact family@svsc.info to be added to the distribution list and stay up to date with all Family Fellowship events.
Tour of the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer
Join us for an hour-long architectural tour of St. Vincent’s immediately following the 12 NOON Solemn Mass. In celebration of All Saints Day, this month’s tour will focus on the depictions of the saints in the artwork of the building.
All Souls Day
For the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, commonly known as All Souls Day, we will have a Solemn Requiem Mass at 6 PM at St. Vincent’s, for which the Schola Cantorum will sing Missa pro defunctis á 6 by Duarte Lôbo.
Artwork Detail: Saint Teresa of Ávila's Vision of the Holy Spirit, Peter Paul Rubens, 1612-1614, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Thomistic Reading Group
Our Thomistic Reading Group will meet on Thursday, November 5, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent’s.
Reading Selection
St. Thomas Aquinas's Summa of the Summa, edited by Peter Kreeft
pp. 32–33, 35–37, 60–70, and 126–128
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.
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
Lay Dominican Fraternity Meeting
Our Lady of the Assumption Lay Dominican Fraternity invites you to join them for their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 19, 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.
Thomistic Reading Group
Our Thomistic Reading Group will meet on Thursday, November 19, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent’s.
Reading Selection: TBD
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.
Thomistic Reading Group
Our Thomistic Reading Group will meet on Thursday, December 3, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent’s.
Reading Selection: TBD
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.
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.
Thomistic Reading Group
Our Thomistic Reading Group will meet on Thursday, December 10, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent’s.
Reading Selection: TBD
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.
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
Family Fellowship - Christmas Pageant
Please join us after the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, December 13, for the presentation of A Christmas Pageant by our Family Fellowship group at St. Vincent's. All are invited!
Lay Dominican Fraternity Meeting
Our Lady of the Assumption Lay Dominican Fraternity invites you to join them for their monthly meeting on Thursday, December 17, 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.
Thomistic Reading Group
Our Thomistic Reading Group will meet on Thursday, January 14, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent’s.
Reading Selection: TBD
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.
Thomistic Reading Group
Our Thomistic Reading Group will meet on Thursday, October 22, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent’s.
Reading Selection: Chapters 3 and 4 - 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.
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.
Lay Dominican Fraternity Meeting
Our Lady of the Assumption Lay Dominican Fraternity invites you to join them for their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 15, 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.
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.
Columbus Day
In observance of Columbus Day, the Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12.
The Parish will offer our regular weekday Mass and Confession schedule.
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. All are invited.
Family Fellowship
Our Family Fellowship ministry invites families for a blessing in the Friars' Chapel after the 9:30 AM Mass, followed by food and friendship immediately after.
Contact family@svsc.info to be added to the distribution list and stay up to date with all Family Fellowship events.
Thomistic Reading Group
Our Thomistic Reading Group will meet on Thursday, October 8, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent’s.
Reading Selection: Chapter 3 and page 103 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Thomistic Reading Group
Our Thomistic Reading Group will meet on Thursday, September 24, at 7 PM in the Parlors at St. Vincent’s.
Reading Selection: Chapter 2 of 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.