Message from Fr. Tom Donovan: Next week I will be accompanying 38 eighth graders from St. Dominic School and St. Francis Solanus School on a pilgrimage to Washington, DC. The trip leaves after the 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, April 19th and returns on Friday, April 24th. Please note the changes in the Mass schedule, and know that Mass will be celebrated for you and the intentions of the parish daily with our young people while on the road this week. We plan to see the Capitol, the White House, Ford’s Theater, The Holocaust Museum, the Memorial Park at the Pentagon, the National Basilica, Arlington Cemetery, and many of the memorials and other sites that are distinctive to the nation’s capital. Thanks to all who have made this trip possible and we look forward to having photos and telling stories about the journey when we get back.
What a great week of the young child! Music Monday-Mrs. Stegeman played her guitar for us and Ms. Crystals niece, Sophia, played her violin for us. We also made our own maracas. Then on Tasty Tuesday we decorated sugar cookies for snack and in the afternoon we had snow-cones outside:)! On work together Wednesday we made play-doh and got to pick our own color and take it home later, we also learned how to play what time is it Mr. Fox which was so much fun! Then Artsy Thursday we got to choose if we wanted to do flyswatter painting or plucking rubbing bands to splatter paint. Then in the afternoon we did sidewalk chalk painting. We finished off our week by shaking our maracas while we paraded around the school. We were cheered on by parents and the rest of the school! We always have so much fun in preschool!
Kindergarten had so much fun at the Quincy Children's Museum this afternoon!
Do you love what St. Dominic School is doing to help form disciples of Christ and souls for Heaven? Below is a testimonial from one of our school alumna. We are so blessed by the support we receive from our families and our community!...
"When looking back on my years at St. Dominic School, I’ll always remember playing different instruments in Mrs. Wood’s music class or having morning assemblies and asking Mrs. Kelley what we were having for lunch. I will also never forget the opportunity of going to Mass every week on Wednesdays and talking with classmates at lunch knowing they had my back whenever I needed them.
Not very long ago, as I walked the familiar hallways of St. Dominic, I realized just how deeply this school shaped who I am today. At the time, I couldn’t fully grasp the impact it would have—but now I clearly see the gift it gave me: a strong foundation rooted in faith, community, and purpose. St. Dominic School didn’t just educate me; it helped form the values that guide my life.
St. Dominic School continues to do this important work every day. Through dedicated teachers, meaningful traditions, and a faith-filled environment, students are learning compassion, service, and what it means to live as Christians in their communities. These experiences are shaping the next generation, just as they once shaped me and my fellow alumni.
I invite you to support our wonderful school. Your donation will ensure that future students will get the same benefits and opportunities that meant so much to me. Thank you for being a valued part of the St. Dominic’s community and for helping carry its mission forward!
'Give, and gifts will be given to you.' -Luke 6:38"
Sincerely,
Ellie Price
*There's still time to turn on your pledge card for the 2026 annual fund drive! Thanks to everyone who has already turned them in; we are so incredibly grateful and blessed!!
"When looking back on my years at St. Dominic School, I’ll always remember playing different instruments in Mrs. Wood’s music class or having morning assemblies and asking Mrs. Kelley what we were having for lunch. I will also never forget the opportunity of going to Mass every week on Wednesdays and talking with classmates at lunch knowing they had my back whenever I needed them.
Not very long ago, as I walked the familiar hallways of St. Dominic, I realized just how deeply this school shaped who I am today. At the time, I couldn’t fully grasp the impact it would have—but now I clearly see the gift it gave me: a strong foundation rooted in faith, community, and purpose. St. Dominic School didn’t just educate me; it helped form the values that guide my life.
St. Dominic School continues to do this important work every day. Through dedicated teachers, meaningful traditions, and a faith-filled environment, students are learning compassion, service, and what it means to live as Christians in their communities. These experiences are shaping the next generation, just as they once shaped me and my fellow alumni.
I invite you to support our wonderful school. Your donation will ensure that future students will get the same benefits and opportunities that meant so much to me. Thank you for being a valued part of the St. Dominic’s community and for helping carry its mission forward!
'Give, and gifts will be given to you.' -Luke 6:38"
Sincerely,
Ellie Price
*There's still time to turn on your pledge card for the 2026 annual fund drive! Thanks to everyone who has already turned them in; we are so incredibly grateful and blessed!!
5th graders had a great day at Olympic Day last week!!
Miss Illinois Teen visited the 5th grade this week to share her thoughts on Internet safety.
8th grade had a great backstage tour and workshop with QCT this afternoon. We're so grateful for the Breakfast Optimists and our Magic Match donors for making these opportunities possible!
Our K-4 Olympic Day teams! What a great day! 💙💛🖤💚❤️ ⚽️🏀🏈🎾🥇🥈🥉🏅🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃
More Olympic Day fun!
K-4th graders are enjoying a fun filled Olympic Day at school. We are so grateful for all those volunteered to help us.
Ms Crystal and Ms. Deana's grey dolphin preschoolers had a fun week celebrating Easter! We painted wooden eggs, used water colors to reveal letters on eggs ,which spelled 3 letter words and we would see if we could sound out those words, and we painted with peeps. Outside we found a worm which was very exciting! Some of our friends built some awesome things using the magnetic blocks. We ended the week with an egg hunt with our 4th grade buddies where we had to find eggs with our names on them. It was so nice to be back together after a week off.
The Family Portal link in the St. Dominic School App is now fixed. If you are still experiencing problems logging in through the St. Dominic School App uninstall and reinstall the app to update the settings.
All Kindergarten through 8th grade students are learning how to play the guitar during music class this week.
We would love for you to join us Sunday, April 12th for Divine Mercy Sunday. ❤️💙 Jesus I trust in you.
We are very excited to provide this opportunity for married and engaged couples! This retreat is for ALL couples (any age, any stage of life) and childcare is provided for any couples who need it! Register today!! ❤️❤️
You do not have to be a St. Anthony parishioner! Any couple can register! Use the QR code or the link in the comments! ❤️❤️
Join us this Holy Week as we journey with Christ through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. We warmly welcome you and your family to pray with our parish community during these most sacred days of our faith. All are welcome as we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter. ✝️
Ms. Crystals preschoolers had an egg drop today. Each student made their own device to help keep the egg safe and we tested them out! A few of them cracked one broke but majority made it! It was fun to see all the creative ideas they came up with!
Do you love what St. Dominic School is doing to help form disciples of Christ? Below is a testimonial from one of our school grandparents. We are so blessed by the support we receive from our families and our community!...
"I am very proud to say that I am a graduate of St. Anthony School and Quincy Notre Dame. My granddaughter is in kindergarten this year at St. Dominic School and absolutely loves it! When she started going in preschool, she called it her "Jesus school". She loves talking about Jesus and being able to pray at school.
If a child is struggling, the staff and parents help each other work out the issues. No one has to do it alone! The whole staff is very friendly and caring and knows each child by name.
I have been going to the Children's Mass at school on Wednesday mornings, and it's such a joy to hear the children singing and taking part in the readings.
I also really like the Buddy System. The older students help the younger students become who they are, and that's being kind and caring role models. I love walking through the halls, seeing and hearing how they talk to each other and how courteous they are.
St. Dominic's is truly a wonderful school with a great staff! I have seen firsthand where "Holy Moments Happen Every Day"!
Please help support St. Dominic's Fund Drive!"
In love and sincerity,
Nadine Messmer
*There's still time to turn on your pledge card for the 2026 annual fund drive! Thanks to everyone who has already turned them in; we are so incredibly grateful and blessed!!
"I am very proud to say that I am a graduate of St. Anthony School and Quincy Notre Dame. My granddaughter is in kindergarten this year at St. Dominic School and absolutely loves it! When she started going in preschool, she called it her "Jesus school". She loves talking about Jesus and being able to pray at school.
If a child is struggling, the staff and parents help each other work out the issues. No one has to do it alone! The whole staff is very friendly and caring and knows each child by name.
I have been going to the Children's Mass at school on Wednesday mornings, and it's such a joy to hear the children singing and taking part in the readings.
I also really like the Buddy System. The older students help the younger students become who they are, and that's being kind and caring role models. I love walking through the halls, seeing and hearing how they talk to each other and how courteous they are.
St. Dominic's is truly a wonderful school with a great staff! I have seen firsthand where "Holy Moments Happen Every Day"!
Please help support St. Dominic's Fund Drive!"
In love and sincerity,
Nadine Messmer
*There's still time to turn on your pledge card for the 2026 annual fund drive! Thanks to everyone who has already turned them in; we are so incredibly grateful and blessed!!
13 baby chicks have hatched! They are adored.
8th grade had a great field trip to visit the home of some talented artists from our parish. What a beautiful example of using our talents to create something joyful! ❤️❤️
