May 1972
Shortly after signing the closing papers for the church rectory the new Parish lost a wonderful lady. Mrs. Beatrice R. Bechamps, who was much more than just the rectory housekeeper, suffered an untimely and accidental death on May 1, 1972.
On May 26-28, 1972, the first gala, carnival and tombola were held on the grounds of St. Dominic Church, 5909 N.W. 7 St.