23rd November, 2025 – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The King of The Universe
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 23rd November Feast of Christ the Universal King
The schedule for the Hourly Adoration and Benediction is put up on the notice board. Zones will be conducting the hourly adoration according to the schedule displayed on the notice board. There will be silent adoration from 4:30 pm to 5pm in the church. The first benediction will be at 5 pm in the church, followed by procession to St. Roque. The second benediction will be at St. Roque with preaching. The procession will return to the church, for the third benediction at 6:15pm followed by Mass at 6.30pm in English. Parishioners are encouraged to join in the procession. - The repairs and painting work in the Tabernacle wing is complete. The wing will now be open for use. From Monday, 24th November the repairs in the Choir wing will begin. Parishioners are requested not to occupy the Choir wing.
- Mass bookings for the period 01st January to 30th June 2026, will be open from Wednesday, 03rd December. Kindly bring your intentions neatly written or typed. Only 5 intentions per family will be accepted. Masses will be free on every Monday and Thursday.
- Christmas Confessions will be held on Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th December, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Church. There will be a break from 6:45 PM to 7:30 pm for evening Mass. Confessions will resume after Mass. Guest priest will be available on all three days. Requesting the parishioners not to wait for the last day for Confessions.
- The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Mumbai invites you to “The Chosen Encounter.” A Powerful Audio- Visual Faith Experience on Saturday 6th December 2025 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Holy Cross Church Ground, Kurla. All Parishioners are encouraged to attend. Kindly register online or with the prayer group members at an entry fee of Rs.50/-
- We invite all parishioners to participate in the ‘Marian Family Nites 2026 Jingle Contest’. Use your creativity to compose a peppy Jingle that captures the joy and spirit of the Parish Feast. Kindly refer to the notice board for details and rules and regulations of the contest. Last date for entries is Sunday, 7th December 2025.
- Snehalaya Family Service Centres has organised “Archdiocesan Festival of Families”– Jubilee Year Closing Celebration at Our Lady of Velankanni Shrine, Bhatebunder, Uttan on Sunday, 28th December. For further details and online registration please refer to the Notice Board. A mini bus has been arranged for our parishioners @ Rs.150/- per head. Registration for the bus service can be done at the Parish Office.
- Last Sunday’s Collection amounted to Rs.72,510/-. We thank you for your generosity.
Have a blessed week ahead!!
Fr. John Lopes
Parish Priest