15th November 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

  1. Centre for Social Action (CSA) of the Archdiocese of Bombay, as a part of their mission outreach initiative, works in Raigad with the tribal community to train them for generating sustainable livelihoods. Food products made by the tribals will be put up for sale on Saturday 14th November and Sunday 15th November after all Masses. Kindly patronise their stalls.
  2. The Feast of Christ the Universal King is on Sunday, 22nd November. All Zones will be conducting the hourly adorations according to the schedule displayed on the Notice Board. There will be silent adoration from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm in the church. The first benediction will be at 5:00 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 6:15 pm followed by Mass at 6.30 pm in English.
  3. The OLEP SCC Rally 2026 themed ‘United in Christ, United in Communities’, will be held on Sunday, 6th December 2026, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on the Church Ground. Passes priced at Rs. 50/- each will be available at the Church porch on weekends, through SCC Animators and Coordinators, and at the Parish Office. Last date for collecting passes is 30th November. Parishioners wishing to sponsor this event, kindly contact Fr. Cliffy Fernandes or Fr. Amol Thopelya.
  4. The Central Deanery of BASCA (Bombay Archdiocese of Senior Citizens) is organising “A Recollection” to prepare for Christmas, for all Senior Citizens at St. Anthony’s Church, Vakola on Thursday, 26th November from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon conducted by Deacon Ivan Fernandes. Those interested kindly register your names at the Parish Office by 24th November.
  5. The next Pre-Baptism Course will be held on Thursday 19th & Friday 20th November. Couples expecting a child in the next six months, kindly register your names in the Parish Office by Monday, 16th November.
  6. God’s Word Bible Diary 2027 – Daily Readings and reflections, is available for sale in the Parish Office, at a subsidised amount of Rs. 200/- per copy..
  7. Last Sunday’s collection amounted to Rs.71,223/-
    We thank all parishioners for their generosity.

     

Have a blessed week ahead!!

Fr. John Lopes
Parish Priest