Our Lady of Egypt Church Kalina

SUNDAY NOTICES 01-NOV-2026

1st Nov 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thirty- First Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

  1. 06th November is the First Friday of the month. Holy Half Hour will be conducted by Zone IV B at 6:30 PM, followed by Mass at 7:00 PM.
  2. Mariam FAM announcements::
    • All parishioners are invited to the Marian Family breakfast on Sunday, 1st November after all morning Masses from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, near Calvary Cross. Parishioners who wish to donate or contribute in any way are requested to kindly contact Fr. Cliffy.
    • There will be a Bible Exhibition organised at the corridor leading to the entrance of the Tabernacle wing from 1st November to 8th November. All parishioners are warmly invited to visit the exhibition and take the opportunity to explore the Word of God and deepen your faith.
    • The Marian FAM is organising Telly Games for our parishioners above 16 years of age on Sunday 8th November from 10:30 am onwards on the Church ground. For registration contact the youth at the church porch after Saturday and Sunday Masses.
  3. The Online Portal for admission to the Nursery & Junior K.G. in Marian Kindergarten for the academic Year 2027-2028 will open from Sunday 1st November till 8th December 2026.
    • Children born between 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024 (both days inclusive) are eligible for admission in nursery.
    • Children born between 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023 (both days inclusive) are eligible for admission in the Junior K.G. section.
    • For further details refer to the Church or K.G. notice board.
  4. Monday, 02nd November is All Souls Day. Mass timings will be at 6:30 am, 7:30 am, 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Blessing of the graves will be after the 6:30 am Mass. Kindly note burning of candles on the graves is strictly prohibited.
  5. Vacation Bible Joy will be conducted in our parish from Monday, 9th November to Saturday 14th November from 10:00 AM to12:30 PM. Forms are available in the parish office for a registration amount of Rs. 100/-. Please encourage your children to attend the VBJ programme.
  6. All are cordially invited to the Annual Marathi Retreat organised by the Marathi prayer group, Jeevan Vruksh Prarthana Sangh on 09th and 10th November, from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm in St. Mary’s College Hall. Admission is free.
  7. The Bombay Jesuit Youth are organising their annual Youth event MAGIS from 13th to 15th November at St. Peter’s Church, Bandra. For details refer to the poster on the Notice Board.
  8. 8. The Central Suburbs Deanery invites all youngsters between 15 and 25 years to Deanery Youth Day 2026 on the Theme “Reconnect – Reaching out, Reaching Within” to be held on Saturday, 14th November from 4:30pm to 9:00pm at St. Joseph’s Church, Juhu. Interested youngsters are requested to collect their passes from our Parish Youth representative Hazel or Glency.
  9. The Marriage Encounter Team invites all couples for the Marriage Encounter Weekend on 14th and 15th November, at St. Charles School Hall. It’s a two day non – residential programme including Mass. For further details, please refer to the Church notice board.
  10. Centre for Social Action (CSA) of the Archdiocese of Bombay, will be putting up sale of food products and other items made by the tribals in our Parish on Saturday,14th & Sunday 15th November. Kindly patronise their stalls.
  11. 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.
  12. The OLEP Sports Committee in association with Kolovery Boys is organising the Inter Parish Box Cricket League 360 Degree circle box on 14th and 15th November at Our Lady of Egypt Church grounds.
  13. Last Sunday’s collection amounted to Rs. 87,724/-
  14. Mission Sunday total collection amounted to Rs. 3,62,582/-
    The break-up of the collection is as follows:
    Church Box Collection – Rs. 1,73,242/-
    Collection made by PPC Members from Breakfast Stall and donations received – Rs.1,52,800/-
    Women’s Cell – Rs. 19,120/-
    Marian FAM – Rs.10,160/-
    Legion Of Mary – Rs. 7,260/-
    We thank all parishioners for their generosity. This collection will be sent to Archbishops House to support the missionary work in the Archdiocese.

Have a blessed week ahead!!

Fr. John Lopes
Parish Priest