11th Oct 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Twenty- Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
- As Stewards of God’s creation and to encourage eco-friendly living all SCCs are invited to organize and participate in an Eco Activity in their own SCCs anytime between 5thOctober 2026 to 10th January 2027. Communities can undertake any creative environmental initiative. Communities are requested to submit the description of the activity conducted before 16th Jan 2027. The most creative and impactful eco activity will receive a prize during our Parish Feast celebration. More details will be circulated through the PPC members.
- The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary will be commemorated on Sunday, 11th October. Please join the Rosary to be prayed at 6:00 pm in church, followed by Mass at 6:30 pm. After Mass there will be candlelight procession around the parish bearing the statue of Our Lady. Please bring a candle and come for the procession with your family.
- Mission Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, 18th October. The PPC members will be putting up Food Stalls after all the morning Masses. We invite parishioners who wish to sponsor or prepare food items for the sale to kindly contact their respective Community Co-ordinators. Please note that the food sale will be on Cash only basis. There will be a special Mission Sunday basket collection in the church, which will be sent to the Archbishop’s House.
- A program titled STRONGER THAN YESTERDAY (Mind, Body & Soul), will be held on Sunday, 18th October from 10:15 am to 1:00pm in the Community Hall. Fr. Allwyn Misquitta and Dr. Cecilia will be the resource person for this session. For registration, please refer to the banner.
- A Recollection has been organised for all SCC Animators and Coordinators on Sunday, 25th October in the Church from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM followed by Mass. Attendance is compulsory. The Recollection is also open to other parishioners who would like to attend.
- The OLEP Sports Committee in Collaboration with the Marian FAM are organizing “Saints and Strikers” Carrom Singles and Doubles Tournament, happening on the occasion of All Saints Day, 1st November, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM in the College Hall. This tournament is open to all age groups. To register: Kindly scan the QR code featured on the event poster displayed on the notice board, or follow the registration link shared by your respective community animators.
- Monday, 02nd November is All Souls Day. Kindly drop the Mass intention envelopes in the box marked “All Souls Day” placed in the church by 31st October.
- Marian Morning Stars will be having the Vacation Bible Joy programme – VBJ from 9thNov to 14th Nov from 10:00 AM to12:30 PM. The registration form will be available in the Parish Office and MMS teachers. Registration amount is Rs. 100/- Please encourage your children to attend the VBJ programme.
- Admission for the Kindergarten class to Mary Immaculate Girls’ High School will be open from 15th October to 15th November 2026. The admission forms and detailed instructions are available directly on the school website.
- God’s Word 2027 is available in the Parish Office @ Rs. 200/- per copy.
- Last Sunday’s collection amounted to Rs. 95,264 /-
OCWF collection amounted to Rs. 3,32,525/-
God bless you all for your generosity.
Have a blessed week ahead!!
Fr. John Lopes
Parish Priest