15th March, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday,19th March is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

  1. Zone IV B will be conducting the Stations of the Cross on 20th March after the 7:00 PM Mass.
  2. Lenten Parish Confessions will be held from Monday, 23rd March to Wednesday, 25th March from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in the church. There will be a break from 6:45pm to 7:30pm for Evening Mass. Guest priest will be available
  3. On 29th March Palm Sunday, palms will be blessed on the Church ground at 8:00am followed by procession to the Church.
  4. On Sunday, 29th March, Mass in the Church will be at 6:00 pm instead of 6:30pm. The procession to St. Roque for Veronica’s Singing will start immediately after the 6:00 pm Mass from the church and return by the same route. Preaching at St. Roque Grotto in Marathi by Fr. John Lopes.
  5. a. Registration forms for the Confirmation classes for the next academic year 2026 – 2027 will be available at the Parish Office from Sunday, 15th March. Duly filled forms along with copy of the Baptism certificate should be submitted to the Parish Office by Sunday, 05th April.

    b. Confirmation classes will officially commence from 14th June on every Sunday from 5:00pm to 6:15 pm. Thereafter students must attend the Youth Mass at 6:30 pm as it is an integral part of the preparation program.

  6. Our parish will hold its Annual Blood Donation Camp on Palm Sunday, 29th March, from 8:00am to 1:00pm in the KG Section of St. Mary’s High School. Kindly refer to the banners displayed in the church premises for further details.
  7. First Holy Communion enrolment forms for the academic year 2026-2027 will be available in the Parish Office from Tuesday, 7th April till 30th April. Duly filled forms to be returned to the Parish Office by the 13th May 2026.
  8. OCWF collection for the month of February-2026 amounted to Rs. 4,43,900 /-. Last Sunday’s collection amounted to Rs. 77,651/-. God bless you for your generosity

Have a blessed week ahead!!

Fr. John Lopes
Parish Priest