18th Oct 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Twenty- Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
- Mission Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, 18th October. The PPC members will be putting up Food Stalls after all the morning Masses. Please note that the food sale will be on Cash only basis. There will be a special Mission Sunday box collection in the church, which will be sent to the Archbishop’s House.
- Sunday, 18th October will be the last day for Marian Morning Stars. Classes will resume on Sunday, 15th November.
- 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.
- Our Parish will be conducting a Bible Quiz for children from aged 10-16 years on 25th October at 5pm in the school classroom. The quiz will be based on the first five books of the Bible. For further details kindly look up the notice board.
- Marian FAM invites all parishioners to our Marian Family breakfast on Sunday, 1st November 2026 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.
- The forms for the Carrom Singles/Doubles tournament to be held on Sunday, 1st November are available in the Parish Office.
- 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.
- 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. Graves will be blessed after the 6:30 am Mass. Kindly drop the Mass intention envelopes in the box marked “All Souls Day” placed in the church by 31st October. Kindly note burning of candles on the graves is strictly prohibited.
- On All Souls Day, 02nd November, we request everyone to use flowers & biodegradable wrappings, as a sign of our love for the departed loved ones. Please avoid the use of green floral foam (Oasis) or any non-biodegradable materials in bouquets and floral arrangements. These materials are harmful to the environment and do not decompose. Your cooperation and understanding in supporting the environment is much appreciated.
- Marian Morning Stars will be having the Vacation Bible Joy programme from 9th November to 14th November 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.
- God’s Word Bible Diary 2027 – Daily Readings and reflections, is available for sale at a subsidised amount of Rs. 200/- per copy, in the Parish Office.
- The Parish office will be closed on Tuesday, 20th October.
- Last Sunday’s collection amounted to Rs. 87,012 /-
God bless you all for your generosity.
Have a blessed week ahead!!
Fr. John Lopes
Parish Priest