25th Oct 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
- 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.
- Mariam FAM announcements:
- Marian FAM in Collaboration with YU4C Mumbai, invites you to a special Friday Youth Meeting on ‘The Life of Carlo Acutis’ on Friday, 30th October, at 7:30 pm after the evening Mass, in the Conference Room
- All parishioners are invited to the 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Holy Cross Academy (Kurla) is putting up a musical ‘The Prince of Egypt: A Tale of Two Brothers, Moses and Ramses’ on 5th November, 2026. Passes are available at the parish office @100/-. The last date to buy the coupons is Sunday 1st. November. For further details, please refer to the banner put up in the church compound.
- Last Sunday’s collection amounted to Rs. 58,943/-
God bless you all for your generosity.
Have a blessed week ahead!!
Fr. John Lopes
Parish Priest