26th October, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. God’s Word Bible Diary 2026 – Daily Readings and reflections, is available for sale at a subsidised amount of Rs. 200/- per copy, in the Parish Office.
  2. NGO – Asha Handicrafts Association will be putting up a sale on 25th & 26th October in our parish, of items like bags, jewellery, decorative items, scarfs etc made by artisans across India. The income generated will benefit the artisans employed by Asha Handicrafts. Kindly patronise their stalls.
  3. On Thursday, 30th October, Brother Trevor Lewis and his Team from Jeevan Jal Ministries will conduct a Healing Service, in the choir wing of our Church after the evening 7:00 pm Mass. Please refer to banners put up in the church premises. All Parishioners are urged to attend.
  4. Sunday, 02nd November is All Souls Day. Regular Sunday Mass timings will be followed. Blessing of the graves will be after the 7:00 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.
  5. As we prepare to observe All Souls Day on 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 deeply appreciated.
  6. The Online Portal for Marian Kindergarten, Kalina, for Nursery and Junior K.G. Admissions 2026-2027 will be open from 1st November to 30th November 2025.
    Children born between 1st July 2022 to 31st December 2023 (both days inclusive) are eligible for Admission in Nursery.
    Children born between 1st July 2021 to 31st December 2022 (both days inclusive) are eligible for Admission in Junior K.G. Kindly refer to the Church or K.G. Notice Board for further details.
  7. Last Sunday’s collection amounted to Rs. 50,243/-. God bless you all for your generosity.
  8. Our Parish Feast, Marian Family Nites 2026, will be celebrated on Sunday, 01st February. We invite all parishioners to participate in designing the Logo for the Parish Feast, based on the Parish Feast theme. All participants are requested to submit their designs via the Google Form link which will be shared on Whatsapp. Those unable to do so can send their entries to the Parish Email address – kalinaourladyofegypt@gmail.com
    Last date for submitting entries is 09th November by 12:30pm. Kindly look up the Notice Board for details regarding the competition.

Have a blessed week ahead!!

Fr. John Lopes
Parish Priest