Announcements – On
28 / 29 / 30 December
Dear
parishioners, on behalf of my brother Priests and Reverend Sisters, I wish you
all a joyous, peace filled, prosperous and happy Holy Family Feast.
As
announced in my message of this month’s Family Bulletin, the year 2008 is
dedicated as the Year of the Family and today we officially inaugurate the year
of the Family 2008 on the Feast of the Holy Family and this will conclude on
the Feast of Holy Family 2008 . All Parishioners are
requested to have special prayers, reflections and intentions that our families
may become the sanctuaries of Peace Love and Joy, like the Home of Nazareth.
Today 28th
December being the Feast of Holy Innocents, there will be the blessing of the
Infants after the 5:30 PM
Today, 28th Dec. immediately after the 5:30pm
Mass, there will be the Christmas Get Together for all the Parishioners and
Parish Prayer Groups, on the outdoor stage in the Church Compound. There will
be no Malayalam Mass at 7:15pm .
Monday
31st December is the last day of the year 2007. Before we enter the New Year
2008, we invite all our parishioners and various Parish Groups to attend the
Holy Hour of Adoration at 10:45 PM in the MPH followed by the Solemn
Concelebrated Thanksgiving Mass at 12:00 Midnight to thank God for the year
2007 and to ask blessings and graces for the year 2008. Please make time for
these Services before you go for other celebrations. We will require flowers to
decorate the Altar. Anyone able to offer flowers is requested to bring them on 30th
December.
For those
who have not yet made their confessions, the Priests will be available during
the masses .
Tuesday, 1st
January 2007 is the New Year’s Day and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
The schedule of the English masses are at 7:30 am,
9:00 am and 10:30 am, and 5:30 and 7:00 in the evening in the MPH.
Friday, 4th
January 2008 being the First Friday of the month, Parish Holy Hour will be at
4:15 pm.
The Filipino Community will be celebrating the Feast of
Santo. Nino on Friday, the 18th January with a mass at 3:00 pm , in the MPH.
Please bring your Sto. Nino statues
for blessing during the service. We invite all the Filipino members of
our Parish to attend this annual event of the Parish and to make it an event of
love, prayer and reunion. The nine nights Novena will be conducted from
Wednesday, the 9th January at 8:00 pm in the Audio Video Room. All
the devotees of the Infant Jesus are welcome.
The 2008 Family Day with the theme “One Parish Family united
in Spirit” will be held on February 1st, 2008 in the church grounds
from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm with lots of game stalls, food stalls and variety of
entertainment. Parishioners, we need your support to make this day a success.
Kindly contact the Core Group who’s names are displayed on the notice board , for any assistance.
Our Parish
Calendars for 2008 are available for sale in the Religious Gift Corner, in the
Church Compound and at the Parish Office Counter. Please make sure you have
this Calendar in your homes as the Liturgical Services, daily scripture
readings during the year and other information is mentioned in it. It can be
given as a gift during Christmas Season and the price is just 0.500 fils.
Signed
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
Announcements – 24th, & 25th
December 2007
Tomorrow Tuesday, the 25th December, Christmas
Day, all the masses will held in
A special annual Parish
event of “Home away from Home” will
be organized on Christmas Day – 25 December, in Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium for the domestic or farm workers of our Parish. There will be Eucharistic celebration, gifts,
music, fun and snacks. It will be free
of charge.
Timings: Morning session :
9:00am to 12:00 Noon
Afternoon session : 3:00 pm to 6:00pm
Contributions like cakes, snacks, gifts or cash are welcome towards
this event from the prayer groups and parishioners. Food contributions may be
delivered on the same day to the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium, while the gift items can be handed over to the Parish Office.
The Annual Parish
Christmas Dinner Dance will be held on 27th Dec 2007 in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium from 8:00 PM onwards. Invitation Cards
for Parishioners at BD 3 per adult and BD 2 for children below 12 are available
with various Parish groups. The Band in attendance will be ‘The Night Shades’.
Come and enjoy a great evening including a sumptuous dinner.
On Friday, the 28th
December, immediately after the 5:30 pm Mass, there will be a Christmas Get
Together for all the Parishioners, on the outdoor state in the Church Compound.
There will be
no Malayalam Mass at 7:15pm on that day.
The Feast of Holy
Innocents falls on Friday the 28th December, there will be a
blessing of Infants after the 5:30pm mass in the Multipurpose Hall and on
Sunday, the 30th December, the Feast of Holy Family. There will be
blessing of the families after the 5:30 & 7:00 pm masses in evening.
Parishioners
are kindly requested to park their vehicles properly while coming for services
at
7. Please note there will be no Wedding Anniversary mass
in December, instead it will be held on Tuesday 29th January at 7:00pm in the
Mother Church along with the January Celebrants. Celebrants please register your names in the Parish
Office.
8. The 2008 Family Day with the theme “One Parish Family
united in Spirit” will be held on February 1st, 2008 at the church
grounds from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm with lots of game stalls, food stalls and
variety of entertainment. Parishioners we need your support to make this day a
success. Kindly contact the Core Group who’s names are displaced on the notice board , for any assistance.
9. Monday 31st December is the last day of the year 2007.
Before we enter the New Year 2008, we invite all our parishioners and various
Parish Groups to attend the Holy Hour of Adoration at 10:45 PM in the MPH
followed by Solemn Concelebrated Thanksgiving Mass at 12:00 AM to thank God for the year 2007 and to ask
blessings and graces for the year 2008. Please make time for these Services
before you go for other celebrations. We will require flowers to decorate the
Altar. Anyone able to offer flowers is kindly requested to bring them on 30th
December.
10. Our Parish Calendars for 2008 are available for sale at the Religious
Gift Corner, in the Church Compound and in the Parish Office Counter. Please
make sure you have this Calendar in your homes as the Liturgical Services,
daily scripture readings during the year and other information is mentioned in
it. It can be given as a gift during Christmas Season and the price is just fils 0.500 only.
Signed
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Fooor those who need transport on the 24th
December, we have made arrangements for buses, which will leave the Bus stop
near the Art and
Announcements – 21, 22 & 23rd December 2007
We
welcome Fr. Abdallah to our Parish. He is a priest
from
This year we have
introduced nine days dawn masses along with
This
year again, we have the NOVEL method of preparing ourselves for the celebration
of Christmas and sharing our joy with the poor and the needy. All Parishioners
and volunteers from the Prayer Groups are requested to register their Spiritual
gift to Baby Jesus as an Advent Preparation for Christmas. For details, please
see the notice board near the “STAGE/ CRIB AREA”.
On
Monday 24th December there will be no 6:00 p.m. mass
. The Christmas midnight service will be at the
Parishioners
are kindly requested to park their vehicles properly while coming for the
midnight service at
For those who have not yet completed Confession,
they could contact available priests latest by 23rd December before
8:30 pm.
The Annual Parish
Christmas Dinner Dance will be held on 27th Dec 2007 in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium from 8:00 PM onwards. Invitation Cards
for Parishioners at BD 3 per adult and BD 2 for children below 12 are available
with various Parish groups. The Band in attendance will be ‘The Night Shades’.
Come and enjoy a great evening including a sumptuous dinner.
On Friday, the 28th
December, immediately after the 5:30 pm Mass, there will be a Christmas Get
Together for all the Parishioners, on the outdoor state in the Church Compound.
There will be no
Malayalam Mass at 7:15pm on that day.
A special annual Parish
event of “Home away from Home” will
be organized on Christmas Day – 25 December, in Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium for the domestic or farm workers of our Parish. There will be Eucharistic celebration, gifts,
music, fun and snacks. It will be free
of charge.
Timings: Morning session :
9:00am to 12:00 Noon
Afternoon session : 3:00 pm to 6:00pm
Contributions like cakes, snacks, gifts or cash are welcome towards this event
from the prayer groups and parishioners. Food contributions may be delivered on
the same day to the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium,
while the gift items can be handed over to the Parish Office.
Please note there will be
no Wedding Anniversary mass in December, instead it will be held on Tuesday
29th January at 7:00pm in the Mother Church along with the January
Celebrants. Celebrants please register
your names in the Parish Office.
The 2008 Family Day with
the theme “One Parish Family united in Spirit” will be held on February 1st,
2008 at the church grounds from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm with lots of game stalls,
food stalls and variety of entertainment. Parishioners we need your support to
make this day a success. Kindly contact the Core Group who’s names are
displaced on the notice board , for any assistance.
Our Parish Calendars for
2008 are now available for sale at the Religious Gift Corner, in the Church
Compound and in the Parish Office Counter. Please make sure you have this
Calendar in your homes as the Liturgical Services, daily scripture readings
during the year and other information is mentioned in it. It can be given as a
gift during Christmas Season and the price is just fils
0.500 only.
Signed
_____________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
Announcements – 14th ,
15th & 16th December 2007
This year we are going to
introduce nine days dawn masses along with
This
year again, we will be having the NOVEL method of preparing ourselves for the
celebration of Christmas and sharing our joy with the poor and the needy, as we
had in the past years. All Parishioners and volunteers from the Prayer Groups
are requested to register their Spiritual gift to Baby Jesus as an Advent
Preparation for Christmas. For details, please see the notice board near the
“STAGE/ CRIB AREA”.
The Annual Parish
Christmas Dinner Dance will be held on 27th Dec 2007 in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium from 8:00 PM onwards. Invitation Cards
for Parishioners at BD 3 per adult and BD 2 for children below 12 are available
with various Parish groups. The Band in attendance will be ‘The Night Shades’.
Come and enjoy a great evening including a sumptuous dinner.
On Friday, the 28th
December, immediately after the 5:30pm Mass, there will be a Christmas Get
Together for all the Parishioners, on the outdoor stage in the Church Compound.
There will be no Malayalam Mass at 7:15pm on that day.
On Friday 21st
December, the Parent’s Mass at 9:00 am will be held in the
A special annual Parish
event of “Home away from Home” will
be organized on Christmas Day – 25 December, in Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium for the domestic or farm workers of our Parish. There will be Eucharistic celebration, gifts,
music, fun and snacks. It will be free
of charge.
Timings: Morning session :
9:00am to 12:00pm
Afternoon session : 3:00 pm to 6:00pm
Contributions like cakes, snacks, gifts or cash are welcome towards
this event from the prayer groups and parishioners. Food contributions may be
delivered on the same day at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium, while the gift items can be handed over to the Parish Office.
Our Parish Calendars for
2008 are now available for sale at the Religious Gift Corner, in the Church
Compound and in the Parish Office Counter. Please make sure you have this
Calendar in your homes as the Liturgical Services, daily scripture readings
during the year and other information is mentioned in it. It can be given as a gift
during Christmas Season and the price is just fils
0.500.
Novena
in preparation for Christmas will begin on Saturday the 15th
December, ten minutes before the evening mass. The daily Rosary will begin 10
minutes early.
The
Hospitality Ministry meeting in preparation for Christmas will be held on
Friday 21st December at 6:45 PM in the AV Room. All members of the
Hospitality Ministry are asked to be present.
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please note, this is
for the recreational needs of our parishioners only.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY
As announced earlier, today there will be Special
Advent Services with Penitential Rites conducted by various prayer groups as a
preparation for Christmas.
Signed
___________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
Announcements – 7th, 8th &
9th December 2007
There will be Special
Advent Services with Penitential Rites in the MPH conducted by various prayer
groups. Please check the notice boards for day and timings of different prayer
groups. Parishioners are urged to participate in these services in preparation
for Christmas.
The Next Baptism
Preparation Course will be on Wednesday the 12th December at 6:30 pm
in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring
children.
This year we are going to
introduce nine days dawn masses along with
This
year again, we will be having the NOVEL method of preparing ourselves for the
celebration of Christmas and sharing our joy with the poor and the needy
persons as we had in the last years. All Parishioners and volunteers from the
Prayer Groups are requested to register their Spiritual gift to Baby Jesus as
an Advent Preparation for Christmas. For details, please see the notice board
near the “STAGE/ CRIB AREA”.
On Friday, the 28th
December, immediately after the 5:30pm Mass, there will be a Christmas Get
Together for all the Parishioners, on the outdoor stage in the Church Compound.
There will be no Malayalam Mass at 7:15pm on that day.
Our Parish Calendars for
2008 are now available for sale at the Religious Gift Corner, in the Church Compound
and in the Parish Office Counter. Please make sure you have this Calendar in
your homes as the Liturgical Services, daily scripture readings during the year
and other information is mentioned in it. It can be given as a gift during
Christmas Season and the price is just fils 0.500
only.
The
Parish Co-ordinators meeting will be held on Monday,
10th December in the AV Room at 7 PM. Attendance is compulsory,
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please note, this is
for the recreational needs of our parishioners only.
The December 2007 issue
of the Family Bulletin is now available. Please take one copy per family.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
FRIDAY MORNING MASSES ONLY
Today, being the First Friday of the month the Parish
Holy Hour will be at 4:15pm.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY
MORNING ONLY
1. Saturday, the 8th
December is the Feast of Immaculate Conception. The Feast will be celebrated at
6:30 pm mass in the MPH. All parishioners are urged to participate.
Our monthly “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, the 8th
December after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and
worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
Signed
_____________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
Announcements – 30th November, 1st
& 2nd December 2007
The
Novena in honor of St. Francis Xavier, along with Mass and Konkani Mission is
being held daily from 24th November till 2nd December
from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. by visiting priest Fr. Gaspar Fernandes.
All parishioners are invited to participate.
Monday,
the 3rd December is the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, Patron of the
Missions. There will be a special Mass in Konkani at 7:00 pm in the MPH. All
parishioners are invited to participate in it.
The Advent begins from
today. It is a season during which we are expected to make ourselves worthy to
welcome the Baby Jesus in our hearts and homes. Hence we all are urged to
prepare for a fruitful celebration of Christmas by frequenting the Sacraments
of Penance and the Holy Eucharist and setting right our relationship with God
and one another. During this season various communities of our Parish will be
conducting Penitential Rites. Please attend in order to prepare our hearts for
the coming of Christ. Schedule is displayed on the notice board.
Saturday,
the 8th December is the Feast of Immaculate Conception. The Feast
will be celebrated at 6:30 pm mass in the MPH. All parishioners are urged to
participate.
Our monthly “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, the 8th
December after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and
worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
The
Mission Sunday Collection amounted to BD.7102.550, which will be sent through
our Bishop to the Missions. Thank you for your generosity. May God bless you
and your families.
Friday, the 7th
December being the First Friday of the month the Parish Holy Hour will be at
4:15pm.
The Family Day 2008 will
be held at the Church ground on February 1, 2008 with lots of games, food
stalls and other entertainment. Dear Parishioners we want your support and
co-operation to make this event a success. A meeting will be held on December
4, 2007 at 8:00 PM at the first floor library to discuss the Family Day.
Parishioners who would like to help with the Family Day are asked to attend.
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please note, this is
for the recreational needs of our parishioners only.
Signed
_____________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
Announcements – 23rd , 24th & 25th November 2007
The Wedding Anniversary
mass for November celebrants will be on Tuesday, 27th November at
7:00pm in the
The
Novena in honor of St. Francis Xavier, along with Mass and Konkani Mission will
be held daily from 24th November till 2nd December from
7:00 to 9:00 PM. by visiting priest Fr. Gaspar Fernandes.
All parishioners are invited to participate.
Our Parish Office will
receive Mass Offerings for Souls and Thanksgiving for the Year 2008 from
Tuesday, the 27th November. Collective Mass intentions for Souls
will be on Fridays at 5:30 pm mass and collective Thanksgiving Masses on Wednesdays
at 7:00 pm mass. Sunday 5:30 pm mass will be reserved for Pro-Populo said by the Parish Priest for his parishioners.
The Advent begins on
Friday the 30th November. It is a season during which we are
expected to make ourselves worthy to welcome the Baby Jesus in our hearts and
homes. Hence we all are urged to prepare for a fruitful celebration of
Christmas by frequenting the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist and
setting right our relationship with God and one another. During this season
various communities of our Parish will be conducting Penetential
Rites. Please attend in order to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.
Schedule is displayed on the notice board.
Novena
for the Feast of Immaculate Conception, which we celebrate on the 8th
of December, will start from Thursday, the 29th November to Friday,
the 7th December, ten minutes before the evening Mass. All
parishioners are urged to attend.
Saturday,
the 8th December is the Feast of Immaculate Conception. The Feast
will be celebrated at 6:30 pm mass in the MPH. All parishioners are urged to
participate.
Choir practices for Christmas midnight mass are being held every
Friday at 6:45 PM in the Music Room. Parishioners who wish to join are
requested to attend.
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please note, this is
for the recreational needs of our parishioners only.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
FRIDAY ONLY
As announced earlier we
are celebrating the Feast of Christ the King today, the 23rd,
Saturday the 24th, and Sunday the 25th November. Today,
there will be Adoration conducted by various Parish Groups from 10:00 am to
4:00 pm in the
Signed
___________________
Fr. Vincent D’Souza
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CANTOR
There will be a second collection today towards the Air Ticket and expenses of Fr. Dinesh Fernando.
Announcements – 16th ,
17th & 18th November
2007
The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 19th,
20th & 21st November from 6.30 P.M. to 9.00 P.M. in the Audio
Video room. Please bring your Bible with
you. Please note that hereafter, Marriage Preparation Course will be held once
in three months on the 3rd Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the
month.
We will be celebrating
the Feast of Christ the King on Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th,
and Sunday 25th November. On Friday 23rd November there
will be Adoration conducted by the various Parish Groups from 10:00 am to 4:00
pm in the
The Novena in honour of Christ the King, which commenced on Wednesday, 14th
November is being prayed fifteen minutes before the
evening mass, till Thursday 22nd November. All parishioners are
urged to participate in it.
On Thursday 22nd
November Parish Music Ministry celebrates the Feast of their Patron St. Cecilia
and there will be renewal of their commitments at 6:00 pm Mass. Parish Choir,
Cantors and Leaders of the Music Ministry of all prayer groups are invited to
attend to renew their commitments. Attendance is compulsory.
The Wedding Anniversary
mass for November celebrants will be on Tuesday, 27th November at
7:00pm in the
The
Novena in honor of St. Francis Xavier, along with Mass and Konkani Mission will
be held daily from 24th November till 2nd December from
7:00 to 9:00 PM. by visiting priest Fr. Gaspar Fernandes.
All parishioners are invited to participate in it.
Choir practices for Christmas midnight mass are being held every
Friday at 6:45 PM in the Music Room. Parishioners who wish to join are
requested to attend.
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please note, this is
for the recreational needs of our parishioners only.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY MORNING MASSES ONLY
A Lady specialist will be addressing on Breast Cancer
Awareness this morning from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All ladies are encouraged and advised to avail of this opportunity
of getting basic knowledge of breast cancer problems and preventive care and
cure. For details please refer to the notice board.
Signed
__________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
Announcements – 9th ,
10th & 11th
November 2007
1. We welcome our Priests after their fruitful Spiritual
Retreat, which was held in
2. Fr. Aldo Berardi who had
been with us since January 2007 to assist us in our parish ministry especially
for the Arabic Community will be leaving us on 18th of this month.
We thank him for his generous services and pray that God may bless him with
good health and fruitful ministry in the vineyard of the Lord.
3. As per the directive of the Bishop, there will be a
special collection for the
4.
The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday 14th
November at 6:30 PM in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and
do not bring children. Please note that hereafter, Baptism Preparation Course
will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
5.
The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 19th,
20th & 21st November from 6.30 P.M. to 9.00 P.M. in the Audio
Video room. Please bring your Bible with
you. Please note that hereafter, Marriage Preparation Course will be held once
in three months on the 3rd Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the
month.
6. A Lady specialist will be addressing on Breast Cancer
Awareness on Friday 16th November from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the
Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All ladies are
encouraged and advised to avail of this opportunity of getting basic knowledge
of breast cancer problems and preventive care and cure. For details please
refer to the notice board.
7. We will be celebrating the Feast of Christ the King on
Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th, and Sunday 25th
November. On Friday 23rd November there will be Adoration conducted
by the various Parish Groups from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the
8. The Novena in honour of
Christ the King, will begin on Wednesday 14th November and will be
prayed fifteen minutes before the evening mass, till Thursday 22nd
November by the Couples for Christ. All parishioners are urged to participate
in it.
9. Monthly Konkani
Mass will be held on Thursday 15th November at 7:30 PM in MPH
10. Choir practices
for Christmas midnight mass will be held every Friday at 6:45 PM in the Music
Room starting from Friday, 9th November. Parishioners who wish to
join are requested to attend.
11. The Parish Co-ordinators meeting will be held on Monday, 12th
November in the AV Room at 7 PM. Attendance is compulsory,
12. Social Evenings with games
and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium.
Please note, this is for the recreational needs
of our parishioners only.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY ONLY
The Parish Holy Hour will be held today 9th
November at 4:15 PM. Parish Liturgy meeting will be held today at 6:45 PM in
the POSA Room.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY
Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program
will be held on Saturday, the 10th November after the 6:30 evening
mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All
parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the
session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
Signed
___________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
Announcements – 2nd, 3rd &
4th November 2007
Those who have not yet
returned the Mission Sunday envelopes, please bring and drop the envelopes with
your contribution in the box labeled “Mission Sunday Envelopes”, which
is placed at the main entrance of the Multi-Purpose Hall and in the
The
Mission Sunday Sale is being held on Friday 2nd (today), Saturday 3rd
and Sunday 4th November at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. Clothes and variety of items will be on sale for a nominal price.
For timings please see the notice board. All proceeds will go towards the
mission works and Parish charities, through POSA. All are welcome.
As per the directive of
the Bishop, there will be a special collection for the
The Parish Holy Hour will
be held on Friday 9th November at 4:15 PM.
The
Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday 14th
November at 6:30 PM in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and
do not bring children. Please note that hereafter, Baptism Preparation Course
will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 19th,
20th & 21st November from 6.30 P.M. to 9.00 P.M. in the Audio
Video room. All those who wish to attend
this course, will have to register their names just before the commencement of
the course at 6.30 P.M. and have to be present on all three days on time,
failing which they will have to repeat the course at another time. Please bring your Bible with you. Please note
that hereafter, Marriage Preparation Course will be held once in three months
on the 3rd Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the month.
Our monthly “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, the 10th
November after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and
worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
A Lady specialist will be
addressing on Breast Cancer Awareness on Friday 16th November from
9:00 to 11:00 am at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium.
All ladies are encouraged and advised to avail of this opportunity of getting
basic knowledge of breast cancer problems and preventive care and cure. For
details please refer to the notice board.
Fr. Felicio Diniz,
the former Parish Priest has received the new Assignment from our Bishop Paul
Hinder. Fr. Felicio is appointed to be in charge of Awali Church Catholic Community and the out reach. He also
will be assisting at Sacred Heart Parish in the pastoral ministry till the
necessary set up is arranged. We wish him all the best
and fruitful ministry.
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please note, this is
for the recreational needs of our parishioners only.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
FRIDAY ONLY
All Souls’ Day is being observed today. A special
collection will be made during the masses for the maintenance of cemeteries.
The Cemetery in Salmabad will be blessed at 3:00 pm
and the Cemetery in
Anyone who visits the cemetery and prays
for the dead from 1st to 8th November could gain a
plenary indulgence. We can also gain a plenary indulgence applicable to the
dead, under the usual condition, that is visit to the Church with devotion and
recitation of the Our Father, the Creed and prayer for the intentions of the
Holy Father.
The cemeteries in Salmabad
and
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY
The Cemeteries in Salmabad
and
Anyone who visits the cemetery and prays
for the dead from 1st to 8th November could gain a
plenary indulgence. We can also gain a plenary indulgence applicable to the
dead, under the usual condition, that is visit to the Church with devotion and
recitation of the Our Father, the Creed and prayer for the intentions of the
Holy Father.
Signed
___________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
Announcements – 26th ,
27th & 28th October 2007
Those who have not yet
returned the Mission Sunday envelopes, please bring and drop the envelopes with
your contribution in the box labeled “Mission Sunday Envelopes”, which
is placed at the main entrance of the Multi-Purpose Hall and in the
The
Mission Sunday Sale will be held on Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd
and Sunday 4th November at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. Clothes and variety of items on sale for a nominal price. For
timings please see the notice board. All proceeds will go towards the mission
works and Parish charities, through POSA. All are welcome.
The Wedding Anniversary
Mass for October Celebrants will be held on Tuesday 30th October at
7:00 PM in the
The Feast of All Saints
will be celebrated on Thursday 1st ,
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November. All Souls’ Day will
be observed on Friday, 2nd November. On this day, a special
collection will be made during the masses for the maintenance of cemeteries.
The New Cemetery in Salmabad will be blessed at 3:00
pm and the Old Cemetery in Manama at 4:00 pm. Anyone who visits the cemetery
and prays for the dead from 1st to 8th November could
gain a plenary indulgence.
On All Souls Day the 2nd
November, we can gain a plenary indulgence applicable to the dead, under the
usual condition, that is visit to the Church with devotion and recitation of
the Our Father, the Creed and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father.
There will be no Holy Hour adoration on 2nd November, due to visits
to the cemeteries. It will be held on 9th November at 4:15 PM.
October
31st,Wednesday is the closing of the month
of Holy Rosary. It will be concelebrated at 7:00 PM mass and will be followed
by A Living Rosary Prayer in the church grounds.
The
Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday 14th
November at 6:30 PM in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and
do not bring children. Please note that hereafter, Baptism Preparation Course
will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 19th,20th & 21st November from 6.30
P.M. to 9.00 P.M. in the Audio Video room.
All those who wish to attend this course, will have to register their
names just before the commencement of the course at 6.30 P.M. and have to be
present on all three days on time, failing which they will have to repeat the
course at another time. Please bring
your Bible with you. Please note that hereafter, Marriage Preparation Course
will be held once in three months on the 3rd Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of the month.
Very soon, choir
practices for Christmas will begin. All Parish Group Choirs and those
parishioners who have good voice are requested to join. Kindly contact the
Parish office.
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please note, this is
for the recreational needs of our parishioners only.
Signed
___________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
Announcements – 19th, 20th
& 21th October 2007
We welcome Rev. Fr Dinesh
Fernando from
The Mission Sunday Sale
will be held on Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th
November at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Clothes
and variety of items on sale for a nominal price. Timings are as follows:
|
Friday, 2nd November |
8: 00 am to 12: 00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
|
Saturday, 3rd November |
4:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
|
Sunday, 4th November |
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
All proceeds
will go towards the mission works and Parish charities, through POSA.
All are
welcome.
The Feast of All Saints
will be celebrated on Thursday 1st ,
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November. All Souls’ Day will
be observed on Friday, 2nd November. A special collection will be
made during these masses for the maintenance of cemeteries. The New Cemetery in
Salmabad will be blessed at 3:00 pm and the Old
Cemetery in Manama at 4:00 pm. Anyone who visits the cemetery and prays for the
dead from 1st to 8th November could gain a plenary
indulgence.
On All Souls Day the 2nd
November, we can gain a plenary indulgence applicable to the dead, under the
usual condition, that is visit to the Church with devotion and recitation of
the Our Father, the Creed and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father.
October
31st,Wednesday is the closing of the month
of the Holy Rosary. It will be concelebrated at the 7:00 PM mass and will be
followed by A Living Rosary Prayer in the church grounds.
Very soon, choir
practices for Christmas will begin. All the Parish Group Choirs and those
parishioners who have good voice are requested to join. Kindly contact the
Parish office.
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please note, this is
for the recreational needs of our parishioners only.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY ONLY
The Hospitality Ministry
Meeting will be held today, October 19 at 6:45 PM in the AV Room. All members
of the Hospitality Ministry are requested to attend.
Signed
__________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
Announcements – 12th, 13th
& 14th October 2007
We have invited Rev. Fr Dinesh
Fernando from
The
Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday 17th
October at 6:30 PM in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and
do not bring children.
The
Parish Co-ordinators meeting will be held on Monday,
October 15 in the AV Room at 7 PM. Attendance is compulsory,
The
Hospitality Ministry Meeting will be held on Friday, October 19 at 6:45 PM in
the AV Room. All members of the Hospitality Ministry are asked to attend this
meeting.
October
31st,Wednesday is the closing of the month
of the Holy Rosary. It will be concelebrated at the 7:00 PM mass and will be
followed by A Living Rosary Prayer in the church grounds.
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please note, this is
for the recreational needs of our parishioners only.
Special Announcements
Very soon, choir practices
for Christmas will begin. All the Parish Group Choirs and those parishioners
who have good voices are requested to join. Kindly contact the Parish office.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY
Our monthly “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” session will be held on Saturday 13th October
after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and
worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith. This time we have invited
a guest speaker Mr. Frank McGarry who will speak on
the topic “Meaning and understanding of the Eucharist’.
The
Legion of Mary is conducting a 2000 Hail Mary Prayer Devotion on Saturday 13th
October in the A.V Room, starting at 8:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to
participate in this solemn and unique prayer devotion.
The
Filipino community will be conducting a Tagalog
Recollection on Sunday, 14th October immediately after the 7:00 am Tagalog mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. For details please see the notice board.
The Malayalam Prayer Group will be conducting
a Bible Convention on Saturday 13th October in the Multipurpose hall. For details please see the notice board.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY ONLY
The Parish Liturgy meeting
will be held today 12th October at 6:45 PM in the POSA Room.
Attendance is compulsory
Signed
___________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
Announcements – 5th, 6th &
7th October 2007
The
people of the
October
is the month of Holy Rosary of our Blessed Virgin Mary. We urge all
parishioners to pray the Family Rosary; a powerful weapon God has given us
through Mary our Mother to fight evil. The Rosary is prayed in front of the
Grotto at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6:30 pm on Wednesdays,
Fridays and Sundays and 6:00 pm on Saturdays. A Tableau will be presented on
the outdoor stage immediately after the Friday and Sunday evening masses,
starting from 5th October 2007. Parishioners are requested to stay
back and encourage the participants.
Our monthly “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 13th October
after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and
worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
The
World Youth Day will be held in
Social Evenings with games and entertainment
are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. Please note, this is for the recreational needs of our parishioners
only.
The
Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday 17th
October at 6:30 PM in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and
do not bring children.
The
Legion of Mary is conducting a 2000 Hail Mary Prayer Devotion on 13th
October, 2007, Saturday at the A.V Room, starting at 8:00 AM. Everyone is
welcome to participate in this solemn and unique prayer devotion.
The
October issue of the Family Bulletin is now available. Please take one copy per
family.
Special Announcements
Very soon, choir practices
for Christmas will begin. All the Parish Group Choirs and those parishioners
who have good voices are requested to join the Parish Choir. Kindly contact the
Parish office.
Signed
___________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
Announcements – 28th, 29th & 30th September 2007
1. We thank Rev. Fr Valerian,
for his pastoral services. We also welcome back Fr. Vincent D’Souza, to
continue his Pastoral Ministry with renewed zeal after his pleasant vacation.
2. Please note that the people
of the
3. October is the month of Holy
Rosary of our Blessed Virgin Mary. We urge all parishioners to pray the Family
Rosary; a powerful weapon God has given us through Mary our Mother to fight
evil. The Rosary will be prayed in front of the Grotto at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6:30 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and 6:00 pm
on Saturdays. A Tableau will be presented on the outdoor stage immediately
after the Friday and Sunday evening masses, starting from 5th
October 2007. Parishioners are requested to stay back and encourage the
participants.
4. Friday, the 5th October
being the First Friday of the month the Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15pm.
5. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program
will be held on Saturday, 13th October after the 6:30 evening mass
in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners
are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session to
deepen the Catholic Faith.
6. The Filipino community will
be conducting a Tagalog Recollection on October 14,
Sunday, immediately after the 7:00 am Tagalog mass
until 1:00pm. It will be held in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium and will be presided by Filipino priest, Rev.
Fr. Ding Camus.
7. The World Youth Day will be
held in July 2008, in
8. Social Evenings with games
and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium.
Please note, this is for the recreational needs
of our parishioners only.
Special Announcements
Very soon, choir practices
for Christmas will begin. All the Parish Group Choirs and those parishioners
who have good voice are requested to join the Parish Choir. Kindly contact the
Parish organist.
Signed
___________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CANTOR
There will be a second collection today towards the Air Ticket and expenses of Fr. Valerian.
Announcements – 21st, 22nd
& 23rd
September 2007
1. The Konkani Mission on the
theme “The Living Source of Water” will be held from Monday 24th to
Wednesday 26th Sept. after the evening mass.
2. Social Evenings with games
and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium.
Please note, this is for the recreational needs
of our parishioners only.
3. Parishioners who need to
regularize their stay are reminded to avail the Amnesty facility offered by the
Government of Bahrain, failing which they may face drastic consequences.
4. Please note that the people
of the
5. The World Youth Day will be
held in July 2008, in
6. October is the month of Holy
Rosary of our Blessed Virgin Mary. We urge all parishioners to pray the Family
Rosary; a powerful weapon God has given us through Mary our Mother to fight
evil. The Rosary will be prayed in front of the Grotto at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6:30 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and 6:00 pm
on Saturdays.
Special Announcements
For
the convenience of our Parishioners, the proposed tentative schedule for
additional obligation masses has been introduced from Sun. 9th Sept.
Every Sunday there will be an
obligatory mass at 6.30 A.M.. in English in MC and Tagalog Mass at 7.00 A.M. in
MPH and Saturday 6.30 A.M. mass in English will be an obligatory Mass in MPH
A
Nigerian Priest, Rev. Fr. Bernard Ighobrorhie from Olagba, Africa is expected to be in
Signed
___________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
Announcements – 14th 15th 16th September 2007
1.
Couples for Christ and its Family Ministries cordially
invite married couples and individuals to the 28th Christian Life
Program (CLP), which is being held every Friday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. at the
Bishop Gremoli Social Hall. For more details please
refer to the Notice Board.
2.
The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday 19th
September at 6.30 p.m. in the Audio Video room. Please get your Bible with you
and do not bring children.
3.
Fr. Valerian Menezes will be conducting an
English Mission on Anointing of the Holy Spirit starting from Monday 17th
to Wednesday 19th Sept. immediately after the evening Mass. Please bring the Bible along.
4.
The Konkani Mission on the theme “The Living Source of Water” will be
held from Monday 24th to Wednesday 26th Sept. after the
evening mass.
5. Social Evenings with games
and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium.
Please note, this is for the recreational needs
of our parishioners only.
6. Parishioners who need to
regularize their stay are reminded to avail the Amnesty facility offered by the
Government of Bahrain, failing which they may face drastic consequences.
7. Please note that the people
of the
8. The World Youth Day will be
held in July 2008, in
Special Announcements
For
the convenience of our Parishioners, the proposed tentative schedule for
additional obligation masses has been introduced from Sun. 9th Sept.
Every Sunday there will be an
obligatory mass at 6.30 A.M.. in English in MC and Tagalog Mass at 7.00 A.M. in
MPH and Saturday 6.30 A.M. mass in English will be an obligatory Mass in MPH
To
prepare Children, teachers and parents for the commencement of the new
scholastic year, a special mass in honour of the Holy
Spirit will be celebrated on Thursday 20th Sept. at 7.00 p.m. in the
Multipurpose Hall to invoke the presence of the Holy Spirit for enlightenment
and guidance in the new academic year.
All parents, children, teachers of the parish (including Catechists) are
requested to attend this service.
A
Nigerian Priest, Rev. Fr. Bernard Ighobrorhie from Olagba, Africa is expected to be in
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON FRIDAY (Morning Only)
Today
14th September there will be a meeting for all the parents in the
MPH after 9.am. Mass followed by the enrolment of the children for Catechism
Classes for this year 2007-2008. It will take place in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium from 10.45 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. The
classes will start on 21st Sept. For more details see the Notice
Board
Std 4
children who wish to receive First Holy Communion should bring their
Baptism Certificates. Also Std 8 children who wish to receive Confirmation should
bring their Holy Communion certificates with them during registration.
(FRIDAY ONLY)
The Parish Liturgy Meeting will be held
today 14th September 2007 at 6.45 P.M. in Posa
room.
Signed
___________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
Announcements – 7th, 8th &
9th September 2007
The
El-Shaddai Bahrain Chapter will be conducting LIFE IN
THE SPIRIT seminar from September onwards every Friday from 1.30 P.M.. to 5.00 P.M., Details are
posted on the notice board.
The Tamil Catholic Community will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady
of Vailankanni on 13th Sept., the Feast Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 13th
Sep. at 6.30 p.m. The Novena which is at 6.30 p.m has
already started and will continue till 12th Sept.
Couples for Christ and its Family Ministries cordially invite
married couples and individuals to the 28th Christian Life Program
(CLP), which will be held every Friday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. starting from
September 7, to November 12, 2007. For more details please refer to the Notice
Board.
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please note, this is
for the recreational needs of our parishioners only.
Parishioners
who need to regularize their stay are reminded to avail the Amnesty facility
offered by the Government of Bahrain, failing which they may face drastic
consequences.
The
September issue of the Family Bulletin is now available. Please take one copy
per family.
French Mass will be started on 15th September at 5:00pm in the
Special Announcements
For
the convenience of our Parishioners, the proposed tentative schedule for
additional obligation masses will be introduced from Sun. 9th
Sept. There will be an obligatory mass
at 6.30 A.M.. in English in MC and Tagalog Mass at
7.00 A.M. in MPH
Thereafter
every Saturday 6.30 A.M. mass in English will
be an obligatory Mass in MPH
On
Friday 14th September there will be a meeting for all the parents in
the MPH after 9.am. Mass followed by the enrolment of the children for
Catechism Classes for this year 2007-2008. It will take place in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium from 10.45 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. The
classes will start on 21st Sept. For more details see the Notice
Board
Those
who wish to receive Holy Communion and Confirmation specially Std 4th
and Std 8th children, it is compulsory that they should bring their
Baptism and Holy Communion certificates during registration
A
Nigerian Priest, Rev. Fr. Bernard Ighobrorhie from Olagba, Africa is expected to be in
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON FRIDAY (Morning Only)
- Today being the first
Friday of the month the parish Holy Hour will be at 4.15 p.m.
***The Konkani Community will hold its
annual Konkan Harvest Festival 2007 to celebrate the
feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary today. The Blessing of the
corn and floral tributes by children on the outdoor stage at 10.45 A.M. and
the Holy Mass in Konkani in the
Multipurpose Hall at 11:00 a.m., followed by a cultural program in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium Meal coupons are considered
as the entry pass.
Signed
___________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
Announcements
– 31st Aug, 1st & 2nd September 2007
*Please note …We Welcome Fr. F, Menezes to be read only on 1st and 2nd
Sept)
1. *We
Welcome Fr. Valerian Menezes, Capuchin Priest
from
2.
The El-Shaddai
DWXI PPFI Bahrain Chapter will be conducting LIFE IN THE SPIRIT seminar from
September onwards every Friday from 1.30 P.M.. to 5.00 P.M., Details are posted on the notice board.
3.
On Thursday 6th Sept. there will
be Holy Hour for catechists at 7.p.m. in the
4.
The Konkani Community will hold its annual Konkani Harvest Festival
2007 to celebrate the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on
Friday, 7th September; the Blessing of the corn and floral tributes
by children on the outdoor stage 10.45
A.M., followed by Holy Mass in Konkani in the Multipurpose Hall. All children
are requested to bring a plate-full of flowers to offer to our Lady. Those who would like to bring Mass offerings
can do so. A cultural program will follow thereafter in Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium.
Lunch coupons at BD 1/- for Adults and .500 Fils
for children, are available on sale in the church compound and at the Parish
office. Last date to collect coupons is
Wednesday, 5th September. The lunch coupon, will also be the entrance pass to the
Auditorium. All are welcome.
5.
The Tamil
Catholic Community will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Vailankanni on 13th Sept., the Mass will be at
6.30 p.m. The Novena will be at 6.30 p.m from 4th
till 13th Sept.
6.
Couples for Christ and its Family Ministries cordially invite
married couples and individuals to the 28th Christian Life Program
(CLP), which will be held every Friday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. starting from
September 7, to November 12, 2007. For more details please refer to the Notice
Board.
7.
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please note, this is
for the recreational needs of our parishioners only.
8.
Parishioners
who need to regularize their stay are reminded to avail the Amnesty facility
offered by the Government of Bahrain, failing which they may face drastic
consequences.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Parish coordinators meeting will be held on Monday 3rd September in Audio Video Room at 7.p.m. All coordinators are requested to attend.
For the convenience of our Parishioners, the proposed tentative schedule for additional obligation masses will be introduced from Sun. 9th Sept. There will be an obligatory mass at 6.30 A.M.. in English in MC and Tagalog Mass at 7.00 A.M. in MPH
Thereafter every Saturday 6.30 A.M. mass in English will be an obligatory Mass in MPH
Arabic Mass will resume every Friday at 11.30 a.m. from 7th September 2007
On Friday 14th September there will be a meeting for all the parents in the MPH after 9.am. Mass followed by the enrolment of the children for Catechism Classes for this year 2007-2008. It will take place in the Bishop Tirinanzi Hall from 10.45 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. The classes will be indicated on notices placed in the Parish ground following Friday 21st.. Details are on the Notice Board.
Those who wish to receive Holy Communion and Confirmation specially Std 4th and Std 8th children, it is compulsory that they should bring their Baptism and Holy Communion certificates during registration
Signed
________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 24th, 25th & 26th August 2007
Today is the last day for The Summer Campers 2007, the Grand Finale will be held at 10.15 A.M.. in Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Thank you for all your Prayers, support and generosity.
The
Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 27th,28th & 29th August from 6.30 P.M.
to 9.00 P.M. in the Audio Video room.
All those who wish to attend this course, will have to register their
names just before the commencement of the course at 6.30 P.M. and have to be
present on all three days on time, failing which they will have to repeat the
course at another time. Please bring
your Bible with you.
The El-Shaddai DWXI PPFI
Bahrain Chapter will be conducting LIFE IN THE SPIRIT seminar from September
onwards every Friday from 1.30 P.M.. to 5.00 P.M., Details are posted on the notice board.
On Thursday 6th Sep there will be Holy Hour
for catechists at 7.p.m. in the
The Konkani Prayer Group will hold its annual Konkani
Harvest Festival 2007 to celebrate the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed
Virgin Mary on Friday, 7th September, with the blessing of the corn
and floral tributes by children on the outdoor stage at 10.45 A.M., with
procession and Holy Mass in Konkani in the Multipurpose Hall. All children are
requested to bring a plate-full of flowers to offer to our Lady. Those who would like to bring Mass offerings
can do so.A cultural program will follow thereafter
in Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Lunch coupons BD 1/- for Adults and .500 Fils for children, are available on sale in the church compound and at the
Parish office. Last date to collect
coupons is Wednesday, 5th September. Please make sure to carry your
lunch coupon, which will also be the entrance pass to the Auditorium. All are welcome.
Social Evenings
with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 P.M. in the Bishop
Tirinanzi Auditorium.
Please note, this is for the recreational needs
of our parishioners only.
An amnesty by
the Government of Kingdom of Bahrain has been declared for those who are
staying in
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Sept 3rd Monday: Parish coordinators meeting is in Audio Video Room at 7.p.m. All coordinator’s are requested to attend.
For the convenience of our Parishioners, the proposed tentative schedule for additional obligation masses will be introduced from Sun. 9th Sept. There will be an obligatory mass at 6.30 A.M.. in English in MC and Tagalog Mass at 7.00 A.m. in MPH
Thereafter every Saturday 6.30 A.M. mass will be an obligatory Mass in MPH.
Signed
___________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
– 17th, 18th & 19th August 2007
The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday 22nd
August at 6.30pm in the Audio Video Room.
Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.
The
Summer Camp 2007 is nearing its close, the Grand Finale will be held on Friday
24th August, at 10.15 a.m. in Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium.
Thank you for all your Prayers, support and generosity.
The
Konkani Prayer Group will hold its annual Konkani Harvest Festival 2007 to
celebrate the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday, 7th
September, with the blessing of the corn and floral tributes by children on the
outdoor stage at 10.45a.m, with procession and Holy Mass in Konani
in the Multipurpose Hall. A cultural
program will follow thereafter in Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. Lunch coupons BD 1/- for
Adults and .500 Fils for children, are available for
sale from today in the church compound and at the Parish office. Last date to collect coupons is Wednesday, 5th
September. All are welcome
Social
Evenings with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 PM in the
Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to cater to the
recreational needs of our parishioners.
An
amnesty by the Government of Kingdom of Bahrain has been declared for those who
are staying in
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
For the convenience of our Parishioners, the
proposed tentative schedule for additional obligation masses will be introduced
from Sun. 9th Sept. There
will be an obligatory mass at 6.30 a.m. in English in MC and Tagalog Mass at 7.00 a.m. in
MPH
Thereafter every Saturday
6.30 a.m. mass will be an obligatory
Special Announcement to be read on 17th
Friday morning Mass only
Marriage enrichment Retreat has already begun. The final session will be held on Friday 17th
August, today, from 8.00 a.m. till 1.00.p.m. in the social Hall conducted by
couples for Christ. Married couples or
individuals are invited to avail this opportunity to explore and improve their
marital relationship, and upbringing of children in a Christian way.
TO BE READ ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY
Eucharistic Minister’s monthly meeting, will be held
on, Saturday 18th August after 6.30 p.m. Mass in the Audio Video
room. All members must be present for the meeting.
Signed
____________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros,
OFM, Cap.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10th ,
11th & 12th
August 2007
1.
The
Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 27th,28th & 29th August from 6.30pm to
9.00pm in the Audio Video room. All
those who wish to attend this course, will have to register their names just
before the commencement of the course at 6.30pm and have to be present on all
three days on time, failing which they will have to repeat the course at
another time. Please bring your Bible
with you.
2. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will
be held on Wednesday 22nd August at 6.30pm in the Audio Video
Room. Please get your Bible with you and
do not bring children.
3.
Social Evenings
with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 PM at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to cater to the recreational needs of
the parishioners.
4. Sacred Heart Parish is organizing a Marriage
Enrichment Retreat on 10th and 17th of August, starting
from 8a.m. till 1.00pm., in the Social Hall conducted by Couples for
Christ. Married couples or individuals
are invited to avail this opportunity, to explore and improve their marital relationship,
and upbringing of children in a Christian way.
Kindly register at Parish office in advance so that necessary
arrangements could be made.
5. An amnesty by the Government of Kingdom of Bahrain has
been declared for those who are staying in
Special Announcement
The
Liturgy Group meeting will be held today Friday, 10th Aug. at 6.45pm
in the POSA room. All members t be present for the meeting.
Signed
______________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 3RD,4TH
& 5TH August 2007
1. The Feast of Our Lady of Assumption will
be celebrated on 10th, 11th & 12th August.
2. The Next Marriage Preparation Course will
be held on 27th,28th & 29th
August from 6.30pm to 9.00pm in the Audio Video room. All those who wish to attend this course,
will have to register their names just before the commencement of the course at
6.30pm and have to be present on all three days on time, failing which they
will have to repeat the course at another time.
Please bring your Bible with you.
3. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will
be held on Wednesday 22nd August at 6.30pm in the Audio Video
Room. Please get your Bible with you and
do not bring children.
4. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 PM at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium to cater to the recreational needs of the parishioners.
5. As announced earlier, a web site has already been set
up for
Sacred Heart Parish is
organizing a Marriage Enrichment Retreat on 10th and 17th
of August, starting from 8a.m. till 1.00pm., in the Social Hall conducted by
Couples for Christ. Married couples or
individuals are invited to avail this opportunity, to explore and improve their
marital relationship, and upbringing of children in a Christian way. Kindly register at Parish office in advance
so that necessary arrangements could be made.
An amnesty by the Government
of Kingdom of Bahrain has been declared for those who are staying in
The August issue of the
Family Bulletin is now available. Please
take one copy per family.
Signed
______________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Today being the first Friday of the month the Parish
Holy
Hour will be at 4.15pm.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 27TH
JULY, 28TH JULY & 29TH
JULY 2007
1. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 PM at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium to cater to the recreational needs of the parishioners.
2. As announced earlier, a web site has already been set
up for
3. The Wedding Anniversary mass
for the July celebrants will be on Tuesday, 31st July at 7:00 pm in the
Signed
______________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 13TH, 14TH
& 15TH JULY 2007
We propose
organizing a pilgrimage to our Lady of
Lourdes, and
Social Evenings with games
and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 PM at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to cater to the recreational needs of
the parishioners.
There will be no “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” program during the months of July and August. It will be
resumed in September.
We have received a donation of
some household items which are on sale outside the Audio/Video room. The
proceeds from this sale will go towards the charity in the parish. Parishioners
are urged to visit the stall outside the Audio/Video room and patronize. We
thank the donor for his generosity.
As announced earlier, a web
site has already been set up for
The
Summer Camp 2007 is going on smoothly. Please keep the volunteers and
children, in your prayers. We wish
them a fruitful and joyful Summer Camp
and urge our parishioners to encourage them, and to show them the family
spirit, by offering voluntary services, some gifts, soft drinks and snacks to
beat the heat.
The
Wedding Anniversary mass for the July celebrants will be on Tuesday, 31st July
at 7:00 pm in the
Signed
______________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 6TH, 7TH
& 8TH JULY 2007
1.
The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on Wednesday 11th
July at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do
not bring children.
2. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 PM at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium to cater to the recreational needs of the parishioners.
3. There will be no “Deepening the Catholic Faith”
program during the months of July and August. It will be resumed in September.
4. We have received a donation of some household items
which are on sale outside the Audio/Video room. The proceeds from this sale
will go towards the charity in the parish. Parishioners are urged to visit the
stall outside the Audio/Video room and patronize. We thank the donor for his
generosity.
5. As announced earlier, a web site has already been set
up for
6. The July issue of the Family Bulletin is now
available. Please take one copy per family.
ONLY ON
FRIDAY, MORNING MASS
7. Today being the First Friday
of the month the Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15pm.
8. As already announced the
Annual Summer Camp 2007 commences today with the inaugural mass at 10:15am.
This is not an OBLIGATION MASS. The Mass will be followed by a Felicitation
Program in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Parents
together with children are cordially invited.
Signed
______________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 15th,
16th & 17th JUNE 2007
1.
We welcome Fr. Joy Menachery,
OFM. Cap. From
2. We will be celebrating the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul on Friday, 29th June, Saturday 30th June and Sunday, 1st July 2007. Collections made on these days, which is called “Peter Pence”, will be sent to the Holy Father through our Bishop, to help him meet his many commitments to works of Charity. Please keep this in mind and be generous.
3. As already announced, Sacred
Heart Parish will conduct the Annual Summer Camp 2007 from July 6th
to August 24th 2007. For details please refer to the notice Board.
4. The Friday Arabic Mass will be
moved from 11:30 AM to 10:30 AM starting from Friday, 22nd June
2007.
5. Social Evenings with games and entertainment
are held every Sunday from 8:00 PM at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium to cater to the recreational needs of the parishioners.
6. The June 2007 issue of the Family Bulletin is now available. Please take one copy per family.
7. On Wednesday, 27th June is the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. At 7:00 pm, mass will be celebrated in Her honour. Those who wish to donate flowers for this Special Occasion are requested to bring them in advance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE READ ONLY
ON FRIDAY MORNING
9. Today,
Friday, June 15th, the actual day of “Sacred Heart Feast”, adoration
will be held from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm in the
10. There
will be a thanksgiving mass today Friday, 15th June at 5:30pm for
Fr. Raphy Vallachira who
will be leaving for
Signed
______________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 8th,
9th & 10th JUNE 2007
The charity group of our Parish, POSA is celebrating the feast of their Patron St. Anthony with a thanksgiving Mass on Tuesday, June 12th ,2007 at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Hall. Novena in preparation for the feast has started from June 3, 2007 everyday in the evenings 10 minutes before the mass.
A Charity Dinner Dance will be held on Thursday, June 14th from 8:00 pm onwards at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium, with Band– The Night Shades in attendance. All proceeds will go towards charity for our Parish. For dance invitation cards kindly contact the Parish Office or any of the POSA members. All Parishioners are invited to participate in both these events.
Social Evenings
with games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 PM at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to cater to the recreational needs of
the parishioners.
Friday, June 15th, the actual day of “Sacred
Heart Feast”, adoration will be held from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm in the
As
already announced, Sacred Heart Parish will conduct the Annual Summer Camp 2007
from July 6th to August 24th 2007. For details please
refer to the notice Board.
As Fr. Raphy Vallachira finishes his pastoral ministry in our Parish and
moves to Salala in
The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on Wednesday, 13th June at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.
The June 2007 issue of the Family Bulletin is now available. Please take one copy per family.
Signed
________________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 1ST,
2ND & 3RD JUNE 2007
1. Couples For Christ
and its Family Ministries will conduct the 27th Christian Life
Program (CLP) every Friday at 1:30 PM at the Bishop Gremoli
Social Hall, starting on June 01, 2007. Registration forms are available at the
Parish office and from CFC members. For a detailed program please see the
Parish Notice board.
2. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, the 9th June after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
3. Social Evenings with games and entertainment
are held every Sunday from 8:00 PM at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium to cater to the recreational needs of the parishioners.
4. The charity group of our Parish, POSA is celebrating the feast of their Patron St. Anthony with a thanksgiving Mass on Tuesday, June 12th ,2007 at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Hall. Novena in preparation for the feast will start from June 3, 2007 everyday in the evenings 10 minutes before the mass.
A Charity Dinner Dance will be held on Thursday, June 14th from 8:00 pm onwards at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium, with Band– The Night Shades in attendance. All proceeds will go towards charity for our Parish. For dance invitation cards kindly contact the Parish Office or any of the POSA members. All Parishioners are invited to participate in both these events.
5.
Friday, 8th June, is the Feast of Corpus
Christi “Body and Blood of Jesus”. Silent Adoration will take place in the
6.
Friday, June 15th, the actual day of “Sacred
Heart Feast”, adoration will be held from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm in the
7. As already announced, Sacred
Heart Parish will conduct the Annual Summer Camp 2007 from July 6th
to August 24th 2007. For details please refer to the notice Board.
8.
The Parish co-ordinators meeting will be
held on June 4, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Audio-Video room. All co-ordinators are asked to attend this meeting.
9.
We thank Rev. Fr Maria Antony, for his
pastoral services. There will be a second collection towards his Air Ticket and other expenses.
10. As
Fr. Raffy Vallachira finishes
his pastoral ministry in our Parish and moves to
ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE READ ONLY
ON FRIDAY MORNING
11. Today is
the last day for the Catechism Classes and the Adult Catechesism
for this year 2006– 2007. Parents please note that from Friday, the 8th
June until September there will be no Children’s Mass at 9:15 am and no Youth
Mass at 10:15 am. The Catechism Classes will be resumed by mid- September. The
exact date of commencement will be announced later.
12. Today, being the First Friday of the month, the Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15pm.
Signed
________________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 25th , 26th & 27th MAY 2007
1. On Thursday, the 31st May at 7:00pm in the MPH there will be a special mass and procession to celebrate the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s visitation to St. Elizabeth.
Petitions can be dropped in the heart box displayed in the MPH. Please do not put money or valuables items, as all petitions will be burnt after the procession on 31st May.
First Holy Communion Children and Flores De Mayo participants all dressed in white will offer flowers to our Blessed Virgin Mary after the procession.
Those who have Mother
Mary’s statue may bring them for blessing during the
2.
The Wedding Anniversary mass for the May celebrants
will be on Tuesday, 29th May at 7:00pm in the
3. Social Evenings with games and entertainment
are held every Sunday from 8:00 PM at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium to cater to the recreational needs of the parishioners.
4. Couples For Christ
and its Family Ministries will conduct the 27th Christian Life
Program (CLP) every Friday at 1:30 PM at the Bishop Gremoli
Social Hall, starting on June 01, 2007. Registration forms are available at the
Parish office and from CFC members. For a detailed program please see the
Parish Notice board.
5. Sacred Heart Parish will conduct
the Annual Summer Camp 2007 from July 6th to August 24th
2007. Children will be registered in three age groups of 5-7, 8-11 and 12-15
years. Daily timings will be from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM (except Fridays and
Sundays). A variety of activities and skills will be conducted. Our sincere
appeal goes to teachers, non-working mothers, the retired, perhaps those on
shift duty or indeed any of you who can offer your services, expertise and
invaluable time for our children. Those unable to volunteer could also play the
role of a benefactor by providing snacks, refreshments, stationery items, gift
prizes, or by recommending sponsors or providing transport to volunteers where
possible. Another important appeal goes out for donation of snacks and drinks
for the inaugural function and transport for the field trip. For further
information or enquiries, children’s enrollment forms, volunteer’s registration
forms and sponsorship letters, please contact Fr.Vincent.
6. Friday, the 1st June being the First Friday of the month the Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15pm.
7. The
Last Catechism Classes and the Adult Catechism for this year 2006 – 2007 will
be on Friday, 1st June Parents please note that from Friday, the 8th
June until September there will be no Children’s Mass at 9:15 am and no Youth
Mass at 10:15 am. The Catechism Classes will be resumed in mid-September. The
exact date will be announced later.
Signed
________________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11th, 12th
& 13th
MAY 2007
During the Marian month of May, the Rosary will be
prayed at the Grotto every evening half an hour before
Our monthly “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 12th
May after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to
participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic
Faith.
The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the Audio Video Room. All those who wish to attend this course, will have to register their names just before the commencement of the course at 6:30 PM and have to be present on all the three days and on time, failing which they will have to repeat the course at another time. Please bring your Bible with you. Kindly note that the next Marriage Preparation Course will be at the end of August.
The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on Wednesday, 23rd May at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.
The Night Vigil
service will be held on Thursday, 24th May in the Multi Purpose
Hall. It will begin at 9:45 p.m. with
praise, worship, music, songs, and a short tea break and culminate with the
holy mass (which fulfills the obligation mass) in the early hours of the morning.
Social Evenings
with games and entertainment is held on every Sunday from 8:00 PM at the Bishop
Tirinanzi Auditorium to cater to the recreational
needs of the parishioners.
Couples For
Christ and its Family Ministries will conduct the 27th Christian
Life Program (CLP) every Friday at 1:30 PM at the Bishop Gremoli
Social Hall, starting on June 01,2007. Registration
forms are available at the Parish office and from CFC members. For the detailed
program, please see the Parish Notice board.
The May 2007
issue of the Family Bulletin is now available. Please take one copy per family
Signed
_________________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 4th, 5th&
6th MAY 2007
1. We welcome Rev. Fr. Maria
Antony Savarimuthu, a Capuchin priest from
2. During the Marian month of
May, the Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto every evening half an hour before
3. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith”
program will be held on Saturday, 12th May after the 6:30 evening
mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate in the
praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
4. The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on
Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May from
6:30 to 9:00 pm in the Audio Video Room. All those who wish to attend this
course, will have to register their names just before the commencement of the
course at 6:30pm and have to be present on all the three days and on time,
failing which they will have to repeat the course at another time. Please bring
your Bible with you. Kindly note that the next Marriage Preparation Course will
be at the end of August.
5. Social Evenings with games and entertainment will be resumed on Sunday
from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to
cater to the recreational needs of the parishioners.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON FRIDAY (Morning Only)
6. Today, being the First Friday of the month, Parish
Holy Hour will be at 4:15 pm in the MPH.
Signed
_____________________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 27th, 28th&
29th April 2007
1. We welcome His Excellency
Bishop Paul Hinder on his pastoral visit. We pray that he will have a
successful and fruitful Pastoral Visit
2. A hearty welcome to Rev. Fr.
Uldarico Camus, a Religious Priest of Capuchins Order from Philippines
Province, who is appointed as an Assistant Priest.
3. Rev. Fr. Maria Antony Savarimuthu, a Capuchin priest from
4. Friday, 4th May 2007 being the First Friday
of the month, Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15 pm in the MPH.
5. During the Marian month of
May, the Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto every evening half an hour before
6. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith”
program will be held on Saturday, 12th May after the 6:30 evening
mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All
parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the
session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
7. The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on
Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May from
6:30 to 9:00 pm in the Audio Video Room. All those who wish to attend this
course, will have to register their names just before the commencement of the
course at 6:30pm and have to be present on all the three days and on time,
failing which they will have to repeat the course at another time. Please bring
your Bible with you. Kindly note that the next Marriage Preparation Course will
be at the end of August.
8. Social Evenings with games and entertainment will be resumed on Sunday
from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to cater to the recreational
needs of the parishioners.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON FRIDAY (Morning Only)
9. This evening we will
celebrate our Parish Feast of Sacred Heart. Bishop Paul Hinder will officiate
the concelebrated Mass at 5:30pm which will be followed by a felicitation
Program on the outdoor stage.
Signed
_____________________________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CANTORS
There
will be a second collection for the Air Ticket of Rev. Fr. Abdallah El Noufaily,
who had come to assist us.
Signed
_____________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 20th, 21st
& 22nd April 2007
This
is a reminder
to personally drop your Lenten Alms Envelopes in the boxes labeled “Lenten
Alms”, placed at the entrance of the MPH and the
Wedding Anniversary mass
for the April celebrants will be on Tuesday, 24th April at 7:00pm in
the
Our
Bishop will be with us for His Pastoral Visit from 25th to 29th
April. He will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, 27th
April during the Special Mass at 10:30 am. In the evening we will celebrate our
Parish Feast of Sacred Heart. Bishop Paul Hinder will officiate the
concelebrated Mass at 5:30pm which will be followed by a felicitation Program
on the outdoor stage. On Friday, 27th April the Feast Day, there
will be no children mass, youth mass, no
catechism classes
and no Malayalam Mass.
During
the Marian month of May, the Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto every evening
half an hour before
The Next Marriage
Preparation Course will be held on Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th and
Wednesday 16th May from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the Audio Video Room. All
those who wish to attend this course, will have to register their names just
before the commencement of the course at 6:30pm and have to be present on all
the three days and on time, failing which they will have to repeat the course
at another time. Please bring your Bible with you.
Social Evenings with games and
entertainment will be resumed on Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to cater to the recreational needs of
the parishioners.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON FRIDAY (ONLY)
Today, the Parish Liturgy
meeting will be held at 6:45pm in the POSA Room. Attendance to this meeting is
compulsory.
Signed
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CANTORS
There
will be a second collection to present a purse to our Bishop as a token of our contribution
towards his Apostolic Ministry.
Signed
_____________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 13th, 14th
& 15th April 2007
1. This is a reminder to personally drop
your Lenten Alms Envelopes in the boxes labeled “Lenten Alms”,
placed at the entrance of the MPH and the
2. Our monthly “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 14th
April after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All
parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session
to deepen the Catholic Faith.
3. The Chaplet to the Divine
Mercy of Jesus is being recited daily. Kindly refer to the notice board for
daily timings. The Feast of the Divine Mercy of Jesus will be celebrated on
Sunday, 15th April.
4. Parish Group Coordinators meeting will be held on
Monday, April 16 at 7:00pm in Audio/ Video Room. Attendance to this meeting is
compulsory.
5. The Parish Liturgy meeting is postponed for Friday,
the 20th April in the POSA Room at 6:45pm. Attendance to this
meeting is compulsory.
6. First Holy Communion for the Parish
Catechism Candidates will be on Friday, 20th April.
7. Wedding Anniversary mass for the April celebrants will
be on Tuesday, 24th April at 7:00pm in the
8. Our Bishop will be with us
for His Pastoral Visit from 25th to 29th April. He will
administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, 27th April
during the Special Mass at 10:30 am. In the evening we will celebrate our
Parish Feast of Sacred Heart. Bishop Paul Hinder will officiate the
concelebrated Mass at 5:30pm which will be followed by a felicitation Program
on the outdoor stage. On Friday, 27th April the Feast Day, there
will be no children mass, youth mass and no Malayalam Mass.
9. Social Evenings with games and entertainment will be resumed on Sunday
from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to cater to the recreational
needs of the parishioners.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ON FRIDAY (ONLY)
10. Today, the Parish Holy Hour
will be at 4:15 pm in the MPH.
11.
We welcome
Rev. Fr. Eugene Mattioli, OFM, Cap.,
who had been in this parish for almost 20 years and has celebrated his Golden
Jubilee of Priesthood on 16th March. This evening, he will be
celebrating the Eucharistic sacrifice in our parish at 5:30pm so that we can
join him in thanking the Lord. To express our gratitude to Rev. Fr. Eugene, we
will have a short felicitation programme after the
Eucharistic Celebration. There will be no Malayalam Mass this evening.
Signed
_____________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CANTORS
There
will be a second collection to present a purse to Rev. Fr. Eugene Mattioli as a
token of our contribution towards his Ministry.
Signed
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 8th April
2007
1. This is a reminder to personally drop
your Lenten Alms Envelopes in the boxes labeled “Lenten Alms”,
placed at the entrance of the MPH and the
2. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on
Wednesday, 11th April at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get
your Bible with you and do not bring children.
3. First Holy Communion for Sacred Heart
School Candidates will be on Friday, 13th April and for the Parish
Catechism Candidates will be on Friday, 20th April.
4. The Parish Holy Hour has been rescheduled for 13th
April at 4.15 p.m.
5. Rev. Fr. Eugene Mattioli,
OFM, Cap., who had been in this parish for almost 20 years has celebrated his
Golden Jubilee of Priesthood on 16th March. We have requested Rev.
Fr. Eugene, to celebrate the Eucharistic sacrifice in our parish on Friday, 13th
April at 5:30pm so that we can join him in thanking the Lord. To express our
gratitude to Rev. Fr. Eugene, we will have a short felicitation programme after the Eucharistic Celebration. There will be
no Malayalam Mass on this day.
6. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith”
program will be held on Saturday, 14th April after the 6:30 evening
mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All
parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the
session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
7. The Chaplet to the Divine
Mercy of Jesus is being recited daily. Kindly refer to the notice board for
daily timings. The Feast of the Divine Mercy of Jesus will be celebrated on
Sunday, 15th April.
8. Our Bishop will be with us
for His Pastoral Visit from 25th to 29th April. He will
administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, 27th April
during the Special Mass at 10:30 am. In the evening we will celebrate our
Parish Feast of Sacred Heart. Bishop Paul Hinder will officiate the
concelebrated Mass at 5:30pm which will be followed by a felicitation Program
on the outdoor stage. On Friday, 27th April the Feast Day, there
will be no children mass, youth mass and no Malayalam Mass.
9. Social Evenings with games and entertainment will be resumed on Sunday,
the 15th April from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium to cater to the recreational needs of the parishioners.
10. The April 2007 issue of the Family Bulletin is now
available. Please take one copy per family
Signed
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 7th April
2007
This
is a reminder
to personally drop your Lenten Alms Envelopes in the boxes labeled “Lenten
Alms”, placed at the entrance of the MPH and the
The Next Baptism
Preparation Course will be on Wednesday, 11th April at 6:30 pm in
the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.
First Holy Communion
for Sacred Heart School Candidates will be on Friday, 13th April and
for the Parish Catechism Candidates will be on Friday, 20th April.
The Parish Holy Hour has
been rescheduled for 13th April at 4.15 p.m.
Rev. Fr. Eugene Mattioli, OFM, Cap., who had been in this parish for almost
20 years has celebrated his Golden Jubilee of Priesthood on 16th
March. We have requested Rev. Fr. Eugene, to celebrate the Eucharistic
sacrifice in our parish on Friday, 13th April at 5:30pm so that we
can join him in thanking the Lord. To express our gratitude to Rev. Fr. Eugene,
we will have a short felicitation programme after the
Eucharistic Celebration. There will be no Malayalam Mass on this day.
Our monthly “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 14th
April after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate
in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
The
Chaplet to the Divine Mercy of Jesus is being recited daily. Kindly refer to
the notice board for daily timings. The Feast of the Divine Mercy of Jesus will
be celebrated on Sunday, 15th April.
Our
Bishop will be with us for His Pastoral Visit from 25th to 29th
April. He will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, 27th
April during the Special Mass at 10:30 am. In the evening we will celebrate our
Parish Feast of Sacred Heart. Bishop Paul Hinder will officiate the
concelebrated Mass at 5:30pm which will be followed by a felicitation Program
on the outdoor stage. On Friday, 27th April the Feast Day, there
will be no children mass, youth mass at and no Malayalam Mass.
Social Evenings with games and
entertainment will be resumed on Sunday, the 15th April from 8:00 pm
at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to cater to the
recreational needs of the parishioners.
Signed
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 6th April
2007
1. A reminder to personally drop
your Lenten Alms Envelopes in the boxes labeled “Lenten Alms”,
placed at the entrance of the MPH and the
2. For those without transport
to
Tomorrow, Holy Saturday the first bus will leave at 6:30 pm
Those who have space
available in their cars are requested to kindly pass by the steel gate of the
church to give people a lift, on their way to
3. The Chaplet to the Divine
Mercy of Jesus is being recited daily, commencing today. Kindly refer to the notice board for daily timings.
The Feast of the Divine Mercy of Jesus will be celebrated on Sunday, 15th
April.
4. The Parish Holy Hour that takes place on the First
Friday of every month has been rescheduled for 13th April at 4.15
p.m.
5. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on
Wednesday, 11th April at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get
your Bible with you and do not bring children.
6. Rev. Fr. Eugene Mattioli,
OFM, Cap., who had been in this parish for almost 20 years has celebrated his
Golden Jubilee of Priesthood on 16th March. We have requested Rev.
Fr. Eugene, to celebrate the Eucharistic sacrifice in our parish on Friday, 13th
April at 5:30pm so that we can join him in thanking the Lord. To express our
gratitude to Rev. Fr. Eugene, we will have a short felicitation programme after the Eucharistic Celebration.
7. First Holy Communion for Sacred Heart
School Candidates will be on Friday, 13th April and for the Parish
Catechism Candidates will be on Friday, 20th April.
8. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith”
program will be held on Saturday, 14th
April after the 6:30
evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate
in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
9. Our Bishop will be with us
for His Pastoral visit from 25th to 29th April. He will administer the Sacrament of
Confirmation on Friday, 27th April during the Special Mass at 10:30
am. In the evening we will celebrate our
Parish Feast of Sacred Heart. Bishop Paul Hinder will officiate the
concelebrated Mass at 5:30pm which will be followed by a felicitation Program
on the outdoor stage. On Friday, 27th April the Feast Day, there
will be no children mass, youth mass at and no Malayalam Mass.
Signed
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 5th April
2007
1. This is a reminder to personally drop
your Lenten Alms Envelopes in the boxes labeled “Lenten Alms”,
placed at the entrance of the MPH and the
2. For those without transport
to
On Good Friday The first bus will
leave at 1:30 pm and
On Holy Saturday at 6:30 pm
Those who have space
available in their cars are requested to kindly pass by the steel gate of the
church to give people a lift, on their way to
3. The Chaplet in preparation for the Feast of Divine
Mercy of Jesus will be recited daily starting from Good Friday, 6th
April at 10:00 am in Multipurpose Hall. For other days and timings please refer
to the notice boards.
4. Friday 6th April being the First Friday of
the month as well as Good Friday, the Parish Holy Hour has been rescheduled for
13th April at 4.15 p.m.
5. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on
Wednesday, 11th April at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get
your Bible with you and do not bring children.
6. Rev. Fr. Eugene Mattioli, OFM,
Cap., who had been in this parish for almost 20 years has celebrated his Golden
Jubilee of Priesthood on 16th March. We have requested Rev. Fr.
Eugene, to celebrate the Eucharistic sacrifice in our parish on Friday, 13th
April at 5:30pm so that we can join him in thanking the Lord. To express our
gratitude to Rev. Fr. Eugene, we will have a short felicitation programme after the Eucharistic Celebration.
7. First Holy Communion for Sacred Heart
School Candidates will be on Friday, 13th April and for the Parish
Catechism Candidates will be on Friday, 20th April.
8. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith”
program will be held on Saturday, 14th April after the 6:30 evening
mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All
parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the
session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
9. Our Bishop will be with us
for His Pastoral Visit from 25th to 29th April. He will
administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, 27th April
during the Special Mass at 10:30 am. In the evening we will celebrate our
Parish Feast of Sacred Heart. Bishop Paul Hinder will officiate the
concelebrated Mass at 5:30pm which will be followed by a felicitation Program
on the outdoor stage. On Friday, 27th April the Feast Day, there
will be no children mass, youth mass at and no Malayalam Mass.
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
10. All weekdays evening masses
will be celebrated in the Multipurpose Hall only.
11. Any professional counselors
practicing in the Parish are requested to give their name to the Parish
Office.
12. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with
the members of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with
honour and reverence.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
13. This evening, there will be Adoration
conducted by various Prayer Groups in the Multipurpose Hall at the Altar of
Repose starting from 8:30pm to 12:00 am. The Parish Holy Hour will be at 9:30pm
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 6th, 7th
& 8th April 2007
1. This is a reminder to personally drop
your Lenten Alms Envelopes in the boxes labeled “Lenten Alms”,
placed at the entrance of the MPH and the
2. For those without transport
to
On Good Friday The first bus will
leave at 1:30 pm and
On Holy Saturday at
6:30 pm
Those who have space
available in their cars are requested to kindly pass by the steel gate of the
church to give people a lift, on their way to
3. The Chaplet in preparation for the Feast of Divine
Mercy of Jesus will be recited daily starting from Good Friday, 6th
April at 10:00 am in Multipurpose Hall. For other days and timings please refer
to the notice boards.
4. Friday 6th April being the First Friday of
the month as well as Good Friday, the Parish Holy Hour has been rescheduled for
13th April at 4.15 p.m.
5. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on
Wednesday, 11th April at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get
your Bible with you and do not bring children.
6. Rev. Fr. Eugene Mattioli,
OFM, Cap., who had been in this parish for almost 20 years has celebrated his
Golden Jubilee of Priesthood on 16th March. We have requested Rev.
Fr. Eugene, to celebrate the Eucharistic sacrifice in our parish on Friday, 13th
April at 5:30pm so that we can join him in thanking the Lord. To express our
gratitude to Rev. Fr. Eugene, we will have a short felicitation programme after the Eucharistic Celebration.
7. First Holy Communion for Sacred Heart
School Candidates will be on Friday, 13th April and for the Parish
Catechism Candidates will be on Friday, 20th April.
8. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith”
program will be held on Saturday, 14th April after the 6:30 evening
mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All
parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the
session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
9. Our Bishop will be with us
for His Pastoral Visit from 25th to 29th April. He will
administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, 27th April
during the Special Mass at 10:30 am. In the evening we will celebrate our
Parish Feast of Sacred Heart. Bishop Paul Hinder will officiate the
concelebrated Mass at 5:30pm which will be followed by a felicitation Program
on the outdoor stage. On Friday, 27th April the Feast Day, there
will be no children mass, youth mass at and no Malayalam Mass.
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
10. All weekdays evening masses
will be celebrated in the Multipurpose Hall only.
11. Any professional counselors
practicing in the Parish are requested to give their name to the Parish
Office.
12. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with
the members of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with
honour and reverence.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
This evening,
there will be Adoration conducted by various Prayer Groups in the Multipurpose
Hall at the Altar of Repose starting from 8:30pm to 12:00 am. The Parish Holy
Hour will be at 9:30pm
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 30th, 31st March & 1st
April, 2007
1. Various Prayer Groups will conduct
Penitential Rites in the MPH on different days. Kindly refer to the notice
boards for further details. Parishioners are urged to participate in these
services and make a good confession in preparation for the Holy Week and
Easter.
2. Please bring your Lenten Alms Envelopes on the Palm
Sunday with your contributions from the sacrifices you made during Lent through
Fast and Abstinence and put them in the boxes labeled “Lenten Alms” placed at
the entrance of the MPH and the
3. During the days of confession for the Holy Week that is on Monday 2nd,
Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th April from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
there will be a video presentation of the Life of Christ in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please make your
confession while priests are available in the confessional and do not wait for
the last day.
4.
On Maundy
Thursday, we will require a lot of flowers (preferably white) to decorate the
Repository Altar. Those who wish to offer flowers are kindly requested to bring
them on Wednesday 4th April to the Sacristy.
5.
5th
April is Maundy Thursday – Adoration conducted by various Prayer Groups will
take place in the MPH at the Altar of Repose starting from 8:30 PM to 12:00
AM. The Parish Holy Hour will be at
9:30pm. For further details please check the notice board.
6.
For those without transport to
On Maundy Thursday The first bus will leave at 4:30 pm
On Good Friday at 1:30 pm
On Holy Saturday at 6:30 pm
Those who have space
available in the cars are requested to kindly pass by the steel gate of the
church to give people a lift, on their way to
7.
The Chaplet in
preparation for the Feast of Divine Mercy of Jesus will be recited daily
starting from Good Friday, 6th April at 10:00 am in Multipurpose
Hall. For other days and timings please refer to the notice board.
8.
Friday 6th
April being the First Friday of the month as well as Good Friday, the Parish
Holy Hour is being rescheduled for 13th April at 4.15 p.m.
9.
Our monthly “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 11th
April after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate
in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
10. Rev. Fr. Eugene Mattioli,
OFM, Cap., who had been in this parish for almost 20 years had celebrated his
Golden Jubilee of Priesthood on 16th March. We have requested Rev.
Fr. Eugene, to celebrate the Eucharistic sacrifice in our parish on Friday, 13th
April at 5:30pm so that we can join him in thanking the Lord. To express our
gratitude to Rev. Fr. Eugene, we will have a short felicitation programme after the Eucharistic Celebration.
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
11. During the weekdays evening
masses will be celebrated in the Multipurpose Hall only.
12. Any professional counselors
practicing in the Parish are requested to give your name to the Parish
Office.
13. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with
the members of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with
honour and reverence.
14. A word of thanks and appreciation to Mr. Richard
Mathias and Family, for bearing major part of the cost of a 42-inch TV, placed
in the corridor, outside the Babies’ Room. May God bless them.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS (For Friday Morning Masses Only)
15. Palm Sunday will be on 1st of April, but
palms will be blessed and distributed today and at all the Obligation Masses of
the week. Today, soon after the 7:30 am Mass there will be Blessing of the
Palms on the outdoor stage in the Church Compound followed by procession with
palms. The Adults will go in procession to the Multipurpose Hall and the
Children to the
16. Today at 4:00pm, the Station of the Cross will be
conducted in the Church Compound. You are requested to be on time.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 23rd, 24th & 25th
MARCH, 2007
1. Parishioners who would like to proclaim the Word of
God are invited to join the Lector’s Ministry. The next Lector’s meeting will
take place on March 26th at 7:00pm in Audio Video Room.
2. Wedding Anniversary mass for the March celebrants will
be on Tuesday, 27th March at 7:00pm in the
3. Various Prayer Groups will conduct
Penitential Rites in the MPH on different days. Kindly refer to the notice
boards for further details. Parishioners are urged to participate in these
services and make a good confession in preparation for the Holy Week and
Easter.
4. Palm Sunday will be on 1st of April, but
palms will be blessed on Friday, 30th March and will be distributed
at all the Obligation Masses of the week. On Friday, 30th March soon
after the 7:30 am Mass there will be Blessing of the Palms on the outdoor stage
in the Church Compound followed by procession with palms. The Adults will go in
procession to the Multipurpose Hall and the Children to the
5. On Friday, 30th March at 4:00pm, the
Station of the Cross will be conducted in the Church Compound. You are
requested to be on time.
6. Please bring your Lenten Alms Envelopes on Palm Sunday
with your contributions from the sacrifices you have made during the season of
Lent through Fast and Abstinence and put them in the boxes labeled “Lenten
Alms” placed at the entrance of the MPH and the
7. During the days of confession for the Holy Week
that is on Monday, 2nd, Tuesday, 3rd and Wednesday, 4th
April from 7:00 to 9:00 pm there will be a video presentation on the Life of
Christ in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please make your confession while priests are
available in the confessional and do not wait for the last day.
8. On the Maundy Thursday, we
will require a lot of flowers (preferably White) to decorate the Repository
Altar. Those who wish to offer flowers are kindly requested to bring them on
Wednesday 04th April to the Sacristy.
9. 5th April is
Maundy Thursday, there will be Adoration conducted by various Prayer Groups in
the MPH at the Altar of Repose starting from 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM. The Parish
Holy Hour will be at 9:30pm. For more details please check the notice board.
10. For those without transport
to
On Maundy Thursday The first bus
will leave at 4:30 pm
On Good Friday The
First bus will leave at 1:30 pm
On Holy Saturday The First
bus will leave at 6:30 pm
Those who have space available in the cars
are requested to kindly pass by the steel gate of the church to give people a
lift, on their way to
(P.T.O…
Cont page 2)
11. The Chaplet in preparation
for the Feast of Divine Mercy of Jesus will be recited daily starting from Good
Friday, 6th April at 10:00 am in Multipurpose Hall. For other days
and timing please see the church’s notice board.
12. During the weekdays the
evening masses will be celebrated in the Multipurpose Hall only.
13. If we have any professional
counselors practicing in the Parish you are requested to give your name to the
Parish Office.
14. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with
the members of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with
honour and reverence.
15. Our Bishop’s Pastoral Letter ‘Do Not Be Ashamed Of Your Testimony To Our Lord’ is now available. Please take a copy per family and make sure to read it carefully; it stresses the Importance of Unity and Fellowship to make our faith meaningful and a powerful witness.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS (For Friday Morning Masses Only)
16. In preparation for the Holy Week and Easter, Hospitality
ministry will meet this evening at 6:45 pm in the Audio Video Room. All members
of the Hospitality Ministry are required to attend. Parishioners who would like
to help with the Holy Week and Easter Celebrations are also welcome to attend.
17. On Saturday, 7th
April at Easter Vigil Mass and on Sunday, 8th April at all Masses in
Manama all parishioners are requested and encouraged to bring their Symbolic
Offerings, Provision Packets like rice/ oil, sugar, etc, which could be shared
with the most needy of our parish. To economize the time factor, all ushers are
requested to help make two lines to start the offertory procession immediately
after the bidding prayer.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 16th, 17th & 18th
MARCH, 2007
1. We have invited Rev. Fr. Abdallah
El Noufaily, who will be with us on 20th
March. He will conduct a short
2. It has been observed with much regret that
some individuals have formed groups in the name of the Sacred Heart Parish and
are raising funds. I would like to reiterate that I have neither appointed nor
approved any group for such activity. As it is not in the interest of our
Parish, suitable actions will be initiated against such tendencies.
3. Parish Group Coordinators meeting will be held on
Monday, March 19 at 7:00pm in Audio/ Video Room. Attendance to this meeting is compulsory.
4. Meeting of all members of the Hospitality Ministry in
preparation for Holy Week and Easter will be held on Friday, 23rd
March at 6:45 pm in the Audio Video Room. All members of the Hospitality
Ministry are required to attend. Parishioner who would like to help with the
Holy Week and Easter Celebrations are also welcome to attend.
5. Wedding Anniversary mass for the March celebrants will
be on Tuesday, 27th March at 7:00pm in the
6. Palm Sunday will be on 1st of April, but
palms will be blessed on Friday, 30th March and will be distributed
at all the Obligation Masses of the week. On Friday, 30th March soon
after the 7:30 am Mass there will be Blessing of the Palms on the outdoor stage
in the Church Compound followed by procession with palms. The Adults will go in
procession to the Multipurpose Hall and the Children to the
7. On Friday, 30th March at 4:00pm, the
Station of the Cross will be conducted in the Church Compound. You are
requested to be on time.
8. Please bring your Lenten Alms Envelopes on Palm Sunday
with your contributions from the sacrifices you have made during the season of
Lent through Fast and Abstinence and put them in the boxes labeled “Lenten Alms”
placed at the entrance of the MPH and the
9. Various Prayer Groups will conduct
Penitential Rites in the MPH on different days. Kindly refer to the notice
boards for more details. Parishioners are urged to participate in these
services and make a good confession in preparation for the Holy Week and
Easter.
10. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with
the members of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with
honour and devotion.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS (For Friday Morning Masses Only)
11. A Filipino Mass will be held at 3:30pm in the
Multipurpose Hall.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 9th, 10th & 11th
MARCH, 2007
We have just begun the
Eucharistic Celebrations (Mass) in French, Italian and Spanish languages. For
the time being the timings are as follow: Mass in French will be on Saturdays
at 5:00pm; while mass in Italian and Spanish will be on alternate Saturdays at
10:00 and 11:00am respectively in the
The following
persons are proposed to be inducted into the Lay Ministry as Eucharistic
Ministers for the year 2007-2008. The name list will be displayed on the Parish
Notice Board for two weeks. These candidates are required to meet the Parish
Priest personally and in case any of our parishioners have anything to say,
they are welcome to meet the Parish Priest personally at a convenient time.
Mrs. Reena Joseph
Mr. Sonny
Joseph
Mrs. Blossom
Corderio
Mr. Veron Lopes
Mr. Mario Suares
Mr. Chandy
Mrs. Edith Misquith
Mr. George
Vincent
Mrs. Selvi Vincent
Mrs.
Kathleen Goulden
Mr. Nestor
Perez
Nelson Peter
It has been
observed with much regret that some individuals have formed groups in the name
of the Sacred Heart Parish and are raising funds. I would like to reiterate
that I have neither appointed nor approved any group for such activity. As it
is not in the interest of our Parish, suitable actions will be initiated
against such tendencies.
Rev. Fr. Eugene Mattioli, OFM, Cap., who had been in this parish for almost
20 years will be celebrating his Golden Jubilee of Priesthood on 16th
March. We have requested Rev. Fr. Eugene, to celebrate the Eucharistic
sacrifice in our parish on Friday, 13th April at 5:30pm so that we
can join him in thanking the Lord. To express our gratitude to Rev. Fr. Eugene,
we will have a short felicitation programme after the
Eucharistic Celebration.
We have invited Rev. Fr. Abdallah El Noufaily. He will
conduct a short
The Family Day Raffle Draw
2007 brought in a net amount of BD.
17,877.300 (Bahraini Dinar Seventeen Thousand Eight
Hundred Seventy Seven & Fils Three Hundred Only). Many thanks for your participation
and generosity. We thank all our
sponsors and well-wishers and
especially the Eucharistic Ministers.
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
The Next
Baptism Preparation Course will be on Wednesday, 14th March at 6:30
pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring
children.
The Filipino Mass will be
on Friday 16th March 2007 at 3:30pm in the Multipurpose Hall.
The Parish Group
Coordinators meeting will be held on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 7:00pm in Audio/
Video Room. Attendance to this meeting is compulsory.
Various Prayer
Groups will conduct Penitential Rites in the MPH on different days. Kindly
refer to the notice boards for more details. Parishioners are urged to
participate in these services and make a good confession in preparation for the
Holy Week and Easter.
First Holy
Communion for
Parishioners
are asked to cooperate with the members of the Hospitality Ministry so that our
services are conducted with honour and devotion.
Parents to encourage their children to participate in the Bible Quiz,
which is being published every month in the Family Bulletin.
The March 2007 issue of
the Family Bulletin along with the Holy Week Programme
is now available. Please take one copy per family
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT (For
Saturday)
Our monthly “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” program will be held today after 6:30 evening mass
in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners
are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session to
deepen the Catholic Faith.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
It is for the
information and caution of all our parishioners that of late it has been
brought to my notice that some individuals in self-styled group formed for the
purpose of fund raising/ collecting money in the name Sacred Heart Parish. I
have neither appointed nor approved any group for such activity. As it is not
in the interest of our Parish, suitable actions will be initiated again such
tendencies.
Palm Sunday will be on the
1st of April, but palms will be blessed on Friday, the 30th
March and will be distributed at all the Obligation Masses of the week. On
Friday, the 30th March soon after the 7:30 am Mass there will be
Blessing of the Palms on stage in the Church Compound. After the Blessing of
the Palms there will be procession with palms. The Adults will go in procession
to the Multipurpose Hall and the Children to the
In the afternoon on
Friday, the 30th March at 4:00pm, the Station of the Cross will be
conducted in the Church Compound. You are requested to be on time.
Please bring your Lenten
Alms Envelopes on the Palm Sunday with your contributions from the sacrifices
you made during Lent through Fast and Abstinence and put them in the boxes
labeled “Lenten Alms” placed at the entrance of the MPH and the
During the days of confession for the Holy Week
that is on Monday, 2nd, Tuesday, 3rd and Wednesday, 4th
April from 7:00 to 9:00 pm there will be a video presentation of the Life of
Christ in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Please make your confession while priests are
available in the confessional and do not wait for the last day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–16th, 17th & 18th FEBRUARY, 2007
1. The Family Day Raffle Draw 2007 will be on Sunday, 18th
February soon after 7:00 pm mass. A final appeal to all parishioners to buy at
least one book of ten tickets and support this annual raffle. Parishioners are
requested to return the counter foils of the sold books along with cash to POSA
room on the first floor of the Community Centre Building.
2. The Parish Group Coordinators meeting will be held on
Monday, February 19, 2007 at 7:00pm in Audio/ Video Room. Attendance to this
meeting is compulsory.
3. Ash Wednesday will be on 21st February
2007. The schedule of Service will be as follows:
-
6:25 A.M. Blessing of Ashes followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.
-
5:30 P.M. Blessing of Ashes and Distribution followed by Mass and Novena to Our
Lady of Perpetual Help.
-
7:00 P.M. Novena to Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.
-
All the Services will take place in the Multipurpose Hall.
-
The Way of the Cross will take place every Wednesday at 6:15P.M. and every Friday at 4:45 P.M. in the MPH
-
Lenten Alms envelopes, for your Lenten Sacrifices towards the Campaign Against Hunger And Thirst will be distributed on
Wednesday, 21st February. Please take one envelope per family, to be
returned on Palm Sunday.
4.
Fast and Abstinence
is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and is limited to the age between 21 to 60. The details are displayed on the Parish
Notice Board.
5. The CFC Singles For Christ
(SFC) invites all single adult parishioners, regardless of nationality, to the
26th Singles Christian Life Program (CLP). The CLP is an integrated
course intended to lead the participants to renewed understanding of God’s plan
for young Christian men and women. If you are looking for a more fulfilling
Single Christian Life, then this program is for you. The CLP will be held every
Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 pm except First Friday from 1:00 to 4:00pm
starting from Friday, 23rd February. Application forms are now
available at the Parish Office or from any CFC or SFC members.
6. Choir practice for the Holy Week and Easter Sunday
Services will begin on Friday, 23rd February. Practice will be held
every Thursday from 7:15 to 8:30 pm and on every Friday from 6:45 to 8:00 pm in
the Music Room. All parishioners who wish to join the Parish Choir along with
the Prayer Groups are welcome.
7. Wedding Anniversary mass for the January and February
celebrants will be on Tuesday, the 27th February at 7:00pm in the
8. This year, the Women’s World Day of Prayer service is
being held in the
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
9. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with the members
of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with honour and devotion.
10. Photography in the church during the mass and other
liturgical celebration is not permitted.
11. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are invited. Admission is free for Parishioners.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
12. The CFC Singles for Christ invites all single adult
parishioners, regardless of nationality, to an afternoon of friendship to be
held today at the Bishop Gremoli Social Hall from
1:00 to 5:00pm. It will be an afternoon of fun with joy and interactions and
there is no cost involved. The theme for this year’s program is “Singles:
The Power of One”. For more details please contact the parish office or
any CFC Singles for Christ members.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 9th, 10th & 11th
MARCH, 2007
1.
Rev. Fr. Eugene Mattioli,
OFM, Cap., who had been in this parish for almost 20 years will be celebrating
his Golden Jubilee of Priesthood on 16th March. We have requested
Rev. Fr. Eugene, to celebrate the Eucharistic sacrifice in our parish on
Friday, 13th April at 5:30pm so that we can join him in thanking the
Lord. To express our gratitude to Rev. Fr. Eugene, we will have a short
felicitation programme after the Eucharistic
Celebration.
2.
We have invited Rev. Fr. Abdallah
El Noufaily. He will conduct a short
3.
The Next Baptism Preparation
Course will be on Wednesday, 14th March at 6:30 pm in the Audio
Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.
4.
Various Prayer Groups will
conduct Penitential Rites in the MPH on different days. Kindly refer to the
notice boards for more details. Parishioners are urged to participate in these
services and make a good confession in preparation for the Holy Week and
Easter.
5.
Palm Sunday will be on the 1st
of April but palms will be blessed on Friday, the 30th March
and will be distributed at all the Obligation Masses of the week. On Friday,
the 30th March soon after the 7:30 am Mass there will be Blessing of
the Palms on stage in the Church Compound. After the Blessing of the Palms
there will be procession with palms. The Adults will go in procession to the
Multipurpose Hall and the Children to the
6. In the afternoon on Friday, the 30th March at 4:00pm, the Station of the Cross will be conducted in the Church Compound. You are requested to be on time.
7.
Please bring your Lenten Alms Envelopes on the Palm
Sunday with your contributions from the sacrifices you made during Lent through
Fast and Abstinence and put them in the boxes labeled “Lenten Alms” placed at
the entrance of the MPH and the
8.
First Holy Communion for
9.
Parishioners are asked to
cooperate with the members of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are
conducted with honour and devotion.
10. Photography in the church during the mass and other
liturgical celebration is not permitted.
11. There will be no Social evenings on Sundays during lent.
12. Parents to encourage their
children to participate in the Bible Quiz, which is being published every month
in the Family Bulletin.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
13. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 10th March after 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 2nd, 3rd & 4th
MARCH, 2007
1. Rev. Fr. Eugene Mattioli,
OFM, Cap., who had been in this parish for almost 20 years will be celebrating
his Golden Jubilee of Priesthood on 16th March. We have
requested Rev. Fr.
Eugene, to celebrate the Eucharistic sacrifice in our parish on Friday, 13th
April at 5:30pm so that we can join him in thanking the Lord. To express our
gratitude to Rev. Fr.
Eugene, we will have a short felicitation programme
after the Eucharistic Celebration.
2. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith”
program will be held on Saturday, 10th March after 6:30 evening mass
in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners
are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session to
deepen the Catholic Faith.
3. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will
be on Wednesday, 14th March at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room.
Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.
4. Various Prayer Groups will conduct
Penitential Rites in the MPH on different days. Kindly refer to the notice
boards for more details. Parishioners are urged to participate in these
services and make a good confession in preparation for the Holy Week and
Easter.
5. First Holy Communion for
6. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with
the members of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with
honour and devotion.
7. Photography in the church during the mass
and other liturgical celebration is not permitted.
8. There will be no Social evenings on
Sundays during lent.
9. Parents to
encourage their children to participate in the Bible Quiz, which is being
published every month in the Family Bulletin.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. This afternoon, the Women’s World Day of Prayer
service is being held in the
11. Today, being the First Friday of the
month, Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:00 pm in the MPH followed by the Stations
of the Cross.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
– 23rd, 24th & 25th FEBRUARY, 2007
1. Family Day Souvenir 2007 will be released on
Wednesday, 28th February, 2007 immediately after 7:00 pm mass on the
outdoor stage in the Church Compound.
2. Wedding Anniversary mass for the January and February
celebrants will be on Tuesday, the 27th February at 7:00pm in the
3. Friday, 2nd March 2007 being the First
Friday of the month, Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:00 pm in the MPH.
4. First Holy Communion for
5. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with the members
of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with honour and devotion.
6. Photography in the church during the mass and other
liturgical celebration is not permitted.
7. There will be no Social evenings on Sundays during
lent.
8. All Parishioners and Prayer
Groups are requested to email their Articles, Views, Information or Reports,
etc to be published in our Family Bulletin, to our Email sacredheartchurch_1@hotmail.com
– or
give it on a diskette to the Parish Office, during the office hours latest by
the 20th of the Month.
Parents to encourage their children to participate in the Bible Quiz,
which is being published every month in the Family Bulletin.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
9. Choir practice for the Holy Week and Easter Sunday
Services will begin today at 6:45pm. Practice will be held every Thursday from
7:15 to 8:30 pm and on every Friday from 6:45 to 8:00 pm in the Music Room. All
parishioners who wish to join the Parish Choir along with the Prayer Groups are
welcome.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–16th, 17th & 18th FEBRUARY, 2007
1. The Family Day Raffle Draw 2007 will be on Sunday, 18th
February soon after 7:00 pm mass. A final appeal to all parishioners to buy at
least one book of ten tickets and support this annual raffle. Parishioners are
requested to return the counter foils of the sold books along with cash to POSA
room on the first floor of the Community Centre Building.
2. The Parish Group Coordinators meeting will be held on
Monday, February 19, 2007 at 7:00pm in Audio/ Video Room. Attendance to this
meeting is compulsory.
3. Ash Wednesday will be on 21st February
2007. The schedule of Service will be as follows:
-
6:25 A.M. Blessing of Ashes followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.
-
5:30 P.M. Blessing of Ashes and Distribution followed by Mass and Novena to Our
Lady of Perpetual Help.
-
7:00 P.M. Novena to Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.
-
All the Services will take place in the Multipurpose Hall.
-
The Way of the Cross will take place every Wednesday at 6:15P.M. and every Friday at 4:45 P.M. in the MPH
-
Lenten Alms envelopes, for your Lenten Sacrifices towards the Campaign Against Hunger And Thirst will be distributed on
Wednesday, 21st February. Please take one envelope per family, to be
returned on Palm Sunday.
4.
Fast and
Abstinence is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and is limited to the
age between 21 to 60. The details are displayed on the
Parish Notice Board.
5. The CFC Singles For Christ
(SFC) invites all single adult parishioners, regardless of nationality, to the
26th Singles Christian Life Program (CLP). The CLP is an integrated
course intended to lead the participants to renewed understanding of God’s plan
for young Christian men and women. If you are looking for a more fulfilling
Single Christian Life, then this program is for you. The CLP will be held every
Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 pm except First Friday from 1:00 to 4:00pm
starting from Friday, 23rd February. Application forms are now
available at the Parish Office or from any CFC or SFC members.
6. Choir practice for the Holy Week and Easter Sunday
Services will begin on Friday, 23rd February. Practice will be held
every Thursday from 7:15 to 8:30 pm and on every Friday from 6:45 to 8:00 pm in
the Music Room. All parishioners who wish to join the Parish Choir along with
the Prayer Groups are welcome.
7. Wedding Anniversary mass for the January and February
celebrants will be on Tuesday, the 27th February at 7:00pm in the
8. This year, the Women’s World Day of Prayer service is
being held in the
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
9. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with the members
of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with honour and devotion.
10. Photography in the church during the mass and other
liturgical celebration is not permitted.
11. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are invited. Admission is free for Parishioners.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
12. The CFC Singles for Christ invites all single adult
parishioners, regardless of nationality, to an afternoon of friendship to be
held today at the Bishop Gremoli Social Hall from
1:00 to 5:00pm. It will be an afternoon of fun with joy and interactions and
there is no cost involved. The theme for this year’s program is “Singles:
The Power of One”. For more details please contact the parish office or
any CFC Singles for Christ members.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
– 23rd, 24th & 25th FEBRUARY, 2007
1. Wedding Anniversary mass for the January and February
celebrants will be on Tuesday, the 27th February at 7:00pm in the
2. This year, the Women’s World Day of Prayer service is
being held in the
3. Friday, 2nd March 2007 being the First
Friday of the month, Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:00 pm in the MPH.
4. The First Holy Communion for the
5. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with the members of
the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with honour and devotion.
6. Photography in the church during the mass and other
liturgical celebration is not permitted.
7. There will be no Social evenings on Sundays due to
lent.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
8. The CFC Singles For Christ
(SFC) invites all single adult parishioners, regardless of nationality, to the
26th Singles Christian Life Program (CLP). The CLP is an integrated
course intended to lead the participants to renewed understanding of God’s plan
for young Christian men and women. If you are looking for a more fulfilling
Single Christian Life, then this program is for you. The CLP will be held every
Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 pm except First Friday from 1:00 to 4:00pm
starting from today. Application forms are now available at the Parish Office
or from any CFC or SFC members.
9. Choir practice for the Holy Week and Easter Sunday
Services will begin today at 6:45pm. Practice will be held every Thursday from
7:15 to 8:30 pm and on every Friday from 6:45 to 8:00 pm in the Music Room. All
parishioners who wish to join the Parish Choir along with the Prayer Groups are
welcome.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–16th, 17th & 18th FEBRUARY, 2007
1. The Family Day Raffle Draw 2007 will be on Sunday, 18th
February soon after 7:00 pm mass. A final appeal to all parishioners to buy at
least one book of ten tickets and support this annual raffle. Parishioners are
requested to return the counter foils of the sold books along with cash to POSA
room on the first floor of the Community Centre Building.
2. The Parish Group Coordinators meeting will be held on
Monday, February 19, 2007 at 7:00pm in Audio/ Video Room. Attendance to this
meeting is compulsory.
3. Ash Wednesday will be on 21st February
2007. The schedule of Service will be as follows:
-
6:25 A.M. Blessing of Ashes followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.
-
5:30 P.M. Blessing of Ashes and Distribution followed by Mass and Novena to Our
Lady of Perpetual Help.
-
7:00 P.M. Novena to Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.
-
All the Services will take place in the Multipurpose Hall.
-
The Way of the Cross will take place every Wednesday at 6:15P.M. and every Friday at 4:45 P.M. in the MPH
-
Lenten Alms envelopes, for your Lenten Sacrifices towards the Campaign Against Hunger And Thirst will be distributed on
Wednesday, 21st February. Please take one envelope per family, to be
returned on Palm Sunday.
4.
Fast and
Abstinence is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and is limited to the
age between 21 to 60. The details are displayed on the
Parish Notice Board.
5. The CFC Singles For Christ
(SFC) invites all single adult parishioners, regardless of nationality, to the 26th
Singles Christian Life Program (CLP). The CLP is an integrated course intended
to lead the participants to renewed understanding of God’s plan for young
Christian men and women. If you are looking for a more fulfilling Single
Christian Life, then this program is for you. The CLP will be held every Friday
afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 pm except First Friday from 1:00 to 4:00pm
starting from Friday, 23rd February. Application forms are now
available at the Parish Office or from any CFC or SFC members.
6. Choir practice for the Holy Week and Easter Sunday
Services will begin on Friday, 23rd February. Practice will be held
every Thursday from 7:15 to 8:30 pm and on every Friday from 6:45 to 8:00 pm in
the Music Room. All parishioners who wish to join the Parish Choir along with
the Prayer Groups are welcome.
7. Wedding Anniversary mass for the January and February
celebrants will be on Tuesday, the 27th February at 7:00pm in the
8. This year, the Women’s World Day of Prayer service is
being held in the
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
9. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with the members
of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with honour and devotion.
10. Photography in the church during the mass and other
liturgical celebration is not permitted.
11. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are invited. Admission is free for Parishioners.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
12. The CFC Singles for Christ invites all single adult
parishioners, regardless of nationality, to an afternoon of friendship to be
held today at the Bishop Gremoli Social Hall from
1:00 to 5:00pm. It will be an afternoon of fun with joy and interactions and
there is no cost involved. The theme for this year’s program is “Singles:
The Power of One”. For more details please contact the parish office or
any CFC Singles for Christ members.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–9th, 10th & 11th FEBRUARY, 2007
1. Our grateful thanks to Rev. Fr. Paul Adambukulam, for conducting the Annual Mission in English
and Malayalam and his services in the Parish. May God bless him in his Ministry. We assure him of our prayers.
2. Legion of Mary will be celebrating the Feast of Our
Lady of Lourdes at the 7:00 pm mass on Sunday, 11th February 2007.
3. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on
Wednesday, 14th February at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please
get your Bible with you and do not bring children.
4. The CFC Singles for Christ invites all single adult
parishioners, regardless of nationality, to an afternoon of friendship to be
held on Friday, 16th February 2007 at the Bishop Gremoli
Social Hall from 1:00 to 5:00pm. It will be an afternoon of fun with joy and
interactions and there is no cost involved. The theme for this year’s program
is “Singles:
The Power of One”. For more details please contact the parish office or
any CFC Singles for Christ members.
5. The Family Day Souvenir will
be released shortly. We once again appeal to Parishioners to come forward and
contribute advertisements and articles to be published in the souvenir. For any
assistance please contact the Family Day Core Group whose names are displayed
on the Church notice board.
6. The Family Day Raffle Draw 2007 will be on Sunday, 18th
February soon after 7:00 pm mass. We urge each family to buy at least one book
of ten tickets and support this annual raffle. Parishioners are requested to
return the counter foils of the sold books along with cash to POSA room on the
first floor of the Community Centre Building.
7. Ash Wednesday will be on 21st February
2007. The schedule of Service will be as follows:
-
6:25 A.M. Blessing of Ashes followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.
-
5:30 P.M. Blessing of Ashes and Distribution followed by Mass and Novena to Our
Lady of Perpetual Help.
-
7:00 P.M. Novena to Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.
-
All the Services will be in the Multipurpose Hall.
-
The Way of the Cross will take place every Wednesday at 6:15P.M. and every Friday at 4:45 P.M. in the MPH
-
Lenten Alms envelopes, for your Lenten Sacrifices towards the Campaign Against Hunger And Thirst will be distributed on
Wednesday, 21st February. Please take one envelope per family, to be
returned on Palm Sunday.
8. Fast and Abstinence is observed on Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday, and is limited to the age between 21 to 60.
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
9. Abstinence is observed as a general rule for every
Friday during Lent, applicable to the age of 14 onwards. But for particular
circumstances in the Vicariate of Arabia, Abstinence is to be observed on
Wednesday during Lent. Out of devotion Abstinence may be observed during the
year every Wednesday.
10. Eucharistic Fast: The Faithful must abstain from solid
food and liquids for one hour before receiving Holy Communion. This regulation
is applied to Masses celebrated in the morning, afternoon, evening or at
midnight. Water does not break the fast. Those who are sick even though not
confined to bed may take any liquid or food as medicines at any time before
Holy Communion without asking permission.
11. Easter Duty may be fulfilled any time between the
First Sunday in Lent and Trinity Sunday.
12. Choir practice for the Holy Week and Easter Sunday
Services will begin on Friday, 23rd February. It will be held every
Thursday from 7:15 to 8:30 pm and on every Friday from 6:45 to 8:00 pm in the
Music Room. All parishioners who wish to join the Parish Choir along with the
Prayer Groups are welcome.
13. This year, the Women’s World Day of Prayer service is
being held at our
14. The Main Wooden Door of our church remains closed for
maintenance and security purpose- except half an hour before and after the
services.
15. Photography in the church during the mass and other
liturgical celebration is not permitted.
16. We request all Parents to
encourage their children to participate in the Bible Quiz, which is being
published every month in the Family Bulletin.
17. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are invited. Admission is free for Parishioners.
18. The February 2007 issue of the Family Bulletin is now
available. Please take one copy per family
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
19. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith”
program will be held on Saturday, 10th February after 6:30 evening
mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to
participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic
Faith.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
09th February, 2007
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR CANTORS
20.
There will be a
second collection for the Air Ticket of Rev. Fr. Paul Adambukulam, who
has come to assist us.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–2ND, 3RD & 4TH FEBRUARY, 2007
1. Family Day 2007
brought in a net amount of BD.
11,671.085 (Bahraini Dinar Eleven Thousand Six
Hundred Seventy One & Fils Eighty Five Only). Many thanks for your participation
and generosity. We thank all our
sponsors and well –wishers.
2. Due to the Parish Mission the Lector’s Meeting is
postponed to February, 5th 2007 at 7:00pm in the Audio Video Room.
3. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program
will be held on Saturday, the 10th February after the 6:30 evening
mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to
participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
4. The Family Day Souvenir will
be released shortly. We once again appeal to Parishioners to come forward and
contribute advertisements and articles to be published in the souvenir. For any
assistance please contact the Family Day Core Group whose names are displayed
on the Church notice board.
5. The Family Day Raffle Draw 2007 will be on Saturday,
the 17th February soon after the 6:30 evening mass. We urge each
family to buy at least one book of ten tickets and support this annual raffle
Parishioners are requested to return the counter folios of the sold books along
with cash to POSA room on the first floor of the
6. The Ash Wednesday will be on the 21st
February 2007. The schedule of Service will be as follows:
-
6:25 A.M. Blessing of Ashes followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.
-
5:30 P.M. Blessing of Ashes and Distribution followed by Mass and Novena to Our
Lady of Perpetual Help.
-
7:00 P.M. Novena to Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.
-
All the Services will be in the Multi Purpose Hall.
-
Way of the Cross Every Wednesday at 6:15P.M. And Every Friday at 4:45 P.M. in
the MPH
-
Lenten Alms envelopes, towards Campaign Against Hunger And Thirst (for your Lenten Sacrifices)
will be distributed on Wednesday, the 21st February. Please take one
envelope per family, to be returned on Palm Sunday.
7. Fast and Abstinence are prescribed for Ash Wednesday
and Good Friday, limited to the age between 21 to 60.
8. Abstinence is prescribed as a general rule for every
Friday in Lent, applicable to the age of 14 onwards. But for particular
circumstances in the Vicariate of Arabia, Abstinence is to be observed on
Wednesday in Lent. Out of devotion Abstinence may be observed during the year
every Wednesday.
9. Eucharistic Fast: The Faithful must abstain from solid
food and liquids for one hour before receiving Holy Communion. This regulation
is applied to Masses celebrated in the morning, afternoon, evening or at
midnight. Water does not break the fast. Those who are sick even though not
confined to bed may take any liquid or food as medicines at any time before
Holy Communion without asking permission.
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
10. Easter Duty may be fulfilled any time between the
First Sunday in Lent and Trinity Sunday.
11. The wooden gate of our church remains closed for
maintenance and security purpose- except half an hour before and after the
services.
12. Photography in the church during the mass and other
liturgical celebration is not permitted.
13. We request all Parents to
encourage their children to participate in the Bible Quiz, which is being
published every month in the Family Bulletin.
14. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are invited. Admission is free for Parishioners.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. Today, there will be a meeting for the parents of all
candidates receiving First Holy Communion this year at 10:00 a.m. in the Mother
Church after the 9:00 am Mass.
16. Today being the First Friday of the month, Parish Holy
Hour will be at 4:15 pm in the MPH.
17. Saturday, the 3rd February, is the Feast of
St. Blaise. There will be the blessing of throats at
the end of every mass.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–26th, 27th & 28th JANUARY, 2007
1. welcome Rev. Fr. Paul Adambukuam,
from
2. We are happy to have a new member in the person of
Rev. Fr. Aldo Berardi, a French National, belongs to
the religious order of the Most Holy Trinity. He was ordained in 1991. He will
be helping us in our Parish Ministry especially for French and Arabic speaking
community.
3. Due to the Parish Mission on Tuesday, the 30th
January 2007, the Wedding Anniversary Mass for the January Celebrants is
postponed and it will be held next month along with February celebrants.
Celebrants please register your names at the Parish Office.
4. On Wednesday the 31st January, we will be
celebrating the Feast of St. Don Bosco at 7:00 pm
Mass in the MPH. The Festal Solemn Mass is organized by the Past Pupils of Don Bosco. All benefactors and past pupils of Don Bosco are invited.
5.
6. There will be a meeting for the parents of all
candidates receiving First Holy Communion this year on Friday, the 2nd
February at 10:00 a.m. in the Mother Church after the 9:00 am Mass.
7. Friday, 2nd February 2007 being the First
Friday of the month, Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15 pm in the MPH.
8. Due to the Parish Mission the Lector’s Meeting is
postponed to February, 5th 2007 at 7:00pm in the Audio Video Room.
9. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program
will be held on Saturday, the 10th February after the 6:30 evening
mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to
participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic
Faith.
10. The Family Day Souvenir will
be released shortly. We once again appeal to Parishioners to come forward and
contribute advertisements and articles to be published in the souvenir. For any
assistance please contact the Family Day Core Group whose names are displayed
on the Church notice board.
11. Family Day Raffle Tickets are on sale. We urge each
family to buy at least one book of ten tickets and support this annual raffle.
Parishioners are requested to return the counter folios of the sold books along
with cash to POSA room on the first floor of the community Centre building.
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
12. The wooden gate of our church remains closed for
maintenance and security purpose- except half an hour before and after the
services.
13. Photography in the church during the mass and other
liturgical celebration is not permitted.
14. We request all Parents to
encourage their children to participate in the Bible Quiz, which is being
published every month in the Family Bulletin.
15. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are invited. Admission is free for Parishioners.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
16. Today, the Meeting of the Hospitality Ministry will be
held at 6:45 pm in the Audio Video Room. All members of the Hospitality
Ministry are required to attend.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–19th, 20th & 21st JANUARY, 2007
1. Thanks for your prayers, the Priests had a fruitful
meeting in
2. We thank Rev. Fr. Abdallah Noufaily, for his services. I am sure our Parishioners
especially Arabic and French Communities have benefited by his presence. May
God bless him in his Ministry and we assure him of our prayers.
3. The Family Day 2007 held on January 12, 2007 was a
grand success with God’s blessing and your whole hearted participation. Dear
parishioners we thank you for your support and cooperation in making this event
a success. For all the blessings received and the good whether on our Annual
Parish Family Day, a Thanksgiving Mass will be offered on Monday, 22nd
January at 7:00pm at the Multi-Purpose Hall. All the Parishioners along with
Prayer Groups and all those who helped in one way or the other are requested to
attend.
4. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on
Wednesday the 24th January at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room.
Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.
5. The Family Day Souvenir will
be released shortly. We once again appeal to Parishioners to come forward and
contribute advertisements and articles to be published in the souvenir. For any
assistance please contact the Family Day Core Group whose names are displayed
on the Church notice board.
6. The Parish Coordinator’s Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, the 23rd January at 8:00pm in the Audio Video Room to finalize
details of the souvenir. All the Coordinators have to be present in the
meeting. Attendance is compulsory.
7. Meeting of the Hospitality Ministry will be held on
Friday, the 26th January at 6:45 pm in the Audio Video Room. All
members of the Hospitality Ministry are required to attend.
8. There will be a meeting for the parents of all
candidates receiving Confirmation this year on Friday, the 26th
January at 10:00 am in the Mother Church after the 9:00 am Mass and a meeting
for the parents of all the candidates receiving First Holy Communion this year
on Friday, the 2nd February at 10:00 a.m. in the Mother Church after
the 9:00 am Mass.
9. We have invited Rev. Fr. Paul Adambukuam, from
10. On Wednesday the 31st January, we will be
celebrating the Feast of St. Don Bosco at 7:00 pm
Mass in the MPH. The Festal Solemn Mass is organized by the Past Pupils of Don Bosco. All benefactors and past pupils of Don Bosco are invited.
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
11.
12. Family Day Raffle Tickets are on sale. We urge each
family to buy at least one book of ten tickets and support this annual raffle.
Parishioners are requested to return the counter folios of the sold books along
with cash to POSA room on the first floor of the community Centre building.
13. We request all Parents to
encourage their children to participate in the Bible Quiz, which is being
published every month in the Family Bulletin.
14. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are invited. Admission is free for Parishioners.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. Today, the Filipino Community will be celebrating the
Feast of Sto. Nino with a mass at 3 ‘o’ Clock, in the
MPH. Please bring your Sto. Nino statues for blessing
during the service. We invite all the Filipino members of our Parish to attend
this annual event of the Parish and to make it an event of love, prayer and
reunion.
16. The Ecumenical week of prayer for Christian Unity will
be from 18th to 25th January 2007. Our Parish will be
holding the Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity on Saturday, the 20th
January at 7:30 PM in the MPH. We have invited all the recognized Christian
churches of
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–12th, 13th & 14th JANUARY, 2007
1. Our priests will be away for the Annual Priest
Meeting, which will be held in
2. The Parish Liturgy meeting will be held on Wednesday,
17th January at 8:00pm in the POSA Room at 8:00pm. Attendance is
compulsory.
3. The Filipino Community will be celebrating the Feast
of Sto. Nino on Friday, the 19th January
with a mass at 3 ‘o’ Clock, in the MPH. Please bring your Sto.
Nino statues for blessing during the service. We invite all the Filipino
members of our Parish to attend this annual event of the Parish and to make it
an event of love, prayer and reunion.
4. A souvenir will be released
to mark the Family Day 2007 with advertisements and articles. Parishioners and
Parish Groups are invited to write articles to be published in the souvenir,
and give it as early as possible. For any assistance please contact the Family
Day Core Group whose names are displayed on the Church notice board and Parish
Bulletin.
5. The Ecumenical week of prayer for Christian Unity will
be from 18th to 25th January 2007. Our Parish will be
holding the Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity on Saturday, the 20th
January at 7:30 PM in the MPH. We have invited all the recognized Christian
churches of
6.
7. Family Day Raffle Tickets are on sale. We urge each
family to buy at least one book of ten tickets and support this annual raffle.
Parishioners are requested to return the counter folios of the sold books along
with cash to POSA room on the first floor of the community Centre building.
8. We request all Parents to
encourage their children to participate in the Bible Quiz, which is being
published every month in the Family Bulletin.
9. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are invited. Admission is free for Parishioners.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–12th, 13th & 14th JANUARY, 2007
1. Our priests will be away for the Annual Priest Meeting, which will
be held in
The Parish Liturgy
meeting will be held on Wednesday, 17th January at 8:00pm in the
POSA Room at 8:00pm. Attendance is compulsory.
The Filipino Community
will be celebrating the Feast of Sto. Nino on Friday,
the 19th January with a mass at 3 ‘o’ Clock, in the MPH. Please
bring your Sto. Nino statues for blessing during the
service. We invite all the Filipino members of our Parish to attend this annual
event of the Parish and to make it an event of love, prayer and reunion.
A
souvenir will be released to mark the Family Day 2007 with advertisements and
articles. Parishioners and Parish Groups are invited to write articles to be
published in the souvenir, and give it as early as possible. For any assistance
please contact the Family Day Core Group whose names are displayed on the
Church notice board and Parish Bulletin.
The Ecumenical week of
prayer for Christian Unity will be from 18th to 25th
January 2007. Our Parish will be holding the Ecumenical Prayer Service for
Christian Unity on Saturday, the 20th January at 7:30 PM in the MPH.
We have invited all the recognized Christian churches of
Family Day Raffle Tickets
are on sale. We urge each family to buy at least one book of ten tickets and
support this annual raffle. Parishioners are requested to return the counter
folios of the sold books along with cash to POSA room on the first floor of the
community Centre building.
We
request all Parents to encourage their children to participate in the Bible
Quiz, which is being published every month in the Family Bulletin.
Social Evenings with
games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners are invited.
Admission is free for Parishioners.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–12th, 13th & 14th JANUARY, 2007
1. Our priests will be away for the Annual Priest
Meeting, which will be held in
2. The Filipino Community will be celebrating the Feast
of Sto. Nino on Friday, the 19th January
evening with a mass at 3 ‘o’ Clock, in the MPH. Please bring your Sto. Nino statues for blessing during the service. We
invite all the Filipino members of our Parish to attend this annual event of
the Parish and to make it an event of love, prayer and reunion. The nine nights
Novena will be conducted from Wednesday, the 10th January at 8:00 pm
in Room No. 6 at the Community Centre building and from 11th to 18th
January in the Audio Video Room.
3. A souvenir will be released
to mark the Family Day 2007 with advertisements and articles. Parishioners and
Parish Groups are invited to write articles to be published in the souvenir,
and give it as early as possible. For any assistance please contact the Family
Day Core Group whose names are displayed on the Church notice board and Parish
Bulletin.
4.
The
Ecumenical week of prayer for Christian Unity will be from 18th to
25th January 2007. Our Parish will be holding the Ecumenical Prayer
Service for Christian Unity on Saturday, the 20th January at 7:30 PM
in the MPH. We have invited all the recognized Christian churches of
5.
The following documents need to be submitted on the
day of registration.
6. Child’s Baptism Certificate – original and photocopy
7. Birth Certificate – original and photocopy
8. Child’s CPR – photocopy
9. Photocopy of relevant pages of the child’s passport
and
10.
A
passport-size photograph
7. Family Day Raffle Tickets are on sale. We urge each
family to buy at least one book of ten tickets and support this annual raffle.
Parishioners are requested to return the counter folios of the sold books along
with cash to POSA room on the first floor of the community Centre building.
8. We request all Parents to
encourage their children to participate in the Bible Quiz, which is being
published every month in the Family Bulletin.
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
9. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are invited. Admission is free for Parishioners.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Today the much awaited
Family Day 2007 with the theme, “United
In Love & Service”, is held at the church grounds from 10:00am to
9:00pm with the lots of entertainment, games and food stalls. In the morning,
after the soft opening at 10:30am, there will be a Bonny Baby Competition for
babies’ upto 2 years old. This will be immediately
followed by the Fancy Dress Competition for two age groups from 5-8 and 9-12.
In the afternoon at 2:00pm there will be cultural programme
presented by various parish communities. Special
Attraction: There will be Family Day King and Family Day Queen
Contest for 16 years and above.
2. Today, due to the Family Day Celebrations, the
obligation masses at 9:00 am and 5:30pm will be held at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. The Entrance and exit to the
Auditorium will be from the Main door of the
3. The Thrift Shop will be open on the First Floor of
Parish Community Centre, on Family Day and also on Saturday, 13th from
900am to 12:00pm and Sunday 14th January from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
Parishioners please patronize.
4. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program
will be held on Saturday, the 13th January after the 6:30 evening
mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All
parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the
session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
______________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–5TH, 6TH & 7TH JANUARY, 2007
The Parish Coordinator’s
Meeting will be held on Monday, the 8th January at 7:00pm in Byrne
Youth Hall in preparation for Family Day. All the Coordinators have to be
present in the meeting. Attendance is compulsory
The Next Marriage
Preparation Course will be held on Monday the 8th, Tuesday the 9th
and Wednesday the 10th January from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the Audio
Video Room. Kindly note that the next Marriage Preparation Course will be in
the month of May. All those who are getting married before May and wish to
attend this course, will have to register their names just before the
commencement of the course at 6:30pm and have to be present on all the three
days and on time, failing which they will have to repeat the course at another
time. Please bring your Bible with you.
The Filipino Community
will be celebrating the Feast of Sto. Nino on Friday,
the 19th January evening with a mass at 3 ‘o’ Clock, in the MPH.
Please bring your Sto. Nino statues for blessing
during the service. We invite all the Filipino members of our Parish to attend
this annual event of the Parish and to make it an event of love, prayer and
reunion. The nine nights Novena will be conducted from Wednesday, the 10th
January at 8:00 pm in Room No. 6 at the Community Centre building and from 11th
to 18th January in the Audio Video Room.
The
much awaited Family Day 2007 with the theme, “United In Love & Service”, will be held on January, the 12th
at the church grounds from 10:00am to 9:00pm with the lots of
entertainment, games and food stalls. Parishioners you are invited to actively
participate in it to make it a successful event. In the morning, after the soft
opening at 10:30am, there will be a Bonny Baby Competition for babies’ upto 2 years old. This will be immediately followed by the
Fancy Dress Competition for two groups from 5-8 and 9-12. In the afternoon at
2:00pm there will be cultural dances presented by various parish communities. Special Attraction: There
will be Family Day King and Family Day Queen Contest for 16 years and above.
Those who wish to participate please collect the entry forms and returns them
by 8th January 2007 to the Parish Office. For further information
please refer to the Parish Notice Board.
A
souvenir will be released to mark this happy occasion with advertisements and
articles. Parishioners and Parish Groups are invited to write articles to be
published in the souvenir, and give it as early as possible. For any assistance
please contact the Family Day Core Group whose names are displayed on the
Church notice board and Parish Bulletin.
Due to the Family Day
Celebrations on Friday, the 12th January the obligation masses at
7:30 am, 9:00 am and 5:30pm, will be held at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. The Entrance and exit to the Auditorium will be from the Main door
of the
P.T.O… Cont page 2)
Our monthly “Deepening
the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, the 13th
January after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and
worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
The Ecumenical week of
prayer for Christian Unity will be from 18th to 25th
January 2007. Our Parish will be holding the Ecumenical Prayer Service for
Christian Unity on Saturday, the 20th January at 7:30 PM in the MPH.
We have invited all the recognized Christian churches of
Limited copies of our
Parish Calendars for 2007, are available at the Parish Office, the Religious
Gift Corner and in Premises of the Church with subsidized rate fils 0.500 only. Please make sure you have this Calendar in
your homes as the Liturgical Services, daily scripture readings during the year
and other informations are mentioned in it.
Family Day Raffle Tickets
are on sale. We urge each family to buy at least one book of ten tickets and
support this annual raffle. Parishioners are requested to return the counter
folios of the sold books along with cash to POSA room on the first floor of the
community Centre building.
We
request all Parents to encourage their children to participate in the Bible
Quiz, which is being published every month in the Family Bulletin.
Social Evenings with
games and entertainment are held every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners are invited.
Admission is free for Parishioners.
The January 2007 issue of
the Family Bulletin is now available. Please take one copy per family.
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
Today, being the First
Friday of the month, Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15 pm in the MPH.
_____________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest
ANNOUNCEMENTS
–1st January, 2007
1. Friday, 5th January 2007 being the First
Friday of the month, Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15 pm in the MPH.
2. The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on Monday
the 8th, Tuesday the 9th and Wednesday the 10th
January from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in the Audio Video Room. Kindly note that the next
Marriage Preparation Course will be in the month of May. All those who are
getting married before May and wish to attend this course, will have to
register their names just before the commencement of the course at 6:30pm and
have to be present on all the three days and on time, failing which they will
have to repeat the course at another time. Please bring your Bible with you.
3. The Filipino Community will be celebrating the Feast
of Sto. Nino on Friday, the 19th January
evening at 3 ‘o’ Clock, mass in the MPH. Please bring your Sto.
Nino statues for blessing during the service. We invite all the Filipino
members of our Parish to attend this annual event of the Parish and to make it
an event of love, prayer and reunion. The nine nights Novena will be conducted
from Wednesday, the 10th January at 8:00 pm in Room No. 6 at the
Community Centre building and from 11th to 18th January
in the Audio Video Room.
4. The preparations are in
progress for the Family Day 2007, which will be held on 12th January
with the theme, “United In Love &
Service”. A souvenir will be released on this happy occasion with
advertisements and articles. Parishioners we need your support and cooperation
for the Family Day 2007. For any assistance please contact the Family Day Core
Group whose names are displayed on the Church notice board and Parish Bulletin.
5. Parishioners and Parish
Groups are invited to write articles to be published in the souvenir, which
will be released on the Family Day, on the 12th January, 2007.
6. Due to the Family Day Celebrations on Friday, the 12th
January the obligation masses at 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 5:30pm, will be held at
the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. The Entrance and
exit to the Auditorium will be at Main door from the
7. Dear Parishioners our long
awaited, Family Day 2007 is fast approaching on Friday, the 12th
January. In the morning, after the soft opening at 10:30am, there will be a
Bonny Baby Competition for babies’ upto 0-2 years
old. This will be immediately followed by the Fancy Dress Competition for two
groups from 5-8 and 9-12. Entry forms for both events are available at the
Parish Office and the last day for submission to the Parish Office is 8th
January 2007.
In the afternoon at 2:00pm there will be
cultural dances presented by various parish communities. Special Attraction: There
will be Family Day King and Family Day Queen Contest for 16 years and above,
those who wish to participate please collect the entry forms and return by 8th
January 2007. For further information please refer to the Parish Notice
Board.
(P.T.O… Cont page 2)
8. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program
will be held on Saturday, the 13th January after the 6:30 evening
mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All
parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the
session to deepen the Catholic Faith.
9.The
Ecumenical week of prayer for Christian Unity will be from 18th to
25th January 2007. Our Parish will be holding the Ecumenical Prayer
Service for Christian Unity on Saturday, the 20th January at 7:30 PM
in the MPH. We have invited all the recognized Christian churches of
10. Our Parish Calendars for 2007 are now available for
sale at the Religious Gift Corner, in the Church Compound and in the Parish
Office Counter. Please make sure you have this Calendar in your homes as the
Liturgical Services, daily scripture readings during the year and other informations are mentioned in it. It can be given as gift
during Christmas Season and the price is just fils
0.500 only.
11. Family Day Raffle Tickets are on sale. We urge each
family to buy at least one book of ten tickets and support this annual raffle.
Parishioners are requested to return the counter folios of the sold books along
with cash to POSA room on the first floor of the community Centre building.
12. We request all Parents to
encourage their children to participate in the Bible Quiz, which is being published
every month in the Family Bulletin.
13. Social Evenings with games and entertainment are held
every Sunday from 8:00 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi
Auditorium. All parishioners are invited. Admission is free for Parishioners.
_____________________
Fr. Thomas Quadros
Parish Priest