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  Mass.  On Sunday, the 30th December, the Feast of Holy Family,  there will be the blessing of the families after the 5:30  & 7:00 pm masses. 

 

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 Manama Church .  Please see the notice board for mass timings.

 

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 Manama to avoid blocking traffic. 

 

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 Craft Center for Isa Town. The timing for the first trip is at 9:30pm followed by next bus at 10:00pm and 10:30pm. After midnight services the buses will return to Manama. 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 Isa Town for the services.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements   21, 22 & 23rd  December 2007

 

We welcome Fr. Abdallah to our Parish. He is a priest from Lebanon and will conduct Advent mission and Christmas Services to our Arabic and French Community.  We wish him a Spirit filled Ministry.

 

This year we have introduced nine days dawn masses along with Mission as a proximate preparation for Christmas, which is being held every morning at 5:00 am. It is conducted by the visiting priest Fr. Conrad Pesso from India. All parishioners are urged to participate. For more information please refer to the notice board. During this time priests will also be available for confession.



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 Sacred Heart School compound in Isa Town. At 11:15 pm there will be the Nativity Play with Carol Singing.  On Tuesday, the 25th December, Christmas Day, all the masses will held in Manama.  Please check the notice board for mass timings.

 

Parishioners are kindly requested to park their vehicles properly while coming for the midnight service at Isa Town and other services at Manama to avoid blocking traffic. 

 

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 Mission as a proximate preparation for Christmas, which will be held every morning at 5:00 am starting from 16th December. It will be conducted by visiting priest Fr. Conrad Pesso from India. All parishioners are urged to participate. For more information please refer to the notice board. During this time priests will also be available for confession.

 

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 Mother Church, and the Children Mass with the Christmas Presentation will be held in the MPH at 9:00 am.  There will be no Catechism and Youth Mass at 10:15 a.m. 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 12:00pm

                            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 Mission as a proximate preparation for Christmas, which will be held every morning at 5:00 am starting from 16th December. It will be conducted by visiting priest Fr. Conrad Pesso from India. All parishioners are urged to participate. For more information please refer to the notice board. During this time priests will also be available for confession.

 

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 Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names in the Parish Office.

 

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 Mother Church. The Blessed Sacrament will be transferred to the Mother Church soon after the 9:00 AM mass and back to the Multipurpose hall at 4:00 PM. The schedule of Adoration is displayed on the Notice Board. The Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15 pm in the Multipurpose Hall followed by a Holy Mass at 5:30 pm.

 

 

          Signed

 

___________________

 

  Fr. Vincent D’Souza

       Assistant Parish Priest

 

 

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 Mother Church. The Blessed Sacrament will be transferred to the Mother Church soon after the 9:00 AM mass and back to the Multipurpose hall at 4:00 PM. The schedule of Adoration is displayed on the Notice Board. The Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15 pm in the Multipurpose Hall followed by the Holy Mass at 5:30 pm.

 

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 Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names in the Parish Office.

 

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.

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 

 


Announcements – 9th , 10th  & 11th November 2007

 

1.     We welcome our Priests after their fruitful Spiritual Retreat, which was held in Abu Dhabi.

 

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 Doha Church on Friday 9th (Today), Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November at all obligation masses.

 

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 Mother Church. The Blessed Sacrament will be transferred to the Mother Church soon after the 9:00 AM mass and back to the Multipurpose hall at 4:00 PM. The schedule of Adoration is displayed on the Notice Board. The Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15 pm in the Multipurpose Hall followed by the Holy Mass at 5:30 pm.

 

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.

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 

 


 

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 Mother Church.

 

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 Doha Church on Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November at all obligation masses.

 

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 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. 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 Manama will be open today and on all Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Those who wish to visit on other days should collect the keys from St. Christopher’s Cathedral.

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY

 

The Cemeteries in Salmabad and Manama are open on all Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Those who wish to visit on other days should collect the keys from St. Christopher’s Cathedral.

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.

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 

 


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 Mother Church.

 

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 Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names at the Parish Office.

 

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.

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 

 


 

Announcements – 19th, 20th & 21th October 2007

 

We welcome Rev. Fr Dinesh Fernando from Sri Lanka, who will be in our Parish for one month and  will assist us in our ministry.  He will conduct a mission for the Srilankan Community. For details please see the notice board.  We wish him a fruitful Ministry.

 

Mission Sunday will be celebrated on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October. Collection made on these days will be sent to the Bishop who will forward it to “Propaganda Fide”, which takes care of the Missions.  We had distributed envelopes last week. Please 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 Church.

 

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.

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 

 


Announcements – 12th, 13th & 14th October 2007

 

We have invited Rev. Fr Dinesh Fernando from Sri Lanka, who will be in our Parish for one month and  will assist us in our ministry.  He will conduct a mission for our Srilankan Community. For details please see the notice board.  We wish him a fruitful Ministry.

 

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.

 

Mission Sunday will be celebrated on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October. Collection made on these days will be sent to the Bishop who will forward it to “Propaganda Fide”, which takes care of the Missions.  Envelopes will be distributed after each mass. Please take one envelope per family and return them with your generous contributions on Mission Sunday and drop them in the box labeled “Mission Sunday Envelopes” placed at the entrance of the MPH and the Mother Church.

 

 

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.

       Parish Priest

 

 


 

 

 

Announcements – 5th, 6th & 7th October 2007

 

The people of the Kingdom of Bahrain are observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. Let us honor and respect the laws and the religious observances of this country by refraining from eating and drinking in public during the fasting period.  Let us also keep His Majesty the King and his people in our prayers.

 

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 Australia in the first week of July 2008. Tentatively the registration fee is BD 135 non-refundable and airfare is about BD 450. For details see the notice board.  Kindly give your names at the Parish Office by Monday 8th October in order to register online. Please note youth under the age of 16 will have to be accompanied by a parent.

 

 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.

 

Mission Sunday will be celebrated on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October. Our Holy Father encourages each one of us to partake in the Evangelization of our Faith. We can do Mission work by Prayer, Penance and Contribution. Envelopes will be distributed after each mass, please take one envelope per family.  Collection made on these days will be sent to Bishop who will forward it to “Propaganda Fide”, which takes care of the Missions. We request you to return the envelopes with your generous contributions on Mission Sunday and drop them in the box labeled “Mission Sunday Envelopes” placed at the entrance of the MPH and the Mother Church.

 

 

          Signed

___________________

  Fr. Thomas Quadros, OFM, Cap.

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 

 


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 Kingdom of Bahrain are observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. Let us honor and respect the laws and the religious observance of this country by refraining from eating and drinking in public during the fasting period.  Let us also keep His Majesty the King and his people in our prayers.

 

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 Australia. For Registration please contact Parish Office at your earliest as we have to forward the details to U.A.E..

 

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.

 

Mission Sunday will be celebrated on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October. Our Holy Father encourages each one of us to partake in the Evangelization of our Faith. We can do Mission work by Prayer, Penance and Contribution. Envelopes will be distributed after each mass, please take one envelope per family.  Collection made on these days will be sent to Bishop who will forward it to “Propaganda Fide”, which takes care of the Missions. We request you to return the envelopes with your generous contributions on Mission Sunday and drop them in the box labeled “Mission Sunday Envelopes” placed at the entrance of the MPH and the Mother Church.

 

 

          Signed

___________________

  Fr. Thomas Quadros, OFM, Cap.

       Parish Priest

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 Kingdom of Bahrain will be observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. Let us honor and respect the laws and the religious observance of this country by refraining from eating and drinking in public during the fasting period.  Let us also keep His Majesty the King and his people in our prayers.

 

5.     The World Youth Day will be held in July 2008, in Australia. For Registration please contact Parish Office at your earliest as we have to forward the details to U.A.E..

 

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 Bahrain in the last week of September. Parishioners from this region are requested to meet the Parish Priest to draw up a programme for a Spiritual Mission 

 

          Signed

___________________

  Fr. Thomas Quadros, OFM, Cap.

       Parish Priest


 

 

 

 

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 Kingdom of Bahrain will be observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. Let us honor and respect the laws and the religious observance of this country by refraining from eating and drinking in public during the fasting period.  Let us also keep His Majesty the King and his people in our prayers.

 

8.     The World Youth Day will be held in July 2008, in Australia. For Registration please contact Parish Office at your earliest as we have to forward the details to U.A.E..



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 Bahrain in the last week of September. Parishioners from this region are requested to meet the Parish Priest to draw up a programme for a Spiritual Mission 

 

 

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.

       Parish Priest


 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Mother Church

 

 

 

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 Bahrain in the last week of September. Parishioners from this region are requested to meet the Parish Priest to draw up a programme for a Spiritual Mission 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

       Parish Priest

 

 

 


 

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 Holy Trinity Province India  who has come to assist our Parish  in  the place of Fr. Vincent D’Souza who will be proceeding for  vacation. We wish  Fr. Vincent a happy holiday and Fr. Valerian a fruitful Ministry.

 

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 Mother Church followed by  Teachers meeting in A.V. Room

 

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 Mother Church followed by  teachers meeting in A.V. Room

 

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 Bahrain illegally without proper Residence Permit or visa.  All the parishioners are requested to avail of this opportunity to regularize their stay. Failing which there will be heavy penalty. The Indian embassy has asked us to co-operate with them and inform those who are living illegally. Kindly collect the guidelines from the parish office and take action immediately.

 

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.

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 

 

 


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 Bahrain illegally without proper Residence Permit or visa.  All the parishioners are requested to avail of this opportunity to regularize their stay. Failing which there will be heavy penalty. The Indian embassy has asked us to co-operate with them and inform those who are living illegally. Kindly collect the guidelines from the parish office and take action immediately.

 

 

 

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 Mass.

 

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.

       Parish Priest

 


 

 

 

 

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 Bahrain illegally without proper Residence Permit or visa.  All the parishioners are requested to avail of this opportunity to regularize the stay. Failing which there will be heavy penalty. The Indian embassy has asked us to co-operate with them and inform those who are living illegally. Kindly collect the guidelines from the parish office and take action immediately.

 

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

       Parish Priest


 

 

 

 

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 Church. Flyers slips with the website address are available near the parish notice boards .

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 Bahrain illegally without proper Residence Permit or visa.  All the parishioners are requested to avail of this opportunity to regularize the stay. Failing which there will be heavy penalty. The Indian embassy has asked us to co-operate with them and inform those who are living illegally. Kindly collect the guidelines from the parish office and take action immediately.

 

The August issue of the Family Bulletin is now available.  Please take one copy per family.

 

 

          Signed

______________________________

  Fr. Thomas Quadros

       Parish Priest

Special Announcement

 

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 Sacred Heart Church. Flyers or slips with the website address are available near the parish notice board and at other church premises.

 

3.     The Wedding Anniversary mass for the July celebrants will be on Tuesday, 31st July at 7:00 pm in the Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names in the Parish Office.

 

 

 

          Signed

______________________________

  Fr. Thomas Quadros

       Parish Priest


 

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS   13TH, 14TH &  15TH JULY   2007

 

 

We propose organizing a   pilgrimage to our Lady of Lourdes, and Assisi  and Vatican city along with   sight-seeing to  France, and Rome on the basis of First come first served. Tentative days are 10th August to 19th August 2007..  For further  details and enrolment please contact the church office as soon as possible  travel arrangements including for the visa has to  commence  immediately

 

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 Sacred Heart Church. Flyers or slips with the website address are available near the parish notice board and at other church premises.

 

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 Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names in the Parish Office.

 

 

          Signed

______________________________

  Fr. Thomas Quadros

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 

 


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 Sacred Heart Church. Flyers or slips with the website address are available near the parish notice board and at other church premises.

 

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

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 


 

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 15th, 16th & 17th JUNE  2007

 

1.      We welcome Fr. Joy Menachery, OFM. Cap. From St. Thomas Province, Kerala who is appointed in place of Fr. Raphy. We wish him a fruitful ministry in our Parish.

 

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 Mother Church. The Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15pm in MPH. The Blessed Sacrament will be transferred soon after the 9:00 am Mass from MPH to Mother Church in Procession. At 4:00 pm The Blessed Sacrament will be transferred back to the MPH. Please refer to the Notice Board for Adoration Schedule. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will remain closed from 10:00am till 5:15pm.

 

10.  There will be a thanksgiving mass today Friday, 15th June at 5:30pm for Fr. Raphy Vallachira who will be leaving for Salala, Oman. This will be followed by stage program. There will be no Malayalam Mass today. A warm welcome will be accorded to Fr. Joy Menachery, OFM. Cap. From St. Thomas Province, Kerala who is appointed in place of Fr. Raphy. A formal welcome will also be given to our new priest from Philipines, Fr. Uldarico OFM Cap, who has been with us since last month.

 

 

          Signed

______________________________

  Fr. Thomas Quadros

       Parish Priest


 

 

 

 

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 Mother Church. The Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15pm in MPH. The Blessed Sacrament will be transferred soon after the 9:00 am Mass from MPH to Mother Church in Procession. At 4:00 pm The Blessed Sacrament will be transferred back to the MPH. Please refer to the Notice Board for Adoration Schedule. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will remain closed from 10:00am till 5:15pm.on that day.

 

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 Oman, as the Parish Priest of St. Francis Xavier Parish, there will be a thanksgiving mass on Friday, 15th June at 5:30pm, followed by stage program. That day there will be no Malayalam Mass. A Second collection will be made on 8th, 9th and 10th June to present a purse to him. All parish co-ordinators along with respective community members are requested to co-operate to arrange a cultural program in honor of Fr. Raphy. On this day a warm welcome will be accorded to Fr. Joy Menachery, OFM. Cap. From St. Thomas Province, Kerala who is appointed in place of Fr. Raphy. A formal welcome will also be given to our new priest from Philipines, Fr. Uldarico OFM Cap, who has been with us since last month.

 

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

       Parish Priest

 


 

 

 

 

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 Mother Church by various Parish Groups commencing from 10:00 am to 5:15 pm. The Blessed Sacrament will be transferred soon after the 9:00 am Mass from MPH to Mother Church in Procession. At 5:15 pm The Blessed Sacrament will be transferred back to MPH.  Please refer the Notice Board for Adoration Schedule.  The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will remain closed from 10:00am till 5:15pm.on that day.

 

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 Mother Church. The Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15pm in MPH. The Blessed Sacrament will be transferred soon after the 9:00 am Mass from MPH to Mother Church in Procession. At 4:00 pm The Blessed Sacrament will be transferred back to the MPH. Please refer to the Notice Board for Adoration Schedule. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will remain closed from 10:00am till 5:15pm.on that day.

 

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 Oman, there will be a thanksgiving mass on Friday, 15th June at 5:30pm, followed by stage programs. That day there will be no Malayalam Mass. A Second collection will be made on Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June. All parish co-ordinators along with respective community members are requested to co-operate to arrange a cultural program in honor of Fr. Raffy. On this day a warm welcome will be accorded to Fr. Joy Menachery, Ofm. Cap. from St. Thomas Province, Kerala who is appointed in place of Fr. Raffy. A formal welcome will also be given to our new priest from Philipines, Fr. Uldarico. who has been with us since last month.

 

 

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

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 


 

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 Mass.

 

2.      The Wedding Anniversary mass for the May celebrants will be on Tuesday, 29th May at 7:00pm in the Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names in the Parish Office.

 

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

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 


 

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 Mass. There will be a traditional devotion called “Flores De Mayo” on every Saturday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm held in the Multipurpose Hall. Everyone, especially the children, may take part in the prayers, petitions and flower offerings to our Blessed Mother. The Flores De Mayo culminates on the Feast of our Lady’s visitation on 31st May.

 

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

         Parish Priest


 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 4th, 5th& 6th MAY 2007

 

1.     We welcome Rev. Fr. Maria Antony Savarimuthu, a Capuchin priest from Tamilnadu Province, who will be with us for a month in the absence of Fr. Andrews Santiagu. We wish him a fruitful ministry in our Parish.

 

2.     During the Marian month of May, the Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto every evening half an hour before Mass. There will be a traditional devotion called “Flores De Mayo” on every Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm held in the Multipurpose Hall. Everyone, especially the children, may take part in the prayers, petitions and flower offerings to our Blessed Mother. The Flores De Mayo culminates on the Feast of our Lady’s visitation on 31st May.

 

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

         Parish Priest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Tamilnadu Province, will be with us for a month in the absence of Fr. Andrews Santiagu who will be leaving for his vacation. We wish Fr. Andrews a pleasant and refreshing vacation and to Fr. Maria Antony a fruitful ministry in our Parish.

 

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 Mass. There will be a traditional devotion called “Flores De Mayo” on every Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm held in the Multipurpose Hall. Everyone, especially the children, may take part in the prayers, petitions and flower offerings to our Blessed Mother. The Flores De Mayo culminates on the Feast of our Lady’s visitation on 31st May.

 

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 Mother Church.

 

Wedding Anniversary mass for the April celebrants will be on Tuesday, 24th April at 7:00pm in the Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names at the Parish Office.

 

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 Mass. There will be a traditional devotion called “Flores De Mayo” on every Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm held in the Multipurpose Hall. Everyone, especially the children, may take part in the prayers, petitions and flower offerings to our Blessed Mother. The Flores De Mayo culminates on the Feast of our Lady’s visitation on 31st May.

 

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

       Parish Priest

 

 

 

 

 

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 Mother Church.

 

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 Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names at the Parish Office.

 

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 Mother Church.

 

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 Mother Church.

 

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 Mother Church.

 

2.     For those without transport to Isa Town we have made arrangements for buses, to leave the Bus stop near the Art and Craft Center

 

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 Isa Town for the services.

 

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 Mother Church.

 

2.     For those without transport to Isa Town we have made arrangements for buses, to leave the Bus stop near the Art and Craft Center

 

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 Isa Town for the services.

 

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 Mother Church.

 

2.     For those without transport to Isa Town we have made arrangements for buses, to leave the Bus stop near the Art and Craft Center

 

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 Isa Town for the services.

 

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.