Church Announcements for 2009

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Announcements – 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th January 2009

1. Our annual retreat this time will start on Monday 5^th January to Friday 9^th January 2009 in English. The Preacher will be Fr. Mathew Elavumkal, Director of Divine Retreat Ashram from Delhi.

Fr. Mathew will also be preaching the retreat in Malayalam from Monday 12^th to Friday 17^th January 2009. All are requested to make necessary arrangements and attend the retreat. Please see notice board for timings.

2. On Friday, the 9^th January 2009, immediately after the 5:30pm Mass, there will be a Christmas Get Together for all the Parishioners, on the outdoor stage in the Church Premises. There will be no Malayalam Mass at 7:00pm on that day.

3. The Parish Liturgy meeting will be held on Friday 16^th January at 8:00pm in the POSA Room attendance is compulsory.

4. Our priests will be away for the Annual Priest Meeting, which will be held in Abu Dhabi from Monday, the 19^th to Thursday, 15^th January 2008.
Please keep them in your prayers. No masses will be celebrated on these days but the Holy Communion will be given by Eucharistic Ministers .

5. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, the 10^th January 2009 after the 6:30 evening mass in the Bishop Trinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith

6. Filipino Community will be celebrating the Feast of Santo. Nino on Sunday, the 18^th January 2009 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 and to make it an event of love, prayer and reunion. The nine nights Novena will be conducted from Friday, the 9^th January at 8:00 pm in the Audio Video Room. All the devotees of the Infant Jesus are welcome.

7. Parish Coordinators meeting will be held on Monday 19^th January, in the AV Room at 7:00 p.m. Attendance is compulsory.

8. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on Wednesday, 21^st January 2009 at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

P.T.O.

9. The Ecumenical week of prayer for Christian Unity will be from Saturday 24th January 2009. Our Parish will be holding the Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity at 7:45 PM in the MPH. We have invited all the recognized Christian churches of Bahrain for this Ecumenical Prayer Service. This year’s theme is “Prayer without ceasing.” This is an important Parish event. Hence all parishioners of all languages are urged to participate in it as a sign of unity and as One Parish Family.

10. The much awaited Family Day 2009 will be held at the Church grounds on Friday 6^th February with the theme ‘Family – The Santuary of Light, Life and Love’. Parishioners, we need your support and cooperation to make this day a success. Please contact the core-group members, whose names are put up on the parish notice board for assistance.

11. We thank Mr. Rex Pereira and family for sponsoring the 52 inch LCD TV, which is installed at the side wing of the MPH.

May God bless him and his family abundantly.

Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

TODAY, Friday, the 2^nd January 2009 being the First Friday of the month the Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:15pm.

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Announcements – 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th January 2009

1. Fr. Mathew Elavumkal will be preaching the retreat in Malayalam from Monday 12^th to Friday 16^th January 2009. Mission will start soon after the evening mass. All are requested to make necessary arrangements to attend this retreat.

2. Our priests will be away for the Annual Priest Meeting, which will be held in Abu Dhabi from Monday, the 12^th to Thursday, 15^th January 2009.
Please keep them in your prayers. Retreat preacher Fr. Mathew Elavumkal will conduct the daily services.

3. The Filipino Community will be celebrating the Feast of Santo. Nino on Friday, 16^th January 2009 with a mass at 2:30 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 and to make it an event of love, prayer and reunion. The nine nights Novena has begun from Wednesday, 7^th January at 8:00 pm in the Audio Video Room. All the devotees of the Infant Jesus are welcome.

4. The Parish Liturgy meeting will be held on Friday 16^th January at 6:45 pm in the Audio / Video Room. Attendance is compulsory.

5. Parish Coordinators meeting will be held on Monday 19^th January, in the Audio Video Room at 7:00 pm. Attendance is compulsory.

6. Being the Pauline year, there will be a skit, on the life and mission of St. Paul at the outdoor stage, every second Friday of the month after the 5:30 pm Mass. The first skit will be staged on Friday 16^th January 2009.

7. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on Wednesday, 21^st January 2009 at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

8. The Ecumenical week of prayer for Christian Unity will begin from 18^th to 25^th January 2009. On Saturday 24th January 2009, our Parish will be holding the Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity at 7:30 pm in the MPH. We have invited all the recognized Christian churches of Bahrain for this Ecumenical Prayer Service. This year’s theme is “That they may be one in your hand.” This is an important Parish event. Hence all parishioners of all languages are urged to participate in it, as a sign of unity and as One Parish Family.

P.T.O.

9. The much awaited Family Day 2009 will be held at the Church grounds on Friday 6^th February with the theme ‘Family – The Sanctuary of Light, Life and Love’. Parishioners, we need your support and cooperation to make this day a success. Please contact the core-group members, whose names are put up on the parish notice board for assistance.

Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

FRIDAY ONLY

Today, Friday, 9^th January 2009, immediately after the 5:30pm Mass, there will be a Christmas Get Together for all the Parishioners, on the outdoor stage in the Church Premises. There will be no Malayalam Mass at 7:00 pm today.

SATURDAY ONLY

Soon after this mass there will be “Deepening of the Catholic Faith” session in the Bishop Trinanzi Auditorium. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith

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Announcements – 16^th, 17^th, and 18^th January 2009

1. The Parish Coordinators meeting will be held on Monday 19^th January, in the Audio Video Room at 7:00 pm. Attendance is compulsory.

2. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on Wednesday, 21^st January 2009 at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

3. Being the Pauline year, there will be a skit, on the life and mission of St. Paul at the outdoor stage, every second Friday of the month after the 5:30 pm Mass. The first skit will be staged on Friday 23^rd January 2009.

4. The Ecumenical week of prayer for Christian Unity will begin from 18^th to 25^th January 2009. On Saturday 24th January 2009, our Parish will be holding the Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity at 7:30 pm in the MPH. We have invited all the recognized Christian churches of Bahrain for this Ecumenical Prayer Service. This year’s theme is “That they may be one in your hand.” This is an important Parish event. Hence all parishioners of all languages are urged to participate in it, as a sign of unity and as One Parish Family.

5. The Sacred Heart School registration for L.K.G. for the year 2009 – 2010. Catholic children born in 2005 are eligible for admission to L.K.G. this year. Parents must present themselves with their child at the kindergarten, Manama, on Thursday 29^th January, 2009. Please see notice board for details.

6. The much awaited Family Day 2009 will be held at the Church grounds on Friday 6^th February with the theme ‘Family – The Sanctuary of Light, Life and Love’. Parishioners, we need your support and cooperation to make this day a success. Please contact the core-group members, whose names are displayed on the parish notice board for any assistance.

7. We would like to thank Rev. Fr. Mathew Elavumkal, Rev. Fr. Jaimson Thekkekkara and Mrs. Hazel D’Souza for their Mission service in our Parish. May God bless them in their Ministry, and assuring them of our prayers.

Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

FRIDAY ONLY

The Parish Liturgy meeting will be held today at 6:45 pm in the Audio / Video Room. Attendance is compulsory.

The Filipino Community will be celebrating the Feast of Santo. Nino today, with a mass at 2:30 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 and to make it an event of love, prayer and reunion. All the devotees of the Infant Jesus are welcome.

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Announcements – 23^rd, 24^th, and 25^th January 2009

1. The Sacred Heart School registration for L.K.G. for the year 2009 – 2010. Catholic children born in 2005 are eligible for admission to L.K.G. this year. Parents must present themselves with their child at the kindergarten, Manama, on 29^th January, 2009. Please see notice board for further details.

2. Wedding Anniversary Mass, for January celebrants will be held on Tuesday 27^th January at 7:00 pm in the Mother Church. Celebrants may register their name at the Parish Office.

3. On Saturday, 31^st January, we will be celebrating the Feast of St. Don Bosco at 6:30 pm Mass in the MPH. The Feast Solemn Mass is organized by the Past Pupils of Don Bosco. All benefactors and past pupils of Don Bosco are invited to attend the Feast Mass and join the fellowship thereafter.

4. As all are aware, the Family Day 2009 with the theme ‘Family – The Sanctuary of Light, Life and Love’, is on Friday 6^th February 2009 in the church grounds from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm with lots of game stalls, food stalls and a variety of entertainment. Parishioners, we need your support to make this day a success. You are requested to help by taking solicitation letters, donating gifts, food items, etc. Kindly contact the Core Group members whose names are displayed on the notice board, for any assistance.

In the morning, after the soft opening at 10:00 am, there will be a Valentine Baby competition for babies upto 2 years of age. This will be immediately followed by a Talent Competition for three age groups from 3-6, 7-9, 10-12 years of age. In the afternoon, at 2:00 pm there will be cultural dances by various parish communities followed by the Traditional Costume Show and is open to all ages 16 years and above. Entry forms for all the competitions are available at the Parish Office and the last day for submission is 4^th February 2009.

5. This year we are celebrating the 2000^th Birth Anniversary of St. Paul, the model for “Faith Formation” and the Christian Community : there will be a seminar on St. Paul’s life and missionary activities conducted by a resourced person, Mr. Manfred Diefenbach from Abu Dhabi. It will be held in the Bishop Trinanzi Auditorium on Friday 13^th February from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with a short lunch break. All parishioners are invited to attend the seminar.

6. Our Bishop Paul Hinder will conduct his pastoral visit this year from 19^th to 22^nd March 2009 and administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday 20^th March to all the candidates who are prepared.

There will be a meeting for the parents of all the Confirmation candidates on Friday 30^th January 2009 at 10:00 am in the Mother Church, immediately after the 9:00 am Mass.

P.T.O.

FRIDAY ONLY

Being the Pauline year today, there will be a skit, on the life and mission of St. Paul at the outdoor stage soon after the 5:30 pm Mass. All are welcome.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY

The Ecumenical week of prayer for Christian Unity has begun from 18^th to 25^th January 2009. On Saturday 24th January 2009, our Parish will be holding the Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity at 7:30 pm in the MPH. We have invited all the recognized Christian churches of Bahrain for this Ecumenical Prayer Service. This year’s theme is “That they may be one in your hand.” This is an important Parish event. Hence all parishioners of all languages are urged to attend, as a sign of unity and as One Parish Family.

Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

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Announcements –30, 31 JAN / 1^ST FEB 2009

1. As all are aware, the Family Day 2009 with the theme ‘Family – The Sanctuary of Light, Life and Love’, is on Friday 6^th February 2009 in the church grounds from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm with lots of game stalls, food stalls and a variety of entertainment. Parishioners, we need your support to make this day a success. You are requested to help by taking solicitation letters, donating gifts, food items, etc. Kindly contact the Core Group members whose names are displayed on the notice board, for any assistance.

In the morning, after the soft opening at 10:00 am, there will be a Valentine Baby contest for babies upto 2 years of age. This will be immediately followed by a Talent Competition for three age groups from 3-6, 7-9, 10-12 years of age. In the afternoon, at 2:00 pm there will be cultural dances by various parish communities followed by the Traditional Costume Show and is open to all ages 16 years and above. Entry forms for all the competitions are available at the Parish Office and the last day for submission is 4^th February 2009.

2. Due to the family day celebrations the obligation masses at 7.30 am, 9.00am and 5.30pm, will be held at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. The Entrance and exit to the Auditorium will be from the Main door of the Al Zubarah Avenue. There will be no Catechism Classes., No Children Mass at 9.15am, no Youth Mass at 10.15am, no Arabic Mass at 11.30am and no Malayalam Mass at 7.00pm. Parishioners please bear with us for the inconvenience caused.

3. A Srilankan priest, Fr. Chaminda Wanigasena will conduct the Mission for our Srilankan Community from 2^nd Feb. We wish them a Spirit filled Ministry and renewal.

4. Due to the Family day on 6^th February, First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be postponed to 13^th February at 4:15pm.

Thursday 12^th February from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Friday 13^th February from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm.

Conducted by a resource person, Mr. Manfred Diefenbach from Abu Dhabi. It will be held in the Bishop Trinanzi Auditorium . Refreshments will be served. All parishioners are invited to attend the seminar.

P.T.O.

There will be a meeting for the parents of all the Confirmation candidates on Friday 30^th January 2009 at 10:00 am in the Mother Church, immediately after the 9:00 am Mass.

7. Every Tuesday there will be Bible classes from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm in audio video room

FRIDAY ONLY

On Saturday, 31^st January, we will be celebrating the Feast of St. Don Bosco at 6:30 pm Mass in the MPH. The Feast Solemn Mass is organized by the Past Pupils of Don Bosco. All benefactors and past pupils of Don Bosco are invited to attend the Feast Mass and join the fellowship thereafter.

Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

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Announcements – 6^th, 7^TH and 8^th FEB 2009

1. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 11^th February 2009 at 6:30 pm in the Audio Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

2. There will be a Thanksgiving Mass on Monday 9^th February at 7.00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Hall to thank God for the Family Day 2009. All Parishioners along with all the coordinators are requested to attend.

3. The Thrift Shop will be open on the First Floor of Parish Community Centre, on Family Day and also on Saturday, 7^th February from 9.00am to 12.00pm and Sunday 8^th February from 4.00 to 7.00 pm. Parishioners please patronize.

4. This year we are celebrating the 2000^th Birth Anniversary of St. Paul, the model for “Faith Formation” and the Christian Community: there will be a seminar on St.Paul’s life and missionary activities for 2 days. Conducted by, Mr. Manfred Diefenbach from Abu Dhabi. It will be held in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium . Refreshments will be served. All parishioners are invited to attend the seminar.

Thursday 12th February from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Friday 13^th February from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm.

5. Our Bishop Paul Hinder will conduct his pastoral visit this year from 19^th to 22^nd March 2009 and administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday 20^th March to all the candidates who are prepared.

6 Every Tuesday there will be Bible class from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm in audio video room all are welcome.

7. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 14^thFebruary after the 6.30pm 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.

8. We will be celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on Wednesday, 11^th February 2009 at 700 pm mass there will be blessing of the sick

9. There will be a meeting for the Parents of all the 1^st Holy Communion children on Friday 13^th February 2009 at 10:00 am in the Mother Church, immediately after the 9:00 am Mass.

10. Due to the Family day, First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be postponed to 13^th February at 4:15pm.

(P.T.O)…

FRIDAY MORNING MASS ONLY:

Today, Due to the family day celebrations the obligation masses at 7.30 am, 9.00am and 5.30pm, will be held at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. The Entrance and exit to the Auditorium will be from the Main door of the Al Zubarah Avenue. There will be no Catechism Classes, no Children Mass at 9.15am, no Youth Mass at 10.15am, no Arabic Mass at 11.30am and no Malayalam Mass at 7.00pm. Parishioners please bear with us for the inconvenience caused.

Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

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Announcements – 13^th, 14^TH and 15^th FEB 2009

1. Family day 2009 was a great success. We thank all our Communities, our dear parishners, supporters,Volunteers, all the Core groups of our Parish and all those who have had some part in making this day meaningful & Joyful. May God bless you all. The ‘T-Shirts with Family day Logo’ are available in the Church compound. Please patronize.

2. There is a tentative proposal for a pilgrimage to Holy Land from 26^{th March}for 7days BD.480 + crossing the bridge tax and for 9days including Egypt BD.550 +crossing the bridge tax. Those who wish to join should register immediately at the Parish Office on a ‘First come First serve basis’ .

3. Parish Coordinators meeting will be held on Monday 16^th February, in the Audio Video Room at 7:00 pm. Please attend.

4. The Parish Liturgy meeting is postponed to Friday 20^thFebruary at 6.45pm mass in A.V. Room.

5. Ash Wednesday will be on the 25^th February 2009. The schedule of Service, as follows:

- 6:25 A.M. Blessing of Ashes followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.

-5:00 P.M. and 6.30 P.M. Distribution of Ashes followed by Mass and Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

There will be a special Mass at 8.00 P.M. and Distribution of Ashes.

- All Services will be in the Multi Purpose Hall.

- Way of the Cross Every Wednesday at 6:15P.M. And Every Friday at 4:45 P.M. in the MPH

- Lenten Alms envelopes, towards Campaign Against Hunger And Thirst (for your Lenten Sacrifices) will be distributed on Wednesday, 25^th February. Please take one envelope per family, to be returned on Palm Sunday.

6 Fast and Abstinence are prescribed for Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, limited to the age between 21 to 60.

7. Abstinence is prescribed as a general rule for every Friday in Lent, applicable to the age of 14 onwards. But for particular circumstances in the Vicariate of Arabia, Abstinence is to be observed on Wednesday in Lent. Out of devotion Abstinence may be observed during the year every Wednesday.

(P.T.O.)

8. Eucharistic Fast: The Faithful must abstain from solid food and liquids for one hour before receiving Holy Communion. This regulation is applied to Masses celebrated in the morning, afternoon, evening or at midnight. Water does not break the fast. Those who are sick even though not confined to bed may take any liquid or food as medicines at any time before Holy Communion without asking permission.

9. Easter Duty may be fulfilled any time between the First Sunday in Lent and Trinity Sunday.

10. Eucharistic Ministers meeting will be held on 21^st Feb. at 7:00pm in AV. Room.

11. The Wedding Anniversary Mass for February celebrants will be held on Tuesday 24^th February in the Mother Church at 7 pm. Celebrants please register your names in the Parish Office.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SATURDAY ONLY

12. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 14^thFebruary after the 6.30pm 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.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

Today 13^th February there will be a meeting for the parents of all candidates receiving First Holy Communion this year, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mother Church. Ist Friday Holy Hour will be held at 4.15 Pm in the MPH.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY MORNING AND EVENING ONLY

There will be a skit, on the life and mission of St.Paul at the outdoor stage, after the 5.30 pm mass, this evening.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 20, 21^st & 22nd FEBRUARY, 2009

1. The proposed pilgrimage to Holy Land will be from 26^{th March}for 9days including Egypt BD.550/- plus crossing the bridge tax and tips. Those who wish to join should register immediately at the Parish Office along with the total amount and 2 sets of Passport copies latest by 25^th Febuary.

2. Choir practice for the Holy Week and Easter Sunday Services will begin on 5^TH March and thereafter every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and on every Friday from 6:45 to 8:00 pm in the Music Room. All parishioners who wish to join the Parish Choir are most welcome.

3. Ash Wednesday will be on the 25^th February 2009. The schedule of Service, as follows:

- 6:25 A.M. Blessing of Ashes followed by Mass and Distribution of Ashes.

-5:00 P.M. and 6.30 P.M. Distribution of Ashes followed by Mass

And Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

There will be a special Mass at 8.00 P.M. and Distribution of Ashes.

- All Services will be in the Multi Purpose Hall.

- Way of the Cross Every Wednesday at 6:15P.M. And Every Friday at 4:45 P.M. in the MPH

5. Fast and Abstinence are prescribed for Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, limited to the age between 21 to 60.

6. Abstinence is prescribed as a general rule for every Friday in Lent, applicable to the age of 14 onwards. But for particular circumstances in the Vicariate of Arabia, Abstinence is to be observed on Wednesday in Lent. Out of devotion Abstinence may be observed during the year every Wednesday.

(P.T.O.)

7. Eucharistic Fast: The Faithful must abstain from solid food and liquids for one hour before receiving Holy Communion. This regulation is applied to Masses celebrated in the morning, afternoon, evening or at midnight. Water does not break the fast. Those who are sick even though not confined to bed may take any liquid or food as medicines at any time before Holy Communion without asking permission.

8. Easter Duty may be fulfilled any time between the First Sunday in Lent and Trinity Sunday.

9. The Wedding Anniversary Mass for February celebrants will be held on Tuesday 24^th February in the Mother Church at 7 pm. Celebrants please register your names in the Parish Office.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY ONLY

10. Eucharistic Ministers meeting will be held on 21^st Feb. at 7:00pm in AV. Room.

11. Parish Liturgy meeting will be held in Posa Room at 6.45 PM. this evening

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Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 27, 28th FEBRUARY, & 1^stMARCH 2009

1. The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service will be held at the National Evangelical Church, on 6th March 2009 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. All parishioners are invited to attend. Please see the Parish Notice Board for more details.

2. Friday, 6^th March 2009 being the First Friday of the month, Parish Holy Hour will be at 4:00 pm in the MPH.

3. The Parish Coordinators meeting will be held on Tuesday 10^th March, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Audio/ Video Room. All coordinators of Parish communities are requested to attend.

4. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 14th March after the 6:30 pm 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.

5. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on Wednesday, 11^th March at 6:30 pm in the Audio/Video Room .Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

6. Various Prayer Groups will conduct Penitential Rites in the MPH on different days. Kindly refer to the Parish notice board for more details. Parishioners are urged to participate in these services and make a good confession in preparation for the Holy Week and Easter.

7. Bible study is being held every Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Audio/Video room. All are urged to attend in order to deepen our knowledge of the Word of God and to strengthen our faith.

8. Choir practices for the Holy Week and Easter Sunday Services are being held every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and every Friday from 6:45 to 8:00 pm in the Music Room. All parishioners who wish to join the Parish Choir are most welcome.

9. The next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 16^th, 17^th & 18^th March from 6.30 pm to 9pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All those who wish to attend this course, will have to register their names before the commencement of the course at 6.30 pm. 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.

(P.T.O)

Special Announcement

Copies of special prayer for Pauline year are kept at the entrance of Mother Church and MPH. After using them specially during the Rosary please place them back in the same place for the use of others.

We are introducing and launching ‘Jesus youth, an International youth movement in our Parish on Monday 9^th of March. The program commences from 2 pm. to 8.30 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parents are requested to take keen interest to send their youth & youtheens to be active members of this Jesus Youth International Organization, which is present in many of the Parishes of our Vicariate of Arabia and Vicariate of Kuwait.

Jesus youth promotes the missionary movement with an active Catholic Life style answering to the present day challenges of a layperson: well convinced that youth is a time of great generosity and creativity, the young people at all levels are encouraged to do something good for the Lord and His people.

For more details, please refer to the Parish notice Board as well as the hand-outs.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

INFORMATION (PAULINE YEAR – 2009)

Copies of special prayer for Pauline year are kept at the entrance of Mother Church and MPH. After using them specially before/after

the Rosary please place them back in the same place for the use of others.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 6^th , 7^th & 8^th MARCH 2009

Bishop Paul Hinder will celebrate mass at 5.30 pm. which will be followed by a felicitation program on the outdoor stage. There will be no Malayalam Mass

2. The First Holy Communion for the Sacred Heart School candidates will be on Friday 17^th April and for the Parish Catechism Candidates will be on 24th April 2009.

3.. The Parish Coordinators meeting will be held on Tuesday 10^th March, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Audio/ Video Room. All coordinators of Parish communities are requested to attend.

4 Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 14th March after the 6:30 pm 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.

5 The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on Wednesday, 11^th March at 6:30 pm in the Audio/Video Room .Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

6 Various Prayer Groups will conduct Penitential Rites in the MPH on different days. Kindly refer to the Parish notice board for more details. Parishioners are urged to participate in these services and make a good confession in preparation for the Holy Week and Easter.

7 Bible study is being held this Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the room No. 6. All are urged to attend in order to deepen our knowledge of the Word of God and to strengthen our faith.

8 Choir practices for the Holy Week and Easter Sunday Services are being held every Thursday at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. and every Friday from 6:45PM to 8:00 PM in the Music Room. All parishioners who wish to join the Parish Choir are most welcome.

(P.T.O.)

9 The next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 16^th, 17^th & 18^th March from 6.30 pm to 9pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All those who wish to attend this course, will have to register their names before the commencement of the course at 6.30 pm. 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.

10. Couples for Christ and its Family Ministries cordially invite all single individuals to the 32nd Christian Life Program (CLP), which will be held every Friday afternoons starting from March 13, 2009 to May 8, 2009 from 1 PM. to 5 PM.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

Today, Friday, the 6^th March being the First Friday of the month the Parish Hour will be at 4.00PM.

The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service will be held today at the National Evangelical Church from 3.00 to 4.00 PM. All parishioners are invited to attend.

Due to Parish holy hour Legion of Mary Penitential Rites has been postponed from 6^th March to 26^th March at 7 pm in the Mother Church.

Special Announcement

Copies of special prayer for Pauline year are kept at the entrance of Mother Church and MPH. After using them specially during the Rosary please place them back in the same place for the use of others.

We are introducing and launching ‘Jesus youth, an International youth movement in our Parish on Monday 9^th of March. The program commences from 2 pm. to 8.30 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parents are requested to take keen interest to send their youth & youtheens ( age 15 to 35 ) to be active members of this Jesus Youth International Organization, which is present in many of the Parishes of our Vicariate of Arabia and Vicariate of Kuwait.

For more details, please refer to the Parish notice Board as well as the hand-outs.

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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.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 13^th , 14^th & 15^th MARCH 2009

1. Our Bishop Paul Hinder will be with us for His Pastoral visit from19^thto 22^nd March. He will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday 20^thMarch during the Special Mass at 10.30 am. In the evening Bishop Paul Hinder will celebrate Mass at 5.30 pm. which will be followed by a felicitation program on the outdoor stage. There will be no Tamil Mass and no Malayalam Mass on Friday 20^th March.

2 On 31^st March Fr. Ding will be celebrating the Silver Jubliee of his Priestly ordination. There will a special Mass at 7.00 PM in the MPH. to thank God for all the graces received. Thereafter for a short get to-gether in Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to congratulate Fr. Ding. All are invited to participate in the program.

3.. The First Holy Communion for the Sacred Heart School candidates will be on Friday 17^th April and for the Parish Catechism Candidates will be on 24th April 2009, at 10.30 am in the MPH.

4. Bible study is being held every Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Audio / Video room. All are urged to attend in order to deepen the knowledge of the Word of God and to strengthen our faith.

5 The next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 16^TH,17th ,18^TH AND 19TH March from 6.30 pm to 9pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All those who wish to attend this course, will have to register their names before the commencement of the course at 6.30 pm. and have to be present on all four days on time, failing which they will have to repeat the course at another time. Please bring your Bible with you.

6. Please note that, on 20th March Filipino Mass will be at 3.30 pm instead of

4pm.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros,OFM.CAP.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY ONLY:

4 Couples for Christ and its Family Ministries cordially invite all single individuals to the 32nd Christian Life Program (CLP), which will be held every Friday afternoons starting from March 13, 2009 to May 8, 2009 from 1 PM. to 5 PM.

5 The Parish Liturgy meeting will be held this evening at 6.45 PM, in Community Centre Building, all members are urged to attend.

P.T.O.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY

6 Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 14th March after the 6:30 pm 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.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros,OFM.CAP.

Parish Priest

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 20^th , 21^st & 22 nd MARCH 2009

1. On Tuesday 31^st March Fr. Ding will be celebrating the Silver Jubliee of his Priestly ordination. There will a special Mass at 7.00 PM in the MPH. to thank God for all the graces bestowed upon him. Thereafter for a short get to-gether in Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to congratulate Fr. Ding. All are invited to participate in the program.

2. The First Holy Communion for the Sacred Heart School candidates will be on Friday 17^th April and for the Parish Catechism Candidates will be on 24th April 2009, at 10.30 am in the MPH.

3 Bible study is being held every Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Audio/Video room. All are urged to attend in order to deepen the knowledge of the Word of God and to strengthen our faith.

4 Hospitality Ministry meeting will be held on 27th March 2009 at 6.45pm at the A/V room, All Members are requested to attend the meeting. Others who would like to help with the Holy week services are also welcome to attend the meeting.

5. Couples for Christ and its Family Ministries cordially inviteall single individuals to the 32nd Christian Life Program (CLP), which will be held every Friday afternoons starting from March 13, 2009 to May 8, 2009 from 1 PM. to 5 PM.

6. Eucharistic Ministers’ meeting will be held on Monday, 23^rd March at 7.00 pm in the A.V. Room. All are required to attend the same.

7. Rev. Fr.Joseph Martis from India will be conducting a proximate preparation for the Holy week and Easter from Monday 6^th April which will be combined with evening Mass followed by confessions from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

FRIDAY MORNING MASS ONLY

6. Please note that, today the Filipino Mass will be held at 3.30 pm instead of 4pm.

FRIDAY MORNING AND EVENING MASS ONLY

In the evening Bishop Paul Hinder will celebrate Mass at 5.30 pm. which will be followed by a felicitation program on the outdoor stage. There will be no Tamil Mass and no Malayalam Mass.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros,OFM.CAP.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 27th , 28th & 29^th MARCH 2009

1. 28 Parishioners along with Fr. Thomas and Fr. Andrew have left for holy land pilgrimage. Please keep them in your prayer.

2. The copies of the Pastoral letter from our Bishop Paul Hinder Ofm. Cap for the Lenten season 2009 are now available at the entrance of MPH and Mother Church. Each family may take a copy for personal reading and reflection.

3. Rev. Fr. Joseph Martis from India will be conducting a proximate preparation for the Holy week and Easter from Monday 6^th April which will be combined with evening Mass followed by confessions from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

4. A Life in the Spirit Seminar will be held from 16^th April to 18^th June, with weekly service every Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Hall, conducted by the English Chrismatic community. Parishioners are encouraged to take part. Kindly fill in the Registration form which is distributed in the Church compound after every Mass. Details are on the notice board.

5. A few seats are available for the pilgrimage to Rome, Italy, Portugal & Spain from 7^th May to 18^th May 2009 (for 12 days/11 nights) This package cost is B.D. 1085.000 per person. For the details, please see the parish notice board.

6. Palm Sunday will be on 5^thApril. Palms will be blessed on Friday 3^rd April, and will be distributed at all the Obligation masses of the week. On Friday 3^rd April soon after the 7.30 am Mass there will be Blessing of the Palms on the outdoor stage in the Church Compound followed by the procession with palms. The Adults will go in procession to the Multipurpose Hall and the Children to the Mother Church.

P.T.O.

7. On Tuesday 31^st March Fr. Ding will be celebrating the Silver Jubliee of his Priestly ordination. There will be a special Mass at 7.00 PM in the MPH. to thank God for all the graces bestowed upon him. Thereafter for a short get to-gether in Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium to congratulate Fr. Ding. All are invited to participate in the program.

8. The First Holy Communion for the Sacred Heart School candidates will be on Friday 17^th April and for the Parish Catechism Candidates will be on 24th April 2009, at 10.30 am in the MPH.

9. Couples for Christ and its Family Ministries cordially invite all single individuals to the 32nd Christian Life Program (CLP), for the details, please see the Parish notice board.

10. The name list of the proposed new members for the Lay Ministry (Eucharistic Ministers) is displayed on our parish notice board.

11. Bible study is being held every Tuesday at 7.30 PM in the A/V room. All are urged to attend in order to deepen the knowledge of the Word of God and to strengthen our faith.

FRIDAY MORNING MASS ONLY

The Hospitality Ministry meeting will be held today at 6.45pm at the A/V room, All Members are requested to attend the meeting. Others who would like to help with the Holy week services are also welcome to attend the meeting.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros,OFM.CAP.

Parish Priest

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 3rd , 4th & 5^th APRIL 2009

1. We welcome Fr.Youssef Sami from Lebanon, he has joined us an Asst. Parish Priest, we wish him a fruitful Ministry in our Parish.

2. Rev. Fr. Joseph Martis from India will be conducting approximate preparation for the Holy week and Easter from Monday 6^th April which will be combined with evening mass followed by confessions from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

3. A few seats are available for the pilgrimage to Rome, Italy, Portugal & Spain from 7^th May to 18^th May 2009 ( for 12days/11 nights ) This package costs BD.1085.000 per person. For more details, please refer to parish notice board.

4. Please bring your Lenten Alms Envelopes with your contributions from the sacrifices you have made during the season of Lent through Fast and Abstinence and put them in the boxes labeled “Lenten Alms” placed at the entrance of the MPH and the Mother Church.

5. On Holy Thursday, we will require a lot of white flowers to decorate the Repository Altar. Those who wish to offer flowers are kindly requested to bring them on Wednesday 8^th April to the Sacristy.

6. 9^th April is Holy Thursday service will begin at 6.30 pm Mass in Isa Town Sacred Heart School compound commemoration of the last supper washing of the Feet, Holy communion, then proceed to the Altar of Repose for Holy Hour. Please note that, the Parish Holy hour will be conducted at Isa Town soon after the Service. For more details please check the notice board. Arabic service will be held at 6.30 pm in Manama.

7. 10th April Good Friday, day of Fast and Abstinence at 3:30 pm (Isa Town Sacred Heart School compound) commemoration of the passion & death of our Lord, General intercession, Veneration of the cross, Holy communion, way of the cross with Mary our Mother.

8. 11^th April 4- 6 pm confession in MPH, 6 00 PM French Mass in Mother Church, Easter vigil service will begin at 9.00 pm Isa Town Sacred Heart School Compound, for more details please see the parish notice board.

9. For those without transport to Isa Town arrangements have been made for buses, Please assemble at Bus stop near the Art and Craft Center, Al Zubara Avenue.

On HolyThursdayThe Buses will leave at 4:30Pm 5:00Pm& 5:30 pm

On Good Friday The Buses will leave at 1:30Pm, 2:00 Pm and 2:30 pm

On Holy SaturdayThe Buses will leave at 6:30Pm,7:00Pm and 7:30 pm

Those who have space available in the cars, are requested to kindly pass by the steel gate of the church, to give people a lift, on their way to Isa Town for the services.

Parishioners are requested to park their cars properly while coming for the services at Isa Town and Manama in order to avoid traffic blocking .

The Chaplet in preparation for the Feast of Divine Mercy of Jesus will be recited daily, starting from Good Friday, 10^th April at 10:00 am in Multipurpose Hall. For other days and timing please see the Parish notice board.

The First Holy Communion for the Sacred Heart School candidates will be on Friday 17^thApril, and for the Parish Catechism Candidates will be on 24^th April 2009, at 10.30 am in the MPH.

A Life in the Spirit Seminar will be held from 16^th April to 18^th

June, with weekly service every Thursday, starting at 7 p.m.

in the Multipurpose Hall, conducted by the English Chrismatic

community. Parishioners are encouraged to take part. Kindly fill

in the Registration form which is distributed in the Church

compound after every Mass. Details are on the notice board.

Please make your confession when the priests are available and do not wait for the last moment.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY MORNING MASSES ONLY

1. 1. Palm Sunday will be on 5th April. Palms will be blessed today and will be distributed at all the Obligation Masses of the week. Today soon after the 7:30 am Mass there will be Blessing of the Palms on the outdoor stage in the Church Compound followed by the procession with palms. The Adults will go in procession to the Multipurpose Hall and the Children to the Mother Church.

2. Today at 4:15pm, the Stations of the Cross will be conducted in the Church Compound. You are requested to be on time. There will be no Holy hour today.

3. Parish Liturgy meeting will be held today at 6.45 pm in Community Centre building, all members are requested to attend.

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Fr. Uldarico Camus

Asst. Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 9^th April 2009

(Holy Thursday)

1. The Good Friday Service will begin tomorrow at 3:30 PM. For those without transport to Isa Town arrangements have been made for buses, to leave the Bus stop near the Art and Craft Center

On Good Friday The Buses will leave at 1:30,2:00 and 2:30 pm

On Holy Saturday The Buses will leave at 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30 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. The Good Friday collection will go towards Holy land.

2. 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.

3. The Chaplet, in preparation for the Feast of Divine Mercy of Jesus, will be recited daily starting from Good Friday, 10^th April at 10:00 am in Multipurpose Hall. For other days and timings please refer to the notice board.

4. Parishioners are asked to cooperate with the members of the Hospitality Ministry so that our services are conducted with honour and reverence.

5. 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 conducted here at Isa Town soon after this Service.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10^th April 2009

(Good Friday)

1. Tomorrow, the Easter Vigil service will begin, at 9:00 PM. For those without transport to Isa Town arrangements have been made for buses, to leave the Bus stop near the Art and Craft Center at 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 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.

2. 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.

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 19^th April at 7 pm Mass.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11^th April 2009

(Easter Vigil)

1. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday, there will be English Masses in MPH Manama at 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00 AM and at 5:30 and 7:00 PM.

2. 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.

3. The Chaplet to the Divine Mercy of Jesus is being recited daily. Kindly refer to the notice board for timings. The Feast of the Divine Mercy of Jesus will be celebrated on Sunday, 19^th April.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 12thApril 2009

(Easter Sunday)

· I wish all the parishioners along with my companion priests and sisters, a happy Easter. May the risen Lord shower His abundant blessings on all of you and your families.

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. First Holy Communion for Sacred Heart School Candidates will be on Friday, 17^th April and for the Parish Catechism Candidates will be on Friday, 24^th April 2009, at 10.30 am in the MPH.

3. The Chaplet to the Divine Mercy of Jesus is being recited daily. Kindly refer to the notice board for timings. The Feast of the Divine Mercy of Jesus will be celebrated on Sunday, 19^th April. With feast mass at 7pm followed by half an hour adoration immediately after Mass.

4. Wedding Anniversary Mass for March & April celebrants will be on Tuesday, 28th April at 7:00pm in the Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names at the Parish Office.

5. “Life in the Spirit” Seminar will be held from 16^th April to 18^th June, with weekly service every Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Hall, conducted by the English Chrismatic community. Parishioners are encouraged to take part. Details are on the notice board.

6. The El Shadai, Bahrain Chapter will be conducting THE LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR from April 17 to June 26, 2009, every Friday. For more details please check the Parish notice board.

7. The next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 15^th April at 6.30 pm in the Audio Video room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 17^th, 18^th and19th April 2009

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 Chaplet to the Divine Mercy of Jesus is being recited daily. Kindly refer to the notice board for timings. The Feast of the Divine Mercy of Jesus will be celebrated on Sunday, 19^th April. With feast mass at 7pm followed by half an hour adoration immediately after Mass.

3. Wedding Anniversary Mass for March & April celebrants will be on Tuesday, 28th April at 7:00pm in the Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names at the Parish Office.

4. English Chrismatic Community have started their “Life in the Spirit” Seminar, with weekly service every Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Hall. Details are on the notice board. Parishioners are encouraged to attend

5. The El Shadai, Bahrain Chapter will be conducting THE LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR from April 17 to June 26, 2009, every Friday. For more details please check the Parish notice board.

6. First Holy Communion for the Parish Catechism Candidates will be on Friday, 24^th April 2009, at 10.30 am in the MPH.

7. The Parish Coordinators meeting will be held on Monday 20^th April 2009 at 7.00 pm in the Audio/Video Room. All coordinators of Parish communities are requested to attend.

8. Fr. Joseph Martis will be preaching the retreat in Konkani from Monday 27^th to Wednesday 29^h April 2009. Mission will start after the evening mass, at 7.00 pm. All Konkani Community people are requested to attend this retreat.

P.T.O.

9. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” session will be held on Saturday, 18^th 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.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY ONLY.

10. Being the Pauline year, today there will be a skit, on the life and mission of St. Paul at the outdoor stage, soon after the 5.30 pm Mass, presented by CFC.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY.

11. The Jesus youth’s, the first meeting is scheduled to 3^rd Saturday, 18^th April 2009 from 7.30 pm to 8.45pm.The details of the program is displayed on the parish notice board. I request all youth between16 to 35 of age to attend this important meeting to share their opinion and aspirations. All parents are requested to encourage the Youth to participate in this Jesus Youth program which was launched on 9^th March 2009.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros, OFM.Cap

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 24^th, 25^th and 26th April 2009

1. Rev. Fr. Thomas Quadros, our Parish Priest will be away on leave. We wish him a pleasant and refreshing vacation.

2. Rev. Fr. Joseph Martis will be preaching the retreat in Konkani from Monday 27^th to Wednesday 29^hApril 2009. Mission will start after the evening mass, at 7.00pm. All Konkani Community people are requested to attend this retreat

3. Wedding Anniversary Mass for March & April celebrants will be on Tuesday, 28th April at 7:00pm in the Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names at the Parish Office.

4. During the Marian month of May, the Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto every evening half an hour before Mass. Except on Fridays and Wednesdays will be at 6:30 pm. at the Grotto. There will be a traditional Marian devotion called “FLORES DE MAYO” is held in our Parish Every Saturday at 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm in the Mother Church. Everyone, especially the children, may take part in the prayers, petitions and flower offerings as a special devotion to our Blessed Mother. The Flores De Mayo culminates on the feast of our Lady’s Visitation on 31st May 2009. Feast Mass will be celebrated at 7.00 Pm. in the Multi purpose Hall .Petitions may be dropped in the heart Box available in the Multipurpose Hall. These will be offered and burned during the Feast program. Please do not put cash and valuables.

5. May 1st, being the feast of St. Joseph, The Worker, 5:30 PM evening mass will be celebrated as the feast mass for all the workers. Parishioners are invited to participate.

6. May 1st, being the first Friday of the month Parish Holy Hour will be held at 4.15 P.M. in the Multipurpose hall.

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Fr. Thomas Quadros, OFM.Cap

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 1^st, 2^nd and 3rd May 2009

We thank Rev.Fr. Joseph Martis for being in our midst for preparing us for the Holy week services and conducting the Mission in English and Konkani, which has benefited our Parishioners. May God bless him in his Ministry, and assuring him of our Prayers.

1. Rev. Fr. Patricio Casino will be conducting the retreat in Tagalog from Monday 4^th May to Wednesday 6^hMay 2009.

Mission will start after the evening mass, at 7.00pm.in the MPH. All Filipino Parishioners are requested to attend this

retreat.

2. During the Marian month of May, the Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto every evening half an hour before Mass. Except on Fridays and Wednesdays it will be at 6.30pm at the Grotto. There will be a traditional Marian devotion called “FLORES DE MAYO” Every Saturday from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm in the Mother Church. Everyone, especially the children, may take part in the prayers, petitions and flower offerings as a special devotion to our Blessed Mother. The Flores De Mayo culminates on the feast of our Lady’s Visitation on 31^st May. Petitions may be dropped in the heart Box kept at the Multipurpose Hall. These will be offered and burned after the Feast on 31^st May 2009. Please do not put cash or valuables. On 2^nd May , First Saturday of the month , the Rosary will be at 7.30 pm along with “FLORES DE MAYO” devotion in the Mother Church.

3. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on 9^th May after the 6:30 pm Mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium, conducted by Fr. Patricio. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.

4. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be on Wednesday, 13^th May at 6:30 pm in the Audio/Video Room .Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

5. The Parish Liturgy meeting will be held on 8^th May at 6.45pm in A.V.Room, all members are requested to attend.

6. On Friday, the 8^th May, there will be a skit, on the life and mission of St. Paul at the outdoor stage, soon after the 5.30 pm mass.

P.T.O.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY ONLY

7. Today, first May being the feast of St. Joseph, The Worker, the 5:30 PM evening mass will be celebrated as the feast mass for all the workers.

8. Today, being the first Friday of the month the Parish Holy Hour will be held at 4.15 P.M. in the Multipurpose hall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

Meeting for the Jesus youth’s will be held on Saturday 2^nd May, from 7.30 pm to 8.45 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parents are requested to encourage the Youth to participate in this Jesus Youth program.

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Fr. Youssef Youssef, OFM.Cap

Asst. Parish Priest

Announcements for Cantors :

There will be a second collection to show our gratitude towards Fr. Joseph Martis.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 8^th, 9^th and 10^th May 2009

1. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 13^th May at 6:30 pm in the Audio/Video Room .Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

2. The skit on the Life and mission of St. Paul’s will be held on15^th May, soon after the 5.30 pm mass in the MPH., presented

by Konkani community.

3. The charity group of our Parish, POSA is celebrating the feast of their patron St. Antony with solemn mass on June 16^th at 6:00 pm in the MPH followed by a Charity Dinner Dance on Thursday, 18^thJune from 8:00 pm onwards at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All Parishioners are invited to take part in both these events. For invitation cards kindly contact the Parish Office or the parish group Coordinators.

4. 15^th May is the Nurses day, The 5.30 pm mass will be celebrated as a thanks giving Mass by the Nurses of our Parish. All the nurses are encouraged to participate in this Mass.

5. During the Marian month of May, the Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto every evening half an hour before Mass. Except on Fridays and Wednesdays it will be at 6.30pm at the Grotto. There will be a traditional Marian devotion called “FLORES DE MAYO” Every Saturday from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm in the Mother Church. Everyone, especially the children, may take part in the prayers, petitions and flower offerings as a special devotion to our Blessed Mother. Petitions may be dropped in the heart Box kept at the Multipurpose Hall. These will be offered and burned after the Feast mass on 31^st May 2009. Please do not put cash or valuables.

P.T.O.

6. In preparation for Pentecost, a nine days Novena to the Holy Spirit will be conducted in the MPH, starting from Tuesday, 19^th of May, after evening Mass. Daily timing are displayed on the Notice board. All Parishioners are encouraged to attend.

7. Please note that, on 15^th May there will be no Tagalog Mass, it will be postponed on

22^nd May 2009.

ANOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY ONLY

The Parish Liturgy meeting will be today at 6.45pm in A.V.Room, All members are requested to attend.

ANOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on 9^th May after the 6:30 pm Mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium, conducted by Fr. Patricio. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.

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Fr. Youssef Youssef, OFM.Cap

Asst. Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 15^th, 16^th and 17^th May 2009

1. 1. We welcome Fr. Daniel Rex Devaraj from India. He will be with us for a month in the absence of Fr. Andrews. We wish him a fruitful Ministry in our Parish, and we wish Fr. Andrews a pleasant and refreshing vacation.

2. We thank Rev. Fr. Patricio Casino for being in our midst and conducting the mission in Tagalog which has benefited our Parishioners. May God Bless him in his Ministry and assuring him of our prayers. We welcome Fr. Ding, after his vacation, to continue his Pastoral Ministry with renewed spirit.

3. Please note that, the monthly 3^rd Friday Tagalog Mass has been postponed to 4^th Friday 22^nd May 2009 at 4.00 pm.

4. The charity group of our Parish, POSA is celebrating the feast of their patron St. Antony with solemn mass on June 16^th at 6:00 pm in the MPH followed by a Charity Dinner Dance on Thursday, 18^thJune from 8:00 pm onwards at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium, with Live Band in attendance. All Parishioners are invited to take part in both these events. For invitation cards kindly contact the Parish Office or the parish group Coordinators. 13 days novena in preparation for the feast of St. Anotony will begin on 3^rd June 2009 after evening mass. For timings please refer to the notice board.

5. The English Charismatic Community prayer group will hold the Annual night vigil on Thursday, 28^th May 2009, to mark the celebration of Pentecost. In preparation for Pentecost, a nine day Novena to the Holy Spirit will be conducted in the MPH, starting from Tuesday, 19^th of May, after evening Mass. Daily timings and details of the Night vigil are displayed on the notice board. Parishioners are encouraged to participate in the Daily novena and the Night vigil.

P.T.O.

6. On Sunday, the 31^st May is the closing of the Marian month, and the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s visitation to St. Elizabeth. This Feast will be celebrated at the 7 pm mass in the MPH followed by the procession to the out door stage. Petitions can be dropped in the heart box displayed in the MPH. Please do not put money or valuable items, as all the petitions will be burnt after the procession on 31^st May. Those who have Mother Mary’s statue may bring them for blessing during the Mass. Novena in preparation for the feast of Visitation will start from Friday 22^nd May 15 Minutes before the evening Mass.

7. The Wedding Anniversary Mass for the May celebrants will be held on Tuesday 26^th May in the Mother Church at 7 pm. Celebrants please register your names in the Parish Office.

Announcements for Friday morning mass only

Today, the 5.30 pm mass will be celebrated as a thanks giving Mass by the Nurses of our Parish. All the nurses are encouraged to participate in this Mass.

Announcements for Friday only

Today there will be a skit on the Life and mission of St. Paul’s, soon after the 5.30 pm mass in the MPH., presented by the Konkani community.

Announcements for Friday and Saturday only

Meeting for the Jesus youth’s will be held on Saturday 16^th May, from 7.30 pm to 8.45 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parents are requested to encourage the Youth to participate in this Jesus Youth program.

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Fr. Youssef Youssef, OFM.Cap

Asst. Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 22nd, 23rd and 24^th May 2009

1. The English Charismatic Community Prayer group will hold their Annual Night Vigil service on Thursday, 28^th May 2009, in the Multipurpose Hall, commencing at 9.45 PM. Details are on the posters in the Church compound. All Parishioners are encouraged to attend this important service and experience the mighty anointing of the Holy Spirit.

2. The Marian month closes on Sunday, 31 May which is the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s visitation to St. Elizabeth. This Feast will be celebrated at the 7 pm mass in the MPH followed by the procession to the out door stage. Those Children who have received their 1st Holy Communion are requested to come in white attire with fresh flowers as an offering.

Petitions can be dropped in the heart box displayed in the MPH. Please do not put money or valuable items, as all the petitions will be burnt after the procession on 31^st May.

Those who have Mother Mary’s statue may bring them for blessing during the Mass. The Novena in preparation for the feast of the Visitation will start from Friday 22^nd May, 15 Minutes before the evening Mass.

3. The Wedding Anniversary Mass for May celebrants will be held on Tuesday 26^th May in the Mother Church at 7 pm. Celebrants please register your names in the Parish Office.

4. The charity group of our Parish, POSA is celebrating the feast of their patron St. Antony with a solemn mass on June 16^th at 6:00 pm in the MPH followed by a Charity Dinner Dance on Thursday, 18^thJune from 8:00 pm onwards at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium, with a Live Band Night Shades in attendance. All Parishioners are invited to take part in both these events. For invitation cards kindly contact the Parish Office or the parish group Coordinators. The 13 days novena in preparation for the Feast of St. Antony will begin on 3^rd June 2009 after the evening mass. For timings please refer to the notice board.

P.T.O.

5. Rev. Fr. Daniel Rex will be preaching the retreat in Tamil from Monday 8^th to Thursday 11^th June 2009. The Mission will start after the evening mass, at 7.00 pm. at the MPH. All Tamil Community Parishioners are encouraged to attend this retreat.

Announcements for Friday morning mass only

Please note that, the Tagalog Mass will be at 4.oo pm today at the MPH.

FR. ULDARICO CAMUS, OFM. Cap

Asst. Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 29th, 30th and 31st May 2009

1. Feast of Corpus Christi, “Body and Blood of Jesus” will be celebrated on 12^th, 13^th and 14^th June. On Friday 12^th June there will be a silent adoration by Parish Groups in the Mother Church. It will commence at 10am till 5:15pm. Soon after the 9am Mass the Blessed Sacrament will be taken from MPH to Mother Church in Procession. There will be Benediction at 5:15pm. For the Adoration Schedule please refer to the Notice Board. On this day the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will remain closed from 10am to 5:15pm.

2. On 5^th June, the First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be at 4.15 P.M. in the Multi-purpose hall.

3. Rev. Fr. Daniel Rex will be preaching a retreat in Tamil from Monday 8^th to Thursday 11^th June 2009. The Mission will commence at 7.00 pm. in the Mother Church. All Tamil Community Parishioners, to attend.

4. The 13 days novena in preparation for the Feast of St. Antony will begin on 3^rd June 2009 after the evening Mass. For timings please refer to the notice board.

5. Couples for Christ and its Family Ministries cordially invite all Married Couples, widows, widowers, separated or divorced, husbands and wives who are away from their families, regardless of nationality, to the 33rd Christian Life Program (CLP). It will be held every Friday starting from June 5^th to July 24^th 2009. Timings are displayed on the parish notice board. Registration forms are available at the parish office.

6. The next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 10^th June at 6:30 pm in the Audio/Video Room .Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

7. Rev. Fr. Felicio Diniz is celebrating 25 years of his Priestly ordination on 31st May, let us keep him in our prayers and ask God to bless him abundantly in his Ministry.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

8. The Marian month ends on Sunday, 31 May the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s visitation to St. Elizabeth. This Feast will be celebrated at the 7 pm mass in the MPH followed by the procession to the out door stage. Those Children who have received their 1st Holy Communion are requested to come in white attire with fresh flowers as an offering.

Petitions can be dropped in the Heart Box kept in the MPH. Please do not put in money or valuable items, as all the petitions will be burnt after the procession on 31^st May.

Those who have Mother Mary’s statues may bring them for blessing during the Mass.

FR. ULDARICO CAMUS, OFM. Cap

Asst. Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 5th, 6th and 7th June 2009

1. I have come back from my vacation to continue my Pastoral Ministry, Thank you so much for your prayer.

2. Feast of Corpus Christi, “Body and Blood of Jesus” will be celebrated on 12^th, 13^th and 14^th June. On Friday 12^th June there will be a silent adoration by Parish Groups in the Mother Church. It will commence at 10am till 5:15pm. Soon after the 9am Mass the Blessed Sacrament will be taken from MPH to Mother Church in Procession. There will be Benediction at 5:15pm. For the Adoration Schedule please refer to the Notice Board. On this day the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will remain closed from 10am to 5:15pm.

3. Friday June 5^th will be the last day of Catechism for the year 2008-2009. There will be no Catechism classes ,Children’s Mass, Youth Mass from 12^th June till further informed.

4. Friday, June 19^th, being the actual day of the feast of “Sacred Heart Jesus” to whom our Parish is dedicated, adoration will be held from 10.00 am till 4.00 pm in the Mother Church by various parish groups. 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 10.00 am till 5.15 pm on that day.

The 9 days novena in preparation for the Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus will begin from 10^th June 2009. For timings please refer to the notice board.

5. Rev. Fr. Daniel Rex will be preaching a retreat in Tamil from Monday 8^th to Thursday 11^th June. The Mission will commence at 7.00 pm. in the Mother Church. All Tamil Community Parishioners, to attend.

6. The charity group of our Parish, POSA is celebrating the feast of their patron St.Antony with a solemn mass on June 16^th at 6:00 pm in the MPH. A Charity Dinner Dance will be held on Thursday, 18^thJune from 8:00 pm onwards at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium, with a Live Band Night Shades in attendance. All Parishioners are invited to take part in both these events. Invitation cards are available at the Church compound and with the parish group Coordinators. The 13 days novena in preparation for the Feast of St.Antony has already began from 3^rd June 2009 after the evening mass. For timings please refer to the notice board.

7. Couples for Christ and its Family Ministries cordially invite all Married Couples, widows, widowers, separated or divorced, husbands and wives who are away from their families, regardless of nationality, to the 33rd Christian Life Program (CLP). It will be held every Friday starting from June 5^th to July 24^th 2009. Timings are displayed on the parish notice board. Registration forms are available at the parish office.

8. The next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 10^th June at 6:30 pm in the Audio/Video Room .Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

9. The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 22nd, 23^rd, 24th & 25th June from 6.30pm to 9.00pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. 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 four days on time, failing which they will have to repeat the course at another time. Please bring your Bible with you.

10. The Parish Coordinators meeting will be held on Monday 8^th June, in the AV Room at 7.00 pm. All Coordinators of Parish communities are requested to attend.

11. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday, 13^th June after the 6.30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium, conducted by Rev. Fr.Daniel Rex.The topic is Sharing of our Faith- Mission Thrust. All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.

12. The Parish Liturgy Group meeting will be held on Friday 12^th June at 6.45pm in the A/V. Room. All members are requested to attend.

13. One of our parishioners has donated the pictures of “DIVINE MERCY” which are kept at the entrance of Multipurpose hall, each family may take one copy and pray for the donor’s intentions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

Today, the Parish Holy Hour will be at 4.15 P.M. in the Multi-purpose hall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAYONLY

Meeting for the Jesus youth’s will be held on Saturday 6^th June, from 7.30 pm to 8.45 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parents are requested to encourage the Youth to participate in this Jesus Youth program.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 12th, 13th and 14th June 2009

1. The feast of “Sacred Heart of Jesus” will be celebrated on 19, 20 and 21^st June. The concelebrated Feast mass will be celebrated on Friday 19^th June at 5.30 pm. Adoration will be held from 10.00 am till 4.00 pm in the Mother Church by various parish groups. The Parish Holy Hour will be at 4.15pm in MPH. Soon after the 9.00 am Mass, the Blessed Sacrament will be transferred 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. On that day, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will remain closed from 10.00 am till 5.15 pm.

The 9 days novena in preparation for the Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus has already began from 10^th June 2009, 15 minutes before the evening Mass. For timings please refer to the notice board.

2. The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 22nd, 23^rd, 24th & 25th June from 6.30pm to 9.00pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. 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 four days on time, failing which they will have to repeat the course at another time. Please bring your Bible with you.

3. The charity group of our Parish, POSA is celebrating the feast of their patron St. Antony with a solemn mass on June 16^th at 6:00 pm in the MPH. A Charity Dinner Dance will be held on Thursday, 18^thJune from 8:00 pm onwards at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium, with a Live Band Night Shades in attendance. All Parishioners are invited to take part in both these events. Invitation cards are available at the Church compound and with the parish group Coordinators. The novena in preparation for the Feast of St. Antony has already began and held after the evening mass. For timings please refer to the notice board.

4. We are celebrating the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul on Friday 26^th,June, Saturday 27^th June and Sunday 28^th June. On Sunday, 28^th the 7.00 pm. Mass will be celebrated as the feast Mass and closing the year dedicated to St. Paul’s Birth Anniversary. After the Mass there will be a presentation at the outdoor stage on the life and mission of St. Paul by various parish communities, kindly patronize. The collection made on these days is called “Peter Pence”. It 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.

5. 24^th June is the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The 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.

6. The Novena in preparation for the feast of Immaculate Heart of Mary has already started on 11^th June after evening mass and will continue till 19^th June at the Grotto. The feast falls on 20^th June but the feast mass will be celebrated on 24^th June at the 7.00 pm Mass in the MPH.

7. Please note that, the monthly 3^rd Friday Tagalog Mass has been postponed to 4^th Friday 26^th June 2009 at 4.00 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

Today the feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Jesus. There will a silent adoration at the Mother Church from 10 am to 5.15 pm. followed by benediction. Today the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will be closed from 10 am to 5.15 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY ONLY

The Parish Liturgy committee meeting will be at 6.45pm today, in the A/V.ROOM.

Today evening, after the 5.30pm Mass, there will be a skit on the Life and Mission of

St. Paul at the outdoor stage. Conducted by Legion of Mary. All parishioners are invited

To witness the same.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be conducted by Rev. Fr.Daniel Rex, on Saturday, 13^th June after the 6.30 evening mass in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium,. The topic is, “Sharing of our Faith- Mission Thrust.” All parishioners are requested to participate in the praise and worship and the session to deepen the Catholic Faith.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 19th, 20th and 21stJune 2009

1. We thank Rev. Fr. Daniel Rex for being in our midst for a month in the absence of Fr. Andrew and conducting the mission in Tamil. May God Bless him in his Ministry and assuring him of our prayers.

2. We are celebrating the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul on Friday 26^th,June, Saturday 27^th June and Sunday 28^th June. On Sunday, 28^th the 7.00 pm. Mass will be celebrated as the feast Mass and closing of the year dedicated to St. Paul’s Birth Anniversary. After the Mass there will be a presentation at the outdoor stage on the life and mission of St. Paul by various parish communities, kindly patronize. The collection made on these days is called “Peter Pence”. It 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. The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 22nd, 23^rd, 24th & 25th June from 6.30pm to 9.00 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. 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 four days on time, failing which

they will have to repeat the course at another time. Please bring your Bible with you.

4. 24^th June is the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The 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.

5. The feast of Immaculate Heart of Mary is on 20^th June but the feast mass will be celebrated on 24^th June at the 7.00 pm Mass in the MPH.

6. Please note that, the monthly 3^rd Friday Tagalog Mass has been postponed to 4^th Friday 26^th June 2009 at 4.00 pm.

7. Wedding Anniversary Mass for June celebrants will be on Tuesday, 30th June at 7:00pm in the Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names at the Parish Office.

8. Malayalam community is celebrating the feast of St. Thomas on 3^rd July. In preparation for the feast of St. Thomas 9 days Novena begins from 25^th June Thursday onwards, for more details please refer the parish notice board.

P.T.O.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

On June 19, 20 and 21^st we are celebrating the Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus. The concelebrated Feast mass will be celebrated today evening at 5.30 pm. Adoration will be held from 10.00 am till 4.00 pm in the Mother Church by various parish groups. Soon after the 9.00 am Mass, the Blessed Sacrament will be transferred from MPH. to Mother Church in Procession. At 4.00 pm. the Blessed Sacrament will be transferred back to the MPH. and the Parish Holy Hour will be conducted from 4.15pm in the MPH. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel will remain closed from 10.00am till 5.15 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

Jesus Youth in our Parish will have recommitment day gathering on 20^th June, from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. It is a time of renewal of commitment and sharing the grace to continue Lord’s Mission entrusted to our youth facing today’s challenges. All youth are invited to take part in this gathering. Parents are requested to encourage the youth to participate in this Jesus Youth Program.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

Announcements for Cantors :

Today there will be a second collection to show our gratitude towards Fr.Daniel Rex.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 26th, 27th and 28^th June 2009

1. We welcome Fr. Andrews, after his vacation, to continue his Pastoral Ministry with renewed spirit.

2. On 3rd July, the First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be at 4.15 P.M. in the MPH.

3. Our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has declared 19^th June 2009 to 19^th June 2010 as the year dedicated to the Priests. The year of the Priests also commemorates the 150^th death anniversary of St. John Mary Vianney, let us pray for priests and vocation to religious life.

4. Wedding Anniversary Mass for June celebrants will be on Tuesday, 30th June at 7:00pm in the Mother Church. Celebrants please register your names at the Parish Office.

5. Malayalam community is celebrating the feast of St. Thomas on 3^rd July. In preparation for the feast of St. Thomas 9 days Novena already started from 25^th June, for more details please refer the parish notice board.

6. The next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 8th July at 6.30 P.M. in the Audio Video Room. Please bring your Bible with you and do not bring children.

7. Parishioners are kindly advised not to distribute or keep any kind of reading material in the Mother Church, MPH or Church compound without the permission of the Parish Priest.

8. The Catholic community of Awali, is organizing a celebration to mark the 25years of priesthood of their Parish priest, Rev. Fr. Felecio Diniz on the 30^th October 2009, at the Awali Church grounds.

A souvenir brochure to commemorate this auspicious occasion will be published. All Catholics and Christians are invited to submit personal greetings with photo to editor@ourladyof the visitation.com by 31st August 2009, for inclusion in the souvenir brochure.

To defray part of the cost of printing monetary contributions are welcome. An envelope is provided labeled “Silver Jubilee”, kindly place contributions in the box at the parish office.

P.T.O.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

We are celebrating the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul on Friday 26^th,June, Saturday 27^th June and Sunday 28^th June. On Sunday, 28^th the 7.00 pm. Mass will be celebrated as the feast Mass and closing of the year dedicated to St. Paul’s Birth Anniversary. The collection made on these days is called “Peter Pence”. It 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. After the Mass there will be a presentation at the outdoor stage on the life and mission of St. Paul by various parish communities, kindly patronize.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 3rd, 4th and 5^th July 2009

1. Our Church is completing 70 years of its existence in this Country of Bahrain. While we thank God for his continuous Blessings and protection during these past 70 years it is a joyful occasion for each one of us.

Parishioners are invited to attend a meeting at the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium on Monday 6^th July 2009 at 7.00 pm to plan and discuss about the event. Kindly attend.

2. The Catholic community of Awali, is organizing a celebration to mark the 25years of priest-hood of their Parish priest, Rev. Fr. Felecio Diniz on the 30^th October 2009, at the Awali Church grounds. For more details please refer the Parish Notice Board.

3. The Parish Liturgy Group meeting will be held on Friday 10^th July at 6.45pm in the A/V. Room. All members are requested to attend.

4. The next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 8th July at 6.30 P.M. in the Audio Video Room. Please bring your Bible with you and do not bring children.

5. Parishioners are again reminded not to distribute or keep any kind of reading material “chain –prayers” etc. in the Mother Church, MPH or Church compound without the permission of the Parish Priest.

6. There will be no “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program during the months of July and August. It will be resumed in September.

7. The Legion of Mary Presidium Rosa Mystica will be celebrating the Feast of Rosa Mystica on July 14. A Nine day Novena beginning from July 5^th to July 13^th 2009 in honour of our Mother Mary will be recited daily at the Grotto at 7.30pm. Except on Sundays when the Novena prayers will be after the 7 pm. obligation mass. All Legionaries and Devotees are invited the join in the Novena Prayer.

P.T.O.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY ONLY

Today, the Parish Holy Hour will be at 4.15 P.M. in the Multi-purpose hall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

Meeting for the Jesus youth’s will be held on Saturday 4^th July, from 7.30 pm to 8.45 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parents are requested to encourage the Youth to participate in this Jesus Youth program.

The First Saturday Devotion Rosary Prayers will be recited at the Mother Church, at 7.35pm. immediately after the 6.30 pm. Mass.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10^th , 11^th and 12^th July 2009

1. The Legion of Mary Presidium Rosa Mystica will be celebrating the Feast of Rosa Mystica on July 14. A Nine day Novena already started from July 5^th till July 13^th 2009 in honour of our Mother Mary will be recited daily at the Grotto at 7.30pm.Except on Sundays when the Novena prayers will be after the 7pm. obligation mass. All Legionaries and Devotees are invited the join in the Novena Prayer

2. The Catholic Community of Awali, is organizing a celebration to mark the 25years of priest-hood of their Parish priest, Rev. Fr. Felecio Diniz on the 30^th October 2009, at the Awali Church grounds. For more details please refer the Parish Notice Board.

3. There will be no “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program and also Bible classes during the months of July and August. It will be resumed in September.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY ONLY

4. The Parish Liturgy Group meeting will be held today 10^th July at 6.45pm in the A/V. Room. All members are requested to attend.

5. 17 inch Computer Monitors are available at a nominal price at the Audio Video room on a first come first serve basis.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 17^th , 18^th and 19^th July 2009

1. Every Saturday beginning from 25^th July, there will be a special hour of confession from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm in the Mother Church for those who are unable to go for confession during the mass in the week.

2. This year is the 70^th anniversary of the inception of the Sacred Heart Church in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In November 2009, it is proposed to start a year long programme of thanksgiving and Praise to the Lord for this benevolent care, guidance and protection during all these years. Parishioners, we welcome your valuable ideas and suggestions to make this programme meaningful and memorable.We thank those few parishioners, for their suggestions put forth in the meeting held on 6^th July 2009. A similar meeting will be held in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium, on Monday the 20^th July 2009 at 7pm. Please attend and put forward your suggestions. We welcome written suggestions and proposals from parishioners,which can be put into the Suggestion Boxes placed at the entrance of the MPH and Mother Church on before Sunday the 19^thof July 2009.

3 Wedding Anniversary Mass, for July celebrants, will be on Tuesday, 28th July, at 7:00pm, in the Mother Church. Celebrants, please register your names at the Parish Office.

4. Rev. Fr. George Kunnel will be preaching a retreat in Malayalam from Monday 20^th July to Wednesday 22^nd July 2009. Mission will start after the evening mass, at 7.00 pm. All Malayalam Community people are requested to attend this retreat.

5. Please do not throw tissue papers or chewing gum inside the church or within the Church premises. Please put them in the dust bin.

6. Do not light long candles at the Grotto to avoid fire hazard.

7. No snacks and food items are allowed in Babies’ Room, which is reserved exclusively for mothers with children.

8. Seventeen inch Computer Monitors are available at a nominal price at the Audio Video room. Please patronize.

P.T.O.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

Meeting for the Jesus youth’s will be held on Saturday 18^th July, from 7.30 pm to 8.45 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parents are requested to encourage the Youth to participate in this Jesus Youth program.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 24^th , 25^th and 26^th July 2009

1. Every Saturday there will be a special hour of confession from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm in the Mother Church, commencing from 25^th July. For those who are unable to go for confession during the mass in the week, please make use of this facility.

2. Wedding Anniversary Mass, for July celebrants, will be on Tuesday, 28th July, at 7:00pm, in the Mother Church. Celebrants, please register your names at the Parish Office.

3.The First Friday Parish Holy Hour, will be on 7^th August, at 4.15 P.M. in the Multi-purpose hall.

4. The Ministries of Couples for Christ cordially invite, all married couples andmarried people, irrespective of their marital status and nationality, to attend their 34^th Christian Life Programme. It will be held on all Fridays, from 7^thAugust to 25^th September. For Timings and details please refer the Parish notice board. Registration forms are available at the parish office.

4. In the Parishioners meeting, held on 20^th July, it has been agreed, to have the inauguration of the 70^th Anniversary celebration of our Sacred Heart Church in month of November. Further details, will soon be notified.

5. Prayers for the Priests is kept in the Mother Church & MPH. Please take a copy for each family and pray for the priests. Thank you.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 31^STJuly ,1st and 2nd August 2009

1. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour, will be on 7^th August, at 4.15 pm., in the Multi-purpose hall.

2. The next Baptism Preparation Course, will be held on Wednesday, 12th August at 6.30 pm., in the Audio Video Room. Please bring your Bible with you and do not bring children.

3. The feast of Our Lady of Assumption, will be celebrated on 14^th, 15^th & 16^th August. Novena will begin on 5^th August, 10 minutes before the 5.30 and 7.30pm.masses.

4. The Ministries of Couples for Christ, cordially invite, all married couples and married people, irrespective of their marital status and nationality, to attend their 34^th Christian Life Programme. It will be held on all Fridays, from 7^thAugust to 25^th September. For Timings and details, please refer the Parish notice board. Registration forms are available at the parish office.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY.

The Jesus youth Meeting, will be held on Saturday 1^st August, from 7.30 pm to 8.45 pm, in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parents, are requested to encourage the Youth, to participate in this Jesus Youth program.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 7th ,8th and 9^th August 2009

1. The next Baptism Preparation Course, will be held on Wednesday, 12th August at 6.30 pm., in the Audio Video Room. Please bring your Bible with you and do not bring children.

2 The feast of Our Lady of Assumption, will be celebrated on 14^th, 15^th & 16^th August. Novena has already begun and is prayed 10 minutes before the evening masses.

3. The Ministries of Couples for Christ, cordially invite, all married couples and married people, irrespective of their marital status and nationality, to attend their 34^th Christian Life Programme. It will be held on all Fridays, from 7^thAugust to 25^th September. For Timings and details, please refer the Parish notice board. Registration forms are available at the parish office.

4. Parish Liturgy meeting will be held on Friday 14^th August at 6.45pm in the Community Centre Building. All members are requested to attend.

5. EPHPHATHA A three days youth retreat with the theme EPHPHATHA will be conducted for all the Youth & Youthteens of our Parish, during the Eid holydays. 19^th – 21^st September 2009. The main speaker of the team is Br. Fritz Mascarenhas from Bangalore. All the youth are invited to this Jesus encounter retreat. All Parents are requested to encourage their children to attend this grace-filled opportunity for spiritual renewal and nourishment. During these three days, no other programes will be held.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY.

Today, the Parish Holy Hour, will be at 4.15 pm., in the Multi-purpose hall.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 14th ,15th and 16^th August 2009

1. We welcome back Rev.Fr. Joy Menachery after his vacation, to continue his Pastoral Ministry with renewed spirit. We thank Rev.Fr.George Kunnel for being in our midst in the absence of Fr. Joy and conducting the mission in Malayalam. May God bless him in his Ministry abundantly.

2. ‘EPHPHATHA’ A three days Youth Renewal Retreat will be organized by Sacred Heart Church for all the Youth & Youthteens of the Parish, during the Eid holidays. 19^th – 21^st September. Br. Fritz Mascarenhas & Br.C.C.Joseph from India will be the main speakers of the team. During these three days, no other programes will be held. All youths are invited to this Jesus encounter retreat assisted by JESUS YOUTH. Parents are requested to encourage their children to attend this grace-filled opportunity for spiritual renewal and nourishment. Registration could be done in the Church compound after all obligation Masses or through on line. Details are displayed on the Parish Notice Board.

3. Wedding Anniversary Mass, for August celebrants, will be held on Tuesday, 25th August, at 7:00pm, in the Mother Church. Celebrants, please register your names at the Parish Office.

4. The Tamil Community will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Vailankanni on Thursday 10^th September. The Novena masses will start from Tuesday, First September to Wednesday, 9^th September every day in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium at 6.30 pm. Except on Tuesday 1^st and Thursday, 10^th September the Feast Mass will be in the MPH. at 6.30 pm.

5. The Feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Mother called “Konkan Harvest Festival” will be celebrated on Friday, 11^th September, by the Konkani Community. The Novena in preparation for this feast will commence from Wednesday, 2^nd September until Thursday, 10^th September at 7.00 pm daily in the Mother Church. The Feast mass will be at 10.30 am in the MPH.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY ONLY.

Today, the Parish Liturgy meeting, will be at 6.45 pm., in the Community Centre Building. All Members are requested to attend.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY.

The Jesus youth Meeting, will be held on Saturday 15^th August, from 7.30 pm to 8.45 pm, in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All parents, are requested to encourage the Youth, to attend the meeting.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 21st ,22nd & 23rd August 2009

1. ‘EPHPHATHA’ A three days Youth Renewal Retreat will be organized by Sacred Heart Church for all the Youth & Youthteens of the Parish, during the Eid holidays. 19^th – 21^st September. Br. Fritz Mascarenhas & Br.C.C.Joseph from India will be the main speakers of the team. During these three days, no other programes will be held. All youths are invited to this Jesus encounter retreat assisted by JESUS YOUTH. Parents are requested to encourage their children to attend this grace-filled opportunity for spiritual renewal and nourishment. Registration could be done in the Church compound after all obligation Masses or through on line. Details are displayed on the Parish Notice Board.

2. Wedding Anniversary Mass, for August celebrants, will be held on Tuesday, 25th August, at7:00pm, in the Mother Church. Celebrants, please register your names at the Parish Office.

3. The Tamil Community will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Vailankanni on Thursday 10^th September. The Novena mass will start from Tuesday, First September to Wednesday, 9^th September every day in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium at 6.30 pm. Except on Tuesday 1^st and Thursday, 10^th September the Feast Mass will be in the MPH. at 6.30 pm.

4. Our Parish will celebrate, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 8^th September. The Novena in preparation for this feast will commence from Sunday, 30^th August 10 minutes before the evening mass.

5. The Konkani Community will be celebrating the Nativity of our Blessed Mother, ‘ Konkan Harvest Festival’ on Friday, 11^th September, 2009 at 10.30 am. With blessing of Paddy (New Corn) and floral offerings to our Lady by the children at the outdoor stage followed by Feast Mass in Konkani in the Multipurpose Hall. The 9 days Novena with Mass in preparation for the feast will commence from Wednesday, 2^nd September at 7.45 pm in the Multipurpose Hall. For other days timings please refer to the Parish Notice Board.

6. Parish Coordinators meeting will be held on Tuesday 24^h August at 6.45 pm in the Audio/Video Room. Attendance is compulsory.

7. The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 14^th, 15^th, 16^th & 17^th September from

6.30pm to 9.00 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. 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 four days on time, failing which they will have to repeat the course at another

time. Please bring your Bible with you.

8. 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 the people in our prayers.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 28^th, 29^th & 30^thAugust 2009

2. The Tamil Community will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Vailankanni on Thursday 10^th September. The Novena mass will start from Tuesday, First September to Wednesday, 9^th September every day in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium at 6.30 pm. Except on Tuesday 1^st and Thursday, 10^th September the Feast Mass will be in the MPH. at 6.30 pm.

3. Our Parish will celebrate, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 8^th September. The Novena in preparation for this feast will commence from Sunday, 30^th August 10 minutes before the evening mass.

4. The Konkani Community will be celebrating the Nativity of our Blessed Mother, ‘Konkan Harvest Festival’ on Friday, 11^th September, 2009 at 10.30 am. With blessing of Paddy (New Corn) and floral offerings to our Lady by the children at the outdoor stage followed by Feast Mass in Konkani in the Multipurpose Hall. The 9 days Novena with Mass in preparation for the feast will commence from Wednesday, 2^nd September at 7.45 pm in the Multipurpose Hall. For other days timings please refer to the Parish Notice Board.

5. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour, will be on 4^th September, at 4.15 P.M. in the Multi-purpose hall.

6. Lectors meeting will be held on Monday 31^st August at 7pm. In the A.V.Room.

7. The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 14^th, 15^th, 16^th & 17^th September from

6.30pm to 9.00 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. 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 four days on time, failing which they will have to repeat the course at another

time. Please bring your Bible with you.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 4^h, 5^th & 6^th September 2009

Dear Friends, Parishioners I will be going back to my Home province in India as desired by my Superiors. Our Bishop Paul Hinder has kindly relieved me and appointed the new parish priest Rev. Fr.Diago Joao Mendonca Capuchin from India, who will be installed by our Bishop Paul Hinder on 25^th September at 5.30 PM concelebrated Mass. I take this occasion to thank all of you for your co-operation and I am sure that you will also extend the same to my Successor Fr. Diago Joao Mendonca, Ofm.Cap.

1. ‘EPHPHATHA’ A three days Youth Renewal Retreat will be organized by Sacred Heart Church for all the Youth & Youthteens of the Parish, during the Eid holidays. 19^th–21^st September. Br. Fritz Mascarenhas & Br.C.C.Joseph from India will be the main speakers of the team. During these three days, no other programes will be held. Details are displayed on the Parish Notice Board.

2.The Tamil Community will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Vailankanni on Thursday 10^th September. The Novena mass already started from Tuesday, First September to Wednesday, 9^th September every day in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium at 6.30 pm. For further details please refer to the Parish Notice Board.

3.Our Parish will celebrate, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 8^th September. Feast mass will be celebrated at 6 pm

4. The Konkani Community will be celebrating the Nativity of our Blessed Mother, ‘Konkan Harvest Festival’ on Friday, 11^th September, 2009 at 10.30 am. With blessing of Paddy (New Corn) and floral offerings to our Lady by the children at the outdoor stage followed by Feast Mass in Konkani in the Multipurpose Hall. The 9 days Novena with Mass in preparation for the feast has already begun. For the timings please refer to the Parish Notice Board.

5. The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 14^th, 15^th, 16^th & 17^th September

from 6.30pm to 9.00 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. 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 four days on time, failing which they will have to repeat the course at

another time. Please bring your Bible with you.

6. The Marriage Enrichment Retreat will be held on the 22nd September. It will be

conducted by The Couples For Christ, in the Social Hall.All married couples,husbands/

wives living alone or working here in Bahrain, are cordially invited to attend a whole

day Marriage Enrichment Retreat. (Last day of Eid) Registration forms are available at

the Parish office and Couples for Christ members.

7. Parish Liturgy Meeting will be held on Friday 11^th September, at 6:45 pm in the Community Centre Building. All members are requested to attend.

8. A special Eucharistic celebration will be held on 1^st October, at 7 pm to invoke the Holy Spirit on the new scholastic year. Please attend with your family. Parish Youth and all Parishioners are invited to join the Choir practice for the Holy Spirit mass. Practice will be every Friday of this month of September at the social hall from 5.15pm to 6.30pm.

9.The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 9^th September at 6:30 pm in

the Audio/Video Room .Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ONLY FOR FRIDAY MORNING

Today being the First Friday, the Parish Holy hour will be at 4.15 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY.

First Saturday Devotion Rosary prayer will be in the Mother Church immediately after the 6.30 PM. Mass.

The Jesus youth Meeting, will be held on Saturday 5^th September, from 7.30pm to 8.45pm, in the A.V.Room. All parents are requested to encourage the Youth, to attend the meeting.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11^th, 12^th & 13^thSeptember 2009

1. On Friday 18th September there will be a Holy Hour for all catechists at 9:00am in the Mother Church followed by Teachers meeting in A.V. Room at 10.15 AM.

2. On Friday, the 25^th September, Catechism Classes will commence. The Class rooms will be indicated on the church notice board.

1^ST & 2^ndstandard children, will assemble, in the Social Hall, at 9 AM

3^rd to 5^th standard children, will assemble in the Mother Church, at 9.00 am for children’s Mass.

3. Our newly constructed block, the second storey, above our Kinder Garten School will be blessed and inaugurated by our Bishop Paul Hinder, at 10 am. immediately after the 9 AM Mass. All parishioners are invited to attend to Praise and thank the Lord. Hence, the Youth Mass will commence from Friday 2^nd October.

4. ‘EPHPHATHA’ A three days Youth Renewal Retreat will be organized by Sacred Heart Church for all the Youth & Youthteens of the Parish, during the Eid holidays.19^th–21^st September. Br. Fritz Mascarenhas & Br.C.C.Joseph from India will be the main speakers of the team. During these three days, no other programes will be held. Details are displayed on the Parish Notice Board.

4. The Next Marriage Preparation Course will be held on 14^th, 15^th, 16^th & 17^th September from 6.30pm to 9.00 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. 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 four days on time, failing which they will have to repeat the course at another time. Please bring your Bible with you.

5. The Marriage Enrichment Retreat will be held on the 22nd September. It

Will be conducted by The Couples For Christ, in the Social Hall. All married couples,husbands/wives living alone or working here in Bahrain, are cordially invited to attend a whole day Marriage Enrichment Retreat. (Last day of Eid) Registration forms are available at the Parish office and Couples for Christ members.

P.T.O.

6. A special Eucharistic celebration will be held on 1^st October, at 7 pm to invoke the Holy Spirit on the new scholastic year. Please attend with your family. Parish Youth and all Parishioners are invited to join the Choir practice for the Holy Spirit mass. Practice will be every Friday of this month at the Social Hall from 5.15pm to 6.30pm.

Announcement for Friday only

Parish Liturgy meeting will be held today at 6.45PM. at Community Centre Building. All members are urged to attend.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

Rev. Fr.Thomas Quadros, Ofm.Cap. will be returning to his home Province in India as desired by his superiors. A concelebrated solemn mass will be held on 2^nd October at 5.30pm, to thank God for the mighty works he has done during these 5 years of his priestly ministry. Soon after mass there will be a get together organized by our Parish Communities to thank our Parish Priest Fr.Thomas Quadros for his dedicated and tireless service to our Parish and also to welcome our New Parish Priest Rev.Fr.Diogo Joao Mendonca. All Parishioners are requested to attend. Refreshments will be served. In view of the above, there will be a second collection next week on 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th towards his purse. Please be generous. There will be no Malayalam Mass, no Tamil Mass on this day.

FR. Uldarico Camus,Ofm.Cap.

Asst. Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 18^th, 19^th & 20^thSeptember 2009

1. On Friday, the 25^th September, Catechism Classes will commence. The Class rooms will be indicated on the church notice board.

1^ST & 2^ndstandard children, will assemble, in the Social Hall, at 9 AM.

3^rd to 5^th standard children, will assemble in the Mother Church, at 9.00 am for children’s Mass.

4. Please keep the baby’s room clean and tidy, avoid taking toys and food items.

Thank you for your co-operation.

5. A special Eucharistic celebration will be held on 1^st October, at 7 pm to invoke the Holy Spirit on the new scholastic year. Please attend with your family. Parish Youth and all Parishioners are invited to join the Choir practice for the Holy Spirit mass. Practice will be every Friday of this month at the Social Hall from 5.15pm to 6.30pm.

Announcement for Friday only

‘EPHPHATHA’ A three days Youth Renewal Retreat will be organized by Sacred Heart Church for all the Youth & Youthteens of the Parish, during the Eid holidays.19^th–21^st September. Br. Fritz Mascarenhas & Br.C.C.Joseph from India will be the main speakers of the team.It is exclusively for youth and Youthteens only. Parents and elders are not expected. There will not be any charges for these three days of Parish Youth Renewal Retreat and they will be given light refreshment. As there is a lot of expenses is involved, I appeal to the good will of the Parishioners to support this event by their voluntary contribution. Your contribution could be registered at the Parish office along with your names. During these three days, no other programes will be held. Details are displayed on the Parish Notice Board.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FR. Uldarico Camus,Ofm.Cap.

Asst. Parish Priest

Announcement for Cantors only

Today, there will be a second collection for Fr. Thomas Quadros our parish priest, towards his purse.

FR. Uldarico Camus,Ofm.Cap.

Asst. Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 25^th, 26^th & 27^thSeptember 2009

1. A special Eucharistic celebration will be held on 1^st October, at 7 pm to invoke the Holy Spirit on the

new scholastic year. Please attend with your family. Parish Youth and all Parishioners are invited to join the

Choir practice for the Holy Spirit mass. Practice will be every Friday of this month at the Social Hall from

5.15pm to 6.30pm.

2. Parents please note that, due to unforeseen circumstances, catechism classes will not be held

until further notice. We regret for the inconvenient caused.

3. ‘EPHPHATHA’ our Parish youth renewal retreat from 19- 21^st September was fruitful and a big success.

We thank God for this grace and also all parents for sending their children for this Spiritual Renewal Retreat.

A lot of expenses are involved for organizing this Renewal Retreat and the expenses incurred for bringing

the resource persons Br.Fritz Mascarenhas & Br.C.C.Joseph. I look forward to parents and well-wishers

to give their contribution at our Parish counter.

3. October is the Month of The Holy Rosary; Every evening, the rosary will be

prayed at the grotto,

at 5-30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,

at 5-45 pm on Saturday (because mass is advanced to 6:15pm) and

at 6-30 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Parishioners, please pray the Family Rosary daily.

4. Wedding Anniversary Mass, for September celebrants, will be held on Tuesday, 28th September,

at 7:00pm, in the Mother Church. Celebrants, please register your names at the Parish Office.

5. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be held on 2^nd October, at 4.15 PM in the Multi-purpose hall.

6. From Saturday Sept.26, 2009 Ladies are requested to use the new Ladies Toilet provided for

them behind the A/V. Room. Since the Gent’s Toilet will be renovated, gent’s will be using the old ladies toilet.

Thank you for your co-operation.

7. Parish Co-ordinators meeting will be held on 5^th October at the A/V.Room at 7.00 PM.

All Co-ordinators are required to attend.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap. P.T.O.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

Today immediately after the 9 AM. Mass, our newly constructed block, the second storey, above our Kinder Garten School will be blessed and inaugurated by our Bishop Paul Hinder, at 10 am. All parishioners are invited to attend to Praise and thank the Lord. There will be no Youth Mass at 10.15 AM today, it will commence from Friday 2^nd October.

Our Bishop Paul Hinder has appointed, the new parish priest Rev. Fr. Diago Joao

Mendonca, a Capuchin from India, who will be installed by Bishop Paul Hinder

today at 5.30 PM concelebrated Mass.

FR. THOMAS QUADROS, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 2nd, 3rd & 4^thOctober 2009

1. October is the Month of The Holy Rosary; Every evening, the rosary will be prayed at the grotto,

at 5-30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,

at 5-45 pm on Saturday and

at 6-30 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Parishioners, please pray the Family Rosary daily.

2. The Ministries of Couples for Christ cordially invite all couples, to attend the 35^th Christian Life Program. It will be held every Friday, from 2^nd October to 20^thNovember. For other details, please refer to the Parish notice board.

3. The Parish Liturgy Meeting will be held on Friday 9^th October, at 6:45 pm in

the Community Centre Building. All members are requested to attend.

4. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 14^th October

at 6:30 pm in the Audio/Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not

bring children.

5. Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on 10^th 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. Mission Sunday will be celebrated, on 16^th, 17^th and 18^th October. The collection made on these days, will be sent to our Bishop, to be forwarded for mission work. Our Holy Father encourages us, to take active part by praying for the missions and extending support, through our contribution. Special envelopes will be distributed after each mass and also available at the Parish Office. Please enclose your generous contributions and drop them in the box kept at the entrance of the MPH and Mother Church.

7. The Catholic community of Awali, is organizing a celebration to mark the 25years of priesthood of their Parish priest, Rev. Fr. Felecio Diniz on the 30^th October 2009, at the Awali Church grounds.

A souvenir brochure to commemorate this auspicious occasion will be published. All Catholics and Christians are invited to submit personal greetings with a photograph to editor@ourladyof the visitation.com by 14^th October 2009, for inclusion in the souvenir brochure.

To defray part of the cost of printing, monetary contributions are welcome. An envelope is provided labeled “Silver Jubilee”, kindly place contributions in the box at the parish office.

8. Parish Co-ordinators meeting will be held on 5^th October in the A/V. Room at

7.00 PM. All Co-ordinators are required to attend.

9. There will be a ‘2000 Hail Mary’ prayer devotion on Friday 9^th October starting at 8 AM until 6PM at the Bishop Paul Hinder new block, in Fr.Thomas’mini hall. All Parishioners are welcome to join in this powerful intercessory prayer conducted annually by the Legion of Mary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

Today being the First Friday, the Parish Holy hour will be held at 4.15 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY ONLY

Today there will be a concelebrated solemn mass at 5.30pm, to thank God for the mighty works, Rev.Fr.Thomas Quadros has done during these 5 years of his Priestly ministry. Soon after the mass there will be a get together organized by our Parish Communities to thank our Parish Priest Fr.Thomas Quadros for his dedicated and tireless service to our Parish and also to welcome our New Parish Priest Rev.Fr.Dinesh John Mendonca. All Parishioners are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. There will be no Malayalam Mass and no Tamil Mass this evening.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAYAND SATURDAY ONLY

The Jesus youth Meeting, will be held on Saturday 3rd October, from 7.30pm to 8.45pm, in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. I request all youth and the participants of EPHPHATHA to attend this important meeting to share their experience and aspirations. All parents are requested to encourage the Youth, to attend the meeting.

FR.DINESH JOHN MENDONCA, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 9th, 10th & 11^thOctober 2009

1. October is the Month of The Holy Rosary; Every evening, the rosary will be prayed at the grotto,

at 5-30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,

at 6-00 pm on Saturday and

at 6-30 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Parishioners, please pray the Family Rosary daily.

2. On Friday, the 16^th October, Catechism classes, Children’s Mass and Youth Mass will Commence. The

Class rooms will be indicated on the Church notice board. Parents Kindly Note that if your children are

sick do not send them.

3. The Next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 14^th October at 6:30 pm in the Audio/Video Room. Please get your Bible with you and do not bring children.

4. Parishioners please note that, every week there will be a Tagalog Mass at 12 noon in the MPH. It will commence from 30^th October.

5. Mission Sunday will be celebrated, on 16^th, 17^th and 18^th October. The collection made on these days, will be sent to our Bishop, to be forwarded for mission work. Our Holy Father encourages us, to take active part by praying for the missions and extending support, through our contribution. Special envelopes are available in the MPH. and Mother Church and also available at the Parish Office. Please take your envelopes and enclose your generous contributions and drop them in the box kept at the entrance of the MPH and Mother Church.

6 The Mission Sunday sale on Clothes, Household items and a variety of goods will be held on

Friday 16^th, Saturday 17^th and Sunday 18^th October, in the Bishop Trinanzi Auditorium. Kindly

patronize. For timings please refer to the parish notice board.

7. The Catholic community of Awali, is organizing a celebration to mark the 25 years of priesthood of their Parish priest, Rev. Fr. Felecio Diniz on the 30^th October 2009, at the Awali Church grounds.

defray part of the cost of printing, monetary contributions are welcome. An envelope is provided labeled “Silver Jubilee”, kindly place contributions in the box at the parish office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

The Parish Liturgy Meeting will be at 6:45 pm today in the Audio Video Room. All members are requested to attend.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAYAND SATURDAY ONLY

Our monthly “Deepening of the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday 10^th 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.

FR.DINESH MENDONCA, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 16th, 17th & 18^thOctober 2009

1. Parishioners please note that, every week on Friday there will be a Tagalog Mass at 12 noon in the MPH. It will commence from Friday, 30th October.

2. Wedding Anniversary Mass, will be held on 27^thOctober, at 7.00PM in the Mother Church. Those who are celebrating their wedding Anniversary during this month, please register your name at the Parish Office.

3. Our priests will be away for their Spiritual Retreat in Abu Dhabi, which will be held on 26^th October to 29th October 2009. Please keep them in your prayers. Fr. Maxim will be available for all services in the absence of our priests.

4. Mission Sunday is celebrated, on 16^th, 17^th and 18^th October. The collection made on these days, will be sent to our Bishop, to be forwarded for mission work. Our Holy Father encourages us, to take active part by praying for the missions and extending support, through our contribution. Special envelopes are available in the MPH., Mother Church and at the Parish Office. Please take the envelopes and enclose your generous contributions and drop them in the box kept at the entrance of the MPH and Mother Church.

5. The proposed pilgrimage to The Holy Land will be on 28^th November 2009, for more details kindly contact the parish office.

6. The Mission Sunday sale of Clothes, Household items and a variety of goods will be held on Friday 16^th, Saturday 17^th and Sunday 18^th October, in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Kindly patronize. For timings please refer to the parish notice board.

7. To celebrate the Silver Ordination of Rev. Fr. Felicio Diniz, a concelebrated Mass will be held at Awali Church ground on Friday, 30^th October at 5.00pm, followed by a felicitation program. All Parishioners are welcome to attend in large numbers. Two buses will be available on a first come first Serve basis for those who do not have transport. The first bus will leave at 3.45 PM and the second bus at 4.15 PM from the craft centre. Meanwhile, for those who wish to make voluntary contributions, boxes are

kept at the entrance of the Multipurpose Hall and in the Parish office.

8. The Hospitality Ministry Meeting, will be held in the Audio/Video room on Friday 23^rd October at 6.45 PM. All members of the Hospitality Ministry are expected to attend this meeting.

9. October 31^st, Saturday is the closing of the month of the Holy Rosary. There will be a concelebrated high Mass at 6.30PM and will be followed by A Living Rosary Prayer in the Church compound. On that day there will be no Konkani Mass.

P.T.O.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

Today, the 16^th October, Catechism classes and Children’s Masses will commence. The Class rooms will be indicated on the Church notice board. Parents Kindly Note that if your children are sick not send them.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAYAND SATURDAY ONLY

The Jesus youth Meeting, will be held on Saturday 17^th October, from 7.30pm to 8.45pm, in the Byrn Youth Hall. I request all JesusYouth to attend this meeting. Parents are requested to encourage the Youth, to attend the meeting.

FR. DINESH MENDONCA, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ACYC – (CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERNCE IN ARABIA) will be held in St. Mary’s Cathedral Church, Dubai, during the Eid Holidays - on November 26, 27 & 28

The expected participants are the Youth who are involved in various language prayer groups of both the Vicariates of Arabia and Kuwait. The purpose: TO DEEPEN THE FAITH AND HELP OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.

The General Convener Fr. Varghese Chempoly, with the consent of their Excellencies Bishop Paul Hinder and Bishop Camillo Ballin has requested our special intercessory prayers for the success of this conference

Parents are requested to extend their whole hearted support and encouragement for this worthy cause and timely assistance to the youth.

Please contact JESUS YOUTH members or parish office for Registration. For online registration and more details log on to www.acycbah.com

FR. DINESH MENDONCA, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 23rd, 24th & 25^thOctober 2009

&nbbsp; We welcome Rev. Fr. Youssef, after his vacation, to continue his Pastoral Ministry with renewed spirit.

1. Parishioners please note that, on every Friday there will be a Tagalog Mass at 12 noon in the MPH. It will commence from Friday, 30th October.

3. Our priests will be away for their Spiritual Retreat in Abu Dhabi, which will be held from 26^th October to 29th October 2009. Please keep them in your prayers.

Fr. Maxim will be available for all services in the absence of our priests.

4. The Feast of All saints will be celebrated on Friday 30th, Saturday 31^st and Sunday 1^st November. All Soul’s Day will be observed on Monday 2^nd November. The mass Schedule is as follows:

At 6.25AM & 9 AM in the morning and

At 6PM, 7PM and 8PM in the evening.

There will be a Malayalam Mass at 7 PM in Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium.

We can gain a plenary indulgence applicable to the dead, under the usual condition, that is visit to the church with devotion and recite the Our Father, the Creed and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father. A special collection will be made during these masses for the Maintenance of the Cemeteries. The new Salmabad cemetery will be blessed at 3.00PM and the old Manama Cemetery at 4.00PM. From 1^st to 8^th November. Anyone who visits the cemetery and prays for the souls in purgatory could gain a plenary indulgence.

5. There shall be a 3 day retreat on the ‘Living Word of God’ with healing service conducted by a renowned lay preacher Bro. Johnson Sequeira from India on 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th Nov. in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium from 7.00 PM to 9 PM. on Tuesday and Thursday and Wednesday at 7.45PM. All Parishioners are encouraged to attend this retreat.

6. Please return the Mission Sunday envelopes with your contribution and drop them in the boxes marked ‘Mission Sunday Envelopes’ at the entrance of MPH. and Mother Church.

7. The proposed pilgrimage to The Holy Land will be on 28^th November 2009, for more details kindly contact the parish office.

8. October 31^st, Saturday is the closing of the month of the Holy Rosary. There will be a concelebrated high Mass at 6.30PM and followed by A Living Rosary Prayer in the Church compound. On that day there will be no Konkani Mass.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY ONLY

9. The Hospitality Ministry Meeting, will be held today in the Audio/Video room at 6.45 PM. All members of the Hospitality Ministry are expected to attend this meeting.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcement ACYC – ( Oct. 23,24,25)

ACYC – (CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERNCE IN ARABIA) will be held in St. Mary’s Cathedral Church, Dubai, during the Eid Holidays - on November 26, 27 & 28

The expected participants are the Youth who are involved in various language prayer groups of both in the Vicariates of Arabia and Kuwait. The purpose: TO DEEPEN THE FAITH AND HELP OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.

Parents are requested to extend their whole hearted support and encouragement for this worthy cause and timely assistance to the youth. For Registration or any assistance kindly contact JESUS YOUTH members or parish office. More details are available on www.acycbah.com . Registration closes on 30^th October.

There will be a video presentation on ACYC at outer stage after EVENING obligation masses. On Friday 23^rd, Saturday 24^th and Sunday 25^th. All are invited to watch the same.

FR. DINESH MENDONCA, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 30TH, 31^ST OCT. & 1^ST NOV. 2009

1. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be held on 6^th November, at 4.15 PM in the Multi-purpose hall.

2. All Soul’s Day will be observed on Monday 2^nd November. The mass Schedule is as follows:

&nbbsp; At 6.25 am & 9.00 am

> At 6.00pm, 7.00pm and 8.00pm

> There will be a Tamil Mass at 6pm and Malayalam Mass at 7. 30pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium.

3 There shall be a 3 day retreat on the ‘Living Word of the Living God’ with healing service conducted by a renowned lay preacher Bro. Johnson Sequeira from India on 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th Nov. in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium from 7.00 PM to 9 PM. on Tuesday and Thursday and at 7.45PM. on Wednesday. All Parishioners are encouraged to attend this retreat.

4. Please return the Mission Sunday envelopes with your contribution and drop them in the boxes marked ‘Mission Sunday Envelopes’ at the entrance of MPH. and Mother Church. This is last reminder.

5. The proposed pilgrimage to The Holy Land will be on 28^th November 2009, for more details kindly contact the parish office.

6. Parish Co-ordinators meeting will be held on Monday, 9^th November at 7 pm in the A/V. Room. All Co-ordinators are requested to attend.

7. Christmas Choir Practice will commence from Friday, 13^th November at 6.45pm in the music room. Members of the Choir and those who wish to join the parish choir, please contact the Parish Organist.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

October 31^st, Saturday is the closing of the month of the Holy Rosary. There will be a concelebrated high Mass at 6.30PM followed by A Living Rosary Prayer in the Church compound. There will be no Konkani Mass on Saturday at 7.30 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY MORNING MASS ONLY

All Parishioners are cordially invited to attend the Silver Ordination Celebration of Fr. Felicio Diniz, on Friday, 30th October, with a concelebrated Mass at 5.00 PM, followed by felicitation program at the Awali Church grounds. Two buses will leave from Craft Centre, bus-stop. First bus 3.45 pm and second bus at 4.15 pm.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcement ACYC – ( Oct. 30,31 and Nov. 1)

ACYC – (CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERNCE IN ARABIA) will be held in St. Mary’s Cathedral Church, Dubai, during the Eid Holidays - on November 26, 27 & 28

The three day CONFERENCE and Evening Rally aims to deepen the faith of the present teens and youth who are now active members of the various prayer groups in the parishes of the Vicariates of Arabia and Kuwait. The Theme: Put out into the deep. His Excellency Bishop Christopher Prowse from Australia and Fr. Tom Forrest from America will be the main speakers in the resource team.

Parents and prayer group leaders are requested to extend their whole hearted support and encouragement for this worthy cause and timely assistance to the youth. For Registration or any assistance kindly contact JESUS YOUTH members. More details are available on www.acycbah.com

FR. DINESH MENDONCA, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 6TH, 7TH. & 8TH NOV. 2009

1. The proposed pilgrimage to The Holy Land will be on 28^th November 2009, for more details kindly contact the parish office.

2. Parish Co-ordinators meeting will be held on Monday, 9^th November at 7 pm in the A/V. Room. All Co-ordinators are requested to attend.

3. Christmas Choir Practice will commence from Friday, 13^th November at 6.45pm in the music room. Members of the Choir and those who wish to join the parish choir, please contact the Parish Organist.

4. The next Baptism Preparation Course, will be held on Wednesday, 11th November at 6.30 pm., in the Audio Video Room. Please bring your Bible with you and do not bring children.

5. Parishioners please note that every Sunday there will be a Malayalam Mass at 7. 30 pm in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. It will commence from Sunday, 8^th November.

6. The Next Marriage Preparation course will be held on 20^th November in the Audio/ Video room from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm. Registration will take place on the same day prior to the commencement of the course. Lunch will be served.

7. Bible class will start from Tuesday 10^th November in the A.V. room at 7.00 pm. All are urged to attend, to deepen their knowledge of the word of God and to strengthen our faith.

8. The Arabic Community will be having their 4^th Annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, 4^th December 2009, from 9 am to 6 pm in the church compound. Various items will be on sale, such as handmade accessories, household items, Christmas cards and much more Proceeds will go towards the needy. Please join in and make this event a fruitful one. For more details please refer to the notice board.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

Today being the first Friday of the month, the Parish Holy hour will be at 4.15 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

The Jesus youth Meeting, will be held on Saturday 7^th November, from 7.30pm to 8.45pm, in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Parents are requested to encourage the Youth, to attend this special meeting with adoration.

P.T.O.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 13TH, 14TH. & 15TH NOV. 2009

1. The Next Marriage Preparation course will be held on 20^th November in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm. Registration will take place on the same day prior to the commencement of the course. Lunch will be served at BD.2/- per head.

2. The Arabic Community will be having their 4^th Annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, 4^th December 2009, from 9 am to 6 pm in the church compound. Various items will be on sale, such as handmade accessories, household items, Christmas cards and much more Proceeds will go towards the needy. Please join in and make this event a fruitful one. For more details please refer to the notice board.

3. Bible study is being held every Tuesday at 7.00 pm. in the Audio/Video room. All are urged to attend in order to deepen the knowledge of the word of God and to strengthen our faith.

4. We will be celebrating the Feast of Christ the King on Friday 20^th, Saturday 21^st and Sunday 23^rd November 2009. The Novena in honour of Christ the King has begun from 11^th November. It will be prayed, fifteen minutes before the evening mass till the 19^th November. On Friday 20^th November there will be Holy Hours, conducted by various Parish Groups, from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm in the Mother Church. Soon after the 9.00 am Mass the Blessed Sacrament will be taken from Multipurpose hall to the Mother Church in Procession. At 4.00 pm the Blessed Sacrament will be transferred back to the Multipurpose hall. The Schedule of Adoration is displayed on the Notice Boards. The Parish Holy Hour, will be at 4.15 pm in the Multipurpose Hall. All parishioners are urged to participate.

5. The Parish office will commence accepting Masses for 2010 from Tuesday 17^th November.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY ONLY

5. Christmas Choir Practice will commence from today, 13^th November at 6.45pm in the music room. Members of the Choir and those who wish to join the parish choir, please contact the Parish Organist.

6. Parish Liturgy Meeting will be held today at 6.45 pm in the Audio/Video room. All members are requested to attend.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

Our monthly “Deepening the Catholic Faith” program will be held on Saturday 14^th November, after the 6:30 pm 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.

P.T.O.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 13TH, 14TH. & 15TH NOV. 2009

3. Bible study is being held every Tuesday at 7.00 pm. in the Audio/Video room. All are urged to attend in order to deepen the knowledge of the word of God and to strengthen our faith.

5. The Parish office will commence accepting Masses for 2010 from Tuesday 17^th November.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY ONLY

5. Christmas Choir Practice will commence from today, 13^th November at 6.45pm in the music room. Members of the Choir and those who wish to join the parish choir, please contact the Parish Organist.

6. Parish Liturgy Meeting will be held today at 6.45 pm in the Audio/Video room. All members are requested to attend.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

P.T.O.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 27th, 28th. & 29th NOV. 2009

1. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be held on 4^thDecember, at 4.15 PM in the Multi-purpose hall.

2. We are in the 1^st week of Advent.The various Communities of our Parish will conduct Advent Penitential Rites in the MULTI-PURPOSE HALL on different days. Kindly refer to the notice boards for further details. Parishioners are urged to participate in these services and make a good confession in preparation for Christmas and the New Year.

3. During Advent, the Priests will be available before and during mass in the confessionals. Please avail of this opportunity and do not wait till the last moment.

4. Our Church is celebrating 70 years of its existence in this Country. To thank the Lord for the great privilege, there will be a thanks giving programme on 17^th December. At 4.00 pm Praise and Worship by different Communities in different languages followed by a thanksgiving Mass at 5.30 pm in the Multi-purpose Hall. Thereafter a cultural programme in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All Parishioners are invited to take part in this celebration.

5. The next Baptism Preparation Course, will be held on Wednesday, 9th December at 6.30 pm., in the Audio Video Room. Please bring your Bible with you and do not bring children.

6. A nine days novena with Mass, in preparation for the Feast of St. Francis Xavier has already begun. Festive Mass, in honour of St. Francis Xavier, offered by the Young Goans Club will be celebrated on Thursday 3^rd December, at 7.00 pm in the MULTI-PURPOSE HALL. All are invited to attend.

7. 8^th December is the Feast of Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mother. 9 days novena in preparation for the Feast, will begin from Sunday 29^th November to Monday, 7^th December, ten minutes before the evening Mass. A Special Feast Mass will be concelebrated at 7:00 pm in the MULTI-PURPOSE HALL. All parishioners are urged to participate.

8. The “Annual Christmas Dinner Dance” will be held on Friday, 01 January from 8:00pm onwards in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Live music for the evening will be provided by the band ‘Aryan Fame’. Invitation cards are available in the church compound and Parish Office. Entry for the dance is restricted to “Parishioners only”. Please patronise.

9. The Arabic Community will be having their 4^th Annual Christmas Bazaar on Friday, 4^th December 2009, from 9 am to 6 pm in the church compound. For more details please refer to the notice boards.

10. The Hospitality Ministry meeting in preparation for Christmas and New Year will be held on Friday 4^th December at 6.45 pm in the Audio Video Room. All members of the Hospitality Ministry are requested to attend. Parishioners who would like to help with the Christmas and New Year Services are also invited.

FR. DINESH MENDONCA, OFM. Cap.

Parish Priest

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 4th, 5th. & 6th DECEMBER 2009

1. Tuesday, 8^th December is the Feast of Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mother. 9 days novena in

preparation for the Feast, has already begun from Sunday 29^th November till Monday, 7^th December, ten

minutes before the evening Mass. A Special concelebrate Feast Mass will be at 7:00 pm in the MULTI-

PURPOSE HALL. All parishioners are urged to participate.

2. During Advent, the Priests will be available before and during mass in the confessionals. Please avail of this

opportunity and do not wait till the last moment.

3. Our Church is celebrating 70 years of its establishment in this Country. To thank the Lord for the great privilege, there will be a thanks giving programme on 17^th December. At 4.00 pm Praise and Worship by different Communities in different languages followed by a concelebrated thanksgiving Mass by our Bishop Paul Hinder at 5.30 pm in the Multi-purpose Hall. Thereafter a cultural programme in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. All Parishioners are invited to take part in this celebration.

4. The next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 9th December at 6.30 pm., in the Audio Video Room. Please bring your Bible with you and do not bring children.

5. Parishioners please note, that effective 1^st January 2010 the weekly baptism service on Thursday at 4.30 pm. will cease and this service will be held once in fortnight. Day, time and venue remain unchanged.

6. Christmas season Mass Schedule is ready. Please collect one copy per family.

7. The “Annual Christmas Dinner Dance” will be held on Friday, 01 January from 8:30pm onwards in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Live music for the evening will be provided by the band ‘Aryan Fame’. Invitation cards are available in the church compound and Parish Office. Entry to the programme is restricted to “Parishioners only”. Please patronise.

8. The proposed pilgrimage to The Holy Land will be on 21^st December 2009, For more details kindly contact the parish office.

9. Parish Co-ordinators meeting will be held on 7^th December at 7 pm in the Audio/Video Room. All Co-ordinators are requested to attend

10. Parish Liturgy meeting will be held on Friday 11^th December at 6.45 pm in the Audio Video room. All members are requested to attend.

11. The Family Day 2009 will be held at the Church grounds on 5^th February with the theme ‘MAKE YOUR FAMILY A SANCTUARY FOR PRIESTS’. Parishioners we need your support and co-operation to make this day a success. The Co-ordinator’s names will be displayed on the Notice Board.

12. Kindly donate to the Posa Book Stall, novels, children’s books, comics and magazines. Thank you for your co-operation.

13. ACYC – (CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERNCE IN ARABIA) which was held in St. Mary’s Church, Dubai, during the Eid Holidays was very fruitful and a resounding success. 1000 youth from six different countries in the Middle East region actively took part in this conference.

The General Convener Fr. Varghese Chempoly, with the consent of His Excellency Bishop Paul Hinder and His Excellency Bishop Camillo Ballin has extended his sincere thanks for our special intercessory prayers for the success of this conference.

We thank God for this grace-filled event in our Vicariate and also all parents for extending their whole hearted support and encouragement for this worthy cause and timely assistance to the youth.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY MORNING ONLY

13. Today, being the First Friday of the month, the Parish Holy Hour will be at 4.15 pm in Multi-purpose Hall.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY ONLY

14. The Hospitality Ministry meeting in preparation for Christmas and New Year will be this evening

at 6.45 pm in the Audio Video room. All members of the Hospitality Ministry are requested to attend.

Parishioners who would like to help with the Christmas and New Year Services are also invited.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY

The Jesus youth Meeting, will be held on Saturday 5^th December, from 7.30pm to 8.45pm, in the Bishop Tirinanzi Auditorium. Parents are requested to encourage the Youth, to attend this meeting.