1. The papal intention for the month of May is to pray for the formation of religious and seminarians.
2. On Wednesday 15th May, our Parish Priest Fr. Francis Padavupurackal Joseph will be celebrating Silver Jubilee of his Religious Profession. Concelebrated mass will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, 15th May.  Let’s pray for all his intentions.
3. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be held on 3rd May at 3.45 pm.
4. Asst. Parish Priest, Fr. Victor Prakash celebrates his Birthday on Wednesday, 8th May. A Thanksgiving Mass will be offered at 5.30 pm on that day. Let us participate and pray for his intentions.
5. All parishioners are invited to participate in the Living Rosary which will be conducted by the Catechism Children of the Sacred Heart Church in the courtyard on Saturday, 4th May at 4.00 pm.
6. During the month of May, the Holy Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto 40 minutes before the evening Mass.
7. During the whole month of May, a traditional Marian devotion called “Flores De Mayo” will be held every Friday afternoon from 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm in the Sacred Heart Church. Everyone, especially children, dressed in white, may take part in the prayers, petitions and flower offerings as a special devotion to our Blessed Mother. Personal petitions may be dropped in the heart-shaped box placed at the Altar. The Flores De Mayo culminates on the Feast of Our Lady’s Visitation on 31st May.
8. The next Pre-Baptism Seminar will be on Wednesday, 8th May from 7.15 pm to 8.30 pm at the Audio Video Room. For registration, parents and godparents are requested to visit the Parish Office. This seminar is only for parishioners and expectant mothers too may register. Please be on time and do not bring children.
9. The Solemnity of Pentecost will be celebrated on Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May. The 9-Day Novena in preparation for the Solemnity to the Holy Spirit will commence from Wednesday, 8th May in the evening, soon after the English Mass. For timings, please refer to the schedule on the Parish Notice Board.
10. The Pentecost Night Vigil in English will be held on Thursday, 16th May from 7.15 pm onwards. All Parishioners are invited to participate and be blessed with the power of the Holy Spirit.
11. There will be a Marriage Preparation Course on Friday, 24th May in the St. Dominic Savio Hall from 7.45 am to 5.00 pm. Those taking part are requested to register their names at the Parish Office and submit their Baptism Certificate, recently issued for marriage purposes along with the date of Confirmation before 23rd May. The Certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. The course fee is BD. 8/- per person, inclusive of lunch and the Certificate.
12. The CFC Handmaids of the Lord invites all mature women, single mothers, widows or married women whose husbands are not in Bahrain to attend a Christian Life Programme every Friday from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm from 3rd May to 28th June. Application forms are available at the Parish Office and from any Couples for Christ handmaids of the Lord members.
13. The Catechists of the Neo-Catechumenal Way invite all adult parishioners above 12 years of age, either married or single, who are longing to deepen their faith and their relationship with God, to attend the Catechesis being held every Tuesday and Thursday evening commencing from 30th April at 7.30 pm at the Kids Hall, 3rd floor above the Parish Canteen.
14. There will be “AWAKENING 2024” a Kids and Teens Retreat for parish children from Class 1 to Class 12, commencing from 29th June to 2nd July, which will be animated by the Anointing Fire Catholic Youth Ministry team from U.S.A. This retreat is compulsory for all children. Parents, please make arrangements for your vacation accordingly. Registration forms will be distributed through Catechism classes. Registration fees will be BD 10/- per child. Breakfast and lunch will be provided or all 4 days.
15. The Holy Door pilgrimage will be conducted at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia every Monday immediately after the 7.00 pm Mass in English. Pilgrims entering through the Holy Door are eligible to receive plenary indulgences for themselves or the souls of the faithful departed.
16. The Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia proudly presents the commemorative coin of St. Arethas and Our Lady of Arabia, with the blessings of His Excellency Bishop Aldo Berardi. This coin has the image of St Arethas on one side and the image of Our Lady of Arabia on the other. Priced at BD10 per piece, the income generated from selling the same will be used towards the construction of our Bishop’s House. Let us keep this coin in our homes as a souvenir and a blessing. May the intercession of Our Lady of Arabia, and St. Arethas and Companions help us all.
17. Our Church Canteen is open on Friday / Saturday & Sunday. Delicious snacks and tea/ coffee are available. Kindly patronize.