1. The papal intention for the month of October is for a shared mission, and to pray that the Church continues to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle.
2. October is the month of the Holy Rosary. During the month of October, the Holy Rosary will be prayed every day at the Grotto 40 minutes before the evening mass. We encourage you to pray the Rosary daily in your homes.
3. October has traditionally been the month of the mission. All the faithful are reminded and invited to awaken their missionary spirit through prayer, witness and contribution. This year, in the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday on Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday, 20th October.  During these 3 days, the collection made during mass and envelope monetary collection will go to the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of Faith. A mission for all requires commitment of all.
4. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be held on 4th October at 3.45 pm in the Sacred Heart Church.
5. The First Saturday of each month is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  This month, the First Saturday devotion will be held on 5th October.  The Devotion followed by the Holy Rosary for world peace will be prayed at 5.40 pm at the Sacred Heart Church.
6. The Sacred Heart Church will be conducting Piano Classes for children and adults of all ages under the guidance of Mr. Wilbun Frank Rodrigues. Classes will be conducted twice a week and charges will be at BD 25 per month with a one time registration fee of BD 5. For more details please refer Parish notice board or contact the Parish office.
7. Wednesday, 9th October, is the birthday of Fr. Lijo. Let us pray for his intentions.
8. The Arabic Community celebrates their Anniversary on the occasion on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia, in Awali, on Saturday, 5th October at 4.00 pm. All are welcome.
9. On Monday, 7th October we observe the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary with the blessing of rosaries at the 6.30 pm mass.
10. The next Pre-Baptism Seminar will be held on Wednesday, 9th October from 7.15 pm to 8.15 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.
11. Couples for Christ and its Family Ministries extend an invitation to allmarried couples and individuals to participate in the 106th Christian Life Programme which will be held from 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm every Friday from 4th October to 29th November. This is an integrated course intended to lead the participants into a renewed understanding of God’s call to them as Catholics. Registration Forms are available at the Parish Office and from any Couples for Christ members. 
12. The Holy Relic of St. Arethas has been placed in the Mother Church for a month. You are invited to this unique opportunity to venerate this relic and experience the presence of St. Arethas, asking for his powerful intercession to draw you closer to Christ.
13. As we conclude the Jubilee year of St. Arethas and Companions, there are commemorative coins of St. Arethas and Our Lady of Arabia available at the Parish Office and in the Religious Gift Corner. 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.
14. The Jesus Youth Outreach Ministry in our parish is organizing a cricket tournament “Koinonia Cricket League” for parishioners on November 8th, 15th and 16th. The registration fee is BD25. For more information and registration, please visit the Jesus Youth Help Desk…