ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 28TH & 29TH & 30TH MAR 2025

on Thursday March 27, 2025 by SHC Webmaster

  1. The Wedding Anniversary Mass for March celebrants will be held on Saturday, 29th March at 6.30 pm. During the mass, celebrants must occupy the pews reserved. Registration along with a fee of BD.1 is required and celebrants must be present at Mass to receive the Certificate. Last date to sign up is Friday, 28th March.
  2. Priest, Fr. Jacob Kalluvila celebrates his Birthday onTuesday, 1st April with a Thanksgiving Mass at 6.30 pm. Let us participate and pray for his intentions.
  3. On Wednesday, 2nd April, Priest, Fr. John Britto celebrates his Birthday with a Thanksgiving Mass at 5.30 pm. Let us participate and pray for his intentions.
  4. On Wednesday, 2nd April, the Way of the Cross will be held at 6.15 pm in the Sacred Heart Church. On that day, there will only be one Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help after the 7.00 pm Mass.
  5. There will be a Lenten Retreat in Urdu, led by Fr. Zabran Mughal, OFM, will take place on 31st March at the Mother Church from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. On 1st and 2nd April, the retreat will be held in the Social Hall, beginning with Holy Mass at 7:00 pm.
  6. There will be a Lenten Retreat in Tagalog led by Fr. Jose Mayo which will take place at the Mother Church and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia from Tuesday, 1st April to Thursday, 3rd April commencing with Holy Mass.
  7. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be held on 4th April at 3.15 pm. This will be followed by the Stations of the Cross in the courtyard at 4.15 pm.
  8. All parishioners interested in seeking a deeper spiritual journey and learning about the Order of Franciscan Secular are invited to participate in the Holy Adoration Hour and interactive gathering on 8th April at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church immediately after the 6.30 pm mass.
  9. The next Pre-Baptism Seminar will be held on Wednesday, 9th April 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.
  10. The Way of the Cross will be enacted by the youth of our parish on Palm Friday, 11th April at 3.15 pm in the courtyard of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. As one parish, let us accompany Jesus as He makes His sorrowful way to Calvary through “Via Dolorosa – Nailed To The Cross,” and meditate on the great love He showed for us during His most sorrowful passion.  During this time there should be no other parish activities. Please communicate and encourage your respective communities to participate in this meaningful service.
  11. There will be a Kids and Teens Retreat for parish children from Class 1 to 12 commencing from Tuesday, 1st July to Thursday, 3rd July. This retreat is compulsory for all children. Parents, please make arrangements for your vacation accordingly. Timings and other details will be announced later.
  12. We are pleased to announce an extraordinary opportunity to participate in the Jubilee Year 2025 through a Holy Pilgrimage to Rome, from September 21st to September 30th and 1st October to 10th October visits to Jubilee Shrines, and the reception of a Plenary Indulgence by engaging in Works of Mercy. This sacred journey is a call to deepen our faith, seek spiritual renewal, and embrace the grace of God during this special time of jubilee. Those interested in participating are to register their names at the Parish Office.
  13. During this season of Lent, let us unite in generosity and compassion, offering our donations under the patronage of St. Antony POSA to support those in need. Your kindness makes a difference, please come forward and share your contribution.
  14. The Sacred Heart Catholic Church will be hosting a Bible Quiz “VERBUM 2025” on Friday, 16th May. All are invited to join, no matter their level of knowledge. Registration for various age groups can be done by scanning the QR code on the banner displayed in the church courtyard. Last date for registration is 5th May.
  15. Children who have received their First Holy Communion are invited to join the Altar Servers Ministry. Please fill in the Registration Form on the church website sacredheartchurchbahrain.org . Altar server ministry registration will close on 30th March 2025.
  16. The Sacrament of First Holy Communion for Parish Catechism children will be held on Friday, 25th April and for Sacred Heart School children on Friday, 2nd May. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered on Friday, 9th May.