ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 5TH, 6TH & 7TH MAY 2023

on Thursday May 4, 2023 by SHC Webmaster

  1. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be held on 5th May at 3.45 pm.
  2. All the Capuchin priests of our Vicariate will be attending their Annual Chapter Meeting in Abu Dhabi from 8th to 11th May. Please pray for the success of this meeting.
  3. Asst. Parish Priest, Fr. Victor Prakash celebrates his Birthday on Monday, 8th May. Please pray for him and his intentions.
  4. The papal intention for the month of May is to pray for church movements and groups, so that they may rediscover their mission of evangelization each day.
  5. During the month of May, the Holy Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto 40 minutes before the evening mass.
  6. During the whole month of May, a traditional Marian devotion called “Flores De Mayo” will be held every Friday afternoon from 1:30 – 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. The Flores De Mayo culminates on the Feast of Our Lady’s Visitation on 31st May.
  7. The next Pre-Baptism Seminar will be on Wednesday, 17th May 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.
  8. Jesus Youth will host their Middle East Conference in Bahrain at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia from 5th to 7th May, for 400 participants. Please pray for the success of this Conference.
  9. There will be a Marriage Preparation Course on Friday, 26th 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 24th 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.
  10. The Konkani Community will be organizing a free musical show entitled “Konkani Cultural Extravaganza 2023” on Thursday, 18th May at Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium commencing from 7.30 pm. All are invited.
  11. On Friday. 30th June the Youth of our Parish is organizing a Cricket Tournament at the Indian Club from 5.30 am onwards. All parishioners are invited to attend and encourage the participants.
  12. The Lectors Ministry invites parishioners who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and are willing to proclaim the Word of God. Those interested may submit their names and contact details at the Parish Office before 31st May.
  13. “One Direction,” a summer special has been organized for Kids and Teens on 1st, 2nd and 3rd July, and is compulsory for students from Grade 1 to 12. Please plan your summer vacation accordingly. For registration and other details, kindly refer to the Parish Notice Board.