ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 12TH, 13TH & 14TH MAY 2023

on Friday May 12, 2023 by SHC Webmaster

  1. The Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord will be celebrated on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May.
  2. During the month of May, the Holy Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto 40 minutes before the evening Mass.
  3. There will be a Thanksgiving Mass on Monday, 15th May offered by Asst. Parish Priest, Fr. Victor Prakash who celebrated his Birthday last week. All are requested to participate and pray for his intentions.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. The Solemnity of Pentecost will be celebrated on Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May. The 9-Day Novena in preparation for the Solemnity to the Holy Spirit will commence from Wednesday, 17th May in the evening, soon after the English Mass.
  7. The Pentecost Night Vigil in English with the theme “Come, Holy Spirit” will be held on Thursday, 1st June from 8.30 pm onwards. All Parishioners are invited to participate and be blessed with the power of the Holy Spirit.
  8. 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.
  9. The Wedding Anniversary Mass for May celebrants will be held on Saturday, 27thMay at the 6.30 pm Mass in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 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, 26th May.
  10. All are invited to participate in a typical African Mass which will be celebrated on Friday, 19th March at 6.00 pm in the Mother Church.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. “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.
  15. Parishioners who would like to volunteer to operate the computer to display the mass slides during weekday and obligation masses are requested to give their names at the Parish Office before 28th May. Basic computer knowledge is a requirement and training will begin by the first week of June.