ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 23rd, 24th, & 25th June 2023

on Thursday June 22, 2023 by SHC Webmaster

  1. On Saturday, 24th June, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist at the 6.20 am mass. We observe the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A on Saturday evening and on Sunday, 25th June.
  2. Saturday, 24th June is the Birthday of our late Bishop Camillo Ballin. Let us pray that through the mercy of God, his soul may rest in peace. 
  3. The Wedding Anniversary Mass for June celebrants will be held on Saturday, 24thJune 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, 23rd June.
  4. There will be a 2000 Hail Mary prayer devotion on Wednesday, 28th June in the Mother Church after the 6.20 am mass. All parishioners are invited to join in this powerful intercessory prayer conducted by the Legion of Mary.
  5. On Thursday, 29th June, we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the Apostles. The Peter Pence collection for Holy Father’s works of Charity will be done at all masses on Thursday, 29th, Friday, 30th June and Saturday, 1st July.
  6. The Malayalam Community will celebrate the Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle of India, on Thursday, 29th and Friday, 30th June. In preparation for the Feast, a 9-Day Novena and Holy Mass will commence with a flag hoisting on Tuesday, 20th June at 7.30 pm at the courtyard. A cultural programme will be held on Thursday, 29th June from 7.15 pm onwards at Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium followed by a festal dinner. The Feast Mass will celebrated on Friday, 30th June at 7.00 pm in the Sacred Heart Church. All are welcome.
  7. The CFC Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD) invites all mature women to a Christian Life Programme (CLP) which will be conducted every Friday at 1.30 pm from 7th July to 1st September, at the St. Francis Center in the Sacred Heart Church. Registration Forms are available at the Parish Office and from any CFC-Handmaids of the Lord members.
  8. The Sacred Heart Church Music Ministry would like to invite musicians, who would like to use their talents to glorify the Lord at the various English masses, to register their names and contact details at the Parish Office or with any of the choir members.
  9. On Friday, 30th June the Youth of our Parish will be organizing a Cricket Tournament at the Indian Club from 5.30 am onwards. All parishioners are invited to attend and encourage the participants.
  10. “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.
  11. We request parishioners to come forward and volunteer for “One Direction,” the Summer Special for Kids and Teens on 1st, 2nd & 3rd  July from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. Kindly give your names to the Parish Office or contact Mob No. 32 32 38 64.