1. On Sunday, 24th December, the Solemn Christmas Service will begin at 7.30 pm at the Sacred Heart School grounds in Isa Town with carol singing. The Solemn Mass will commence at 8.00 pm and the main celebrant will be His Excellency Bishop Aldo Berardi.
2. On Monday, 25th December, the Christmas Masses in English will be held at 7.00 am, 8.30 am, 10.00 am, 5.30 pm and 7.00 pm at the Sacred Heart Church. For masses in other languages and for the New Year Mass Schedule, please refer to the Parish Notice Board or Church website. 
3. We required lots of flowers at Isa Town and Manama to decorate the Altar. Those interested in supporting by way of cash or donating flowers for Isa Town may give their names to the Parish Office. Flowers for Manama may be handed over to the Sacristy by 24th December before 12 noon.
4. We have made arrangements for buses to take parishioners for the night service from Manama to Sacred Heart School, Isa Town and back again to Manama. The buses will leave from the Arts and Craft Center, Al Zubara Avenue at 6.00 pm, 6.15 pm and 6.30 pm.
5. Those going for the Christmas service at Isa Town and have place in their vehicles are requested to pass by the Arts and Crafts Center to give a lift to parishioners going for the services. Vehicles may also be parked at the Indian School grounds, Isa Town. Parishioners, when you come for the services at Isa Town and Manama, please park properly to avoid hindering the flow of traffic.
6. The Feast of St. Sebastian will be celebrated by the Malayalam Catholic Community on Thursday, 28th December at 6.00 pm with flag hoisting and Friday, 29th December at 10.00 am at the Sacred Heart School grounds in Isa Town.  All are invited to participate.
7. On Monday 25th December, a free Christmas Day programme “Home away from Home,” for our parish domestic workers, will be held in Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm. There will be entertainment and distribution of Christmas gifts.  Parishioners, we invite you all to please support this event by offering cakes, snacks, gifts, telephone cards or cash. Food items may be delivered on the day itself to Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium and gift articles may be hand over to the Parish Office and cash donations can be dropped in the box labeled “Home Away From Home Support” which is kept at the entrance of the church. May God bless you for your generosity.
8. The Wedding Anniversary Mass for December celebrants will be held on Saturday, 30th December 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, 29th December.
9. All parishioners between the ages of 25 to 55, who are not involved in other liturgical ministries and wish to become Extraordinary Ministers to serve Holy Communion during the parish masses, are to collect the Registration Form from the Parish Office and return the same, duly filled in by 31st December.
10. Parish Calendars for 2024 are now available at the Parish Office and Religious Gift Corner. The price per calendar is 500 fils.