ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 6TH, 7TH & 8TH JUNE 2025

on Friday June 6, 2025 by SHC Webmaster

  1. The papal intention for the month of June is that the world might grow in compassion.
  2. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be held on 6th June at 3.45 pm.
  3. Friday, 6th June, is the last day of Catechism. There will be a Catechism Mass at 8.45 am in the Sacred Heart Church. Due to this, the regular English Obligation Mass at 8.45 am will be shifted to Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium.
  4. The First Saturday of each month is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Holy Rosary at 5.40 pm on 7th June in the Sacred Heart Church, led by the Legion of Mary, will be prayed for world peace.
  5. There will be a 2000 Hail Mary prayer devotion on Sunday, 8th June in the Mother Church from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. All parishioners are invited to join in this powerful intercessory prayer conducted by the Legion of Mary.
  6. On Monday, 9th June, we observe the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church.
  7. The Poor of St. Anthony (POSA) of our Parish will celebrate the Feast of their patron, St. Anthony on Tuesday, 10th June with a Feast Mass at 6.30 pm. We request all the devotees of St. Anthony to attend this Mass, and encourage more parishioners to join the Offertory procession during the mass along with offerings in cash or kind, which later will be given to the needy.
  8. The next Pre-Baptism Seminar will be held on Wednesday, 11th June 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.
  9. On Friday, 13th June, Saji, the Rector of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia celebrates his Birthday. Please pray for his intentions.
  10. The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity will be celebrated on Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June.
  11. There will be a Kids & Teens Retreat entitled “IGNITE 2025 – Encounter Jesus’ Heart” for parish children from Class 1 to 12 commencing from Tuesday, 1st July to Thursday, 3rd July from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. Morning snacks & Lunch will be provided. Registration Forms are available at the Parish Office / Catechism Office and Religious Gift Corner. This Retreat is compulsory for all parish children. Parents, please make arrangements for your vacation accordingly. Last date to submit the Registration Form is 6th June. For more details, please refer to the banner displayed on the outdoor stage.
  12. The Lectors Ministry invites interested parishioners who are committed, have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and are willing and capable of proclaiming the Word of God loudly and clearly to register by submitting their name, telephone number and email address at the Parish Office before 23rd June.
  13. We are pleased to announce an extraordinary opportunity to participate in the Jubilee Year 2025 through a Holy Pilgrimage to Rome, from 21st September to 30th September, 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.
  14. The Pontifical Society of the Childhood of Jesus announces registration for new members! Children from Standard 4 to Standard 7 are welcome to join.  The registration link and all details have been shared via the Catechism WhatsApp group and Sacred Heart School Google Classroom. Parents are encouraged to help their children to be part of this beautiful spiritual journey.
  15. The African Community will be celebrating the feast of their Patron “Saint Charles Lwanga and companion”, on Friday, 20th June at 5.30 pm in the Mother Church. There will be fellowship immediate after the Mass at St. Lawrence Kids Hall. All are invited.