SUNDAY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – 23/12/2018

  1. Coming Saturday/Sunday Liturgy will be conducted by

Saturday 4.30p.m. by English Choir

5.30p.m. by St. Joseph Ward

Sunday 7.00a.m. by St. Peter Ward

8.15a.m. by Carmel Ward

  1. Feasts this week:
    1. Wednesday – St. Stephen Protomartyr
    2. Thursday – St. John, Apostle & Evangelist
    3. Friday – Holy Innocents
  1. Christmas Cards, Crib, Star Competition for Children will be held tomorrow/today. Time: 8.15a.m. to 9.15a.m.
  1. 1st to IVth Std. – Christmas Card- in the Parish Hall
  2. 5th to Xth Std. – Crib- Church Grounds.
  3. Christmas Star-open to all-The Stars should reach Church Hall by 9.00a.m
  1. The Solemn Christmas Mass is on Monday, 24th at 7.30p.m. in the open air Church Grounds preceded by Carol Singing at 7.00p.m. After Mass a short get-together-Cake & Soft drink will be served. Holy Masses on Tuesday, 25th December 6.00a.m., 7.00a.m., 8.15a.m. (English), 9.30a.m. and 5.00p.m., 6.00p.m. St. Antony’s Shrine Mass & Novena in hon. of St. Antony.
  1. Volunteers are requested to arrange Chairs for the Christmas Festive Mass on Monday/tomorrow at 7.00a.m.
  1. New Year Celebrations:

Monday, 31st is the last day of the year. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church Ground at 7.00p.m. followed by Thanksgiving Mass at 8.00p.m. All are requested to attend the Adoration and the Holy Mass, to thank the Lord and to begin the New Year 2019 with the Blessing of the Lord. New Year, namely January 1st Tuesday-Holy Masses at 6.00a.m., 7.00a.m., 8.15a.m., and 5.00p.m. 6.00p.m. St. Antony’s Shrine Mass & Novena in hon. of St. Antony.

  1. On Friday, 28th December, during the 7.00 a.m. Mass, we are celebrating the feast of the “Holy Innocents”. We have special prayers for the Infants during the Mass. Parents kindly attend the Mass with the Infants-age group upto 5 years.

Ladies Social Service League will be arranging Christmas Celebration for the children upto 5 years after the 7.00a.m. Mass.

  1. Next Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We encourage the family members come together to celebrate the Holy Mass and pray for each other.
  1. Mr. Ivan D’Souza MLC is organizing Christmas get-together near Kankanady Market tomorrow/today at 3.00p.m. All are welcome to attend. Details refer the Notice Board.
  1. Mrs. Florine D’Souza has been elected as the President of the Ladies Unit in the election held by Konkan Natak Sabha, at Don Bosco Hall. We congratulate and wish her all the best.
  1. Sunday collection on 16h December is Rs. 44,510/- Thank you for your generosity.
  1. Vehicle parking on Monday evening Christmas Mass-College grounds. – Do not park at the Road side.