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14 February 2020
Ash Wednesday on 26th February.
Masses in the morning at: 5:30am; 6:30am; 7:30am; 9am; and 12noon.
Masses in the evening at: 3:00pm; 4:30pm; 6:00pm; and 7:30pm
Please note that:- No Novena prayer to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour will be recited.
- The imposition of ashes will take place after the Gospel reading as per the liturgical rules.
- Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence.
- No programs will be held at the Main/Mini Halls.
Regulation on Fast and Abstinence during Lent:
In accordance with the instructions of our Bishop Paul Hinder, all Wednesdays during Lent should be observed as days of Abstinence. Additionally, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the days of fast and abstinence. As a devotion and penance, the faithful are recommended to fast and abstain on other days also.
For Stations of the Cross in various languages every Friday during lent, please check the notice board and church website.
Audition for New Lectors will be on 29th February at 4pm at the Mini Hall. Those who are interested to audition for the Ministry of Lectors, register online before 19th February. Age limit: 18 years old and above.
St. Mary’s Parish invites all youth and young adults to be a part of the Youth Mass on 17th February, Monday at 8pm in the Chapel. All are invited.
Malayalam Community Annual Retreat will be from Monday, 17th to Thursday, 20th February in the Main Church. Malayalam parishioners are invited.
St. Mary’s Filipino Community Choir (SMFCC) is looking for a pianist, guitarist, and singers (tenors and basses). Please see Filipino Community noticeboard.
Samaritan Ministry is organizing IELTS Preparation Course and Beginner’s Arabic Course. For more details, see the church website and Samaritan noticeboard. Limited seats; registration ONLY online.
Parishioner registrationWe encourage all parishioners to register themselves as members of St Mary’s Catholic Church Dubai as the parishioner registration ID is now mandatory for sacrament registration to avail of pastoral services from the church. The online registration link is available on the parish website.
Rev. Fr. Lennie J.A. Connully OFM Cap.
Parish Priest