Sunday, 13^th August: After the 7:30pm mass, there will be candle-lit procession reciting the rosary as part of the centenary celebrations marking the apparitions of Mother Mary in Fatima. All are invited to participate.
 
Monday, 14^th August: Wedding Anniversary Mass at 7.00 pm. Couples are requested to make advance registration ONLINE at www.saintmarysdubai.org.
 
Announcement from Catechism Office:

• Catechism books can be collected from the Catechism Office from 11^th August during Catechism Office timings for children who have the registration earlier.
• Catechism Office is now accepting new and renewal of registration
• Requirements for NEW Registration
  • Children born 2011 and earlier
  • Copy of the baptism certificate of the child upon registration
  • Copy of the first holy communion certificate (for those who have received)
  • Letter from the previous parish (for those who attended catechism from other parishes)
  • Filled up registration form (available from the Catechism Office or can be downloaded from the parish website www.saintmarydubai.org
• Catechism classes will commence on 15^th / 16^th September 2017.

For more details, please contact the Catechism Office 04-3352972.
 
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated with the following program:
6^th – 14^th August: Novena in preparation for the feast after all masses and singing of Marian hymns after the last evening mass.
            15^th August, Tuesday: Feast of Assumption. Masses as usual.
The solemn festal mass will be on Friday, 18^th August at 6:15pm, presided over by Bishop Paul Hinder, followed by procession in the church compound, carrying the statue of our Lady and reciting the rosary. All communities and prayer groups are requested to join the procession with their banners/insignia in their traditional dress to highlight the ethnic composition and uniqueness of our parish. All parishioners are requested to participate in the feast celebrations.
Please take note that there will be NO PROGRAMS allowed at the Main and Mini Hall on the 18^th August, after 6:00 pm until the procession is over.
 
Golden Jubilee Education Support: Our parish is providing a one-off educational support to fifty deserving students studying in Grades 8 to 12. Application forms are available at the books counter in the parish compound. Please collect, fill it up, and drop your forms in the box outside the parish office. Last day for the submission of application forms is 15^th September. Terms and conditions are stated in the application forms.
 
St. Mary’s Sportsfest 2017 starting 15^th September. Cricket registration closed. A few more slots available for Football, Basketball and Volleyball. Please collect and submit your registration form to the parish office. Registration is on “first come, first served” basis. Please check the notice board for more details.
 
25^th Mass Wedding 2017
The Family Ministry is inviting parishioners who are not married in the Church to join the 25^th Mass Wedding on Saturday, 2^nd December. Please see the notice board for contact details and register at the Parish Office at your earliest. Last date for submission of documents is 31^st October.
 
Marriage Encounter Dubai invites all married couples to a live-in weekend. The weekend offers you a platform to deepen your relationship and be intimate with your spouse and with God. The first weekend starts from 28^th-30^th September and the second from 12^th-14^th October. Please contact the ME team couples mentioned on the banners in the compound. ME couples will be available in the compound after mass for more information.
 
Samaritan Ministry is organizing IELTS and Beginner’s Arabic Course. For course outline and registration details, please check the church website or the Samaritan notice board. Limited seats. Registration will be ONLY ONLINE via the church website. Last date of registration is 23^rd August.
 
Christeen Ministry is organizing a 4-day retreat, “Awaken,” for the children of St. Mary’s parish. It will be from 26^th – 29^th August in the Main Hall and Mini Hall from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. For kids (8-12 years) and teens (13-18 years). Registration can be done in the church compound on Fridays from 8:00 am to 11:30 am and 3:00 to 8:00 pm. Other days from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.



Rev. Fr. Lennie J.A. Connully OFM Cap.