Updated: 17 August 2018 

CCD Announcements:

• Catechism Classes 2018-2019 – Registration and collection of catechism books is ongoing at the Catechism Office. Children born 2012 or earlier can register. For new registration, photocopy of child’s baptism certificate is required upon registration. Classes will start on 14^th / 15^th September.

• Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults – For adults who have NOT received Confirmation, preparation classes will start on Friday, 7^th September. Please register at the Catechism Office. Photocopy of baptism certificate is required upon registration.

• New Catechist Training Course – Registration is open for Catholics with a basic knowledge of Christian Doctrine and the Bible. Please register at the Catechism Office. Course starts on Friday, 28^th September.

Dear parishioners, the Indian state of Kerala is reeling under an unprecedented flood situation. Many have lost their lives. Thousands are stranded in their water logged houses without food and water. Many thousands are moved to relief camps. Rains are still unrelenting. In this situation we appeal to your most generous self to come to the aid of these victims. Boxes are kept at the entrances of the church. Please drop your kind help in those boxes.You can also bring to Samaritan ministry office No.15 New clothes, imperishable food stuffs etc. For the list of items, please see the notice boards. The church is organizing a shipment at the earliest. Please respond with your charitable best.

St. Mary’s Mangalorean Community will be commencing 9-days Novena with masses at 8 pm from 28^th August, Tuesday to 5^th September, Wednesday for the Feast of Nativity of Mary. Feast mass will be on 6^th September, Thursday at 8 pm in the Main Church. All are welcome. Please refer to Konkani notice board for details.
 
26^th Mass Wedding 2018 :The Family Ministry is inviting parishioners who are not married in the Church to join the 26^th Mass Wedding on Saturday, 1^st December. Please see the notice board for contact details and register at the Parish Office at your earliest.
 
Samaritan Ministry is looking for volunteers for an upcoming reach out event. Movie-makers, website developers, content writers needed. Home makers and youth (above 16 years) available in the morning, please register samaritandubai@gmail.com or visit office No. 15.
 
The Catholic Youth Conference in Arabia (ACYC 2018), the biggest conference for youth from 7 Arab Nations, has started registrations. To register, meet volunteers during all major masses or check the Young Adults Ministry notice board for details. Registration link acyc2018pt.wixsite.com/acyc2018.
 
The Bishop’s Pastoral Letter 2018, titled “My Grace is sufficient for you” is now available. This pastoral letter was written by our Bishop during his recovery following a hip replacement surgery where he reflected on the mystery of God’s grace working in the midst of the human powerlessness that we all experience at various moments in our lives. The copies are available at church entrances. Please take a copy for your family.


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