St. Mary’s Calendar 2019 is now available in the Religious Articles store and in the stalls around the compound.
 
Lighting of the Christmas Tree will be later this evening after the 6:15pm mass. All parishioners are welcome.
 
Advent Confession Schedule
Priests will be available for confession in preparation for Christmas from now on until 23^rd December, Sunday. There will be three confessors in the church during all masses; two in the main body and one in the chapel. At other times, one priest will be available at the office block, room No. 4 as per the timings indicated there. Other priests may be availed if free in their respective office rooms. You are requested to make good use of this opportunity to spiritually prepare yourself for the great feast and avoid crowding just before Christmas.
 
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 24^th and 25^th December, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, 31^st December and 1^st January, no meetings or functions should be conducted in the church premises – Bishop Gremoli Hall, Mini Hall and the rooms above.
 
For facility reservation for the year 2019, please contact the Parish Office.
 
For the special attention of those attending Simbang Gabi masses, Christmas Eve, and Christmas day masses, please avoid taking chairs or stools inside the Church and in the football ground to prevent damage to the astro turf.
 
At the advice of the Dubai Police, parishioners are requested not to carry big and heavy bags whilst coming to church due to security reasons. To avoid any inconveniences, please not carry inflammable or sharp items. Your bags may be searched if required.
 
Parking around the church premises will not be available on 24^th, 25^th, 31^st December 2018 and on 1^st January 2019. Use public transport as far as possible. Thank you for your support and understanding.
 
We are grateful to all the parishioners and sponsors for the prayers and good wishes towards the reach out event for the Year of Zayed “Mutahidoon.” Over 500 workers had a great time, thank you for the generosity and support.