Sri Lankan Community will celebrate the St. Joseph Vaz Feast on Friday, 22nd February at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi at 9 am. High Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Norbert Andradi, Bishop of Anuradhapura Diocese. All Sri Lankans are invited.

Catholics for Family and Life (CFFL) is inviting married couples, single men and women, widowed and separated men and women to join their Christian Life Seminar (CLS) starting today 8th February. Please see Filipino Community notice board.

All married couples are invited to celebrate the World Marriage Day on Monday, 11th February at 7pm along with the February Wedding Anniversary Mass. Online registrations are now open for those celebrating their wedding anniversary in the month of February.

The priests of the parish will be away in Abu Dhabi for their annual priests’ meeting, from Monday, 11th to Thursday, 14th February. There will only be Holy Masses celebrated by a guest priest.

Samaritan Ministry is organizing IELTS Course and Beginner’s Arabic Course. Limited seats. Registration will take place ONLY online via the church website. Last date of registration is on 10th February. For details, please check the church website, Samaritan notice board or visit the Samaritan Office (Room No 16).

Florinda Correa Born 12 July 1919 in Goa, India, left for her heavenly abode on 29 January 2019 in Houston, Texas, USA. Florinda was a faithful parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dubai from 1978 to 2010. She is deeply mourned and will be immensly missed by her children, Robert, Moses, Lily, Juvencia, Mario, Jack and James, grand-children & great grand-children.

Selection of New Lectors. : Audition will be held on Saturday, 16th February at 4pm. Those who are interested to join the Ministry of Lectors, register online for audition before the 11th February. Age limit: Above 18 years old.

Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults: For adults who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, and wish to receive it, a special preparation course is arranged. Classes will be held each Friday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm, commencing on Friday, 25th January to end of April. Please note that to be married in the Church, it is essential to have first received the Sacrament of Confirmation. You may register your name for the course at the Catechism Office (above Bishop Gremoli Hall). Copy of baptism is required upon registration.

Shepherd’s Lamb Chorale is looking for Filipino singers and musicians. The choir’s regular practice is 6 to 8pm Mini Hall Room and serves during 7:30pm mass every Sunday. Please contact Tin 0555779659 / Zhai 0567473995 or email slc.minadteam@gmail.com.

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 do not carry inflammable or sharp items. Your bags may be searched if required.

Parking around the church premises will not be available on, 31st December 2018 and on 1st January 2019. Use public transport as far as possible.

Dubai Health Authority has kindly given us permission to park our vehicles in their premises only in the designated open sandy area during New Year celebrations (31st December 2018 and 1st January 2019). If vehicles are parked in non-designated areas, they will be towed and fined. Let us honor and respect their support and cooperation.

On New year’s Eve and New year’s Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, 31st December and 1st January, no meetings or functions should be conducted in the church premises – Bishop Gremoli Hall, Mini Hall and the rooms above.

16th to 24th December: Christmas Novena will be recited after every mass.

St. Mary’s Calendar 2019 is now available in the Religious Articles store and in the stalls around the compound.

The Family Ministry is organizing a fun-filled get-together for all children of determination (special needs) and their families on 8th December, Saturday, starting with a special mass at 2pm. Register on the church website www.saintmarysdubai.org.

Admissions to St Mary’s Catholic High School, Dubai for the Academic Year 2019-2020 are now open. Kindly check the school website www.stmarysdubai.com for all information related to the admission procedures.

Kerala Regional Latin Catholic Council (KRLCC) is celebrating 2nd UAE Latin Day on Friday, 7th December. Most Rev. Dr. Varghese Chakkalakkal, Bishop of Calicut and Chairman to Migrants – UAE, is the chief guest. Holy Mass is at 2 pm in the main church followed by Public Meeting and Cultural Programme at Girls School Compound at 3 pm. All are cordially invited.

El Shaddai, Dubai Chapter celebrates their 24th Anniversary on 30th November, Friday from 8 am to 4 pm in Bp. Gremoli Hall. All are invited.

Ushers’ Sodality : looking for new volunteers to join the Ushers’ Sodality. Please register at the Parish/Ushers’ Office on or before 30th November, Saturday. Members are requested to fill out the form kept at the Parish/Ushers’ Office for the forthcoming events. Immediate response, to schedule the dates accordingly, is appreciated