Mrs Priscilla Eva Gomes was a parishioner at Saint Mary’s Dubai for a very long time. She passed away in Dubai on 12th September 2018. Her funeral will be on 3pm Tuesday 18th Sep at St Mary’s and burial at Jebel Ali. Full name: Priscilla Eva Gomes, DOB: Oct 26 1948, Age: 69 years, Husband: Eustace Gomes, Sons and spouse : Russell/Lisa and Ryan/Melissa, Grandchildren: Sarah, Kyle, Tyler Sisters and Spouse: Terry/Sunny, Rose/Robert, Laura/Essa, Brother and Spouse: Denzil/Corrine

Marriage Encounter Dubai invites all married couples to a Live-In Weekend which offers a platform to deepen your relationship and be intimate with your spouse and with God. The first weekend starts from 4th to 6th October and the second from 11th to 13th October. Details on the banners in the church compound.

Samaritan Ministry : Looking for volunteers who can spare time to help make a difference for an upcoming reach out event. Home makers and youth available in the morning please register samaritandubai@gmail.com

"The Filipino Community is celebrating its annual “Harana Kay Maria 2018” (Serenade to Mama Mary) for our Virgin Mother’s nativity on 29th September at 7:30 pm in Gremoli Hall. All Filipinos are invited. For details, please see the Filipino Community notice board or visit www.smcfilipino.com."

St. Mary’s Catholic Church is joining the entire nation in celebrating the Year of Zayed for its 100th Birth Anniversary of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates. To commemorate the historical occasion, we are organizing an Online Quiz and Elocution competition for our parishioners on Saturday, 29th September. Online Quiz (all age groups): based on the history of UAE and its leaders in particular H.H. Sheikh Zayed Elocution: for students on various themes of the Year of Zayed. Category of age groups: 8-12 years, 12-18 years, & 18-21 years. Details and registration, please visit the church website.

Samaritan Ministry is organizing Adobe Photoshop, Pediatric First Aid, Basic Guitar, and Effective Office Administration and Secretarial courses. Limited seats. Registration ONLY online. Details on church website and Samaritan Noticeboard.

The CFC-Couples for Christ invites married couples and men of all ages, including single men, and women aged 21 to 40 years to join its Christian Life Program (CLP) Series. Please see the Filipino Community notice board for more details.

The Catholic Youth Conference in Arabia (ACYC 2018), the biggest conference for youth from 7 Arab nations, has started registrations. Come be part of it and register at the earliest. Registration link: acyc2018pt.wixsite.com/acyc2018

26th Mass Wedding 2018 : The Family Ministry is inviting parishioners who are not married in the Church to join the 26th Mass Wedding on Saturday, 1st 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 31st October.

Catechism Classes 2018-2019 – Registration and collection of catechism books will commence from 10th August onwards at the Catechism Office during CCD Office timings. Children born 2012 or earlier can register. For new registration, photocopy of child’s baptism certificate is required upon registration. Classes will start on 14th / 15th September.

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 from today onwards. Limited seats are available for qualified candidates. Course starts on Friday, 28th September.

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

Samaritan Ministry is organizing 5 courses: Tally, MS Office, MS Excel Basic and Advance, and Primary Arabic. For details, please check Samaritan Notice board. Limited Seats. Registration ONLY via church website.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, the 2nd of July at 7:00 pm regular mass for our Br. T. Francis, who served as Vice President of the Parish Council and Chairman of the Ushers’ Sodality in our parish for many years.

The AVOSA - Young Adults Ministry would invite all youth for a theme Song Contest for the " Catholic Youth Conference in Arabia (ACYC)" , where Youth from 9 Arab Countries would come together to Celebrate their Faith

The Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle will be celebrated by the parish on July 3. Masses as usual.

The Shepherd’s Lamb Chorale is currently looking for Filipino singers and musicians. The Choir’s regular practice is 6:00pm to 8:00pm Mini hall Room 6. and serves during the 7:30pm mass every Sunday.

On July 6, we commemorate the First death anniversary of our former Bishop Bernard Gremoli. Let us remember and pray for the repose of his soul.

St. Clare’s Choir is looking for talented singers to join the choir. Practices are held every Monday at 7:45 pm in Room 1 above the mini hall. For details place contact – 050 853 8283 or 050 440 85 98.

SportsFest 2018: In the spirit of discipline and sportsmanship, the annual St. Mary’s church sportsfest will commence on 14th September with the following events: Men’s Cricket, Football, Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball and Women’s Badminton. Registration starts 15th June on a first come, first served basis. Please download registration forms on the church website. The SportsFest Committee is also looking for volunteers and sponsors.