St. Mary’s Sportsfest 2017: In the spirit of discipline and sportsmanship as one parish, we are pleased to announce our annual Sports Festival starting September 15. More details click the above link or check https://www.saintmarysdubai.org/sportsfest

This is to inform with sadness the passing away of His Excellency Bishop Bernard Giovanni Gremoli, Bishop Emeritus of the Apostolic Vicariate of Arabia today at 4.30 am in Florence, Italy. The funeral service will be held at the Capuchin Friary of Montughi, Florence on Saturday 08 July 2017 at 9.30 am. More details click the above link

Christeen Ministry is organizing a 4-day retreat, “Awaken,” for the children of St. Mary’s parish. It will be from 26th – 29th August in the Main Hall and Mini Hall from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Retreat is conducted by Sehion U.K. team. For 8-12 years (kids), 13-18 years (teens). 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.

Our Golden Jubilee Souvenir copies are being distributed in the church compound and the book shop. The magazine is a memory refresher of the great history of St. Mary’s with memorable facts and photos. You love St. Mary’s. Therefore, please take this once in a life time companion for your family.

Mobile Application: The parish is gifting you a mobile app to get all news of the parish on your mobile free of charge. Please download the app on your mobile phone.

Young Adult Ministry will be having a youth mass on 22nd May at 8pm in the Chapel.

St. Mary’s Tamil Community will have Life in the Spirit Retreat from 22nd to 25th May at St. Mary’s School Girls’ Compound. Preacher is Fr. M. Stanly Kumar, St. Peter’s Seminary, Bangalore. All Tamil speaking people are invited to benefit this retreat.

Saturday 20th May: The Filipino Community of St. Mary’s Church is inviting all Filipino parishioners to join and celebrate the Annual May Flower Festival from 5 pm to 9 pm. There will be Procession and Sta. Cruzan, followed by Living Rosary. For more details, please visit the Filipino Community bulletin board or website www.smcfilipino.com.

The Pakistani Community will have a spiritual renewal retreat from 8th – 11th May from 8pm to 10pm in the chapel. The preacher will be Fr. James Channan, O.P. All Pakistanis are kindly requested to make some sacrifice and attend this retreat.

There will be NO CATECHISM on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th April because of the Golden Jubilee Programme.  Classes resume on the 5th and 6th May.

There will be no programmes or meetings in the Mini Hall and Rooms from 24th – 28th April 2017. All the facilities are reserved for the practice in preparation of the Golden Jubilee celebrations on 27th & 28th.

In view of the Golden Jubilee of our parish we have been granted a special indulgence for all those who come to St. Mary’s Church on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th of April. Conditions: One must be in the state of grace and do any one of the following devotions 1. Participation in the Eucharist and reception of the Holy Communion Or 2. Visit to the blessed Sacrament and silent adoration Or 3. Visit St. Mary’s church and say one rosary (five decades) 4. After any of the above pray one Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be, for the intentions of the Holy Father.

The Marriage Preparation Course for the month of April will be conducted on Friday, April 21st from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at the mini hall. Advanced registration required at the parish office. Please note that a copy of the baptism certificate of the participant is required.

There will be NO CATECHISM on Good Friday and Holy Saturday, 14th and 15th April. Classes resume on the 21st and 22nd April.

Confession Schedule : Priests will be available for confession from Monday, 10th April through Wednesday, 12th April from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, 13th April, confession will be from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Parishioners are invited to register to “Formed”, a Catholic multi-media faith formation portal which is available free for all parishioners. You will benefit from the spiritually rich videos, especially during this Lenten season. Please visit the church website homepage for details and register yourself.

Couples for Christ is inviting married couples to attend the Christian Life Program starting on April 21, 2017. For details, please check the Filipino Bulletin Board.

Bible Writing is scheduled on Friday, 31st March from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm at the Main Hall.

Samaritan Ministry is organizng 2 courses; IELTS preparation course and Beginner's Arabic Course. For course outline and registration details, please check the Church website or the Samaritan Notice Board next to the parish office. Limited seats. Last date for registration is 22nd March.

The Saint Mary's Parish English Choir, which serves at the 6:15 pm service every Friday, is looking for talented singers. Those wishing to join, please contact Mr. Jose dos Santos on 052 9952205 for further details.