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.

Summer Programme for St. Mary’s Church Children from 8 July to 4 August : Registration for the programme for children born from 2002 to 2011 will commence today, 1st June at the Catechism office (above Main Hall). Copy of birth certificate and ID photo are required upon registration. We are inviting parishioners of age 18 years and above who have completed secondary school to serve as volunteers for the Summer Programme. Kindly refer to the notice board and registration timing at the Catechism Office and other details.

The Feast of St. Anthony of Padua will be celebrated by Ras Al Khaimah Parish on Friday, 15th June at 5:30 pm. The novena will commence on 6th June with the blessing of Banner at 6:45 pm followed by holy mass and novena. All faithful are invited.

Samaritan Ministry is organizing 3 courses; IELTS Preparation; Evolution of Information Technology, and Personality Development. For details, please refer to the Samaritan notice board or church website. Limited seats. Registration is online ONLY.

St. Mary’s Parish English Choir which serves at 6:15 pm service on Friday is looking for talented singers. Those wishing to join, please contact Mr. Jose dos Santos 0529952205 for further details.

AVOSA Family Ministry will have their annual seminar at two venues – Friday, 1st June at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi and Saturday, 2nd June at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Jebel Ali from 9 am to 4 pm. Theme: Care of Youth in the Catholic Family. Parents, Catechists, and all (25 years and above) who manage youth in the parish are requested any of the two days. For registrations, please contact the parish office. Last day for registration is Wednesday, 30th May. No registration fee.

St. Mary’s Catholic High School Muhaisnah: Admissions is open from Year 1 to 9 for Academic Year 2018 – 2019. Register online at www.stmarysmuhasinah.com. Registration is open until 31st May.

Couples for Christ (CFC) invites married couples and single men and women to join its Christian Life Program Series. Please see Filipino Community notice board for details.

African Community is having their Pentecost Celebration on 28th, 29th, 30th May at St. Mary’s Church from 5 pm to 9 pm. All African community is invited.

Tamil Community Life in the Spirit Seminar will be conducted from 21st to 24th May from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. All Tamil speaking people are welcome and may refer to Tamil Community notice board.

Marriage Encounter Dubai invites all married couples to a Live-in Weekend. The first weekend starts 17th to 19th May and the second from 24th to 26th May. Please register at the Church Office or contact couples mentioned on various banners in the church compound.

DEO GRATIAS Children and Teenagers Retreat (Christeen Retreat) by Redemptorist Youth Ministry will be held in the Parish from 27th to 30th August. All children under the age group of 8 to 18 years are welcome. The registration form will be available in the church compound with Teens Ministry Volunteers after all the masses on Friday/Saturday/Sunday from 11th May.

Catholic Youth Conference in Arabia (ACYC) is looking for a logo. Those interested, kindly submit entries before 10th May to acyc2018pt@gmail.com. For more details, check the Young Adults Ministry (YAM) notice board. - Criteria: (1) Have the four letters abbreviation ACYC (2) Represent the theme “Do not be afraid” (Lk 1:30) (3) Reflect the colours of Our Lady

Ascension of Our Lord will be celebrated on the 11th, 12th, and 13th May. Masses as usual.

Novena in preparation of Pentecost starts Wednesday, 9th May and will be recited at the end of every mass.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Jebel Ali invites all parishioners to attend the Holy Rock Night concert taking place at St. Francis on Thursday, 14th June from 7 pm to 10 pm. The main objective of the event will be to draw the body of believers beyond simply singing to a more spiritual and transforming communion with God. The even proposes to give the audience a Holy Rock concert experience centered around God. Our prayer is that the body of believers in UAE will all come together to worship our Lord Jesus Christ

We are happy to inform you that the Parish will commence another five-week Biblical Program “Biblical Walk with Mary” starting 30th April from 7:45 pm to 9:15 pm. All who desire are kindly invited.

May Devotion: We commence our May devotion at the grotto on 1st May, Tuesday evening with Solemn Rosary at 6:20 pm. During the month of May, we will have the Solemn Rosary every evening at the grotto. Timing will be as follows: Monday to Thursday: 6:20 pm Friday: 5:40 pm except on first Friday at 7:15 pm Saturday & Sunday: 6:50 pm

St Mary’s Catholic High School Muhaisnah (SMM): Admission is still open for Year 8 and 9 for Academic Year 2018-2019. For more details and registration, log on to the SMM website www.stmarysmuhaisnah.com.