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November 3, 2023
03 November 2023
Priests Annual Retreat
Our priests will be away for their annual retreat from 6th November, Monday to 9th November, Thursday. Only masses will be celebrated by a visiting priest. Do not come for any services regarding the priest during this period of time.
The Extraordinary Jubilee of the martyrdom of St. Arethas and Companions
The Holy See has granted a plenary indulgence to the two Vicariates for this holy year. Therefore, the Holy Door will be opened at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Abu Dhabi and a Shrine of the martyrs is erected in view of the Jubilee.
On Thursday, 9th November the official inauguration of the Jubilee year:- 7:00 PM – Jubilee Mass and Papal blessing (indulgenced)
- 8:00 PM – Procession with the Relics; Opening of the Holy Door; Blessing the shrine of the Martyrs
After the Holy Door is opened, pilgrims can receive the plenary indulgence by visiting the Holy Door and shrine at any time during the Holy Year. There will be special novena and blessing every Saturday at 4PM, followed by 4:30PM Mass for St. Arethas and Companions, at St Joseph’s Cathedral.
AVOSA – Family Ministry- Inviting all families to an adventure-filled evening themed “Together: Connecting Hearts & Bonding Families”
- 17th November, Friday from 6:30pm onwards.
- Registration is now open on the parish website.
Wedding Anniversary Mass for November- 13th November at 7PM.
- Couples celebrating their anniversary this month, please register online to receive your certificate.
Young Adults Ministry – Monthly Mass- 13th November, Monday at 8PM Mass followed by fellowship in the Chapel.
- All youth and young adults are invited.
Samaritan Ministry - Courses- IELTS, Graphic Designing, Basic French Language, Spoken Arabic Language, GCC Vat Tally, Introduction to Data Science & AI, Introduction to Machine Learning & Gateway to Programming Languages.
- For course outline and registration, please check the church website or email [email protected]
- Limited seats available.
Regarding Sunday obligation: If you miss obligatory mass / confession due to no fault of yours, that is forced by extraordinary circumstances or non-availability of priests, you are not obliged.” God of mercy understands you.
Let us continue to pray ardently in the privacy of our families.
Parishioner registrationWe encourage all parishioners to register themselves as members of St Mary’s Catholic Church Dubai as the parishioner registration ID is now mandatory for sacrament registration to avail of pastoral services from the church. The online registration link is available on the parish website.
Rev. Fr. Lennie J.A. Connully, OFM Cap.
Parish Priest