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Novena in preparation for Pentecost will be recited at the end of all Masses starting this Friday.

After the 7pm mass, procession, solemn rosary, and consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at the grotto. Parishioners are encouraged to bring and hold the images of Mother Mary during the procession. The images will be blessed after the consecration. All are invited to participate in the procession to express our love and devotion to our Blessed Mother. There will be no Eucharistic adoration on that day. No prayer meeting or gatherings during the time of procession at Bishop Gremoli’s Hall or Bishop Paul Hinder’s Hall.

In the spirit of giving, this Easter our parish will be blessing needy families and workers across various camps with food and essentials. Please check the poster on how you can support this initiative or contact samaritandubai@gmail.com for more information.

With deep sorrow we announce the sad demise of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of UAE. All are requested to avoid all types of festivities during the three days of national mourning and join the nation in solidarity with the Royal family at the loss of a great soul. The church functions will go on as usual as we gather only for prayer. No celebrations inside the church premises.

The Family Ministry invites all parents having children between the age of 3-16 years to a online Parenting talk. It will be on Sunday, 15th of May at 4:30 PM.  The talk will cover ways to build your children's self-esteem, dealing with children's strong emotions, setting boundaries and discipline. Enabling parents to better understand their children and building healthy families. To register, please click this link.

Christian Voices Chorale, which serves at 6:00am Sunday Mass is open for audition for the whole month of May every Sunday only from 7:30 am in Room 2 above Mini Hall. Kindly contact +97150 114 9344

St. Mary’s Young Adult Ministry (YAM) invites all youth and young adults to be a part of the Youth Mass on Monday, 16th May at 8pm in the Chapel. All are invited.

His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed H.E Bishop Paolo Martinelli Capuchin, currently the  Auxiliary Bishop of Milan as the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia to succeed  H.E. Bishop Paul Hinder. Bishop Paolo Martinelli will assume office in coming months and till that time Bishop Paul Hinder will continue as the Apostolic Administrator of Southern Arabia.

We commence our May Devotion on 1st May with Solemn Rosary in the church at 8.20 AM. During the month of May we will have solemn Rosary at the grotto as per the following schedule: Monday to Friday: 6:20 PM Saturday: 6:50 PM Sunday: 7:15 PM.

Online Marriage Preparation Course for the Month of May will be starting on Sunday 15 May. Interrested couples are requested to register personally in the parish office by the latest on Tuesday 10th of the month.

Inviting all couples celebrating their wedding anniversary in the month of May to a wedding anniversary mass on Monday, May 9th during 7:00 pm mass. Please register online on the parish website.

Faithful sends their warmest wishes and greetings to our Bishop Paul Hinder OFM Cap. on his 80th birthday. Click to watch and listen to The Bishop Paul Hinder song.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Greetings of peace and joy from the parish priest On Sunday, the 1st of May, 2022, during the concluding mass of Bishop Paul’s pastoral visit, you all witnessed a change of guard in our parish council. Some of those who completed their tenure in the council stepped down and ...