At the advice of the Dubai Police, parishioners are requested not to carry big and heavy bags whilst coming to church due to security reasons. To avoid any inconveniences, please not carry inflammable or sharp items. Your bags may be searched if required.

On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 24th and 25th December, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, 31st December and 1st January, no meetings or functions should be conducted in the church premises – Bishop Gremoli Hall, Mini Hall and the rooms above.

16th to 24th December: Christmas Novena will be recited after every mass.

St. Mary’s Calendar 2019 is now available in the Religious Articles store and in the stalls around the compound.

The Family Ministry is organizing a fun-filled get-together for all children of determination (special needs) and their families on 8th December, Saturday, starting with a special mass at 2pm. Register on the church website www.saintmarysdubai.org.

Admissions to St Mary’s Catholic High School, Dubai for the Academic Year 2019-2020 are now open. Kindly check the school website www.stmarysdubai.com for all information related to the admission procedures.

Kerala Regional Latin Catholic Council (KRLCC) is celebrating 2nd UAE Latin Day on Friday, 7th December. Most Rev. Dr. Varghese Chakkalakkal, Bishop of Calicut and Chairman to Migrants – UAE, is the chief guest. Holy Mass is at 2 pm in the main church followed by Public Meeting and Cultural Programme at Girls School Compound at 3 pm. All are cordially invited.

El Shaddai, Dubai Chapter celebrates their 24th Anniversary on 30th November, Friday from 8 am to 4 pm in Bp. Gremoli Hall. All are invited.

Ushers’ Sodality : looking for new volunteers to join the Ushers’ Sodality. Please register at the Parish/Ushers’ Office on or before 30th November, Saturday. Members are requested to fill out the form kept at the Parish/Ushers’ Office for the forthcoming events. Immediate response, to schedule the dates accordingly, is appreciated

Syro-Malabar Community celebrates the Syro-Malabar Day on 30th November, Friday. Concelebrated high mass at 5 pm followed by public meeting and cultural program. Chief Guest is Bp. Mar Jacob Manathodath of Palghat Diocese and Apostolic administrator for Ernakulam-Angamaly Arcdiocese. All are cordially invited.

Shepherd’s Lamb Chorale is looking for Filipino singers and musicians. The choir’s regular practice is 6 pm to 8 pm Mini Hall Room 6 and serves during 7:30 pm mass every Sunday. For those interested, please contact Tin 0555779659, Zhai 0567473995, or email slc.minadteam@gmail.com.

Canticle Choir is looking for Filipino singers and musicians to join their choir services every Monday at 7 pm and practices every Monday (after mass) and Sunday 7pm to 8pm. For those interested, please contact Winston 0563735210 or Jen 0502702272

Singles for Christ (SFC) Choir is looking for a committed Filipino Choirmaster. They serve every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 9am and every other month for the Pilipino Mass. Practice is every Monday at 7:30pm in the church compound. For more details, please contact Sis. Mae Anne 0558815072.

4th ISAO Conference: Registrations are open for the 4th ISAO (ICCRS Sub-Committee for Asia Oceania) Conference in UAE, hosted by the National Service Team of the UAE from 30th November to 2nd December in Ras Al Khaimah. Kiosks have been placed in the church premises for registration.

Family Fest 2019 : The parish is glad to announce the grand annual event of our parish, the Family Fest 2019 which will be held on 17th and 18th January 2019. The launching of the Family Fest and the inauguration of the contribution coupons will take place today, 9th November after the 6:15 pm mass. Family Fest is a joyful occasion to care and share, to come together as one family, to express the unity and diversity of our Parish. Request the presence of all parishioners for the launching and support this great event by various kinds of sponsorship.

Bible Alive 2019 and Didache is now available in the Religious Articles store and the church compound.

St. Mary’s Got Talent is Back: As part of the Annual Parish Festival, we invite our parishioners ages 6 years and above to join and showcase their talent at the Parish Festival to be held in January 2019. Please record your talent for two minutes only and email the video with your name and contact number. Only the first 80 applicants will be accepted. Deadline for submission of entries will be on 5th November. smcgottalentdubai@gmail.com 

St. Mary’s Audio/Visual (A.V.) Ministry is looking for volunteers who have Technical and Hardware Systems background to support audio and video systems and helping the A.V. Team. Please register in the parish office.

Samaritan Ministry is organizing IELTS preparation course and Beginner’s Arabic Course. Registration online via church website. Last date of registration is 12th November. Limited seats. For details of these seminars and courses, visit the Samaritan notice board and website.

Year of Zayed : St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai join the entire nation in celebrating the 100th Birth Anniversary of late H. H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates. To commemorate this historical occasion, we have organized a seminar on 10th November, Saturday from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Bishop Bernard Gremoli Hall. The seminar will be addressed by dignitaries from the Government and the Papal Nuncio. Those who wish to attend the seminar should report by 4:30pm.