1. The reading of today, the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, highlight the importance of relying on God and the hope found in Jesus
2. We thank all those involved with the special Mass for the sick and housebound. Thank you for your assistance in bringing people and for your constant service to the sick and housebound.
3. To be read only on Saturday. Each parish in the Archdiocese of Bombay has been invited to accept a jubilee cross and have a jubilee mass. Sunday, 16th February, is designated for this jubilee mass. The first mass will be at 7 am in Konkani and a jubilee mass at 9 am. Please note the change in mass timing. Evening Mass will remain unchanged. Sunday School is cancelled for the day. All are encouraged to attend.
4. As part of our spiritual preparations for the Jubilee year and beyond, we would like our parishioners to grow in their faith. To facilitate this process, we have invited the Neocatechumenal Way to provide catechesis to the parish. These catechesis sessions will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays after the evening Mass. This week it is on the 19th and 21st of February.
5. Every year, as a part of our Lenten preparations, we undertake pilgrimages to various places. This lent too, we plan 3 such pilgrimages. The first one is scheduled for Saturday, 15th March. It would be to 3 churches designated as pilgrim churches for the Jubilee year. They are the Cathedral of the Holy Name, St. Michael Mahim, and Mount Mary. It will also be an opportunity to avail of the special indulgences obtained for visiting these designated Pilgrim churches. We will also visit the newly created exhibition center Parnam Maria as a part of our pilgrimage. Please do book you seats by giving your name to Ms. Freda in the Kg office. Seats are limited, so we request you to do your booking at the earliest.
6. We are also planning a trip to religious destinations in Europe in collaboration with Purple Orchid; those who wish to know more and join these pilgrimages may contact Fr. Merwyn.
7. This Jubilee year, we aim to send four active parish youth to the Jubilee celebrations in Rome. The parish is covering 50% of the costs. If there are any Parishioners who would like to assist us with sponsorship, please contact Br. William or Fr. Nigel
8. The collection on 1st Friday was Rs 9820 and on Sunday 9th February, was Rs. 39480/- We thank you for your generosity.

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