1. Today is the first Sunday of Advent and marks the beginning of the new liturgical year. This season prepares us for the coming of Jesus at Christmas and at the end of time.
2. We thank all those who helped organise the feast of Christ the King. Thank you to the choir, the altar servers, the Bombay Catholic Sabha members for their ushering, and all those who helped in packing and distributing the Snacks. Thank you dear Parishioners for coming in such last numbers.
3. In our endeavour to support the missions, we will be organising breakfast stall put up by the communities. This weekend Zone 3 will put up the breakfast Stall. Next week Zone 4 will put up a stall.
4. We begin the season of Advent on Sunday, the 1st December, the advent wreath candle of Hope will be lit and the prayer made as a part of the 8:30 am mass.
5. Parish Visitation on Monday 2nd December will be the remaining Families of Zone 3. Your Parish Council members will inform you of the houses that we will visit. We the fathers are coming to spend time with you and your family and bless your houses. Do let your animators know if you would like us to hear the confession of any housebound members your family and community. While we appreciate your hospitality please do not offer us anything to eat or drink. It will be our joy to spend time with your family.
6. The parish Pastoral Council will meet on Tuesday 3rd December after the evening mass. Please note the change in date. Requesting all Parish council members to be present.
7. Bombay Catholic Sabha will be organising a seminar in the Undercroft on Property Redevelopment. The input will be given by Adv Godfrey Pimenta. This is on Sunday 8th December from 11.00 am to 12.30 pm. All are invited .
8. Mass register for the new year from January 2025 to March 2025 will open on 02nd December 2024. Those who would like to book a Mass should come on Monday the 2nd of December from 10 am onwards.
9. The Christmas issue of the Examiner will be available from the 14th of December, those who wish to have a copy please book the same with the Parish Office. The Last day to book your copy with a fee of Rs 100 is today 1st December.
10. The Senior Citizens group of our Parish will be hosting their annual Bumper Housie today Sunday 1st December in the Under croft after the 10 am mass. All are invited.
11. Admission To Fr. Joseph Pre-primary school have opened. Please see the notice board and the banner for details.
12. St. Anne's parish Mazagaon invites you to an evening of Music, Dance and Performances on December 7th at 7 p.m. There will also be stalls for budding artists, chefs, and business owners to display their creations/products. Entry is free
13. We would like to give a festive hamper on Christmas to our less fortunate Brothers and sister. If any parishioners wish to sponsor a hamper contact one of the Parish Fathers. We need to make 50 such hampers and meals and the approximate cost is Rs 1500/- each. If you wish to recommend any person or family to receive a hamper, please inform your Parish Council member or one of the Parish Fathers.
14. The Catholic Gymkhana is having its annual Christmas Carol Nite on Sunday, Dec 7th h. Entry fee for members is free for non-members/ Guest the entry is Rs 200/-
15. The Collection on Sunday 24th November was Rs 27100 /- We thank you for your generosity.
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