Today is the 4th Sunday of Advent, and the readings invite us to reflect on how we can bring Christ to others as Mary did with Elizabeth. Mary brought Jesus to her cousin, and Elizabeth recognized Him.
2. Today, we light the Candle of Love, also known as the Angels' Candle. The wreath service will be part of the 8:30 a.m. mass.
We are coming to the end of our novenas in preparation for Christmas. Today at the 6 pm Sunday Eucharist we will reflect on the theme of Trust. We invite you all to participate in this spiritual preparation for Christmas. The Novena mass is in the evening at 6 pm on Sundays and on weekdays at 7 pm. Please come and be a part of this spiritual journey.
Every year, the Archdiocese of Bombay, through the Centre of Social Action (CSA), initiates the Advent Campaign Against Hunger and Disease (CAHAD) to support its various activities. We have provided you with envelopes through your parish council members. Please do make your contribution and drop it in the boxes placed in the church.
The Christmas Program Schedule and Masses are as follows: On 24th December, Christmas Eve: 10:15 pm Carol Singing, followed by Christmas Eve Service at 10:30 pm. On Christmas day the 07:00 am Mass is in Konkani. 8:30 am - Mass in English. 10:00am - Mass in English. There will be no evening mass. Do join us for coffee and cake after the mass.
On the 28th of December, the feast of the Holy Innocenes, we will have the blessing of the children at the evening mass.
The Jubilee year will be inaugurated with a solemn procession and Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Name on Sunday 29th December at 9 am. You are invited to participate in this Eucharist.
We have started the distribution of Parish parish calendar to the Parish. We request you to Kindly take one. Should you need more Calanders please contact the Parish office.
On the 31st Dec, morning masses will be at 7:00 am at 10:00 pm, Holy Hour, followed by New Year’s Eve Service. On 1st Jan – mass at 7:00 am and 7:00 pm—both masses are in English.
We invite families to prepare cribs in your homes, this year for the Crib Contest we have chosen the theme: “Welcome the Prince of Peace” Please submit your entries to the Parish office. We will inform you when the judges will come around to see your cribs.
A gentle reminder to come and experience the live crib on Sunday 22nd December after the Novena mass in the Undercroft.
The collection on Sunday 15th December was Rs. 32390/ Box collection Rs. 15,100, and the community maintenance box collection cash was Rs. 10,500. We thank you for your generosity.
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