Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam and CCD.
10:30 am: Holy Qurbana in English.
Tuesday through Thursday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am.
- First Friday (May 03, 2024): Eucharistic adoration from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Holy Qurbana at 7:00 pm, followed by St. Jude's Novena. Confessions from 5:30 pm - 6:40 pm.
- Saturday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
2. May 2024 Updates
- James Achan's Vacation: Achan is on vacation in India from April 15th to May 16th. Fr. Santhosh Adhikarathil is here for a month to assist with parish activities while James Achan is in India. If anyone has any church-related needs during this time, please reach out to the Kaikkarans, who will organize and address your needs accordingly.
- Holy Childhood Association: On Saturday, May 4th, from 10:00 am to 10:30 am, the Holy Childhood Association invites all children up to 2nd grade to their first prayer and gathering meeting. Parents, please bring your children to the event.
- Parenting in the Context of American Culture: There will be a follow-up session on "Psychospiritual and Sociocultural Aspects of Parenting in the Context of American Culture" next Saturday, May 4th from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm in our parish hall. The class is conducted by Fr. Santhosh Adhikarathil. Those who are interested are encouraged to join the session. The session will be conducted in Malayalam.
- The CCD Final Exam is on Sunday, May 5th. Parents, please prepare your children for the final exam. CCD Day is on Sunday, May 19th. There will be only one Holy Qurbana on May 19th at 8:30 am.
- First Holy Communion: The Solemn First Holy Communion for the children is on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
- Parking Lot Construction Project Update: The parking lot construction project is progressing and awaiting the city's approval. Those families who have not yet contributed are requested to do so as early as possible.
- For details on this project, please see the "Parking Lot Construction Project" paragraph below.
- Parking Lot Construction Project: The General Body approved to proceed with the parking lot construction project and raise the needed funds. The estimated cost for the 100-space parking lot exceeds $500,000. We kindly request your cooperation and prayers as we aim to complete the project before our Parish Feast/Perunnal. Please get in touch with our Kaikkarans (Trustees) if you are available to assist with the parking lot project.
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- Those families who haven't yet contributed to Parish Hall and Church construction are expected to contribute more to this project.
- The rest of the families are requested to contribute a minimum of $1,000 or above for this project.
- Those contributing $3,000 or more towards this project would have their names written on the designated parking spots, and those sponsors who prefer not to display their names also have that option.
- There are other things to consider along with the parking lot project; create a walkway in front of the church for the feast procession, place a signboard with visible mass timing, and a playground.
- Church Contributions: Parishioners who have forgotten their monthly/yearly church contributions from previous years, please pay the dues as early as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our Kaikkarans.
- With our "ParishOnNet" software in place, we can easily answer everyone's questions on their contributions.
- Parish Council Meeting Decision: The parish council meeting held on Sunday, April 14th, unanimously decided that those parishioners who are in the Church Committee, CCD Teachers, Choir Members, Senior Ministry Committee Members, Mathru Jyothis Committee Members, St. Vincent D'Paul Committee Members and other church leaders of various activities should be Role Models of the church and maintain their monthly/yearly pledges and pay the previous year's balances if any. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our Kaikkarans.
- Church/Parish Hall Booking: To secure a booking for the church or parish hall for various purposes, individuals must complete the necessary form from the parish trustees' office.
- Please include your church registration number in the check as part of the memo when you write checks to the church.
- If you choose to make church payments via Zelle, please email payst.thomasgarland@gmail.com. In the email, include the purpose of the payment and your parish account number. This information will assist in identifying your payment and streamline the accounting process.
3. Upcoming Events
- 2024 Syro Summit: Seize the unique opportunity to participate in the 2024 Syro Summit: "Christ is our Hope," designed for youth aged 21-35, in Baltimore from June 27-30. Ensure your early reservation and become an integral part of this enriching experience. For details about this event, please click Syro Summit 2024.
- St. Thomas Feast Day (Thirunnal): The Thirunnal will be celebrated from Friday, July 5th through Sunday, July 7th. St. Thomas Feast Family night is on Friday, July 5th. If any group is interested to perform on family night, please contact Shaji Panikkassery at 214-966-6627 or Deepa Thomas at 972-898-3901.
- Parish Picnic: Our Parish Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th.
4. IPSF 2024: Inter Parish Sports Festival
- IPSF 2024 in Houston: Mr. Cherian Churanadu and Mrs. Biji Edward have been appointed as coordinators for IPSF.
- The IPSF parish-level competition schedule is on the church notice board. Please click the link to view the church competition dates. Please contact Mrs. Biji Edwards, at (214) 455-6133, or Mr. Cherian Churanadu, at (214) 729-2132.
- There is an IPSF sign-up sheet in the Narthex for volunteering.
5. Eucharistic Revival Updates
6. Safe Environment Updates
7. Additional Church related information
- Mathru Jyothis, Senior Ministry, Adult Bible Study, Prayer Ministry, Church and Hall Bookings, Sacraments for homebound, donation and payments, etc. Please click the link to view additional church information.
God Bless You
Fr. James Nirappel
Church Main Office (972) 240-1100
Kaikkarans (Trustees):
Antony Nelluvelil (Tomy) (972) 533-7399
Kurian Mannanal (972) 741-0103
Mathew John (Raju) (214) 417-6717
Sunny Kochuparambil (972) 365-9506
Parish Council Secretary & Asst. Secretary:
Mini Joseph Vilangolil (972) 896-2515
Lissamma Xavier (Asst. Secretary) (817) 657-4427
Liturgy Coordinator:
Jose Paul (972) 589-0434
Parish Vicar:
Fr. James Nirappel (443) 414-2250
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