Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
- Monday, December 29, 2025 – Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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- 7:00 pm: New Year Adoration, followed by Year-End prayers, New Year Beginning Prayers, and Holy Qurbana
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Friday, January 2, 2026 (First Friday)
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- 6:30 pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) begins
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- 6:30 pm: Rosary, followed by St. Jude's Novena, Holy Qurbana, and Eucharistic Adoration
- Saturday, January 3, 2026
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- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana (Malayalam)
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- 10:30 am: Holy Qurbana (English)
Please note: There will be no CCD on this day due to winter break. CCD will resume on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
2. December 2025 / January 2026 Updates
- Our Vicar's Vacation: Our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian, will be traveling to Kerala on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and will return on Saturday, February 7, 2026. During his absence, Rev. Fr. Christin Pudiyakunnel will celebrate the Holy Qurbana according to the regular schedule. If anyone needs his service, please arrange transportation for him.
Rev. Fr. Christin's contact number: +91 81054 55177
- FLAME 2026: FLAME 2026 is a regional Diocesan Youth Apostolate (DYA) conference. It is intended for college students and will be held from January 2-5, 2026. Please keep all participants in your prayers.
For questions, please contact Don Joseph (469-845-5701) or Kevin Thomas (214-603-1330).
- Safe Environment Training: A Safe Environment Training session will be held next Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10:00 am. This mandatory training is for all new Parish Council members, IPSF volunteers, and CCD class representatives who have not attended previously. This training is also required for anyone who wishes to volunteer for children's activities.
- Regional Teacher Gathering - Eparchial Silver Jubilee Celebration: As part of our Eparchy’s Silver Jubilee, the Department of Faith Formation is hosting a regional gathering for all current and past catechism teachers. This important event will include:
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- Recognition of past and current principals and teachers
- Discussions on improving classroom strategies for faith formation
- Special sessions with resource persons
- Attendance by Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt
Registration
Please register according to your state’s designated region using the following link:
https://forms.gle/7ayfEuewWa9WeWvW6.
There is no registration fee; however, registration is mandatory.
For more details, please click the link to view the flyer: Zonal Gatherings of Catechists.jpg
Transportation
Our CCD team will arrange a bus for attendees to Houston on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Those planning to attend are requested to complete registration and inform the CCD Coordinators by December 31, 2025, so travel arrangements can be made.
All past and current CCD teachers are encouraged and invited to attend this regional event.
If you have any questions, please contact:
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- Jomol George: (203) 305-4727
- Joel Kuzhippillil: (214) 868-9098
- Bertie Paul D'souza: (469) 569-4834
- New Year Resolution for CCD Children: We have a New Year resolution for our CCD children: Bible Bee Contest 2026! The contest will be conducted in four categories:
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- Category 1: Pre-K & KG (10 verses)
- Category 2: Grades 1-5 (25 verses)
- Category 3: Grades 6-8 (50 verses)
- Category 4: Grades 9-12 (100 verses)
Bible verses have already been printed and distributed to all students after the CCD exam so they can study and memorize them during the winter break. The contest will be held in April 2026; the date and time will be announced later.
The top three students in each category who write the maximum number of Bible verses with the book, chapter, and verse will be awarded attractive prizes. For Pre-K to Grade 2, the contest will be conducted orally.
- Convention 2026 Updates: The deadline for the Early Registration Package is December 31, 2025. To register, please click the link: Convention 2026 Registration
- Parking Lot Pledge Payments: You can make your Church Parking Lot Pledge payments via Zelle or Credit Card. Please contribute and support this effort. We also encourage ward representatives to take initiative by contacting ward members.
- Church Pledge Statement Distribution: We kindly request all parishioners with pending pledges to make their payments as soon as possible. The suggested amount is $1,200 per family. Statements are ready and can be collected from your Parish Council members or the Trustees.
3. Upcoming Events
To view the flyer, please click on the link: PreCana 2026 Flyer.jpg
- Jubilee Convention 2026: Our diocese is preparing for the Syro-Malabar Convention 2026, which will be held at McCormick Place, Chicago, July 9-12, 2026. We encourage everyone to participate in this special Jubilee Convention. Please register as soon as possible. A committee is available to assist you - please contact them if you need any help.
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- Kuriachen Mannanal: (972) 741-0103
- Annie Nellikunnel: (732) 618-2122
- Elsy Philip: (214) 418-3431
- Jeeva Raju: (469) 734-6481
For more details, visit www.SyroConvention.org
To register, visit https://register.syroconvention.org/syro-convention-2026
- IPSF 2026: The Inter Parish Sports Festival (IPSF) will be hosted by Divine Mercy Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Edinburg (McAllen), TX Parish, and is scheduled for August 6-9, 2026, at Edinburg. Please mark your calendars.
4. Safe Environment Updates
5. Additional Church Related Information
- ParishOnNet Access: According to diocesan guidelines, we have provided ParishOnNet access to all parishioners. To access ParishOnNet for our church, please click on the ParishOnNet link. You can view your family details, church contributions, tax statements, CCD registration, and more. If you are unable to access ParishOnNet, please contact the Trustees.
- Church Payments via Zelle: If you choose to make payments to the church via Zelle, please use payst.thomasgarland@gmail.com as the recipient email. Also, include the purpose of the payment and your parish Family ID number to help us accurately identify and process your payment.
- Offertory Collection: When placing your offertory collection in the envelope, please ensure that you write your Family ID number and clearly state the intended purpose of your donation.
- Church/Parish Hall Booking: To secure a booking for the church or parish hall for any purpose, individuals must complete the required form available at the Parish Trustees' Office.
God Bless You
Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian MST
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:
Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian MST (346) 270-0262
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