Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
- Monday, July 28, 2025, through Wednesday, July 30, 2025: Holy Qurbana will be at 8:30 am.
- Thursday, July 31, 2025: Holy Qurbana will be at 10:00 am because of the funeral services for Mr. Joy Mannalakudiyil. Please note, there will be no 8:30 am Holy Qurbana.
- Friday, August 1, 2025 (First Friday): Due to IPTF, Adoration and Holy Qurbana will be held in the morning.
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- 7:30 am - Eucharistic Adoration
- 8:30 am - Holy Qurbana.
- Saturday, August 2, 2025: As our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian, will be attending the IPTF in Houston, there will be no Holy Qurbana on Saturday. At this time, no other priest is available to celebrate the Holy Qurbana.
- Sunday, August 3, 2025: There will be only one Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am.
2. July / August 2025 Updates
- Thanks to the Feast of St. Alphonsa Sponsors: We celebrated the Feast of St. Alphonsa at our church on Sunday, July 27, 2025. A heartfelt thank you to all who sponsored the celebration.
- Inter-Parish Talent Fest (IPTF) 2025: IPTF 2025 will be conducted from this Friday through Sunday, August 1-3, 2025, in Pearland, Houston. We wish all the best to all the participants! We encourage you to compete with confidence and without fear, focus on doing your best rather than the prize, control your emotions, support one another, and appreciate each other's talents.
For any questions, please reach out to the event coordinators: Joshua George (469-570-3315) or Aparna Chukkiriyan (972-816-8281).
- Bishop's Circular on IPTF and IPSF: Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt reminds all IPTF and IPSF participants to use their talents in sports and arts to glorify God, build community, and reflect Christian values with humility and love. Please click on the link Circular on IPTF and IPSF-July 2025.pdf to read the full circular, which is to be read in parishes and missions participating in IPTF & IPSF.
- CCD for the 2025-2026 Academic Year: CCD classes for the 2025-2026 academic year will begin on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
- CCD Teachers' Meeting: The CCD teachers' meeting for the 2025-2026 academic year will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00 am in the parish hall. The participation of all CCD teachers is expected without exception.
- Anchored 2025: Anchored 2025 - a camp for college students - will be held from August 15-17, 2025, at Ascend Camp and Retreat Center, located at 5218 Kiwanis Rd, Dallas, TX 75236. The registration fee is $150, and registration will close soon. We encourage college students to sign up. This will be a great opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship with other students from across the area. To register, please click the following link https://forms.gle/2ArJwCpX9BJd8nE88. To view the flyer, please click: Anchored.JPG
For any questions, please contact: Abin Jolly (505-340-9514) or Christina Mathew (469-704-2556).
- Ward Prayers: We need to make the ward prayers more active. Our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian, would like to meet the ward representatives.
3. Upcoming Events
- Parish Picnic: Our Parish Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
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 name, 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
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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