Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
Sunday:
- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam.
- 10:30 am: Holy Qurbana in English.
Weekdays:
- Tuesday through Thursday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am.
- Friday, June 6, 2025 (First Friday):
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- 5:00 pm - 6:40 pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Eucharistic Adoration.
- 7:00 pm: Holy Qurbana, followed by the St. Jude's Novena.
- Saturday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
2. June 2025 Updates
- Parish Council Meeting: Next Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 12:00 pm.
- Feast of Pentecost & First Writing Ceremony (Ezhuthiniruthu): We will celebrate the Feast of Pentecost on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Following the 10:30 am Holy Qurbana, there will be an opportunity for children to take part in the First Writing Ceremony (Ezhuthiniruthu). Families who wish to participate are welcome to bring their child for the ceremony.
- Cultural Programs Associated with the 2025 St. Thomas Feast (Thirunnal): If you are interested in participating in the cultural programs associated with the Thirunnal on Friday, July 4, 2025, please contact Vinod George at (203)-278-7251.
- 2026 St. Thomas Feast (Thirunnal) Sponsorship: Mathru Jyothis has decided to sponsor and organize the 2026 Thirunnal. A signup sheet is available in the narthex for those who would like to participate.
- Honoring 25th, 40th, and 50th Wedding Anniversaries in the 2025 Jubilee Year: If you are celebrating your 25th, 40th, or 50th wedding anniversary during this 2025 Jubilee Year, please submit your name to our Kaikkarans by Sunday, June 15, 2025.
- VBS and CCD Registration:
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- VBS 2025 Registration: Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held from Monday, July 14, 2025, to Thursday, July 17, 2025, for Pre-K through 8th Grade CCD students. Registration is available only through ParishOnNet. The registration fee is $60 per student and $35 per volunteer. The registration deadline has been extended through Sunday, June 15, 2025.
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- CCD Registration: Registration for the 2025-2026 CCD academic year has begun. It is open to students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Registration is available only through ParishOnNet. The registration fee is $80 per student. The registration deadline has been extended through Sunday, June 15, 2025.
How to Register for VBS and CCD:
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- Log in to ParishOnNet.
- Click "Enroll My Family".
- Select the family members and sessions you would like to enroll.
- Review and update your contact information.
- Verify and update your billing details.
- Complete your registration by submitting a payment with a credit or debit card.
If you are unable to register online, please contact the Kaikkarans' Office at the church.
- Steubenville Retreat: The Steubenville retreat will be held from June 20 to June 22, 2025, in Irving, Texas. Please click the link Steubenville 2025.jpg for details.
3. Upcoming Events
- Inter-Parish Talent Fest (IPTF) 2025: IPTF 2025 will be held from August 1-3, 2025, in Pearland, Houston. For any questions, please reach out to the event coordinators, Joshua George (469-570-3315) or Aparna Chukkiriyan (972-816-8281).
- 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 various purposes, individuals must complete the necessary form from the parish trustees' office.
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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