Weekly Announcements: St. Thomas the Apostle Syro Malabar Forane Catholic Church
4922 Rosehill Road, Garland, Texas 75043

Dear Parishioners,

1. Holy Qurbana Schedule

Sunday:

• 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam.  
• 10:30 am: Holy Qurbana in English.

Weekdays: 

• Tuesday through Wednesday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am.

• Thursday, May 29, 2025: We will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord on this day, a holy day of obligation. There will be two Holy Qurbana services, one in the morning at 8:30 am and another in the evening at 7:00 pm. 

• Friday:  

• • 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).
  • 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm: Eucharistic Adoration, followed by St. Jude's Novena, and Holy Qurbana.

• Saturday, May 31, 2025: Holy Qurbana will be at 9:00 am. The solemn First Holy Communion and Confirmation of children from our parish will be celebrated on this day. Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt will be the main celebrant.

2. May / June 2025 Updates

• May is the Month of Mary: The month of May is dedicated to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, our spiritual mother and intercessor. Let us find time to pray the rosary daily during this special month.

• First Holy Communion and Confirmation: The solemn First Holy Communion of 18 children and the Confirmation of 5 children from our parish will be celebrated on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 9:00 am. Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt will be the main celebrant for these sacred celebrations.

• Parish Council Meeting: Next Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 12:00 pm.

• VBS and CCD Registration: 

• • 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 for students and $35 for volunteers. The last day to register is Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

• • 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, and the last day to register is Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

How to Register for VBS and CCD:

1. 1. Log in to ParishOnNet.
   2. Click "Enroll My Family".
   3. Select the family members and sessions you would like to enroll.
   4. Review and update your contact information.
   5. Verify and update your billing details.
   6. 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. 

• Rev. Sr. Macey's Profession of Final Vows: Our parish members Charly and Sheela Angadicheril's daughter, Rev. Sr. Macey Angadicheril, will be professing her final vows on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:00 am, with the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Angels Congregation. May God bless her, and let us keep Sr. Macey in our prayers on this sacred day. Please click the link below for the live telecast of this celebration.

https://www.youtube.com/live/ThpBVkvyhlA?si=b_Q9B7C1HHpGR3kg 

• Mathru Jyothis Meeting: There will be a Mathru Jyothis meeting next Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the Parish Hall, following the 8:30 am Holy Qurbana.

3. Upcoming Events

• 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.

• 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

• Effective safety programs begin with education and understanding.
• Please click the link to view the article on: Conversations with Youth about Boundaries and Safety

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