Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
- Tuesday, October 20 to Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana
- Please Note: There is no Holy Qurbana at 7 PM on Tuesday & Wednesday.
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
- 8:00 AM: Rosary
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana
- 6:30 PM: Rosary
- 7:00 PM: Holy Qurbana
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- 8:00 AM: Rosary
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana
- 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
- 6:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration followed by St. Jude's Novena
- 6:30 PM: Rosary
- 7:00 PM: Holy Qurbana
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- 8:00 AM: Rosary
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 (World Mission Sunday)
- 8:00 AM: Rosary
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana (Malayalam)
- 8:30 AM: CCD
- 10:30 AM: Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana (English)
2. October 2026 Updates
- Month of the Holy Rosary - 10 Day Rosary Schedule: October is the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Our Parish will have a 10-Day Rosary from Thursday, October 22 to Saturday, October 31.
- Please see the October 10-Day Rosary Schedule Flyer for detailed schedule.
- 8:00 AM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana at 8:30 AM on all 10 Days - October 22 to October 31.
- There will also be a 6:30 PM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana on Monday through Friday during the 10-Day Rosary.
- 10-Day Rosary Schedule for Faith Formation Students
- Faith Formation students are assigned to lead the Rosary on designated dates.
- Parents are requested to bring their children for all 10 days of the Rosary, and especially ensure their participation in leading the Rosary on the day assigned to their grade.
- Teachers will guide the children in leading and participating in the Rosary.
- We encourage all families to participate prayerfully and make these 10-days a meaningful Marian devotion.
- Grade Assignments for leading the Rosary are as follows:
- Thursday, October 22, 2026 : Grades 1 & 4 | 6:30 PM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana
- Friday, October 23, 2026 : Grade 7 | 6:30 PM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 : Grades 2 & 3 | 8:00 AM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 : Grade 12 | 10:30 AM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana
- Monday, October 26, 2026 : Grade 5 | 6:30 PM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026 : Grade 11 | 6:30 PM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 : Grade 8 | 6:30 PM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 : Grade 9 | 6:30 PM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana
- Friday, October 30, 2026 : Grade 6 | 6:30 PM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 : Grade 10 | 5:00 PM Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana
- New Family Gathering: We will have a new parishioners gathering on Saturday, November 14, 2026. All parishioners who joined or took membership in our parish during 2024, 2025, or 2026 are cordially invited to attend. If you joined our parish during this period, please mark your calendars and plan to attend with your family. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our parish, its ministries and activities, and to meet and greet fellow new parishioners.
- Pledge Drive: Our parish will be conducting a Pledge Drive during the upcoming weeks of 2026. The suggested/expected annual pledge contribution for each family is $1,200 per year ($100 per month). Only Senior families of Medicare age (65 and above) are eligible for the reduced pledge amount of $600 per year. Pledge forms will be provided to families who are currently contributing less than $1,200 per year. We kindly request these families to prayerfully consider increasing their annual pledge to $1,200, complete and sign the pledge form, and return it to the Trustees’ Office. If your family is experiencing financial challenges that make it difficult to meet the suggested pledge amount, please speak with our Vicar. Thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to supporting our parish and its ministries.
- Beloved - Young Women's Conference: We invite all young women ages 18 through their 30s to join us for a weekend celebrating womanhood. It will be a beautiful way to connect with other women and learn more about sisterhood in faith.
- Holyween Celebration: All faith formation students are invited to participate in our Holyween Celebration on the evening of Saturday, October 31, dressed as their favorite saint.
- When: Saturday, October 31 at 5 PM
- Schedule: Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana, followed by Saint Show & Trunk O' Treat
- Come dressed up as your favorite saint.
- The most creative saint costume will be recognized with a prize in each category: Elementary, Middle School & High School
- The class representing the best Saint Show will receive a Pizza treat.
- For more details, please see the Holyween Flyer
- CCD Announcements: Please see important CCD Announcements below.
- Upcoming Mandatory Teachers' Meeting during the First Semester:
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, 9:50 AM to 10:15 AM in the Grade 12 Classroom.
- Bible Bee Contest 2026-2027: This year, the Bible Bee will be conducted in two rounds with a time limit.
- Bible Bee Round 1: Round 1 will be conducted in each grade's classroom on Sunday, November 22, 2026, during CCD class. The Top 3 participants from each grade will be selected for the final round.
- Bible Bee Round 2 (Finals) will be conducted on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
- Bible Bee verses for each grade have already been shared in the respective grade WhatsApp groups.
- A printed copy of the Bible Bee Verses to be memorized for the contest has also been provided to the children.
- If anyone would like to sponsor a Bible Bee prize (Cash award) Please Zelle to 214 809 5490. Sponsorships of any amount are welcome. Your generous support will encourage and recognize our children for their hard work and dedication.
- For more information, Please contact Mr. George Varghese (CCD Secretary).
- Bible Bee test details for each grade as follows:
- Pre-K : 10 Verses | Oral Test | Less than a 5-second gap between verses.
- Kindergarten : 15 Verses | Oral Test | Less than a 5-second gap between verses.
- Grade 1 to 3 : 25 Verses | Oral Test | Less than a 5-second gap between verses.
- Grade 4 to 6 : 25 Verses | Written Test | 20 minutes
- Grade 7 to 9 : 50 Verses | Written Test | 40 minutes
- Grade 10 to 12 : 75 Verses | Written Test | 60 minutes
- Recognition of First-Round Winners: The top 3 participants from each grade in the first round will also receive a monetary gift in recognition of their hard work and dedication.
- Bible Bee Final Round Prizes:
- Category 1: Pre-K & Kindergarten - First Prize: $75 | Second Prize: $50 | Third Prize: $25
- Category 2: Grades 1 to 3 - First Prize: $75 | Second Prize: $50 | Third Prize: $25
- Category 3: Grades 4 to 6 - First Prize: $100 | Second Prize: $75 | Third Prize: $50
- Category 4: Grades 7 to 9 - First Prize: $150 | Second Prize: $100 | Third Prize: $50
- Category 5: Grades 10 to 12 - First Prize: $200 | Second Prize: $150 | Third Prize: $100
- Please refer Bible Bee 2026 - 2027 Flyer for complete details.
- CCD Students Report Card / Grade Book (2026-2027):
- Report Cards/Grade Books will be shared electronically by class teachers with each student/parent this year.
- Parents/Students are responsible for completing the report card every week. Teachers, the Principal and Fr. Christin will monitor report cards/grade book entries for accuracy.
- Dei Verbum 2027 - Eparchial Bible Quiz: Please see details of our Eparchial Bible Quiz - Dei Verbum 2027.
- Preliminary (Online) Test for Dei Verbum 2027 will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2027.
- Final (Online) Test for Dei Verbum 2027 will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2027.
- Dei Verbum will be conducted in 5 age groups as listed below.
- Sub-Junior (Grades 4 to 6)
- Junior (Grades 7 to 8)
- Senior (Grades 9 to 12)
- Adult (Youth & Adults below age 60)
- Senior Citizen (Adults aged 60 and above)
- Registration Fee: $10 for Adults, No Registration fee for CCD students.
- Please see the Dei Verbum 2027 Brochure with step by step instructions of How-to-Register and complete details required to participate.
- For Dei Verbum Bible Quiz Topics for Preliminary Round as well as Final Round for each age group, please refer to Dei Verbum 2027 Flyer
- Upcoming Ward Prayer Meetings:
| Ward Name |
Prayer Date |
Prayer Day |
Time |
Host / Venue |
| St. Mariam Thresia (Sunnyvale East) |
10/24/2026 |
Saturday |
6:00 PM |
Joby Joseph & Manju |
| St. Jude (North Garland) |
10/24/2026 |
Saturday |
6:30 PM |
Raju P. Kattady & Jeeva |
| St. George (South Garland East) |
10/25/2026 |
Sunday |
6:00 PM |
Joseph Paul Chirakkuzhiyil (Jaimon) & Seena |
| St. Alphonsa (Allen/Plano) |
11/01/2026 |
Sunday |
6:30 PM |
Joe Mathew Kottukappallil & Gigimol |
| St. Little Flower (Sunnyvale West) |
11/08/2026 |
Sunday |
5:30 PM |
Jose Abraham & Jossily |
- Church Pledge Payments: We kindly request all parishioners with pending pledges to make their payments as soon as possible. The suggested annual pledge amount is $1,200 per family.
3. Upcoming Events
- World Youth Day Seoul 2027: World Youth Day 2027 will take place in Seoul, South Korea, from August 3 to August 8, 2027. DYA will be taking a group from our Eparchy. If you are interested, please fill out this Interest Form. For further details, please reach out to Don Joseph at +1 469 845 5701.
- Marriage Preparation Course (PreCana): The Family Apostolate is excited to invite engaged couples to "PreCana" in 2026. The following weekends are open for registration:
- October 30-November 1, 2026 | Lemont IL | Venue: St. Mary’s Retreat House. To Register for Lemont Course, Please click here. PRE-CANA REGISTRATION FORM (October 30-November 1, 2026)
- December 4-6, 2026 | Dickinson, TX | Venue: Christian Renewal Center – Dickinson, TX. To Register for Dickinson course, Please click here. PRE-CANA REGISTRATION FORM (December 4-6, 2026)
- For more details about Pre Cana Course, Visit our Eparchy Website. Marriage Preparation Course - St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Chicago
- If you have any questions, please email at familyapostolate.chicago@gmail.com
4. Safe Environment Updates
- Safe Environment - Mandatory Virtual Parent Awareness Training: Starting this year, both parents of CCD students are expected to complete a brief Safe Environment Parent Awareness Training.
- Both parents should create an individual account at VIRTUS Online. www.virtusonline.org
- When creating your account, please select the “Parent” role.
- The system will automatically assign the required Parent Training Module.
- The assigned training must be completed within 10 days (online).
- Active Volunteers: If you are already a Safe Environment-compliant active volunteer, then you do not need to complete the separate Parent Training.
- Please reach out to Safe Environment coordinators for any questions.
- Volunteer Application Form: Anyone who is interested in volunteering in any church activities, please complete the volunteer application form. Please click on this link and input your email address to get the form in email. https://app.hellosign.com/s/HiUEwvY9
- Volunteer Application Form for minors: For minors who are interested in volunteering in any church activities, Please complete the Volunteer application at this link. https://app.hellosign.com/s/Lq672RjS
- St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Diocese Safe Environment Hotline: +1 224 225 9121
- Effective safety programs begin with education and understanding.
- Please click the link to view the article on: High Stakes: A Culture of Safety for Every Child
5. Additional Church Related Information
- Pre-Wedding Requirements - Important Notice: As members of the church, the Sacrament of Matrimony is a sacred covenant that requires proper spiritual, canonical and pastoral preparations. In order to ensure all necessary requirements and paperwork are fulfilled in a timely manner, we request the cooperation of families involved.
- Families are requested to contact Vicar immediately as soon as any nuptial arrangements / proposals are made.
- The bride-to-be / groom-to-be is required to meet the Vicar in person and fill the Pre-Nuptial Form.
- Active membership in Parish is required for proceeding with paperwork required for Marriage, Betrothal or Baptism.
- Marriage Preparation Course (PreCana) Completion Certificate is required.
- Baptism Certificate and Confirmation Certificate are required.
- If you need to announce the Marriage Banns before Betrothal, there is another specific form to be filled.
- Important Information regarding Sacraments: Please follow these guidelines while planning for the Sacrament in your family. Your cooperation will help ensure the proper preparation for flawless execution of these sacred occasions.
- There will be a brief Baptism preparation session for the parents prior to baptism of their child. While planning for a Baptism, Please ensure that:
- An Appointment is scheduled with the Parish Priests for the preparation session.
- The parents attend the Baptism Preparation session before the Baptism date.
- The Baptism Registration Form is completed and submitted to the parish priests well in advance.
- Please contact Trustees' Office to check availability of the Church and fill required paperwork to reserve the church. If you need a Choir for your private event, Please inform the trustees and reserve the choir as well.
- Additionally, if your family is planning to invite a priest from outside the parish to celebrate a family sacramental event, such as a wedding, baptism or First Holy Communion, please:
- Inform the parish priests in advance of the details of the invited priest.
- Provide a valid 'Letter of Good Standing' from the diocese where the visiting priest is currently serving.
- Contact Information Update on ParishOnNet: Dear Parishioners, please ensure that your contact details—especially your phone number and address—are up to date on ParishOnNet. You may update your information directly on ParishOnNet or contact the Secretary or Trustees for assistance. Trustees are currently finding it difficult to reach some members due to incorrect phone numbers.
- 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):
Emmanuel Kuzhippillil (Baby) (972) 365-5906
Jose Abraham (Jomon) (816) 616-8327
Siby Thalakulam (214) 907-5993
Thomas Jose (972) 338-0072
Parish Council Secretary:
Suja Kainickara (214) 500-8162
Liturgy Coordinator:
Jose Paul (972) 589-0434
Parish Vicar:
Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian MST (346) 270-0262
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Fr. Christin Pudiyakunnel (201) 753-6829
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