Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana
- 7:00 PM: Holy Qurbana
- Friday, April 17, 2026
- 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
- 7:00 PM: Holy Qurbana
- Saturday, April 18, 2026 (Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee Celebration of our Vicar)
- 3:30 PM: Holy Qurbana, followed by a Reception and Dinner.
- Please note: There is no Holy Qurbana at 8:30 AM
- Sunday, April 19, 2026
- 8:30 AM: CCD
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana (Malayalam)
- 10:30 AM: Holy Qurbana (English)
2. April 2026 Updates
- Silver Jubilee of Priestly Ordination of Our Vicar Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian, MST: We warmly invite all parishioners to join us in celebrating the Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee of our Vicar Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The celebration will begin with solemn Holy Qurbana, at 3:30 PM, followed by a reception at the Parish Hall and concluding with dinner. Let us come together as a parish family to thank God for his 25 years of devoted service and to seek blessings for his continued ministry.
- Silver Jubilee Holy Qurbana: Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM followed by gathering at Parish Hall.
- You are cordially invited. Please see Silver Jubilee Invitation at this Link. Let us celebrate together this blessed occasion.
- Dinner will be served.
- Vicar Fr. Siby Sebastian was ordained as a priest on April 18th, 2001.
- Dear Parishioners, We humbly request you to please contribute toward the expenses of the Jubilee Celebrations. You may contribute directly at Trustee's Office (Cash / Cheque / Credit Card) or thru Zelle (payst.thomasgarland@gmail.com) or thru ParishOnNet. Once you log in to ParishOnNet, click 'Donate' and Select 'Vicar's Jubilee Fund' to contribute thru ParishOnNet.
- CCD Bible Bee Contest next Sunday: Bible Bee Contest will be on Sunday, April 19, during CCD Class.
- Bible Bee Contest (Oral/Written) will be done in 4 Categories.
- Category 1: Pre K & Kindergarten (10 Bible Verses)
- First Prize: $75
- Second Prize: $50
- Third Prize: $25
- Category 2: Grades 1 to 5 (25 Bible Verses)
- First Prize: $100
- Second Prize: $75
- Third Prize: $50
- Category 3: Grades 6 to 8 (50 Bible Verses)
- First Prize: $150
- Second Prize: $100
- Third Prize: $50
- Category 4: Grades 9 to 12 (100 Bible Verses)
- First Prize: $200
- Second Prize: $150
- Third Prize: $100
- Those who have written or memorized 80 % of the Bible Bee Verses will be recognized and will receive a special gift for their hard work and dedication.
- Anyone willing to sponsor any of the above Cash Prizes to encourage our young generation, Please reach out to George Varghese (CCD Secretary) at 214 809 5490.
- Mega Margam Kali for Parish Thirunaal: We are planning to perform a Mega Margam Kali at our courtyard (Nadumuttam) during our 10 - day Parish Thirunaal (St. Thomas Feast) scheduled for Friday, June 26th to Sunday, July 5th, 2026. Encouraging all women of our Parish - Seniors, Adults, Young Adults, College and High School to participate and make this a real Mega event. Those who are interested, Please give your names to Sherly Shaji or Jeeva Raju.
- Quarterly Eparchial Bulletin: Please read St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago's 'Diocesan Bulletin: January - April 2026' at this Link.
- "The King & I" - bi-weekly Bible study initiative starting on April 8, 2026: "The King & I" is a new bi-weekly Bible Study initiative. Rooted in Catholic teaching, the sessions will focus on understanding the character and holiness of God, nurturing mental prayer and discovering the "Why" behind God's actions, following studies by Fr. Daniel Poovannathil, Gabriel Castillo and the Jeff Cavins Bible Timeline. With clear, simple teaching and guided discussion, participants will grow in trust and faith as they journey through Sacred Scripture together.
- Offered via Zoom, open to all ages (recommended for 3rd grade and above).
- Starting Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM CST.
- Please see Flyer for further details.
- Please Click the Registration Link to Register.
- Registration is required. For further Details, please contact Emil Abraham: 469 494 2546.
- IPSF 2026 Updates:
- Thank you all participants and parents for your cooperation to complete Registration for Inter Parish Level on time.
- Host Parish Divine Mercy Edinburg has offered to provide IPSF T shirts to all accompanying family members of registered participants. Please add non-participating family members also in your Family Account, using 'Add Participant' option and tagging them as 'Non- Participant' and update their T shirt Size. You only have to pay Registration fee for Participants, no payment required for 'Non Participants'.
- As decided by the Parish Council and Vicar, You should be an active member in Good Standing of our parish, with no dues till December 2025 to participate in Inter Parish Sports Fest 2026.
- Please pay your dues, not only to participate in IPSF, but also as a responsible and proud member of our parish.
- 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.
- For any questions regarding Registrations for Inter Parish level, Please reach out to our Parish Level IPSF coordinators.
- Suja Kainickara (214 500 8162)
- Mathew Ozhukayil (214 864 5106)
- Publishing the Contributions List: As decided in 2025 General Body Meeting and as agreed by both the previous and current Parish Councils, we will be publishing the members list along with their contribution amounts on Parish Notice boards.
- Upcoming Ward Prayer Meetings:
| Ward Name |
Day |
Prayer Date |
Prayer Time |
Prayer Host / Venue |
| St. Antony (Arlington/Grand Prairie) |
Sunday |
04/19/2026 |
6:00 PM |
Sabu & Lissamma |
| St. George (South Garland East) |
Saturday |
04/25/2026 |
6:00 PM |
James Pattett & Kathreen |
| St. Mary (Mesquite) |
Sunday |
04/26/2026 |
6:00 PM |
Francis Varughese Thekkanattu and Lovly |
- Church Pledge Payments: We kindly request all parishioners with pending pledges to make their payments as soon as possible. The suggested amount is $1,200 per family.
3. Upcoming Events
- First Solemn Holy Communion on May 2, 2026: First Solemn Holy Communion for this Year will be celebrated on May 2nd. Our Bishop His Excellency Mar Joy Alappatt will be main celebrant.
- Parish Feast / Thirunaal 2026 Updates: This year we will have 10 days Thirunaal Celebration, starting with Kodiyettu on Friday, June 26th to Sunday, July 5th. Cardinal Mar George Koovakad will be the main Celebrant on Saturday, July 4. This year we will have women Presudenthis. Stay tuned for more details.
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
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- Join us for the Syro-Malabar Jubilee Convention! This exciting event is a chance for families to explore their roots in the Syro-Malabar Church, hear from our leaders and help shape the future of our Eparchy. Plus, you'll have plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow community members and have some fun. Register now - Early Bird discounts will end soon. We've got programs tailored for adults (English & Malayalam), Youth and Kids.
- Last Date for Registration to participate in Syro-Malabar Convention will be May 31, 2026.
- Syro-Malabar Jubilee Convention - Check Out this Link .Highlights Include: Grow your Business, Dance your Heart Out, Compete in your favorite Sports, Worship, Connect and belong. Find your people and Come explore Chicago!
- There are several ways to support the convention. You may place an ad in the business kiosk, which will help to promote your business across various parishes and at the convention center. For more details, watch this video.
- Families can use the Parish Digital Kiosk for special family events and to spread the spirit. For more details, Please watch this video.
- Syro Startup Connect: Opportunity for young entrepreneurs for premier business innovations with AI. Please watch this video to learn more about Syro Startup Connect. This requires a separate sign-up in addition to the convention Registration. Please register using this link. To understand complete Logistics about Syro Connect, Please visit this Link: https://www.syroconvention.org/syroconnect
- For Convention Registrations for youth and young adults, there is special payment plan which ends on Jan 31st. This includes $150.00 initial deposit and $200 installment payments every 30 days (Total - $750) for shared room option. Applicable only for individual/self registrations.
4. Safe Environment Updates
- Effective safety programs begin with education and understanding.
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5. Additional Church Related Information
- 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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