Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
- Monday, October 27, 2025 – Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025
- Thursday, October 30, 2025
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- Please note: There will be no Holy Qurbana on Thursdays, as our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian, observes his weekly day off.
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- 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
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- 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm: Eucharistic Adoration, followed by St. Jude's Novena, and Holy Qurbana
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
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- 8:30 am - Holy Qurbana, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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- 8:30 am - Holy Qurbana in Malayalam
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- 10:30 am - Holy Qurbana in English
2. October / November 2025 Updates
- Congratulations to Our Theology Graduates: A batch of twenty-two (22) theologians have successfully completed their course. The certificate ceremony for our Theology graduates was held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, after the Holy Qurbana. Congratulations to all the graduates on this important achievement in their spiritual journey! Special thanks to Elizabeth Antony (Deena) for coordinating the Theology program and to all the volunteers who helped to make this event possible.
- Church Parking Lot Groundbreaking Ceremony: Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt has granted approval to proceed with the construction of the new parking lot project, which has also received approval from the City of Garland. The groundbreaking ceremony was led by Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath with a short prayer on Saturday, October 25, 2025, following the 8:30 am Holy Qurbana.
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- Jubilee Celebrations / Convention Kick-Off: The celebration of the diocesan Silver Jubilee and the Episcopal Ordination Jubilee of Bishop Emeritus Mar Jacob Angadiath was held at our church on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The Mar Thoma Sleeha Cathedral Vicar, Rev. Fr. Thomas Kadukappillil, was also present for the occasion. We also celebrated the 80th birthday of Bishop Jacob Angadiath, and the 2026 Jubilee Convention kick-off took place on the same day.
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- Happy 80th Birthday to Bishop Emeritus Mar Jacob Angadiath!
- 2026 Convention Registration: Our diocese is preparing for the Syro-Malabar Convention 2026, which will be held at McCormick Place, Chicago, July 9-12, 2026.
For more details, visit www.SyroConvention.org
To register, visit https://register.syroconvention.org/syro-convention-2026
- Holyween: We will celebrate Holyween at our church on Friday, October 31, 2025, organized by the Holy Childhood Association (HCA), after the 7:00 pm Holy Qurbana.
- New Parish Council Member Selection: The selection of new parish council members for 2026-2027 will begin next Sunday, November 2, 2025. Those interested are requested to submit their nominations by Saturday, November 1, 2025.
- All Saints' Day Celebration: All Saints' Day will be celebrated on Sunday, November 2, 2025. We encourage CCD children to come dressed as saints. The dressed saints will be doing a show on stage during the 8:30 am assembly in the Jubilee Hall.
- Youth Connect 2025: Join us for a powerful day of faith, laughter, music, and inspiration as we welcome one of the most dynamic Catholic voices today - Paul J. Kim, renowned speaker, musician, and comedian.
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- This event is open to all middle school and high school youth and will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Christ the King Knanaya Church Dallas: 8900 Lakeland Dr, Dallas, TX 75243
For details, please click the link: Flyer_Youth Connect 2025.jpg
For attendance form: Attendance Form_Youth Connect 2025
- St. Thomas Revival: The St. Thomas Revival will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Jubilee Hall. It will be a social gathering to reconnect, revive, and renew our St. Thomas community. Parents are kindly asked to encourage their young adults to participate.
For details, please click the link: Flyer_Revival.png
For registration, please click the link: Registration Form
Please contact Cheryl Thomas at 469-767-3258 or Jeevan James at 972-375-8763 for more information.
Note: Many of us know that several graduates of our CCD program, now settled in Dallas, aren't returning to our church. Why is that? They may have their own reasons, and perhaps there are changes they’d like to see at St. Thomas.
To address this, we’re inviting all primarily English-speaking youth and adults to the St. Thomas Revival Social Event on November 8, 2025, in Jubilee Hall. This will be an opportunity to discuss why some may not be coming back and explore ideas on what could help bring them back more consistently. Parents, please encourage your children who live in Dallas but attend a Latin church to join us. Young adults, please spread the word to your friends as well. We look forward to hearing your thoughts!
- IPSF Coordinators for 2026: The following individuals will serve as the coordinators for the 2026 Inter Parish Sports Festival (IPSF). Please cooperate with the coordinators.
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- Mathew Ozhukayil - Male Main Coordinator
- Jeevan James - Male Youth Coordinator
- Suja Kainickara - Female Coordinator
- Irene Kaloor - Female Youth Coordinator
3. Upcoming Events
- FLAME 2026: FLAME 2026 is a regional conference hosted by DYA South for college/post-graduate age students. It will be held January 2-5, 2026, at Trinity Pines Conference Center in Trinity, Texas (near Houston). Regular registration ends on October 5, 2025, and late registration ends on October 31, 2025. For more information, please contact Don Joseph at 469-845-5701 or Kevin Thomas at 214-603-1330.
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 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):
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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