Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana
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: Eucharistic adoration from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, followed by St. Jude's Novena and Holy Qurbana. Confessions from 6:05 pm - 6:40 pm.
Saturday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. There will be no Adoration due to the Family picnic scheduled on Saturday.
Note - Holy Qurbana Intention Request: If you would like to offer Holy Qurbana, there is a Holy Qurbana intention slip kept in the church narthex. Please complete it and submit it to James achan.
2. October 2023 Updates
- The Month of October is traditionally considered as the month of the Holy Rosary and the first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday. Let us dedicate and reflect this month by praying the rosary in our families and in our community for the sanctity of human life.
- St. Vincent De Paul Society's Annual Fund appeal - We have collected $9,112 for the SVDP Annual Appeal. Thank you for your generous contributions.
- October 6th, First Friday - Eucharistic Adoration from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, followed by St. Jude's Novena and Holy Qurbana. Confessions will be from 6:05 pm to 6:40 pm.
- Parish Picnic on Saturday, October 7th: We are excited to invite all parish families for a joyful day of community, fun, food and fellowship at our Annual Parish Picnic. Venue: One eleven Ranch Park - 2121 E. Brand Rd, Garland, TX 75044
- October 20th - 29th: We will be reciting the Holy Rosary for 10 days from October 20th - 29th. Please plan to attend.
- October 28th - Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt will be inaugurating the Frisco Syro Malabar Mission at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Saturday, October 28th.
- The final submission date for the opinion survey for the parking lot and Santhome Life center project has been extended to October 15th. If you have not received the survey, please contact the trustees.
- The General Body meeting originally scheduled for October 8th has been postponed at the request of Bishop Joy Alappatt. Therefore, there will be regular CCD and Holy Qurbana on that day.
- For individuals seeking registered marriage, either here or in India for visa purposes, it is necessary to obtain prior approval from the Bishop of the diocese as per the Bishop's Synod directive. Please contact your vicar.
3. Upcoming events
- Saturday, November 11th: There will be a teacher's training program from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- Marriage Prep Courses: Fr. John Melepuram, Diocesan Family Apostolate Director - (215) 808-4052
- December 1st - 3rd in New York. For more details, please contact:
- Mr. Boban: (631) 553-6617
- Fr. Johnsty Thachara: (630) 202-2989.
- December 15th - 17th in Houston. For more details, please contact:
- Mr. Tomy Arackal: (713) 398-0567
- Fr. Johnykutty Pulissery: (916) 803-5307.
- Diocesan High School Youth Conference from December 26th - 29th in Houston.
4. IPSF 2024: Inter Parish Sports Festival
- IPSF 2024 in Houston: Cherian Churanadu and Biji Edward have been appointed as coordinators for IPSF.
- IPSF Registration: All those who are interested to register for church level completions, please click the IPSF Registration link.
- There is an IPSF sign-up sheet in the narthex for volunteering.
- We have an upcoming Food sale to raise funds for IPSF, please support.
5. Eucharistic Revival Updates
To view the monthly Newsletter and Zoom meeting link, please click here.
6. Safe Environment Updates
Positive experiences promote development and wellness among children and adolescents. Parents and professionals alike have long recognized youth participation in sports as a potentially positive experience, especially regarding physical, social and emotional development.
Please click the link to view the article: Keeping youth safe in sports
7. Additional Church related information
Mathru Jyothis, Senior Ministry, Adult Bible Study, Prayer Ministry, Church and Hall Bookings, Sacraments for home bound, etc. Please click the link to view additional church information.
God Bless You
Fr. James Nirappel
Church Main Office (972) 240-1100
Kaikkarans (Trustees):
Jimmy Mathew (972) 951-7304
Charly Angadicheril (817) 296-8255
Tomy Joseph (469) 951-6639
Jeevan James (972) 375-8763
Parish Council Secretary & Asst. Secretary:
Molly Varghese (214) 912-7663
Janet Josey (Asst. Secretary) (551) 482-5529
Liturgy Coordinator:
Jose Paul (972) 589-0434
Parish Vicar:
Fr. James Nirappel (443) 414-2250
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