Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
Sunday:
- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam. CCD at 8:30 am.
- 10:30 am: Holy Qurbana in English.
Weekdays:
- Monday through Thursday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am.
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- 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).
- 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm: Eucharistic Adoration, followed by St. Jude's Novena, Holy Qurbana, and the Way of the Cross.
- Saturday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
2. March 2025 Updates
- Lenten Season: The 50-Day Lenten Season began on Ash Monday, March 3, 2025. The Holy Qurbana will be celebrated daily throughout the Lenten Season. On Fridays, the Way of the Cross will be held after the Holy Qurbana.
- Feast of St. Joseph: The Feast of St. Joseph will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 19th.
- Rev. Sr. Clerin Kodiyanthara Joins Parish Council: Bishop Joy Alappatt has approved Rev. Sr. Clerin Kodiyanthara as our new Parish Council member, replacing Rev. Sr. Maria Thengumthottam, who has returned to India. We warmly welcome Rev. Sr. Clerin to the Parish Council and extend our best wishes and prayers.
- Eucharistic Ministers: Bishop Joy Alappatt has approved the following individuals to serve as Eucharistic Ministers in our parish until February 26, 2028. Congratulations to all! Our prayers and best wishes as you serve in this sacred ministry.
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- Bertie Paul D'souza
- George Manayath
- Jimmy Mathew
- Joel Kuzhippillil
- Joseph George
- Joseph Michael
- Joseph Paul
- Joseph Viliaveedu
- Joshy Varghese
- Silvy Chamaparampil
- Parish Council Meeting: Next Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 12:00 pm.
- Retreat for 4th to 12th Grade Students: Under the leadership of the Chicago Diocesan Youth Apostolate (DYA), a retreat for 4th to 12th grade CCD students is scheduled for Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. We encourage parents to send their children to be part of this special retreat, which will help them grow in faith.
- General Body Meeting: The General Body Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 10:00 am. Parish members in good standing who wish to propose any topics for the agenda should submit them to our Vicar, Rev. Fr. James Nirappel, by Friday, March 28, 2025.
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- There will be only one Holy Qurbana on Sunday, March 30th, at 8:30 am. There will be no Holy Qurbana at 10:30 am.
- Lenten Retreat: The 2025 Lenten retreat is scheduled for April 11, 12, and 13, led by Rev. Dr. Thomas Karimundackal, S.J. We encourage you to join us for this time of prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal.
- 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).
3. Upcoming Events
- Honoring Our Founding Members in the Jubilee Year: The year 2025 marks the Jubilee Year of the Chicago Diocese. To honor our parish’s founding members, a special gathering will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the 8:30 am Holy Qurbana, celebrated by Bishop Emeritus Jacob Angadiath.
- Diocesan Eucharistic Congress: The first ever Syro Malabar Diocesan Eucharistic Congress will take place during Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, 2025, at St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Church in Somerset, NJ. We encourage you to register for this event and join others in prayer, reflection, and worship as we celebrate our unity in Christ. Please click the link below for registration, the flyer with more details, and key contacts if you need further information.
https://www.smeucharisticcongress.us
- First Holy Communion: The Solemn First Holy Communion for the children will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:00 am.
- Parish Picnic: Our Parish Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
4. Eucharistic Revival Updates
5. Safe Environment Updates
6. Additional Church Related Information
- 2024 Tax Statement: The 2024 tax statement can be printed from ParishOnNet. If you are unable to print your statement, please contact the Kaikkarans in the church office for assistance.
- 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.
- ParishOnNet Access: According to diocesan guidelines, we have initiated access to ParishOnNet for all parishioners. To access ParishOnNet for our church, please click on the ParishOnNet link. You can review your family details and church contribution statements through ParishOnNet.
- 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
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