Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
Sundays:
8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam
10:30 am: Holy Qurbana in English
Weekdays:
Tuesday to Thursday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am
Friday: Adoration and St. Jude Novena at 6:00 pm followed by Holy Qurbana at 7:00 pm
Saturday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am followed by the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena
Note: Those attending Holy Qurbana are requested to follow CDC guidelines to protect yourselves and others.
2. Feast of Ascension
The Feast of Ascension of our Lord is on Thursday, May 26th. Holy Qurbana will be at 8:30 am. The Feast of Ascension commemorates Jesus' Ascension into heaven 40 days after his Resurrection.
3. "Reading the Bible" plans
Please make efforts to read the entire Bible. You can choose to read it in 100 days, 180 days or even 300 days. Everyone is encouraged to take up this challenge to read the entire Bible.
Please click the link to follow the relevant Bible reading plans
Read entire Bible in 100 days
Read entire Bible in 180 days
Read entire Bible in 300 days
For any questions, please contact James Perumbillikunnel @ (972) 303-1890 (Home).
4. Survey for Synodality.
The Synod on Synodality is a two-year process of listening and dialogue that began with a solemn opening in Rome in October 2021. The word “Synod” has its origins in Greek and means “Coming Together” or “Traveling Together”. The Synodal process will conclude in 2023 with the 16th Synod of Bishops that will be held in October 2023. This is truly historic in the sense that it has never been done before. Pope Francis wants us to be a “listening church” gathering feedback from every Catholic, which is why this is a 2-year process. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to reflect on a theme that is decisive for it's life and mission: “It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.” The Synod on Synodality will focus on three themes: Communion, Participation and Mission. You can find more details at https://www.synod.va. Each one of us who are members of this parish, have a unique opportunity to provide feedback to the Pope.
Please take a moment to respond to the survey using the link below. We will consolidate your responses and submit a report from our parish to the Diocese of Chicago.
5. Diocesan Bulletin
Please remember to pray for all our seminarians, especially for Deacon Joel Pius, as he prepares for his priestly ordination, which will be held on May 28th. Please take a moment to look into the Diocesan Bulletin to know more about various activities in our Diocese. Click here for the Diocesan Bulletin
6. Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible study classes have been resumed after a brief pause due to the COVID pandemic. It is now held every Sunday after the 10:30 am Holy Qurbana in the CCD classroom, which is led by Mr. Mathew (Mathew Sir). Everyone is encouraged to participate.
7. Mathru Jyothis
Our Parish's Mathru Jyothis have resumed their activities after a brief pause due to the COVID pandemic. All mothers are encouraged to participate and support this ministry.
8. Senior's Ministry
As you all know, our Parish's Senior Ministry activities were on hold during the COVID pandemic. They will resume their activities on Sunday, June 5th after the first Holy Qurbana. The meeting will start at 10:00 am in the parish hall.
Anyone who is 55 years old and above are welcome to join this fun filled meeting. Lunch will be provided.
9. Parish Council
There will be a Parish Council meeting on Sunday, May 29th at 12:00 pm.
10. Marriage Preparation Course (Pre-Cana) 2022
Upcoming Marriage preparation course dates are below:
May 25-27th
July 15-17th
For more details, please send an email to familyapostolate.chicago@gmail.com
Contact:
Fr. Paul Chalissery - (919) 749-7175
Mr. Jose Prakash - (954) 540-7286
11. Wedding Anniversary
All couples from our parish who are celebrating their 25th, 40th or 50th wedding anniversaries in 2022 are invited to contact the trustees before May 29th.
12. St. Thomas Feast Day (Thirunnal)
The St. Thomas Thirunnal will be celebrated from July 1st to July 3rd this year. We are looking for both single and group sponsors for the Thirunnal. If you are interested to sponsor, please contact the Trustees (Kaikkarans).
13. Few things to note…
- Parents should be cognizant and pay close attention regarding their children's dress attire while attending church. Active sports wear is not encouraged to be worn while attending church services.
- Please do not leave any tissues or water bottles in the pews. This is essential to maintain a clean and hygienic environment of the church premises.
- Please remember to not fold any pages in the Holy Qurbana books and please put away the Holy Qurbana books properly after use.
- Please remind children who have not yet received Holy Communion to cross their arms when coming up to receive the blessing.
14. Sacrament of Holy Communion and Confession for the homebound
The Sacrament of Holy Communion and Confession are available for those parishioners who would like to receive, but are unable to attend mass due to injury, illness or advanced age. Please put in a written request in the log book kept in the trustee's parish office.
15. House blessings, Baptism & Marriage Information
If you are interested in scheduling a Baptism, Marriage, House blessing or would like to get a certificate/letter, please put in a written request in the log book kept in the trustee's office. Please include the date, time of request, your address and phone number.
16. Access to Church, Parish Hall, CCD rooms & Founder's building
To access/use the church, parish hall, CCD rooms or the Founder's building, please put in a written request in the log book kept in the trustee's office. Please include the date, time of request, your address and phone number.
17. Parking
Please park only in the designated parking areas on the church compound. Do not park in the fire lanes, since it is a parking violation and an inconvenience for others.
18. Include Registration Number to write checks to the church
Please include your church registration number in the check as part of the memo when you write checks to the church. The registration number for your family is available in the October 2021 statement that was sent to you. If you still do not know your registration number, please contact James achan.
19. Inter Parish Sports Festival 2022
On July 11, 2021 after the Holy Qurbana, Mr. Binish Pampackal and Mrs. Tessy Changankerry were nominated as IPSF Coordinators.
They had the IPSF kick-off in the church followed by several meetings, coaching and parish level competitions in our parish hall.
The 1st IPSF competition is the Cricket Tournament. The tournament will be on May 28-29th @ Round Rock Austin. Please support the teams with your presence and prayers.
If you have any questions and/or concerns, please reach out to the IPSF coordinators. Mr. Binish Pampackal @ (972) 799-6855 and Mrs. Tessy Changankerry @ (469) 618-1715.
IPSF SOUVENIR FRONT COVER PAGE CONTEST (Open to all Parishes)
Download IPSF Souvenir Cover Design Competition Flyer
Hello Everyone,
Are you creatively inclined with a penchant for transforming thoughts, ideas and themes into designs? Well, we've got the perfect opportunity for you. The IPSF 2022 Souvenir Committee is organizing a cover page competition open to all members of the participating parishes. The cover page should be based on any one of the following:
-Inter Parish Sports Fest (IPSF)
-United we stand, divided we fall
-Christian brotherhood
-The pilgrim Church
-Role of family in religious education
Send your entries, one per participant, to info@ipsfaustin.com by May 31st. Entries received after this date will not be considered. Include the following in the subject line of the email: 'IPSF 2022 Souvenir Cover page Contest.' Please include your name in the email as well.
Participants will receive a cash prize and stage recognition at the opening ceremony.
We'd love to see you contribute your creativity to this design and wish you the best!
Sincerely,
IPSF 2022 Souvenir Team
20. Church Bookings
For church bookings, non-parishioners will be able to book the church 12 months in advance of their event date based on availability. Parishioners on the other hand will be able to book any time prior to their event based on availability.
21. Address, Phone number, or Email Change
If your address has changed, please contact your ward Representatives/Secretary/Trustees/Parish Vicar via text message or email to change the address in the church database.
If your phone number/email or spouse's phone number/email changes, please provide the new contact information to update the church directory.
Emails: Vicar@syromalabarchurchdallas.org, trustee@syromalabarchurchdallas.org, secretary@syromalabarchurchdallas.org
22. Prayer Ministry
If you have a prayer request, please contact the prayer ministry leaders, Mary and Michael Kallarackal at (201) 563-0727. Everyone is welcome to join the prayer ministry and also to be part of the intercessory prayer sessions. Please contact the prayer ministry leaders if you would like to join the ministry.
23. Safe Environment News: Communicating your concerns matter
The following is a program and service of The National Catholic Risk Rentention Group Inc. - VIRTUS Online
As caring adults, we can create a safer world when we work together as a community. This includes maintaining an awareness of the behavior of all adults within our programs and ministries, including our own.
Communicating your concerns is a critical element of the Protecting God's Children program. This means we communicate to the right person or place when we see or hear something that looks suspicious, questionable, inappropriate, unsafe, abusive or that simply makes us feel uncomfortable. Whether it is inappropriate behavior or suspected abuse, it is important to address concerns, and we should always err on the side of caution to protect children and youth.
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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