Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana
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 Novena to our Mother of Perpetual Help
Note: Those attending Holy Qurbana are requested to follow CDC guidelines to protect yourselves and others.
2. CCD Update
CCD classes for the academic year, 2022-23, commenced on Sunday, August 21, 2022.
- Parents, please make sure your children arrive to CCD @ 08:20 am. Coming late disrupts the class in session.
- Parents, please do not bring your child just to attend CCD. Following CCD, please ensure they attend Holy Qurbana in English at 10:30 am.
- We need more teachers and Volunteers for our CCD program. For those interested, please contact the Trustees.
3. Inter Parish Talent Fest (IPTF) 2023
Our Parish's is set to host IPTF in July 2023. Some areas where we need volunteers are Bible quiz, Dance, Skit & Music. Those who are interested to volunteer for this event, please contact Trustees before Sunday, August 28.
4. Safe Environment Weekly News.
Mobile Device Dangers: Snapchat, Snap Map, and caller ID spoofing
For many, who are responsible and take safety precautions, some of the very popular social networking and messaging apps can be an easy and fun way to meet people and stay in touch with friends. Unfortunately, many are unaware of the dangers for children and young people who utilize these social apps because children and young people can be exposed to not only graphic images but, in some cases, child molesters.
Please click the link below to read about this week's article:
Mobile Device Dangers
5. Mathru Jyothis
Our parish's Mathru Jyothis are having a fundraising Onam Sadhya @12:00 pm on Sunday, August 28. Kindly support this event. Please click the link below to see a flyer for the Onam Charity Fundraiser event.
Onam Charity Fundraiser Event flyer
To help with Mathru Jyothis activities, please contact:
Lisa Kochuparambil: (214) 336-4340
Sherly Shaji: (214) 287-2051
Enat Earnest: (469) 688-0201
Ancy Mathew: (972) 953-6369
6. Parish Hall repair and renovation updates
As per the decisions made during the General Body meeting on July 24, 2022, the following areas of work will be repaired and renovated:
- Parish Hall exterior and interior painting,
- Roof leak repair,
- Kitchen remodeling,
- Restrooms repair (both upstairs and downstairs).
Work will begin on Monday, August 22, 2022. To help fund the cost of this project, each family is encouraged to give $500. Families whose children are attending CCD are requested to specially support this project.
7. Holy Land, Europe & Marian Trip
The following trips will be happening this year.
- Europe Trip, September 11th - 26th
- Marian Trip, October 2nd - 17th
Those who are interested, please contact Mathew Thomas (Jose) for further details @ (214) 714-0833.
8. Annual Parish Picnic
This year's Annual Parish Picnic Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th.
Venue : One Eleven Ranch Park, 2021 E Brand Rd, Garland, TX 75044
9. Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible study classes have resumed after a brief pause due to the COVID pandemic. It is now being 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.
10. Seniors' Ministry
Seniors' Ministry have resumed their activities. Anyone who is 55 years old and above are welcome to join this ministry.
A 3-day camping event has been scheduled for the group on October 14th -16th, 2022.
Venue: Sheppard Air force Base, Whitesboro, TX, near lake Texoma.
11. The Sacrament of Marriage
Those who are planning to get married need to contact Achan at least 6 months before the marriage, especially if either party belongs to a non-Catholic Christian Community.
For more details, please email familyapostolate.chicago@gmail.com
Contact:
Fr. Paul Chalissery - (919) 749-7175
Mr. Jose Prakash - (954) 540-7286
11. Sacrament of Holy Communion and Confession for the home bound
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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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
17. 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.
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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