Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
- Monday, February 09, 2026
- Please note: The regular Holy Qurbana at 8:30 AM will not be offered.
- 9:00 AM: Holy Qurbana as part of the funeral service of our beloved parishioner Paul Thomas Edattukaran.
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Please note: There will be no Holy Qurbana on Thursday, as our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian, observes his weekly day off.
- Friday, February 13, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
- 6:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration followed by St. Jude's Novena and Holy Qurbana at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, February 14, 2026
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
- Sunday, February 15, 2026
- 8:30 AM: CCD
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana (Malayalam)
- 10:30 AM: Holy Qurbana (English)
2. February 2026 Updates
- Annual General Body Meeting: The Annual General Body Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 1st, 2026, after Holy Qurbana in the Jubilee Hall. All registered and active members of the parish are encouraged to attend.
- Auditions for Church Choir:
- Auditions for our Church Choir will be conducted on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after 8:30 AM Holy Qurbana.
- Those who are interested in being part of our church choir, please sign up with our Choir Director Tom George (469-920-7631) or our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian (346-270-0262).
- Please email your tracks to kgeorgetom@gmail.com.
- Blanket Drive for 'Hope for Children' Foundation: Women's Forum will be organizing a blanket drive (new blankets only) from February 8th, supporting 'Hope for Children' Foundation. 'Hope for Children' is a Dallas based nonprofit organization. They take care of abused and neglected children, giving them hope and building a brighter future. Please support this initiative.
- Youth Camp 2026: St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Youth Council invites all our high school students to Youth Camp 2026 - an exciting experience filled with games, friendship, spiritual sessions, and a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities. Come build lasting memories and grow together!
- When: March 13th to 16th, 2026
- Where: at Mt. Lebanon Camp - New Updated venue for unique experience. Address: 1701 Texas Plume Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
- Who can Participate: Grades 9 to 12 CCD students
- How to Register: Registration is now Open thru ParishOnNet. Please use your ParishonNet Login to register.
- While Registering, Please make sure to click the Liability Waiver Forms too.
- Please check the Updated Youth Camp Flyer for further details.
- Renew Dallas - One-Day Marriage Enrichment Conference: All Married couples are invited to 'Renew' - a one day Marriage Enrichment Conference by the Family Apostolate of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy.
- Event Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9 AM to 4:30 PM
- Event Venue: St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Coppell. Address: 200 S Heartz Rd, Coppell, TX
- How to Register: Please click Link to Register.
- Please read the attached flyer for more details.
- The day will be focused on strengthening and renewing your vocation through inspiring talks, practical workshops, discussions, fellowship and a renewal of vows.
- Join for a day of Inspiration and Connection as we hear enlightening lectures and share our experiences in breakout sessions focused on the adventures, challenges and significance of married life.
- Lunch & childcare will be provided.
- IPSF Parish Level Competition Updates: IPSF Parish Level Competitions will be conducted on below dates. Please mark your Calendars, if you have registered for respective events. Detailed Category wise time & Schedule will be communicated by your respective event coordinators through Whatsapp groups. Basketball, Volleyball and Throwball Tryouts will be at the 'Salvation Army Gym' at 435 S 5th Street, Garland, TX 75040.
| Event |
Category |
Date |
Time / Back up Plan Date |
Where? |
| Rummy |
Female |
15-Feb-2026 |
Sunday, 10:15 AM |
Jubilee Hall |
| Basketball |
Elementary Male & Female |
20-Feb-2026 |
Friday, 6 PM to 8 PM |
Salvation Army Gym |
| Basketball |
Middle School Male |
20-Feb-2026 |
Friday, 8 PM to 10 PM |
Salvation Army Gym |
| Table Tennis |
Youth Male, Youth Female |
21-Feb-2026 |
Saturday, 10:00 AM, 3 PM |
Jubilee Hall |
| Basketball |
High School Male |
21-Feb-2026 |
Saturday, 9 AM to 11 AM |
Salvation Army Gym |
| Basketball |
High School + Youth Female |
21-Feb-2026 |
Saturday, 11 AM to 1 PM |
Salvation Army Gym |
| Table Tennis |
Adult Male |
22-Feb-2026 |
Sunday, 10:45 AM |
Jubilee Hall |
| Volleyball |
Middle School Male & Female |
27-Feb-2026 |
Friday, 6 PM to 8 PM |
Salvation Army Gym |
| Volleyball |
High School Male & High School + Youth Female |
27-Feb-2026 |
Friday, 8 PM to 10 PM |
Salvation Army Gym |
| Arm Wrestling |
All Categories |
28-Feb-2026 |
Saturday, 3:30 PM |
Jubilee Hall |
| Badminton |
All Categories |
28-Feb-2026 |
Category-wise Schedule TBD |
Jubilee Hall |
| Carroms |
All Categories |
28-Feb-2026 |
Check-in from 9:30 AM |
Jubilee Hall |
| Walking |
Senior Male & Female |
TBD |
Rescheduled due to GB Meeting |
Jubilee Hall |
| Throwball |
Middle School, High School & Youth Female, Adult Female |
06-Mar-2026 |
Friday, 6 PM to 7 PM |
Salvation Army Gym |
| Volleyball |
Youth Male & Adult Male |
06-Mar-2026 |
Friday, 7 PM to 8:30 PM |
Salvation Army Gym |
| Basketball |
Youth Male & Adult Male |
06-Mar-2026 |
Friday, 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM |
Salvation Army Gym |
- Upcoming Ward Prayer Meetings:
| Ward Name |
Day |
Prayer Date |
Prayer Time |
Prayer Host / Venue |
| St. Jude (North Garland) |
Saturday |
02/14/2026 |
6:00 PM |
Sean Babu Poothakuzhy & Nimmy Sean |
| St. Thomas (South Garland West) |
Sunday |
02/15/2026 |
6:30 PM |
Saju Parackal & Lilly Saju |
| St. Mariam Thresia (Sunnyvale East) |
Saturday |
02/21/2026 |
5:30 PM |
Jaise George & Neena |
| St. George (South Garland East) |
Saturday |
02/21/2026 |
7:30 PM |
Biju Joseph & Tigi |
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- Parking Lot Pledge Payments: You can make your Church Parking Lot Pledge payments via Zelle ( payst.thomasgarland@gmail.com ) or Credit Card. Please contribute and support this effort. We also encourage ward representatives to take initiative by contacting ward members.
- Church Pledge Payments: We kindly request all parishioners with pending pledges to make their payments as soon as possible. The suggested amount is $1,200 per family.
3. Upcoming Events
- Annual Retreat Dates:
- March 7 & 8, 2026- Saturday & Sunday: English Retreat For College Students and Young Adults - led by Mr. Craig Dyke and the Holy Cross Family Ministries Team
- March 19, 20, 21 and 22 - Thursday & Friday (Evening hours only) and Saturday & Sunday: Malayalam Retreat for Adults led by Rev. Fr. Binoj Mulavarickal.
- March 21 and 22 - Saturday & Sunday: English Retreat for Middle School and High School Students in Jubilee Hall, led by Fr. Jomon Kalladanthiyil (St. Joseph's Oratory) & Fr. Pinto Paul (Holy Cross Family Ministries).
- Dei Verbum Bible Quiz-Semi-Finals: Congratulations to all participants who qualified in the Preliminary round of the Dei Verbum Bible Quiz. Dei Verbum Semi-Finals Online Quiz will be conducted on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM CST. Candidates who scored 80% or more in Preliminary Round are eligible to participate in Semi-Final Round. Please read Flyer for Complete details and Books of Bible to be studied for each category for Semi-Finals.
- Bible Bee Contest on Sunday, April 19, 2026: We have a New Year resolution for our CCD children: Bible Bee Contest 2026! The contest will be conducted in four categories:
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- Category 1: Pre-K & KG (10 verses)
- Category 2: Grades 1-5 (25 verses)
- Category 3: Grades 6-8 (50 verses)
- Category 4: Grades 9-12 (100 verses)
Bible Bee Contest will be conducted on Sunday, April 19th, during CCD Class. Bible verses have already been printed and distributed to all students during December. Parents, Please encourage your children to learn the Bible Verses provided for their Grade Category.
The top three students in each category who write the maximum number of Bible verses with the book, chapter, and verse will be awarded attractive prizes. For Pre-K through Grade 2, the contest will be conducted orally.
To view the flyer, please click on the link: PreCana 2026 Flyer.jpg
- Jubilee Convention 2026: Our diocese is preparing for the Syro-Malabar Convention 2026, which will be held at McCormick Place, Chicago, July 9-12, 2026. We encourage everyone to participate in this special Jubilee Convention. Please register as soon as possible. A committee is available to assist you - please contact them if you need any help.
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- Kuriachen Mannanal: (972) 741-0103
- Annie Nellikunnel: (732) 618-2122
- Elsy Philip: (214) 418-3431
- Jeeva Raju: (469) 734-6481
For more details, visit www.SyroConvention.org
To register, visit https://register.syroconvention.org/syro-convention-2026
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- Join us for the Syro-Malabar Jubilee Convention! This exciting event is a chance for families to explore their roots in the Syro-Malabar Church, hear from our leaders and help shape the future of our Eparchy. Plus, you'll have plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow community members and have some fun. Register now - Early Bird discounts will end soon. We've got programs tailored for adults (English & Malayalam), Youth and Kids.
- Last Date for Registration to participate in Syro-Malabar Convention will be March 31, 2026.
- Syro-Malabar Jubilee Convention - Check Out this Link .Highlights Include: Grow your Business, Dance your Heart Out, Compete in your favorite Sports, Worship, Connect and belong. Find your people and Come explore Chicago!
- There are several ways to support the convention. You may place an ad in the business kiosk, which will help to promote your business across various parishes and at the convention center. For more details, watch this video.
- Families can use the Parish Digital Kiosk for special family events and to spread the spirit. For more details, Please watch this video.
- Syro Startup Connect: Opportunity for young entrepreneurs for premier business innovations with AI. Please watch this video to learn more about Syro Startup Connect. This requires a separate sign-up in addition to the convention Registration. Please register using this link. To understand complete Logistics about Syro Connect, Please visit this Link: https://www.syroconvention.org/syroconnect
- For Convention Registrations for youth and young adults, there is special payment plan which ends on Jan 31st. This includes $150.00 initial deposit and $200 installment payments every 30 days (Total - $750) for shared room option. Applicable only for individual/self registrations.
- IPSF 2026: The Inter Parish Sports Festival (IPSF) will be hosted by Divine Mercy Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Edinburg (McAllen), TX Parish, and is scheduled for August 6-9, 2026, at Edinburg. Please mark your calendars.
- IPSF Registration for our Parish Level Competitions are now officially closed.
- Local Parish Level Competition Dates are now announced for various events. Please Refer 'January 2026 Updates' Section of this Newsletter for further details. Please stay tuned for dates for rest of the events.
- For any questions Please reach out to our Parish Level IPSF coordinators.
- Suja Kainickara (214 500 8162)
- Mathew Ozhukayil (214 864 5106)
4. Safe Environment Updates
- Effective safety programs begin with education and understanding.
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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):
Emmanuel Kuzhippillil (Baby) (972) 365-5906
Jose Abraham (Jomon) (816) 616-8327
Siby Thalakulam (214) 907-5993
Thomas Jose (972) 338-0072
Parish Council Secretary:
Suja Kainickara (214) 500-8162
Liturgy Coordinator:
Jose Paul (972) 589-0434
Parish Vicar:
Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian MST (346) 270-0262
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