Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
- Tuesday through Thursday, August 12-14, 2025
- Friday, August 15, 2025 (Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - a day of obligation)
Please note that there will be two Holy Qurbanas on this day.
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- 8:30 am - Holy Qurbana
- 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
- 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm: Eucharistic Adoration
- 7:00 pm - Holy Qurbana
- Saturday, August 16, 2025
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- 8:30 am - Holy Qurbana, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
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- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam. CCD at 8:30 am.
- 10:30 am: Holy Qurbana in English.
2. August 2025 Updates
- Inter Parish Talent Fest (IPTF) 2025: IPTF 2025 was held in Houston, Texas, from August 1-3, 2025. Congratulations to all the winners and participants! Our church won second place, right after Coppell St. Alphonsa Church. Everything went very smoothly. Special thanks to IPTF coordinators Joshua George and Aparna Chukkiriyan for their hard work in organizing the event, and to all the coaches and volunteers for their dedication.
- Anchored 2025: Anchored 2025 - a camp for college students - will be held from August 15-17, 2025, at Ascend Camp and Retreat Center, located at 5218 Kiwanis Rd, Dallas, TX 75236. To view the flyer, please click: Anchored.JPG
For any questions, please contact: Abin Jolly (505-340-9514) or Christina Mathew (469-704-2556).
- CML Movie Night: The Cherupushpa Mission League (CML) will host a movie night on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 8:30 pm in the parish hall. The movie will be Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality. We encourage kids, youth, and adults to attend and enjoy this inspiring film.
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- Attention all CCD Teachers and Volunteers: There will be a mandatory meeting on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00 am in the parish hall. Your attendance is required. If you are unable to attend, you should inform Jomol George, Joel Kuzhippillil or Bertie Paul D'souza immediately. Your cooperation is essential.
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- CCD classes will commence on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 8:30 am, beginning with an assembly in the parish hall. Parents, it is crucial that you bring your children on time.
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- All CCD students must attend the 2nd Holy Qurbana at 10:30 am without exception.
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- As part of the "Bible in Hand" initiative, every child from pre-K to 12th grade, as well as all teachers, is required to bring their Bible to CCD every Sunday along with their textbook. Parents must clearly write their child's name in the Bible and ensure they bring a backpack for safe storage of their Bible and books.
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- It is also mandatory that children are dressed in appropriate clothing for Sunday Qurbana and CCD.
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- Please be aware that cell phones are strictly prohibited in the church and during CCD classes. Compliance with these guidelines is expected.
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- Additional CCD teachers and volunteers are needed.
- Ward Representatives' Meeting: Our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian, would like to meet with the ward representatives on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after the first Holy Qurbana. He wants to discuss making the ward prayer gatherings more active, with a focus on spiritual growth and fellowship.
- Our Vicar's Vacation Schedule: Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian will be going to Kerala on Monday, August 18, 2025, for two weeks. During his absence, other priests have been arranged to celebrate the Holy Qurbana on weekends and weekdays according to the usual schedule.
- Youth Coordinator Needed: We need a youth coordinator to assist with youth activities. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian.
- Need More Kids for English Choir: We are looking for more kids to join the English choir, especially instrumentalists. If you are interested in joining, please contact our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian.
3. Upcoming Events
- Parish Picnic: Our Parish Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
4. Safe Environment Updates
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 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 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):
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:
Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian MST (346) 270-0262
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