Weekly Newsletter-December 31, 2024

Weekly Announcements: St. Thomas the Apostle Syro Malabar Forane Catholic Church
4922 Rosehill Road, Garland, Texas 75043

  St. Thomas the Apostle Syro-Malabar Forane Catholic Church

Weekly Announcements,
December 31, 2024

Dear Parishioners,


1. Holy Qurbana Schedule

    • Tuesday, December 31, 2024:
      • 11:00 pm: Adoration, Year-End prayers, and New-Year Prayers
      • 12:00 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam
    • Wednesday, January 1, 2025:
      • 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam
    • Thursday, January 2, 2025: 
      • 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam
    • Friday (First Friday), January 3, 2025:
      • 5:00 pm - 6:40 pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
      • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Adoration
      • 7:00 pm: Holy Qurbana, followed by the recitation of the rosary and St. Jude's Novena
          • Saturday, January 4, 2025: 
            • 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
          • Sunday, January 5, 2025:

            • 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam (Note: There will be no CCD at 8:30 am.) 
            • 10:30 am: Holy Qurbana in English


              2. December 2024 Updates

              • 2024 Church Contributions: If you have not yet fully paid your 2024 church contributions, please make the payment by Zelle before January 1, 2025.
              • 2025 Calendar: Each family can pick up one calendar from the narthex.
              • Inter Parish Talent Fest (IPTF) 2025: IPTF 2025 will be conducted from August 1-3 in Pearland, Houston. Registration is now open! Please use the following link to sign up. First, select your category, and then select the items you or your kids want to participate in.

              https://form.jotform.com/243407383056153

                Contact Joshua George (469-570-3315) or Aparna Sunny (972-816-8281) if you have any questions.

                  • 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. Be sure to include the purpose of the payment and your parish Family ID number. Providing this information will help us identify your payment and streamline the accounting process.
                  • 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. 


                  3. Upcoming Events

                    • 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.


                      4. Eucharistic Revival Updates


                      5. Safe Environment Updates


                      6. Additional Church Related Information

                      • 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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