Weekly Newsletter- August 5, 2025

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,
August 5, 2025

Dear Parishioners,


1. Holy Qurbana Schedule

      Sunday:

      • 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam.  
      • 10:30 am: Holy Qurbana in English.

      Weekdays: 

      • Tuesday through Thursday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am
        • Friday:  
          • 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).
          • 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm: Eucharistic Adoration, followed by St. Jude's Novena, and Holy Qurbana.
        • Saturday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.


        2. August 2025 Updates 

                     

                    • Inter Parish Talent Fest (IPTF) 2025: Congratulations

                    IPTF was held in Houston, Texas, from August 1-3, 2025. Our church won second place! Congratulations to the entire team, including all the participants, coordinators, and volunteers. 

                    • Our Vicar's Schedule: Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian will be in Chicago from August 4-6, 2025, to attend the MST priests' gathering. He will return on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
                    • Ward Prayers: Our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian, would like to meet with the ward representatives to make the ward prayer gatherings more active, with a focus on spiritual growth and fellowship.
                    • 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. The registration fee is $150, and registration will close soon. We encourage college students to sign up. This will be a great opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship with other students from across the area. To register, please click the following link https://forms.gle/2ArJwCpX9BJd8nE88. To view the flyer, please click: Anchored.JPG

                    For any questions, please contact: Abin Jolly (505-340-9514) or Christina Mathew (469-704-2556). 

                    • CCD Teachers' Meeting: The CCD teachers' meeting for the 2025-2026 academic year will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00 am in the parish hall. The participation of all CCD teachers is expected without exception.
                    • CCD for the 2025-2026 Academic Year: CCD classes for the 2025-2026 academic year will begin on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

                      


                    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
                    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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