Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
Sunday, June 29, 2025:
- There will be only one Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am due to the farewell event for our Vicar, Rev. Fr. James Nirappel. The event will be held in the church immediately after the Qurbana. Rev. Fr. James will transfer to St. Alphonsa Church in Los Angeles on July 1, 2025. Our new Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian, will take charge on the same day.
Weekdays:
- Tuesday through Thursday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am.
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- 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, June 28, 2025: Holy Qurbana will be celebrated at 8:30 am, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. This day is the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul and is a day of obligation.
2. June / July 2025 Updates
- St. Thomas Feast (Thirunnal): The Thirunnal will be celebrated from Thursday, July 3 through Monday, July 7, 2025. To view the flyer, please click on the link THIRUNNAL 2025.pdf.
2025 Thirunnal Details:
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- Thursday, July 3, 2025
- 6:00 pm: Kodiyettu, Holy Qurbana & Ladeenju
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- Friday, July 4, 2025
- 6:00 pm: Holy Qurbana & Ladeenju
- 7:30 pm: St. Thomas Night - Cultural Activities
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- Saturday, July 5, 2025
- 5:00 pm: Holy Qurbana (English) & Ladeenju
- 7:00 pm: Ganamela with Live Orchestra
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- Sunday, July 6, 2025
- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana
- 4:00 pm: Holy Rasa Qurbana, Ladeenju & Procession followed by Snehavirunnu
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- Monday, July 7, 2025
- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana for departed family members followed by Kodiyirakkam
3. Upcoming Events
- Inter-Parish Talent Fest (IPTF) 2025: IPTF 2025 will be held from August 1-3, 2025, in Pearland, Houston. For any questions, please reach out to the event coordinators, Joshua George (469-570-3315) or Aparna Chukkiriyan (972-816-8281).
- Parish Picnic: Our Parish Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
- 2026 St. Thomas Feast (Thirunnal) Sponsorship: Mathru Jyothis has decided to sponsor and organize the 2026 Thirunnal. A signup sheet is available in the narthex for those who would like to participate.
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 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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