Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
Sunday, October 20, 2024 (World Mission Sunday):
- There will be only one Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am, followed by a second collection. There will be no CCD. After the Holy Qurbana, an auction will take place, so please remember to bring your contributions and auction items. If possible, try to drop off your items on Saturday evening and leave them in front of the parish hall. Let us offer our prayers and support for missionaries around the world.
Weekdays:
- Tuesday through Thursday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am.
- Friday: Eucharistic Adoration from 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm, followed by St. Jude's Novena and Holy Qurbana. Confession hours are from 5:30 pm - 6:40 pm.
- Saturday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
2. October 2024 Updates
- Parish Picnic - Saturday, October 19th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm: We invite all parish families to join us for a joyful day of community, great food, and fellowship at our annual parish picnic.
Location: One Eleven Ranch Park. Address: 2121 E. Brand Rd, Garland, TX 75044.
- Inter Parish Talent Fest (IPTF) 2025: IPTF 2025 will be conducted from August 1-3 in Pearland, Houston. If you are interested in serving as a coordinator, please submit your name to our Kaikkarans.
- Chicago Diocese Bishop's Appeal Letter: The 2024 Diocesan Bishop's Appeal letter has been sent to you. We kindly ask for your support and cooperation.
- St. Jude's Feast: We will be celebrating St. Jude's Feast on Friday, October 25th at 7:00 pm. If you would like to participate in the Thirunnal offering, please make a $100.00 check payable to the church and submit it, along with your name, to our Kaikkarans.
- ParishOnNet Access: As per the diocesan guidelines, we have initiated the ParishOnNet access for all parishioners. To access ParishOnNet for our church, please click on the ParishOnNet link.
- Offertory Collection: When placing your offertory collection in the envelope, please ensure to write your name 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.
- Church Registration Number: Please include your church registration number on the check as part of the memo when you write checks to the church.
3. Upcoming Events
- CCD Teachers' Dallas Regional Seminar: The Dallas Regional Faith Formation Teachers' (CCD Teachers') one-day seminar is scheduled to be held here on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. The seminar is led by Tison Thomas (Secretary of Chicago Diocesan Department of Faith Formation (CCD) and Secretary of Diocesan CML) and Dr. Thomas Mathew (CCD Chicago Diocesan question board chairman and Chicago Diocesan safe environment one of the commissioners).
- Retreat: An Inner Healing and Deliverance Retreat is planned to take place here from Friday to Sunday, December 6-8, 2024. The retreat is led by Rev. Dr. Thomas Vazhacharickal, Director of Nebo Retreat Center, Vagamon, Palai.
- Marriage Prep Course: Fr. John Melepuram, Diocesan Family Apostolate Director - (215) 808-4052.
Friday, December 13th – Sunday, December 15th | (Dickson, TX)
Contact: Mr. Tomy Arackal (713) 398-0567
Vicar: Fr. Johnykutty Puleessery
4. Eucharistic Revival Updates
5. Safe Environment Updates
6. Additional Church related information
- Mathru Jyothis, Senior Ministry, Adult Bible Study, Prayer Ministry, Church and Hall Bookings, Sacraments for homebound, donation and payments, etc. Please click the link to view: additional church information
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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