Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
- Monday, January 6, 2025 (Feast of Epiphany - A Day of Obligation):
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- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana
- 7:00 pm: Holy Qurbana
- Tuesday through Thursday (January 7-9, 2025):
- Friday, January 10, 2025:
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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, January 11, 2025:
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- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
2. January 2025 Updates
- Mathru Jyothis Meeting: There will be a Mathru Jyothis meeting next Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 10:00 am in the Parish Hall.
- Parish Council Meeting: Next Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 12:00 pm.
- James Achan's Vacation: James Achan will be on vacation in Kerala from January 20 to February 13, 2025. If you need any documents or letters from him, please submit your request this week.
- 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
- 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.
- 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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