Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
Sunday, May 11, 2025:
- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam. CCD Annual Exam will be conducted at 8:30 am.
- 10:30 am: Holy Qurbana in English.
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, Holy Qurbana, and the Way of the Cross.
- Saturday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
2. May 2025 Updates
- May is the Month of Mary: The month of May is dedicated to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, our spiritual mother and intercessor. Let us find time to pray the rosary daily during this special month.
- CCD Annual Exam: The CCD Annual Exam will be conducted this Sunday, May 11, 2025.
- Mother's Day: Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Let us take this opportunity to honor and pray for our mothers, thanking them for the gift of life and the countless sacrifices they have made for us. May our Blessed Mother Mary intercede for all mothers - those who are with us and those who have entered eternal rest.
- Pilgrimage to Rome: The Jubilee celebrations of the Eastern Churches are scheduled to take place in Rome from May 12 to 14, 2025. A significant highlight will be the celebration of the Divine Liturgy with the Chaldean Liturgical family, using the Anaphora of Addai and Mari, scheduled for 1:00 pm on May 13, 2025, at St. Peter's Basilica. We encourage you to consider making a pilgrimage to Rome to take part in these celebrations.
- CCD Day: CCD Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 18, 2025. There will be only one Holy Qurbana that day, at 8:30 am.
- VBS and CCD Registration:
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- VBS 2025 Registration: Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held from Monday, July 14, 2025, to Thursday, July 17, 2025, for Pre-K through 8th Grade CCD students. Registration is available only through ParishOnNet. The registration fee is $60 for students and $35 for volunteers. The last day to register is June 1, 2025.
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- CCD Registration: Registration for the 2025-2026 CCD academic year has begun. It is open to students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Registration is available only through ParishOnNet. The registration fee is $80, and the last day to register is June 1, 2025.
How to Register for VBS and CCD:
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- Log in to ParishOnNet.
- Click "Enroll My Family".
- Select the family members and sessions you would like to enroll.
- Review and update your contact information.
- Verify and update your billing details.
- Complete your registration by submitting a payment with a credit or debit card.
If you are unable to register online, please contact the Kaikkarans' Office at the church.
- 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, at 10:00 am.
- 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).
3. Upcoming Events
- Steubenville Retreat: The Steubenville retreat will be held from June 20 to June 22, 2025, in Irving, Texas. Please click the link Steubenville 2025.jpg for details.
- Parish Picnic: Our Parish Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
4. Eucharistic Revival Updates
5. Safe Environment Updates
6. 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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