Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana
- 7:00 PM: Holy Qurbana
- Friday, April 24, 2026
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana
- 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
- 6:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration followed by St. Jude's Novena
- 7:00 PM: Holy Qurbana
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
- Sunday, April 26, 2026
- 8:30 AM: CCD
- 8:30 AM: Holy Qurbana (Malayalam)
- 10:30 AM: Holy Qurbana (English)
2. April 2026 Updates
- Our Vicar Fr. Siby Sebastian on Pilgrimage: Our Vicar Fr. Siby Sebastian is on a Pilgrimage in Europe and will be back on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Please reach out to our Associate Pastor Fr. Christin Pudiyakunnel for all your pastoral needs.
- Priestly Ordination of Dcn Mathew Jacob Pallivathukal: Priestly Ordination of Dcn Mathew Jacob Pallivathukal will be held at our Church on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10 AM. All Parishioners are cordially invited to be part of this blessed moment. Please see Official Invitation from Eparchy of Chicago.
- Mega Margam Kali for Parish Thirunaal: We are planning to perform a Mega Margam Kali at our courtyard (Nadumuttam) during our 10 - day Parish Thirunaal (St. Thomas Feast) scheduled for Friday, June 26th to Sunday, July 5th, 2026. Encouraging all women of our Parish - Seniors, Adults, Young Adults, College and High School to participate and make this a real Mega event. Those who are interested, Please give your names to Sherly Shaji or Jeeva Raju.
- Free IPSF T-shirts for Non-Participants attending IPSF 2026: IPSF Host Parish is offering free IPSF T-shirts for Non Participants, attending IPSF 2026. If you are planning to be part of IPSF at Edinburg, on August 6 to 9, regardless of whether you have a participating family member or not, Please register now to get our Parish Jersey T-shirt to proudly support Team St. Thomas.
- Please Register at this Link: https://registration.ipsf-2026.com/ using your valid e-mail Id.
- If you already have a registered participant family member, please add other non participating family members also to your Family Account, mark them as 'Non Participant', and select their T-shirt size.
- If you don't have any family members participating, but if you are planning to join to cheer our participants, Please click the 'Sign In' button and create a family account at above link, and add members of your family using 'Add Participant' button and mark them as 'Non-Participant' and select the T-shirt size. There is no payment required.
- T-shirts will be provided only if you register in advance. T-shirts will not be available for purchase during the event. So if you plan to join our team for Marchpast wearing our Parish Jersey, Please make sure you register now to get the T-shirt.
- Registration Link will close next Sunday, April 26, 2026. Please register ASAP.
- Quarterly Eparchial Bulletin: Please read St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago's 'Diocesan Bulletin: January - April 2026' at this Link.
- "The King & I" - bi-weekly Bible study initiative - Registrations still open: "The King & I" is a new bi-weekly Bible Study initiative. Rooted in Catholic teaching, the sessions will focus on understanding the character and holiness of God, nurturing mental prayer and discovering the "Why" behind God's actions, following studies by Fr. Daniel Poovannathil, Gabriel Castillo and the Jeff Cavins Bible Timeline. With clear, simple teaching and guided discussion, participants will grow in trust and faith as they journey through Sacred Scripture together.
- Registrations are still open!. Only one session have been completed. Please register to join.
- Offered via Zoom, open to all ages (recommended for 3rd grade and above).
- Started Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM CST, Sessions are on alternate Wednesdays.
- Please see Flyer for further details.
- Please Click the Registration Link to Register.
- Registration is required. For further Details, please contact Emil Abraham: 469 494 2546.
- IPSF 2026 Updates:
- Hotel Registration Link: Please see the link provided by Host Parish to register Hotels at negotiated Group Rates. Please plan for your accommodation in advance and reserve hotels or other alternate arrangements for stay. Hotel rooms are almost Sold Out. https://registration.ipsf-2026.com/hotels
- Overall IPSF Schedule: IPSF Participants and Parents, Please see a tentative Overall Schedule for IPSF 2026 provided by Host Parish. Please use this schedule to see what day your events are starting. Please plan to be on time at Edinburg.
- Venue Address for IPSF Events: Please see the venue details for IPSF events below.
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| # |
Games / Events |
Location Address |
Comments |
| 1 |
BADMINTON, CHESS, CAROMS, CARDS, TABLE TENNIS, TUG OF WAR, VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, WALKING, AND THROW BALL |
Edinburg Sports and Wellness Center
315 Mark S. Peña Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539 |
Main Venue |
| 2 |
ARM WRESTLING, PARADE, AND MAIN CEREMONY WITH CULTURAL EVENT |
ACE Center, City of Edinburg
315 W McIntyre St, Edinburg, TX 78541 |
8 minutes drive from Main Venue |
| 3 |
SOCCER AND FLAG FOOTBALL |
Edinburg Municipal Park
714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542 |
9 minutes Drive from Main Venue |
| 4 |
HOLY QURBANA, REGISTRATION, AWARD CEREMONIES, AND FOOD & DRINKS COURTS |
Edinburg Activity Center
123 Mark S. Peña Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539 |
4 Minutes Walk / 1 minute Drive from Main Venue |
- Host Parish 'Divine Mercy - Edinburg' has offered to provide IPSF T-shirts to all attending non participants, but only if you register in advance.
- As decided by the Parish Council and Vicar, You should be an active member in Good Standing of our parish, with no dues till December 2025 to participate in Inter Parish Sports Fest 2026.
- Please pay your dues, not only to participate in IPSF, but also as a responsible and proud member of our parish.
- The Inter Parish Sports Festival (IPSF) will be hosted by Divine Mercy Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Edinburg (McAllen), TX Parish, and is scheduled for August 6-9, 2026, at Edinburg. Please mark your calendars.
- For any questions regarding Inter Parish Sports Fest, 2026, Please reach out to our Parish Level IPSF coordinators.
- Suja Kainickara (214 500 8162)
- Mathew Ozhukayil (214 864 5106)
- Publishing the Contributions List: As decided in 2025 General Body Meeting and as agreed by both the previous and current Parish Councils, we will be publishing the members list along with their contribution amounts on Parish Notice boards.
- Upcoming Ward Prayer Meetings:
| Ward Name |
Day |
Prayer Date |
Prayer Time |
Prayer Host / Venue |
| St. Mariam Thresia (Sunnyvale East) |
Saturday |
04/25/2026 |
5:30 PM |
Linu John & Bindhya |
| St. George (South Garland East) |
Saturday |
04/25/2026 |
6:00 PM |
James Pattett & Kathreen |
| St. Mary (Mesquite) |
Sunday |
04/26/2026 |
6:00 PM |
Francis Varughese Thekkanattu & Lovly |
| St. Jude (North Garland) |
Sunday |
05/03/2026 |
6:00 PM |
Tony John & Cicily |
| St. Alphonsa (Allen/Plano) |
Sunday |
05/03/2026 |
6:30 PM |
Sujith Palamkunnel & Leena |
- Church Pledge Payments: We kindly request all parishioners with pending pledges to make their payments as soon as possible. The suggested amount is $1,200 per family.
3. Upcoming Events
- First Solemn Holy Communion on May 2, 2026: First Solemn Holy Communion for this Year will be celebrated on May 2nd. Our Bishop His Excellency Mar Joy Alappatt will be main celebrant.
- Parish Feast / Thirunaal 2026 Updates: This year we will have 10 days Thirunaal Celebration, starting with Kodiyettu on Friday, June 26th to Sunday, July 5th. Cardinal Mar George Koovakad will be the main Celebrant on Saturday, July 4. This year we will have women Presudenthis. Stay tuned for more details.
To view the flyer, please click on the link: PreCana 2026 Flyer.jpg
- Jubilee Convention 2026: Our diocese is preparing for the Syro-Malabar Convention 2026, which will be held at McCormick Place, Chicago, July 9-12, 2026. We encourage everyone to participate in this special Jubilee Convention. Please register as soon as possible. A committee is available to assist you - please contact them if you need any help.
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- Kuriachen Mannanal: (972) 741-0103
- Annie Nellikunnel: (732) 618-2122
- Elsy Philip: (214) 418-3431
- Jeeva Raju: (469) 734-6481
For more details, visit www.SyroConvention.org
To register, visit https://register.syroconvention.org/syro-convention-2026
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- Join us for the Syro-Malabar Jubilee Convention! This exciting event is a chance for families to explore their roots in the Syro-Malabar Church, hear from our leaders and help shape the future of our Eparchy. Plus, you'll have plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow community members and have some fun. We've got programs tailored for adults (English & Malayalam), Youth and Kids.
- Last Date for Registration to participate in Syro-Malabar Convention will be May 31, 2026.
- Syro-Malabar Jubilee Convention - Check Out this Link .Highlights Include: Grow your Business, Dance your Heart Out, Compete in your favorite Sports, Worship, Connect and belong. Find your people and Come explore Chicago!
- There are several ways to support the convention. You may place an ad in the business kiosk, which will help to promote your business across various parishes and at the convention center. For more details, watch this video.
- Families can use the Parish Digital Kiosk for special family events and to spread the spirit. For more details, Please watch this video.
- Syro Startup Connect: Opportunity for young entrepreneurs for premier business innovations with AI. Please watch this video to learn more about Syro Startup Connect. This requires a separate sign-up in addition to the convention Registration. Please register using this link. To understand complete Logistics about Syro Connect, Please visit this Link: https://www.syroconvention.org/syroconnect
- For Convention Registrations for youth and young adults, there is special payment plan. This includes $150.00 initial deposit and $200 installment payments every 30 days (Total - $750) for shared room option. Applicable only for individual/self registrations.
4. Safe Environment Updates
- Effective safety programs begin with education and understanding.
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5. Additional Church Related Information
- Contact Information Update on ParishOnNet: Dear Parishioners, please ensure that your contact details—especially your phone number and address—are up to date on ParishOnNet. You may update your information directly on ParishOnNet or contact the Secretary or Trustees for assistance. Trustees are currently finding it difficult to reach some members due to incorrect phone numbers.
- 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 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
Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian MST
Church Main Office (972) 240-1100
Kaikkarans (Trustees):
Emmanuel Kuzhippillil (Baby) (972) 365-5906
Jose Abraham (Jomon) (816) 616-8327
Siby Thalakulam (214) 907-5993
Thomas Jose (972) 338-0072
Parish Council Secretary:
Suja Kainickara (214) 500-8162
Liturgy Coordinator:
Jose Paul (972) 589-0434
Parish Vicar:
Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian MST (346) 270-0262
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Fr. Christin Pudiyakunnel (201) 753-6829
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