Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
- Monday, September 8, 2025 (Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary):
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- 6:30 pm - Rosary followed by Holy Qurbana, Novena, and Ladenju.
- Tuesday through Thursday, September 9-11, 2025:
- Friday, September 12, 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, September 13, 2025:
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- 8:30 am - Holy Qurbana, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
- Sunday, September 14, 2025:
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- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam. CCD at 8:30 am.
- 11:00 am: Holy Qurbana in English (Please note: due to the IPTF award ceremony, Holy Qurbana will be at 11:00 am instead of 10:30 am).
2. September 2025 Updates
- Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: We will celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on Monday, September 8, 2025, with the Rosary at 6:30 pm, followed by Holy Qurbana, Novena, and Ladeenju. Nercha and Pachore will also be served. Those who would like to sponsor the Novena/Feast on September 8 are requested to submit their names to the Trustees along with a fee of $100. We already have 13 sponsors. If anyone would like to sponsor Nercha and Pachore, please inform the Trustees.
- Parish Council Meeting: The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, after the second Holy Qurbana.
- IPTF Award Ceremony: The IPTF 2025 award ceremony will be held next Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 9:45 am, after the first Holy Qurbana. We invite everyone to join us for this ceremony. Due to this event, the second Holy Qurbana will be celebrated at 11:00 am instead of 10:30 am.
- Parish Picnic: Our Parish Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025. We invite all parish families to join us for a joyful day of fellowship, community, and great food at our annual parish picnic.
Location: One Eleven Ranch Park.
Address: 2121 E. Brand Rd, Garland, TX 75044.
- First Friday Adoration: The First Friday adoration for youth and children has begun. We request parents to encourage and bring their children to participate in adoration for a deeper experience of the Eucharistic Lord.
- St. Thomas Revival: The St. Thomas Revival will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for a social gathering to reconnect, revive, and renew our St. Thomas community. For details, please click the link: Flyer_Revival.JPG.
For registration, click the link: Registration Form
3. Upcoming Events
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 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):
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:
Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian MST (346) 270-0262
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