Weekly Newsletter-February 18, 2025

Weekly Announcements: St. Thomas the Apostle Syro Malabar Forane Catholic Church
4922 Rosehill Road, Garland, Texas 75043

  St. Thomas the Apostle Syro-Malabar Forane Catholic Church

Weekly Announcements,
February 18, 2025

Dear Parishioners,


1. Holy Qurbana Schedule

Sunday:

  • 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam. CCD at 8:30 am. 
  • 10:30 am: Holy Qurbana in English.

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 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm.
  • Saturday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.


        2. February 2025 Updates

        • Holy Qurbana at the UTD Catholic Center: This Wednesday, February 19, 2025, there will be a Holy Qurbana at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Catholic Center, starting at 7:00 pm
        • 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. As of February 16, 2025, 12 people from our parish have registered. Please click the link below for registration, the flyer with more details, and key contacts if you need further information.

        https://www.smeucharisticcongress.us

        • Inter-Parish Talent Fest (IPTF) 2025: IPTF 2025 is scheduled for August 1-3, 2025, in Pearland, Houston. Registration will close on February 28, 2025, so be sure to complete your registration before the deadline. We encourage you to register and participate. Use the link below to register, except for Category 1: 

        Registration Link: IPTF Registration Form

        For Category 1 (Pre-K to 2nd Grade), please use the following parish-level registration link: Category 1 Registration

        Contact Joshua George (469-570-3315) or Aparna Chukkiriyan (972-816-8281) if you have any questions.

        • 2024 Tax Statement: The 2024 tax statement can be printed from ParishOnNet. If you are unable to print your statement, please contact the Kaikkarans in the church office for assistance. 
          • 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.
          • 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

          • Youth Camp Registration: Youth camp registration is now open and will close on March 9. Registration is available only through ParishOnNet. The camp will take place from Friday, March 14, to Monday, March 17. For details, please contact Noel Benny at 972-282-0292 or Thomman Shaji at 469-657-9855.
          • Lenten Retreat: The 2025 Lenten retreat is scheduled for April 11, 12, and 13. The retreat will be led by Rev. Dr. Thomas Karimundackal, S.J.
          • Founding Members' Recognition in the Jubilee Year: 2025 marks the Jubilee year of the Chicago Diocese. There will be a gathering of the founding members of our parish on Sunday, April 27, at 8:30 am Holy Qurbana led by Bishop Emeritus Jacob Angadiath.
          • First Holy Communion: The Solemn First Holy Communion for the children will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:00 am.


              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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