Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
Sunday:
- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana in Malayalam.
- 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, and Holy Qurbana.
- Saturday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
2. August 2025 Updates
- Our Vicar's Vacation: Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian is on vacation in Kerala and will return on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. During his absence, other priests will celebrate the Holy Qurbana as per the regular schedule.
- Ettu Nombu: In preparation for the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we will observe the Ettu Nombu, or eight days of fasting, from September 1-8, 2025. Holy Qurbana will be celebrated on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 8:30 am to begin the Ettu Nombu. A Novena will be held after the Holy Qurbana each day. Those wishing to sponsor the Novena/Feast on September 8 are requested to submit their names to the Trustees along with a fee of $100.
- Adoration and Confession on First Fridays: Starting next First Friday, September 5, 2025, we will have adoration after the Holy Qurbana, and youth adoration will also begin. An additional priest will be available to hear confessions on First Fridays. If needed, a priest can also be arranged on alternate Fridays.
- Face of the Faceless Film: The film Face of the Faceless, based on the life of Blessed Rani Maria, will be shown on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 5:00 pm in the Parish Hall. For details, please click the link Flyer - Face of the Faceless.PNG.
- Sacred Heart Cemetery - Limited Time Offer: Officials from Sacred Heart Cemetery have informed us of a limited-time 14% discount on burial spots, available through September 9, 2025. The regular price is $6,495 per spot and $2,295 for opening and closing. For further information, please contact Baby Kuzhippillil at (972) 365-5906.
3. Upcoming Events
- Parish Picnic: Our Parish Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
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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