Weekly Newsletter-November 5, 2024

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,
November 5, 2024

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 5:30 pm - 6:40 pm.
    • Saturday: Holy Qurbana at 8:30 am, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.


    2. November 2024 Updates

    • House Blessing: If you would like to have your house blessed before Christmas, please contact our Vicar, James achan. 
    • Rev. Sr. Maria’s Farewell: Rev. Sr. Maria Thengumthottam, SABS, has faithfully served our parish in various roles over the past five years. She will be returning to India on November 17, 2024. A farewell meeting will be held in her honor on November 10, in the parish hall following the 8:30 am Holy Qurbana.
    • Dei Verbum Bible Quiz: To register for the Dei Verbum Bible Quiz for adults, please contact Shijo Joseph at 267-984-7394 or Jomol George at 203-305-4727 by November 10, 2024. The registration fee is $10.00.
    • World Mission Sunday Auction Payments: For those who still need to pay their World Mission Sunday Auction amounts, please submit your payment to the church office. The office also offers the option to pay by credit card. 
    • Ecumenical Christmas Carol: The Ecumenical Christmas Carol is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024. If you would like to participate in the Christmas songs, please contact Vincent Valiaveettil at 214-934-0371.
    • CCD Teachers' Dallas Regional Seminar: The Dallas Regional Faith Formation Teachers' (CCD Teachers') one-day seminar is scheduled to be held here on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. The seminar is led by Tison Thomas (Secretary of Chicago Diocesan Department of Faith Formation (CCD) and Secretary of Diocesan CML) and Dr. Thomas Mathew (CCD Chicago Diocesan question board chairman and Chicago Diocesan safe environment one of the commissioners).
          • 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. We encourage you to log in to your ParishOnNet account and review your information. If you have any issues logging in to your account on ParishOnNet, please contact our church accountant, Boby Johnson, at 214-927-9556, or Parish Council member, Emil George, at 214-299-0348. 
          • Offertory Collection: When placing your offertory collection in the envelope, please ensure to write your name 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.
          • Church Registration Number: Please include your church registration number on the check as part of the memo when you write checks to the church. 


          3. Upcoming Events

          • Retreat: An Inner Healing and Deliverance Retreat is scheduled to be held here from Friday to Sunday, December 6-8, 2024. The retreat is led by Rev. Dr. Thomas Vazhacharickal, Director of Nebo Retreat Center, Vagamon, Palai. Pease click the link Flyer to view the flyer.
          • Marriage Prep Course: Fr. John Melepuram, Diocesan Family Apostolate Director - (215) 808-4052.

            Friday, December 13th – Sunday, December 15th | (Dickson, TX)
            Contact: Mr. Tomy Arackal (713) 398-0567
            Vicar: Fr. Johnykutty Puleessery


                4. Eucharistic Revival Updates


                5. Safe Environment Updates


                6. Additional Church related information

                • Mathru Jyothis, Senior Ministry, Adult Bible Study, Prayer Ministry, Church and Hall Bookings, Sacraments for homebound, donation and payments, etc. Please click the link to view: additional church information


                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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