*1. Today is Fourth Sunday of Advent.*
*2. Sunday, 29th December, we celebrate the Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.*
*3. Christmas Masses are as follows:*
*- 24th December, 2024 [Christmas Eve]*
*- Carol singing in Tamil at 6.30 P. M. followed by Mass in Tamil at 7.00 P. M.*
*- Carol singing in English at 9.30 P. M. followed by Mass in English at 10.00 P. M.*
- *On 25th December, 2024, [Christmas Day] morning, Masses will be as usual on Sundays and Marathi Mass at 12.15 P. M. Please note there will be no evening Mass.*
*4.New Year Masses are as follows :*
*- 31st December, 2024 [New Year Eve]*
- *Adoration in Tamil at 9.00 P. M. followed by Mass in Tamil at 9.30 P. M.*
- *Adoration in English at 11.30 P. M. followed by Mass in English at 12.00 A. M.*
- *On 1st January, 2025, [New Year] we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Morning Masses will be as usual on Sundays. Please note there will be no evening Mass.*
5.*The Official Diocesan inauguration of the Jubilee Year - 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, December 29th, 2024 at the Holy Name Cathedral at 9 A. M. For details please look up our Church Notice Board.*
6. The Rosarian Youth Group is organizing a blanket drive for pavement-dwellers. Parishioners who are willing to contribute blankets or woollen clothes are requested to contact Fr. Anto.
7. Christmas Preparation Events :
i) The Rosarian Youth Group has set up a stall featuring decorations and sweets for Christmas Season which are available at reasonable rate. Kindly patronize.
ii) The Paper Drive ends today.
iii) The Sunday School is having Christmas Party today during Sunday School Timing. Sunday school closes for Christmas Vacation and will resume on 12th January - 2025.
iv) Today is the last date for submission of Community Star.
v) *Christmas Dhamaka will be held on 29th December, 2024. Participation forms are available at the desk placed at the entrance of the Church.*
vi) *Senior Citizens and Hope and Life Group of our Parish will be having their Christmas Get-Together on Monday 30th December at School Basement. Members will be available at Help-Desk after every Mass for registration. Registration amount is Rs. 50/-.*
8.*Parish Calendars for the year 2025 are available to the Parish Council members in the Parish Office during the office hours for distribution in the Communities.*
9.*Children of our Parish will be receiving First Holy Communion on 5th January 2025 at 11.00 A. M. Mass.*
10. *Our Parish will be celebrating Pongal on Sunday, 12th January 2024 from 7.00 P. M. onwards with cultural events & traditional dinner. Registration for per person is Rs.100/-. Registration can be done after every mass. The last date for the same is Sunday, 7th January - 2025.*
11. *Our Parish is going for a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Imitri, Dongri, Bhayndar on 25th January, 2025. Parishioners willing to join the pilgrimage can register their name in the Parish office. Charges per person is Rs 300/-. Last date for registration is January 20, 2025.*
*Sponsors and donors are welcome.*
12. Admissions for Aquinas International School have begun. Please contact the Aquinas International School office for the same.
13. Those who wish to renew and / or subscribe The Examiner for the year 2025, may kindly register your name in the Parish office. The annual subscription is Rs. 1,100/-.
14. *Bible Diaries are available in the Parish Office at subsidized rate during Office Hours. English Rs. 200/ Tamil Rs. 140/- and Marathi Rs. 200/-. Please tender exact change. Kindly note we have only limited copies.*
Rev. Fr. Colman Carlos
Parish Priest
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