Announcements - March 1, 2026 - March 7, 2026

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

1. On Fridays, Way of the Cross is in Tamil at 5.00 pm, followed by Mass in Tamil. Way of the Cross in Marathi at 6.15 pm. Mass in English at 7.00 pm followed by the Way of the Cross. The Way of the Cross on 6th March will be conducted by Media Cell and Youth Group.

2. Parish Pastoral Council meeting tomorrow/today after the 9.30 am Mass. Members, kindly attend.

3. Sunday School Annual Closing Day will be held with a Faith Exhibition on 8th March 2026 at the school quadrangle after the 8.15 am and 9.30 am Masses. All parishioners are requested to visit the exhibition and encourage our children.

4. 8th March is observed as International Women’s Day.

5. The missions in Marathi are on Saturday, 14th March, after 7.00 pm Mass, and Sunday, 15th March, after the 6.00 pm Mass. Missions in English are on Friday 20th March and on Saturday 21st March after the 7.00 pm Mass, on Sunday 22nd March after the 6.00 pm Mass. Kindly take part in the missions in large numbers.

6. The Legion of Mary of our parish is organizing its 43rd Annual Lenten Walking Pilgrimage to Mount Mary Basilica on 14th March 2026, beginning at 10.00 pm from our Church.  This pilgrimage will conclude with Holy Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Agnelo Gracias on 15th March, at 5.30 am at Mount Mary Basilica. All are invited. There will be a volunteer meeting tomorrow/today, 1st March, at 7.00 pm in the school basement. We are in need of more male volunteers; those interested are requested to attend this meeting. Those who wish to sponsor or donate in cash or kind, kindly contact the parish office or Cassina Netto.

7. A Lenten Recollection and training program will be held for all the Choir & Parish Liturgy Team members, Lectors, Cantors and Eucharistic Ministers on Sunday, 15th March,2026, from 10.30 am to 11.30 am in the Church, conducted by Fr. Renold D’souza. Requesting all members to attend.

8. A Bus Pilgrimage is organized to Karjat Don Bosco on the 19th of March 2026 at 7.00 a.m. Charges are Rs.300/- per head. Kindly register at the Church bookstall. School-going children are not allowed to register for the same. 

9. The 3-year term of the Parish Pastoral Council will end in May 2026. Details regarding the election will be provided to the PPC members. Requesting the core group members of the units to come forward and take the responsibility for Parish Pastoral Council. Thank you.

10. The Pre-Baptism Course will be on Saturday, 14th March, from 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm in the Conference room. The couples who are expecting their first child are requested to register their names in the parish office.

11. The Diocesan Youth Centre is hosting the Summer Camps 2026 from 8th April onwards. For details, please see the notice board.

12. The Parish fathers thank you for the following collections:

Last Sunday’s collection ……………………..Rs. 41,217/-

Confirmation Love Offering ………….........Rs. 29,800/-