2nd Sunday of Lent – 8th March 2020

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
          2^nd Sunday of Lent – 8^th March 2020
 

1. Lenten Mission

A warm welcome to Rev. Father Franco Pereira who is here to animate the Parish Lenten Mission from Sunday, 8 ^th March to Wednesday, 11 ^th March from 6.20 pm to 9.30 pm. Kindly note that during this Lent, we will not be having any other retreats. Therefore, all parishioners are requested to attend the mission and receive the spiritual benefits. Please note that during retreat all Prayer meetings and other activities in the Church Premises are canceled.
2.      Midday Prayer During Lenten Season
On this Lenten season, priests of our parish are inviting all the parishioners to join the 15 minutes of midday prayer from 12 noon to 12.15 pm from Monday to Thursday.
3.      Marriage Preparation Course in English
Two days Marriage Preparation Course in English will be held on Thursday 12 ^th March from 06.30 PM to 09.30 PM and on Friday, 13 ^th March from 7.30 am to 04.30 pm, 10 ^th March is the last day for registration
4.      Baptism Preparation Seminar
Baptism Preparation Seminar will be held on Monday 16 ^th March from 8 pm to 9 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel. March 14 ^th is the last day for registration

5. Sacrament of reconciliation

Priests are available for  Confession before and during the Mass and also, on request, in their Offices. Parishioners are requested not to wait for the last moment but to go for Sacrament of Reconciliation well in advance.
6.      My Lenten Sacrifice Envelope : Every family and individual are requested to take the “My Lenten Sacrifice for the poor and needy envelopes” which are available at Church entrance and Parish Office.
7.      Message from our Bishop Paul Hinder
Dear brothers and Sisters in Christ, 
May the Lord give you peace!
The threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has prompted many governments, institutions and dioceses to issue precautionary guidelines as this virus has rapidly spread to many countries around the world.
The UAE Govt. authorities are taking timely and effective precautions to greatly minimize the risk of the spread of the virus. There is, therefore, no need for us to be unduly alarmed or panic. Therefore, I have decided to issue the following guidelines
·         People with serious colds or other illness are advised to stay at home
·         The faithful are to be advised to maintain personal hygiene, especially around coughing or sneezing.
·         The Holy Water fonts at the church be remain emptied.
·         Catechism Classes remain cancelled until further announcement.
·         Please receive the Holy Communion on hand
The detailed guidelines are displayed on the Church Notice board and the Website
 
Fr. Varghese Chempoly OFM Cap
Parish Priest