5th Sunday of Lent (18th March 2018)

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
5^th Sunday of Lent (18^th March 2018)
 

1. Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday )

The Church celebrates Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday) next Friday, Saturday &   and Sunday i.e. 23 ^rd 24 ^th & 25 ^th March and with this we enter into Holy week (the last week of Lent 2018).

2. Live Stations of the Cross

There will be a Live Stations of the Cross, led by Jesus Youth of our parish, on Tuesday 20 ^th March at 7.45pm in the Parish Hall. All are invited to this live enactment of the Way of the Cross.

3. Birthday and Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass

Birthday and Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 22 ^nd March at 7.00 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel. Please register for the same at the Parish office before the 20 ^th of March

4. Parish Volunteers Meeting

Parish Volunteers’ meeting is scheduled on Monday, 19 ^th March 2018 at 7.45 pm at Hall No 201. All existing and new Volunteers are requested to attend this meeting.

5. Youth Mass 

The 7 PM Mass in the Church on Saturday 24 ^th March will be organized by the Youth of our Parish. Parents are encouraged to attend this Special Mass with their young children

6. Mini World Youth Day

Young Adult Ministry of our Vicariate (YAM) will be organizing ‘Mini World Youth Day’ on Friday 23 ^rd March from12 Noon to 05 PM at St. Francis Assisi Church, Jebel Ali. Those who are interested, please register at Parish Office. Transportation will be provided from Sharjah.

7. School Books Exchange Offer

As already announced , our Parish with help of Jesus Youth is organizing the event of Academic textbook exchange offer for the students from KG to Grade 12 on Fridays 16 ^th & 23 ^rd March from 9am to 9.30pm at Church premises. Those who are interested can donate and receive the books irrespective of syllabus

8. Sacrament of Reconciliation

Parishioners are encouraged to go for Sacrament of Reconciliation before the Holy Week 

9. My Lenten Sacrifice Envelope

Every family and individual is requested to take the “My Lenten Sacrifice for the poor and needy envelopes” which are available at Church entrance and Parish Office and return them before the Holy Week with your Lenten Sacrifice
 
Fr. Varghese Chempoly OFM Cap
Parish Priest