2nd Sunday of Advent– 8th December 2019

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
2^nd  Sunday of Advent– 8^th  December 2019
  
 

1. Baptism Preparation Seminar

Baptism Preparation Seminar will be held on Monday 9 ^th December from 8 pm to 9 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel. December 7 ^th is the last day for registration
2.       Children’s Christmas Party
The Christmas Party for our children will be held on Friday, 13 ^th December. Registration for the same is available at church premise on Friday and Saturday from 9am to 12 noon. Those interested, please register before 7 ^th December.
3.       Advent Confession for Children
Advent confessions for all children of grade 5 to teens are scheduled on Saturday, 14th December from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.  Children are requested to gather in the Parish Hall at 9:00 am for short preparation
4.       Marriage Preparation Course in Malayalam
Two days Marriage Preparation Course in Malayalam will be held on Thursday 12 ^th December from 06.30 PM to 09.30 PM and on Friday, 13 ^th December from 7.30 am to 04.30 pm. 10th December is the last day for registration
5.       Simbang Gabi 2019
Filipino Community of our Parish celebrates Simbang Gabi from 15th to 24th December. This year it is celebrated in two times a day i.e. everyday 4 am in the Church and in the evening, the time and venue as follow
Monday to Thursday and Saturday at 8 PM in the Church
Friday at 6.45 pm in the Church
Sunday at 7.30 pm in the Parish Hall
6.       Sacrament of confession
We are in 2 ^nd week of advent. Parishioners are requested to find time to make confessions at the earliest

7. General Instruction

a)      Please occupy the pews with no gaps to enable the late comers occupying their seats without distracting the congregation.
b)      Please respond to the prayers meditatively and slowly during the mass.

8. Christmas Gifts for the poor and needy

You are encouraged to bring your Christmas Gifts for the poor and needy in the form of useful items (except food items). This may be handed over to Parish Office or any of the priests
 
Fr. Varghese Chempoly OFM Cap.
Parish Priest