33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 17th November 2019

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
33^rd   Sunday in Ordinary Time – 17^th   November 2019
 
 

1. World Day of Poor

Church celebrates the ‘World Day of Poor’ on Sunday, 17 ^th November 2019.  In his message, Pope Francis reflects on Psalm 9:19 “The hope of the poor will not perish forever”. He reminds the faithful that acts of genuine care, love and sharing restores the hope of the poor.             

2. Solemnity of Christ the King

Our Vicariate celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King feast next Friday, Saturday & Sunday i.e. 22 ^nd, 23 ^rd & 24 ^th November. Malayalam Community celebrates the Feast on Friday, 22 ^nd November at 12.15 PM.

3. Youth Mass

Youth Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 23 ^rd November at 7 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel

4. Birthday and Wedding anniversary Thanksgiving Mass

Birthday and Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 28 ^th November at 7.00 PM in St. Francis of Assisi Chapel. Please register at the Parish office on or before 26 ^th November

5. Feast of St. Francis Xavier

The Goan Community of our parish will be celebrating the Feast of their Patron saint, St. Francis Xavier on Monday, 2 ^nd December. The Festal Mass will be at 9.00 am, in the Church followed by Cultural programme in the Parish Hall.  All are welcome. In preparation for the feast there will be nine days Novena, starting from 23 ^rd of November at 7.00pm

6. AVOSA Family Ministry Seminar 2019

On Friday 29th November at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi & on Saturday 30th November at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Jebel Ali from 9:00am to 5:00 pm. For registrations and further details of the seminar please visit  www.avosafm.org

7. SRM (Spiritual Revival Ministry) and NCST Retreat, animated by Rev. Fr. Mathew Naickomparambil V.C. on following days:

·         Saturday 30th November English (NCST)
·         Sunday 1st December English (SRM)
·         Tuesday 3rd December Malayalam (SRM)
 All parishioners are invited to participate.  Free Registratio n counters are open in the church ground.


 
Fr. Varghese Chempoly OFM Cap.
Parish Priest