6th Sunday in Ordinary Time -Sunday, 16th February 2020

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
 6^th   Sunday in Ordinary Time -Sunday, 16^th February 2020
 
1.        Return Old Blessed Palm Leaves
Please return old blessed palm leaves before 23 ^rd of February
2.       ASH WEDNESDAY
26^th February 2020 is Ash Wednesday, a day of fast and abstinence and beginning of the Lenten Season. The Mass timings are given on the Notice Board and Church website
3.        Lenten season
·         With Ash Wednesday, we enter into the Lenten season.  During this time we omit “Alleluia” and “Gloria”; please do not bring flowers to place on the Altar/ Sanctuary. Instead, you can make your love offering for the poor and needy.
·           Fast & Abstinence is prescribed for Ash Wednesday and Good Friday . As a general rule, abstinence is prescribed every Wednesday during Lent.
·          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 shortly at Church entrance and Parish Office
4.       Birthday and Wedding anniversary Thanksgiving
Birthday and Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 27 ^th February at 7.00 PM in St. Francis of Assisi Chapel. Please register at the Parish office on or before 25 ^th February
5.       Youth Mass
Youth Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 29 ^th February at 7 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel
6.       Fr. Varghese Going for Vacation
Fr. Varghese is going for a short vacation from 18 ^th Feb to 28 ^th February. During his absence you may contact Fr. Larry for official matters
7.       Parish Liturgical Calendar- 2020
Parish Liturgical Calendar is available at Book Stall and Church Premises. Parishioners are encouraged to buy at least one calendar that will helpful for the daily liturgical reference.
 
 
Fr. Varghese Chempoly OFM Cap
Parish Priest