Parish Notices for the Week
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 17th May 2026
1. Today is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord.
2. Next Sunday, 24th May is Pentecost Sunday.
3. The summer club for children organized by the TYM begins tomorrow. All the children are invited to gather in the school quadrangle at 10:00am. Children are requested to carry their own water bottle. Sponsors to provide snacks are welcome.
4. On Sunday, 31st May, at the 10:00am mass we bid farewell to Fr. Callisto Gomes. Fr. Callisto is transferred to Divine Call Centre, Mulki.
5. Since 31st May is Sunday, we will solemnly conclude the month of May rosary at the grotto on Saturday, 30th May. The rosary will be held at 6:00pm at the church grotto. All the parishioners are invited for the concluding rosary.
6. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on ” The Virtue of love binds together in unity” by Br. Fransis D’souza on Tuesday, 19th May after the evening mass.
7. On Sunday, 7th June at the 6:00pm, Fr. Tony Menezes, SVD will be installed as the parish priest of St. Theresa’s Parish. Bishop Allwyn D’Silva will preside over the Eucharist. The PPC meeting will be held after the 6:00 p.m. mass. Requesting the PPC members to attend the mass and the PPC meeting.
8. The Bible Cell is organising Fun Time for children of Stds 1 to 10, from 1st to 3rd June 2026 from 9:30am to 12:30pm in the school Hall. Parents, kindly encourage your children to join in the programme. Please register at the parish office @ Rs.50/- per child. Sponsors are welcome.
9. Sunday school begins on Sunday, 14th June. Children from Junior K.G. to 11th standard have to attend the catechism classes every Sunday. First Holy Communion and Confirmation children need to submit the registration forms by 6th June. The forms are available in the parish office.
10. The East Indian Samaj Mahotsav 2026 will be held at Bhatebandar Vailankanni Shrine, Uttan, on 22nd May 2026. The details are on the notice board.
11. 1st Death Anniversary of Anastasia Desouza is on Monday, 18th May at 7:00pm, and the month’s mind of Philomena Pinto is on Wednesday, 20th May at 7:00pm.
12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.50,812/- and SVP collection Rs.34,512/-. God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 9th May 2026
1. Today, is the Sixth Sunday of Easter.
2. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “Better together in Christ Jesus”. By Melody Vaz on Tuesday, 12th May after the evening mass.
3. Novena in preparation of The Pentecost will begin from 15th May, the novena will be recited at all the masses.
4. The TYM is all set to organize the summer club for our parish children from 18 to 24 May 2026 in the school quadrangle. The children need to register their names in the parish office paying Rs.100/-. Sponsors are most welcome.
5. The Bible Cell is organising Fun Time for children of Stds 1 to 10, from 1st to 3rd June 2026 from 9:30am to 12:30pm in the School Hall. Parents kindly encourage your children to join in the programme. Please register at the parish office @ Rs.50/- per child. Sponsors are welcome.
6. Admission are now open for the BAMMC and B.Com Management Studies Programmes for the Academic Year 2026-2027 at St. Pauls College for Women. For details, please see the notice board.
7. Candies has a job vacancy. For details, please see the notice board.
8. Month’s Mind of Greta Pereira is on Monday, 11th May at 7:00pm and 1st Death Anniversary of Richard Gonsalves is on Wednesday, 13th May at 7:00pm.
9. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.61,693/- God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 3rd May 2026
1. Today, is the fifth Sunday of Easter.
2. The month of May is dedicated to our Lady. Each community in our parish is requested to come to the church grotto for Rosary at 6:15pm from Monday to Friday. Community leaders are requested to book their slot in the parish office.
3. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “Where two or three gather in my name, I am there” by Fr. George Saju on Tuesday, 5th May after the 7:00pm mass.
4. We invite all the youth of our parish in the age group of 16 – 30 years to register online to be members of the Theresian Youth Movement, a community of young people growing in faith, friendship and service. May 15 is the last date for online registration.
5. The prayer group invites you for the semi-night vigil on the theme “Goodness of Unity” by Marson Hawes” on 9th May after the evening mass.
6. The TYM is all set to organize the summer club for our parish children from 18 to 24 May 2026 in the school quadrangle. The children need to register their names in the parish office paying Rs.100/-. Sponsors are most welcome.
7. The teens for unity of the Focolare movement are organizing an event called PLAY4PEACE focusing on bringing children together, to play, to connect, and to live values of peace. This event will be held at St. Stanislaus ground on 16th May 2026. Children need to register in our parish office, if they wish to participate in this event.
8. SVP will make their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday, on 9th and 10th May 2026.
9. Fr. Henry will be out of station from 6th to 29th May to preach retreat and for his vacation. In his absence, Fr. Jomet Joseph will be in charge.
10. 1st Death Anniversary of Odilia D’Cruz is on Wednesday, 6th May at 7:00pm
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.65,895/- God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 26th April 2026
1. Today, is the fourth Sunday of Easter.
2. The month of May is dedicated to our Lady. Each community in our parish is requested to come to the church grotto for Rosary at 6:15pm from Monday to Friday. Community leaders are requested to book their slot in the parish office.
3. The First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Eucharistic adoration and recitation of the Divine Mercy chaplet will be held on 1st May at 6:30pm.
4. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “Stand firm in faith and be strong” by Gregory Fernandes on Tuesday, 26th April 2026 after the 7:00pm mass.
5. We invite all the youth of our parish in the age group of 16 – 30 years to register online to be members of the Theresian Youth Movement, a community of young people growing in faith, friendship and service. May 15 is the last date for online registration.
6. St. Anne’s parish is conducting 5 days workshop for children from 4th to 8th May 2026. Please see the notice board for details.
7. Don Bosco College, Kurla is accepting applications for Degree programmes in Hospitality studies, Mass media and communication, accounting and finance and Management studies. Details are on the notice board.
8. Our parish website is updated and made more presentable. Thanks to Everly Quadros and Rickashe Bhundoo for doing the needful. We request every cell and association in our parish to give us the latest report with names of the office bearers to be uploaded in the website.
9. Applications for the various courses at Sophia minority Polytechnic college are open. Details are on the notice board.
10. Fr. Lawrence Correa, SVD is appointed as the co-pastor at St. Theresa’s parish and Fr. Callisto, SVD, who was with us for the last one year is going for his next assignment. We thank Fr. Callisto for his services to our parish, especially for animating our youth.
11. We have placed a good number of books on psychology and spirituality at the main entrance to the church. You are most welcome to pick up any book you like to read.
12. Month’s Mind of Errol Pereira is on Sunday, 3rd May at 6:00pm,
13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.73,480/- and SVP collection Rs.28,672/- God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 12th April 2026
1. Today, is Divine Mercy Sunday. The PPC meeting will be held this morning after the 10:00am mass in the council room.
2. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “I am the resurrection and the life” by Fr. Ashwin Castelino on Tuesday, 14th April 2026 after the 7:00pm mass.
3. Registration for the Basic Liturgy course by the Commission for Liturgy, Archdiocese of Bombay is open. The course begins on 28th June 2026. We urge some of our parishioners to enrol for this course. Details are on the notice board.
4. The Archdiocese of Bombay, Office for Lay collaboration in Ministry is organizing one year (7 week-ends) in service training for lay people. Those who wish to enrol for this program, kindly see the notice board for details.
5. St. Pauls institute of Communication Education is organizing workshops on Photography, video editing, graphic design and many more for students above the age of 15 years. See the notice board for details.
6. Members of Hope N Life are requested to come for a meeting on Monday, 13th April at 5:30pm in the parish council room.
7. Theresian Diamonds invite all seniors to their get-together on Saturday, 25th April from 10:30am in the parish council room. Entry passes are available with the committee members.
8. St. Anne’s parish is conducting 5 days workshop for children from 4th to 8th May 2026. Please see the notice board for details.
9. Admissions are open at St. Pauls Institute of Communication Education, Bandra for postgraduate diplomas in Journalism, Film making, advertising and public relations. Please refer the notice board for details.
10. Month’s Mind of Celine Coutinho is on Monday,13th April at 7:00pm.
11. The love offering at the Holy Triduum: Maundy Thursday: Rs.1,11,100/-; Good Friday: Rs.1,18,040/-. This amount is sent to the archdiocese to be sent to the Holy Land. Easter Sunday: Rs.1,71,645/- and Lenten alms toward Goregaon Seminary Rs.1,13,790/- God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - EASTER – 5th April 2026
1. Tomorrow, Easter Sunday masses are as follows: 7:00am; 8:30am & 10:00am. There will be no evening mass.
2. Next Sunday, 12th April is Divine Mercy Sunday. The solemn feast mass will be celebrated at 10:00am.
3. PPC meeting will be held next Sunday, 12th April at 11:00am.
4. The Easter House blessings will be carried out in April and May as per the availability of the zonal pastor. Information will be passed on to the families in due time.
5. The Bombay Catholic Sabha invites you to a seminar on “The Essentials of Redevelopment” by professional speakers on Saturday, 11th April at 11:00am in the Parish Council Room. For further details and registration, please refer to the poster on the notice board.
6. From April 2026, St. Andrew’s Church will charge a graveyard maintenance fee of Rs.500/- per annum for all niches.
7. The Archdiocese of Bombay, Office for Lay collaboration in Ministry is organizing one year (7 week-ends) in service training for lay people. Those who wish to enrol for this program, kindly see the notice board for details.
8. St. Theresa’s school is starting nursery from this academic year. Online admissions are open till 8th April. Kindly visit the school website for details and apply online.
9. St. Pauls institute of Communication Education is organizing workshops on Photography, video editing, graphic design and many more for students above the age of 15 years. See the notice board for details.
10. SVP will make their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday on 11th and 12th April.
11. Month’s Mind of Sr. Celestine Lobo is on Monday, 6th April at 7:00pm and 1st Death Anniversary of Keith Drego is on Friday,10th April at 7:00pm.
12. Last Sunday’s Love Offering amounted to Rs.85,675/-. The Lenten mission collection for Divine Call Centre, Mulky is Rs.1,23,960/-. Thank you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 29th March 2026
1. Today is Passion Sunday. The blessing of palms will take place at 7:30am in the school quadrangle, followed by a procession to the church for the 8:00am Mass.
2. We have just completed the Lenten Mission preached by Fr. Anil Kiran Fernandes, SVD, from Divine Call Centre, Mulki. It was heartening to see the good participation on all three days. We thank the Prayer Group for their valuable assistance.
3. A special Mass for the sick and the homebound will be held on Thursday, 2nd April. Confessions will begin at 10:00am, followed by the Mass.
4. Holy Week Liturgy Schedule:
• Maundy Thursday: Liturgy begins at 7:30pm. As this is the Year of the Families, one family from each zone will participate in the Washing of the Feet. Selected families are requested to be present in the church by 7:00pm, preferably dressed in white.
• Hindi service at 4:00pm.
5. After the Mass, the entire parish is invited to spend one hour in adoration before the Altar of Repose.
6. Hot Cross Buns will be available after the Mass at the gates.
7. Good Friday – Stations of the Cross:
• 7:00am – Led by Daughters of St. Paul Sisters
• 8:00am – Led by Duruelo Convent Sisters
• 12:00 noon – Live Stations by TYM
8.The Three Hours’ Agony will be preached by Fr. Shavito Correia, Chancellor of the Archdiocese, from 9:00am to 11:45am.
9.Good Friday Service:
• Evening service at 6:30pm
• Hindi service at 3:00pm
10. On Holy Saturday, devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, preached by Fr. Jomet Joseph, will be from 9:00am to 10:00am.
11. The Easter Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 9:00pm on the school ground. Mangaon candles will be available at the entrance.
12. Easter Sunday Masses: 7:00am, 8:30am, and 10:00am. No evening Mass
13. From April 2026, St. Andrew’s Church will charge a graveyard maintenance fee of Rs.500/- per annum for all niches.
14. Last Sunday’s Love Offering amounted to Rs.59,425/-. Thank you for your generosity.