Parish Notices for the Week
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 9th August 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 2nd August 2026
1. Today is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
2. Thursday, 6th August is the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
3. Next Sunday is Vianney Sunday. The 10:00am mass will be the feast mass.
4. PPC meeting will be held next Sunday, at 11:00am in the parish council room.
5. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “I broke the bars of your yoke”, by Br. Baskar Gomes on Tuesday, 4th August after the evening mass.
6. The First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus including Eucharistic adoration and recitation of the Divine Mercy chaplet will be held on 7th August at 6:30pm.
7. The prayer group invites you for the Semi Night Vigil teaching on “Take Courage! It is I Don’t be Afraid” by Br. Ronald Sequeira on Saturday, 8th August after the evening mass.
8. SVP will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday on 8th and 9th August 2026.
9. Coming Sunday, 9th August, the TYM will be having their training programme at 7:00pm in the parish council room. All the TYM members and those who wish to join the TYM, must take part in the training programme.
10. Kindly note that the collection at all masses next Sunday, 9th August 2026 (Vianney Sunday) will be towards the expenses of the sick and retired priests in the clergy home.
11. There will be a meeting for Lectors and Cantors on 15th August at 11:00am in the parish council room, followed by a fellowship. All lectors and cantors are requested to take part in the gathering.
12. Kripa Nite 2026 will be held at St. Andrew’s Auditorium, Bandra- West on 15th August 2026 at 6:00pm. Kindly see the notice board for details.
13. As fundraiser for the All Bandra Zonals, a Tuck Shop and a White Elephant Stall will be held after the 7:00pm mass this evening and tomorrow after the 10:00am mass. All proceeds will support our zone, please contact our Zone Captains, Eva or Dax. Further details are on the notice board.
14. 1st Death Anniversary of Avelino Fernandes is on Saturday, 8th August, at 7:00pm.
15. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.78,290/-. God bless you for your generosity.
16. Now Lidvina Pereira, the secretary of the finance committee, will keep before you the accounts of the financial year 2024-2025.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 26th July 2026
1. Today is the 17th Sunday in Ordinary time and it is celebrated as world day for the grandparents and the elderly.
2. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on” My words that I put in your mouth will not leave you.” by. Br. Ralph D’Souza on Tuesday, 28th July after the evening mass.
3. We have rescheduled the sacrament of Confession from this week. Now confessions will be on Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Morning, 7:30 to 8:00am, and evening 6:30 to 7:00pm. Besides this, parishioners please feel free to approach the Parish Fathers when in need.
4. Next Sunday, the Parish Accounts will be announced at all the Masses.
5. As part of the North East Zone fundraiser for the All Bandra Zonals, a Tuck Shop will be held after the 7:00pm mass this evening and after the 6:00pm mass tomorrow and on 1st & 2nd August. All proceeds will support our zone. Do visit our stalls for some delicious treats! If you’d like to set up a table or make a monetary contribution, please contact our Zone Captains, Eva or Dax. Further details are on the notice board.
6. We are inviting parishioners who feel called to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the Homebound. If you are willing to assist in taking Holy Communion to the sick and elderly in our parish, kindly give your name to Mrs. Tina at the Parish Office by 31st July.
7. 1st Death Anniversary of Sandra Kinny is on Tuesday, 28th July at 7:00pm.
8. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.69,250/-. and St. Peter’s Support collection by cash Rs.41,630/- and cheque Rs.63,000/-, Total Rs1,04,630/-. God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 19th July 2026
1. Today is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary time.
2. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on” Seek his face always”, by. Sr. Amelia D’mello on Tuesday, 21st July after the evening mass.
3. The TYM in collaboration with the Sunday School is organizing Parent’s Day Celebration, which will be held on 26th July in the school quadrangle after the 8:30am mass. We warmly invite all parents and children to join us for this joyful gathering. Kindly register your participation by purchasing a coupon for ₹10/- per person. The coupons are available in the parish office. July 23rd is the last date for the coupons.
4. Next Sunday, 26th July at the 10:00am mass we are celebrating Grandparents Day (any age) as well as honouring our Elders (75 years and above). After the mass, from 11:00am to 12:30 pm, there will be a get together in the Parish Council room. Entry coupons for the program are available at Rs.50/- in the parish office. Kindly get your coupons at the earliest. July 23rd is the last date for the coupons.
5. The first meeting of the newly constituted Theresian Youth Movement will be held on Saturday, 25th July after the 7:00pm mass. We invite the youth to join the Theresian Youth Movement of our parish.
6. As part of the North East Zone fundraiser for the All Bandra Zonals, a Tuck Shop will be held after all masses on 25th & 26th July and 1st & 2nd August. All proceeds will support the zonals. Do visit the stalls for some delicious treats! If you’d like to set up a table or make a monetary contribution, please contact the Zone Captains, Eva or Dax. Further details will be displayed on the notice board in the coming week.
7. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.73,980/-. and SVP collection Rs.28,680/-God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 12th July 2026
1. Today is the 15th Sunday in Ordinary time.
2. The PPC meeting will be held this morning at 11:00am in the parish council room.
3. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “I have put my trust in you.” By Br. Jesuwin Cherian on Tuesday, 14th July after the evening mass.
4. Please take note of the new zonal pastors for this year: Zone-1 Fr. Tony Menezes; Zone-2 Fr. Jomet Joseph; Zone-3 Fr. Lawrence Correa and Zone-4 Fr. Shinoy Mathew.
5. The first meeting of the newly constituted Theresian Youth Movement will be held on Saturday, 25th July, after the 7:00pm mass. We invite the youth to join the Theresian Youth Movement of our parish.
6. Please note that next Sunday, 19th July 2026, there will be two collections at masses. The first collection will be for the needs of our parish. The second collection is for “Outreach and St. Peter’s Support.” The collection will be sent to the Archdiocese.
7. Hope N Life members are requested to come for a meeting on Monday, 13th July, at 5:45pm in the parish council room.
8. The Archdiocesan Bible Commission is organising a two-year Tamil Bible study course. For details, please refer to the notice board.
9. Snehalaya Family Service Centre Family Commission, Archdiocese of Bombay, is organizing a certificate course for Training in Family Cells, also organizing a Retrouvaille weekend workshop for married couples to renew marriages on 25th-27th September. For details, please refer to the notice board.
10. The Archdiocese of Bombay Women’s Commission is organizing a Women’s Leadership Training Program, Rise, Lead, and Transform. For details, please refer to the notice board.
11. The All Bandra Parish Talent contest, popularly known as “The Zonals,” will be held on 16th, 23rd, and 30th August and 5th and 6th September 2026. We highly encourage our parishioners to take part in the contest. Captains for North-East zone are Eva & Dax.
12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.59,567/-. God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 5th July 2026
1. Today is the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and it is celebrated as Faith Formation Sunday.
2. The PPC meeting will be held next Sunday at 11:00 am in Parish Council room.
3. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on ” I will make your name great, and you will be blessed”, by. Br. Terrence Pais on Tuesday, 7th July, after the evening mass.
4. The prayer group invites you for the Semi Night Vigil teaching on “Take Delight in the Lord” by Br. Anthony Lobo and team on Saturday, 11th July, after the evening mass.
5. The Daughters of St. Paul is organizing a 2-Day Hands-on AI Training on 17th and 18th July. Everyone is welcome to learn the effective and ethical use of AI tools for work and ministry. For registration and further details, please see the notice board.
6. Donations for “Peter’s Pence” will be made during this month. The cheques should be drawn in favor of “Archdiocese of Bombay.” Kindly drop your contribution in the box marked “Peter’s Pence” at the main entrance to the church. This collection goes to the Vatican.
7. The Bio-medical Ethics Centre under the aegis of the Archdiocese of Bombay is organising a certificate program on Healthcare Ethics. Those interested to join, may kindly find the details on the notice board.
8. SVP will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday on 11th & 12th July 2026.
9. 1st Death Anniversary of Ashley Newnes is on Sunday, 12th July, at 6:00pm.
10. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.63,577/-. God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 28th June 2026
1. Today is celebrated as Laity Sunday
2. Monday, 29th June, is the solemnity of the Saints Peter and Paul.
3. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “Let us adore him” by. Br. Gregory Fernandes on Tuesday, 30th June, after the evening mass.
4. The First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including Eucharistic adoration and recitation of the Divine Mercy chaplet, will be held on 3rd July at 6:30pm.
5. The Daughters of St. Paul, in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Bible Commission, are organizing a Biblical Theater Workshop on 4th July. Lectors, animators, Word ministers, Sunday School teachers, school teachers, catechists, and drama enthusiasts are encouraged to participate.
6. They are also organizing a 2-Day Hands-on AI Training on 17th and 18th July. Everyone is welcome to learn the effective and ethical use of AI tools for work and ministry. For registration and further details, please see the notice board.
7. The Bombay Catholic Sabha will have their AGM on Monday, 29th June 2026, at 7:30pm in the Parish Council Room. All Sabha members are invited to attend the AGM.
8. As a peaceful and democratic expression of our concern on the proposed FCRA Amendment bill. We request the parishioners to join in praying a decade of the rosary after the announcement.
9. The 1st Death Anniversary of Agnes D’Mello is on Tuesday, 30th June, at 7:00pm.
10. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.60,798/-. God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 21st June 2026
1. Today is the 12th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. Wednesday, 24th June, is the solemnity of the birth of John the Baptist.
3. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “You have given him his heart’s desire” by. Fr. Ashwin Castilino on Tuesday, 23rd June, after the evening mass.
4. The Daughters of St. Paul, in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Bible Commission, is organizing a Biblical Theatre Workshop on 4th July. Lectors, animators, Word ministers, Sunday School teachers, school schoolteachers, catechists, and drama enthusiasts are encouraged to participate.
5. They are also organizing a 2-Day Hands-on AI Training on 17th and 18th July. Everyone is welcome to learn the effective and ethical use of AI tools for work and ministry.
For registration and further details, please see the notice board.
6. The VISION copies are ready for distribution. Councillors are requested to collect and distribute them at the earliest.
7. Month’s Mind of Francie Miranda is on Monday, 22nd June, at 7:00pm.
8. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.59,403/- and SVP collection Rs.26,744/-. God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 14th June 2026
1. Today is the 11th Sunday in ordinary time. Sunday school begins today. We urge all our children to attend the 8:30am mass every Sunday, followed by catechism classes in the school.
2. From this Sunday we will recite the Nicene Creed in the place of the Apostles’ Creed.
3. We have a new PPC, which will serve our parish till 2029. Mr. Bosco Pereira is the vice president, Mrs. Premila Parmar is the secretary, and Mrs. Nancy Rodrigues is the joint secretary. The list is put up on the notice board. Kindly lend your support and cooperation to your community leaders.
4. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “Holy Spirit will teach you all things. ” By Fr. Lion Viegas on Tuesday, 16th June, after the evening mass.
5. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “I choose you to bear fruits” by Dickson Mendes on Tuesday, 9th June, after the evening mass.
6. We are happy to announce the formation of the TYM group in our parish. In case any youth want to join the TYM, kindly contact Frs. Jomet or Shinoy. The first meeting of this academic year will be announced soon.
7. Fr. Henry, our parish priest, will leave us on Tuesday at 9:00am. The new parish priest, Fr. Tony, will report to the parish on 10th July 2026. Till then Fr. Jomet will be the acting parish priest. Kindly contact him for any of your requirements.
8. The archdiocese is organizing the “Deepen Your Faith” course for adults from 27th June at St. Andrew’s College, Bandra. This year the theme is “Towards a Co-responsible Church” in the vision of synodality. For details, please refer to the notice board. We urge our parishioners to take advantage of this course.
9. Holy Family is conducting a first aid workshop on 20th June from 3:00 to 4:30pm. Refer to the notice board for details.
10. Month’s Mind of Celine Pinto is on Sunday, 21st June, at 6:00pm.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.69,834/-. God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 7th June 2026
1. Today is the solemnity of the Corpus Christie. The extraordinary ministers of the Holy Communion will be recommissioned at the 10:00am mass.
2. This evening at the 6:00pm mass, 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. PPC members will walk in procession for the Holy Eucharist and will be seated in the reserved seats.
3. On Friday, 12th June, is the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The 7:00pm mass will be the solemn feast mass.
4. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “I choose you to bear fruits” by Dickson Mendes on Tuesday, 9th June, after the evening mass.
5. Children who have received the First Holy Communion in February 2026 are urged to join the Altar servers. Parents kindly encourage them.
6. The prayer group invites you for the Semi Night Vigil on the theme “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God” by Fr. Allwyn Misquitta on Saturday, 13th June, after the evening mass.
7. Sunday school begins next Sunday, 14th June. All the children are urged to attend the 8:30am mass followed by Sunday school. Parents, kindly encourage and send your children regularly to Sunday school.
8. This is the last reminder for the parents to register their children for First Holy Communion and Confirmation classes.
9. We thank the Bible cell for conducting a three-day Fun time for our children, which was well organized and well attended. Thanks to all the sponsors and donors.
10. Next Sunday, 14th June, at the 10:00am mass we bid farewell to our parish priest, Fr. Henry D’Souza.
11. The existing TYM group has been dissolved following challenges in adhering to the discipline and guidelines set by the clergy team. We are presently in the process of constituting a new TYM group to continue the youth ministry effectively.
12. Admissions at St. Paul’s Institute of Communication are now open for the one-year PG diploma programmes in advertising, journalism, Digital media etc. as well as admissions for girls at St. Paul’s College for women for BA in Multimedia & Mass communication. Details are on the notice board.
13. SVP will make their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday on 13th and 14th June 2026.
14. Members of Hope N Life are requested to come for a meeting on Monday, 8th June, at 5:45pm in the parish council room.
15. We are giving a spiritual bouquet to Fr. Henry as a parting gift. This bouquet consists of your prayers, rosary, devotions & good deeds offered for the intention of Fr. Henry. We will be placing a box at the main entrance to the church; please drop your spiritual flower in it.
16. Month’s Mind of Rodney D’Silva is on Friday, 12th June, at 7:00pm, and Month’s Mind of Anthony Pereira is on Saturday, 13th June, at 7:00pm.
17. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.63,803/-. God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 31st May 2026
1. Today is the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity.
2. Next Sunday, 7th June, is the feast of Corpus Christi. At the 10:00am mass the Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Communion will be recommissioned.
3. From Thursday, 4th June, the Holy Half Hour will be held at 6:30pm every Thursday.
4. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on ” Live by the Spirit” by Br. Vivian Dias on Tuesday, 2nd June, after the evening mass.
5. The Bible Cell is organising Fun Time for children of Stds 1 to 10, from 1st to 3rd June from 9:30am to 12:30pm in the school Hall. Parents, kindly encourage your children to join in the programme. The Bible Cell members are available at the Church entrance for registration; please register at @ Rs.50/- per child. Sponsors are welcome.
6. The First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Eucharistic adoration and recitation of the Divine Mercy chaplet will be held on 5th June at 6:30pm.
7. On Sunday, 7th June, at 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 6:00pm mass. Requesting the PPC members to attend the mass and the PPC meeting without fail.
8. On 14th June 2026, the Sunday school opens. 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.
9. On Sunday, 14th June, at the 10:00am mass, we bid farewell to our parish priest, Fr. Henry D’Souza.
10. Month’s Mind of Maria Rosie Coutinho is on Saturday, 6th June, at 7:00pm.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.68,279/-. God bless you for your generosity.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 24th May 2026
1. Today is Pentecost Sunday. With this celebration, we end the Easter Season.
2. Next Sunday, 31st May is the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity.
3. The prayer group invites you to a teaching on “Be Witness to the world empowered by Holy spirit”, by Br. Savio Thomas on Tuesday, 25th May after the evening mass.
4. On Saturday, 30th May, the rosary will be led by the Family Cell at the grotto at 6:00pm. All the parishioners are invited for the concluding rosary.
5. 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 6:00pm mass. Requesting the PPC members to attend the mass and the PPC meeting.
6. 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.
7. On 14th June 2026 the Sunday school opens. 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.
8. Snehalaya Family Service Centre is organizing an Integral Ecology in the life of the family on Saturday, 6th June from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Salvation Seva Kendra Hall, Dadar. For details, please see the notice board.
9. Month’s Mind of Stephen Sontumyra is on Saturday, 30th May at 7:00pm.
10. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.63,628/-. God bless you for your generosity.
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.
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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.