Parish Announcements – 23rd August 2026

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 23, 2026 | Parish Notices

The Nativity Novena will begin from Sunday, 30^th August with a Special Mass for Children at 7.00 pm, except on Sundays at 8.00 am. Parents are urged to encourage their children and youth to attend these Masses. For details, see the WhatsApp Poster.

 

We warmly welcome Deacon Sylvester Lobo to our parish for his weekend ministry. We wish him a fruitful and inspiring ministry among us. May his presence and service be a blessing to our parish community.

 

On First Friday, 4^th September, the Konkani Mass will be as usual at 6.00 pm. There will no Holy Half Hour.

 

Parish Youth is organizing Marian Nights 2026 with Games Stalls on Friday, 04^th September, Saturday, 05^th September, Monday, 07^th September and Tuesday, 08^th September in the Parish Hall immediately after the 7.00 pm Mass.

 

Pre-Bap Catechesis for Godparents and Parents, who intend to baptize their first child, during the next 06 months, will commence on Saturday, 12^th September and Sunday, 13^th September.  Kindly register in the Parish Office.

 

Entry forms for the Parish Talent Contest (Classical) to be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, are available in the Parish office and with the choristers of St. Joseph Choral Society. Last date for entries is September 13.

 

Communities, Associations and Cells are requested to send your articles, not exceeding 200 – 250 words, and pictures of the event for the Parish Bulletin on olscbulletin@gmail.com.

Parish Team