Church Notices: 18th October 2026

1. Mission Sunday: this year marks the 100th World Missionary Sunday and invites us to reflect on the theme “One in Christ, United in Mission”. Communities have set up stalls; the proceeds will go towards the missions. There will also be a special collection at all masses for the mission. Those who wish to contribute by cheque may do so in favour of the Archdiocese of Bombay. Please mention your PAN and contact details and drop it in the boxes in front of the altar.

2. Parish Visitation will be on Tuesday, 20th October with community Q & U. Your parish council members and animators will inform you which house will be visited.

3. The application form for the scholarship for the girl child's higher education is available in the Parish office. The Last day to submit applications is Saturday, 31st October.

4. The BCS unit of our parish will hold a membership drive after all Masses today and tomorrow near the Sacristy. All parishioners are invited to register and join the BCS. For details, contact Merwyn D'Souza or Anil Martis.

5. Deanery Youth Day will be on 6th November 2026. The passes for this event are available with your youth representatives.

6. The Khandala Laity retreat will be holding its 121st annual retreat at Khandala from 5th to 7th November 2026. The preacher is Fr. Joaquim Tellis. Details are on the notice board.

7. Next Saturday, 24th October, we will be having our annual pilgrimage to the mount. We will assemble at 6.00 pm at the grotto, pray the 1st decade of the rosary, and then move in procession. We will pray the second decade at Virendra Colony. We will pray the third decade at Lourdes Colony. We will pray the 4th decade at the oratory, and the 5th decade at the Mount Mary Basilica. The Holy Eucharist will be at 7 pm at the Basilica of Mount Mary. Please join us in prayer for Pope Leo's good health and for all members of our Parish Community.

8. On Sunday, 25th October, the Sisters of Daughters of the Cross will come to sell products to support the Mission at Manor.

9. The Daughters of St. Paul are organising a two-day hands-on AI Training Programme on 23-24 October. All are invited to participate and learn the effective and ethical use of AI tolls for work ministry. For details look up the Notice Board.

10. Since 31st October, Marian Nite falls on a Saturday; we will pray the Rosary at the grotto after the evening Mass, followed by the Marian Nite celebrations.

11. Those who wish to drop in petitions for All Souls Day, 2nd November, may do so in the box marked All Souls, placed near the altar.

12. We are happy to announce that the football grounds at St. Andrews have been upgraded and are now open to parishioners only for walking and exercise every evening from 5 to 7:30 pm.

13. Parish office will be close on 20th October.

14. The Bible cell will meet on Friday, 23rd October at 7:30 pm in Room no. 1. Fr Ravi Isaac will share insights on “The Role of Faith and Salvation in the New Testament”. Please bring your Bible.