Church Notices: 24th May 2026

1. As you are aware the college Chapel is being repaired and renovated. The estimated cost of the repairs and upgrades is Rs. 20 Lakhs. We appreciate any contributions todays these repairs.

2. Those who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2027 need to give their names to the Parish Office along with a copy of their baptism certificates. Anyone who has completed the 10th Standard Board Examination or is above the age of 15 is eligible. The last date for submitting the names is 14th June 2026.

3. Those who wish to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion need to give their names to the Parish Office along with a copy of their baptism certificates. Anyone who has completed the 3rd Standard or is above the age of 8 is eligible. The last date for submitting the names is 14th June 2026.

4. We will hold a formal farewell for for Fr. Jervis D’Souza and Fr. Clifford D’Souza on Sunday, May 31st, beginning with the Rosary at the grotto at 6:30 p.m., followed by a thanksgiving Mass. Since May 31st is a Sunday, the evening Mass that day has been rescheduled to 7:00 p.m. to accommodate this thanksgiving and farewell Eucharist as we seek God’s blessings upon them.

5. The St. Andrew Unit of the Bombay Catholic Sabha, in collaboration with Ojas Maxi-vision Eye Hospital, is organizing an Eye Camp at the Bosco Hall on Sunday, 31st May, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Eye Camp is free, and open to all. For more information kindly see the Andrean News Broadcast and the church notice board.

6. Sunday, June 7th we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi - the Body and Blood of Christ. Recommissioning of all Eucharistic ministers on Sunday 7th June at the 8:15 am mass.

In the evening after the 6 pm mass there will be a special program called Heaven on Earth which emphasises the Eucharistic presence in the Holy Mass. Through Sacred Music we hope to give our Parishioners a deeper love and understanding of the source and summit of our lives – the Eucharist. St. Francis of Assisi describes: “The Mass is the moment when Heaven and Earth are united.” Please come in large numbers for this moment of grace.

7. Admissions are now open for the all course at St. Andrews College degree section for Arts, Commerce, IT, Management Studies, Banking and Insurance and Hospitality. Christian students can confirm their admissions before the 28th of May 2026. For further details kindly see the notice board.

8. The Ever-Green Senior Citizens group will be conducting housie on Friday 29th May at 5:30 pm in the Bosco Hall. All are invited.

Fr. Nigel Barrett

Parish Priest