Church Notices: 25th October 2026

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

2. Those who wish to drop their Mission Sunday contribution 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.

3. Parish Visitation will be on Tuesday, 27th October with community Q & U. Your parish council members and animators will inform you which house will be visited.

4. 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.

5. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St Andrew's Unit, will continue its membership/donation drive after all Sunday Mass. The BCS volunteers will be seated below the tree, near the Grotto at the main gate. All parishioners are urged to become members and take part in the regular programmes for the community. You may also contact Merwyn D’Souza & Anil Martis.

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

7. The Evergreen Senior Citizens will hold their regular Housie on Saturday 31st October at 5:30 pm in the Bosco Hall. All are invited.

8. 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.

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

10. Masses on Monday 2nd November, All Souls day is as follows:

• 7 am at the Oratory followed by blessing of the graves

• 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 5:30 pm and 7pm in the Church and at 12 noon at the college.

In the evening the Family Cell of St. Andrew’s Parish invites you to a Holy Half Hour of Communion with the Lord after the 7:00 pm mass as we hold our loved ones close in prayer and journey together from pain to the promise of hope, trusting in the light of Christ.

11. 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.

Fr. Nigel Barrett

Parish Priest