Church Notices: 2nd August 2026

1.  Parish Visitation – Every Tuesday, 6:30–9:30 pm. This Tuesday, 4th August, we continue with Community C. Your Parish council member/animator will inform you which house will be visited.

2. Novena to the Miraculous Medal – From Monday 3rd August, at 5:30 pm and 6:45 pm, followed by 7 pm Mass.

3. The Parish Council will meet on Monday 3^rd August at 7 pm in the Bosco Hall.

4. We thank the AYM for a wonderful Parents' Day celebration. Thank you for a lovely and meaningful liturgy and an entertaining evening.

5. The Choral Riffs choir will perform an evening of sacred music in our Church on Sunday 2nd August after the 6 pm Mass. All are welcome.

6. On 7^th August, First Friday we invite you to join the Priest team at St. Andrews for a half-hour adoration as we pray for all Priests who have served the Parish over the years, followed by  Mass at 7 pm.

7. Next Sunday, 9^th August, is celebrated as Vianney Sunday; we invite you to pray for all Priests, especially those who have served this Parish over the years. There will be a second collection at all masses towards the needs of the sick and retired priests in the clergy home.

The parish priest team will celebrate the 9:30 am mass. Please note that there will be only one mass at the college chapel on 9th August 2026, at 8.15 am.

8. Those who would like to make their contribution by cheque may do so in the name of the “Archdiocese of Bombay”. Please mention your PAN number and address for receipts. Please note this is a voluntary collection. You may drop your contribution envelopes in the boxes placed beside the altar.

9. The St. Roque Association invites you to its 128th Annual Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, 9th August at 9:30 am. Members, please register your name with the following members: Mrs. Gail Dsouza, Mr. Bruno Fernando or Mrs. Clothida Pereira.

10. Mass bookings for September and October begin from 10th Aug in Room no. 1 from 10 am to 11 am only.

11. The following areas of the niches in section C are undergoing repairs: C-091 to C-132; C-133 to C-180. Please note that, as part of the repairs, we need to demolish and rebuild the niches in these sections completely. We will begin the repairs from the 17^th of August. We regret the inconvenience caused.

12. We are looking for volunteers in our parish to help with the audio-visuals at every Mass. Those willing to serve, kindly give your names to the Andrean Media Cell

13. Women's Cell – was launched on 16th July 2026; women of all ages are welcome to join. For queries/registration: Sr. Rufina, Sr. Shweta, or Shanti Desouza.

14. Recent rains have caused devastating floods in the Dahanu/Palghar region. The Salesian Sisters have their mission centre in this area and are seeking assistance for 20 families who have lost everything due to the floods. They require basic rations, bedsheets, towels, mats, buckets, mugs, and other such items. A detailed list is available in the sacristy. While we will assist the mission centre from the Parish funds, those who would like to donate these items may drop them at Auxilium Convent, St. Andrews Road. Bandra.

15. The Northwest is having their tuck shop this weekend. Please patronise the stall.

Fr. Nigel Barrett

  Parish Priest