Welcome to our Parish
at Mira Road

1(a) We have started the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the dedication of our Church from 15^th November 2024. This celebration is combined with the yearly Foundation Day of our Church and Christ the King Feast. The Novenas will be held during the morning and evening Mass. The evening mass will be held at 6.15 P.M. Fr. Roshan Monteiro and Fr. Juje D Souza will be the preachers during these days. 

2(a) Tomorrow/ Today the evening mass will be combined with Eucharistic procession both as the preparation for the foundation day and the Christ the King feast. This is the day of confraternity day (in Konkani we say comprisso aithar). The Eucharist will be held at 4.00 P.M. and after that we have the Eucharistic procession followed by adoration. Requesting all the PPC members, Area Coordinators, animators and PCOA members to participate in the Eucharist and procession.

3(a) On November 18^th 19^th and 20^th there will be only mass and novena. Due to assembly election we had to reorganise these programs.  21^st 22^nd 23^rd the mass will be followed by the cultural program organised by the children, linguistic groups and youth. Appreciating all the hard work put in by the teachers, linguistic association heads and the parish youth. wishing all the organising members all the best. The different food stalls by the linguistic groups and others and the games conducted by the Sunday School, Altar Servers and the youth. You are invited to experience the yearly bonanza of festivities during these days of novena and the days of program. 

4(a) On 20^th November 2024 we are having the State Assembly Elections. Requesting all the parishioners who are eligible to vote not to miss this opportunity. If your name is registered in another place, kindly visit the place to vote. Take keen interest in voting and electing a worthy candidate who works for the needs of the people. Help your neighbours to go to the polling booth.

4(b) Coming Saturday there will be only one Mass in the evening at 6.15 P.M. and on Sunday 7.30 A.M. Konkani Mass, 9.00 A.M. and 10.30 A.M. English Masses. Coming Sunday there will not be Sunday school for all the children.

4(c) On 24^th November 2024 is a day of solemn celebration. The evening mass will be held at 5.00 P.M. celebrated by his Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias, with all the Carmel Family and the priests and the parishioners. There will be cultural evening and fellowship along with all the dignitaries and parishioners. This event has come after 25 years of the history of St. Joseph Church. Let us be grateful to our patron of our parish and celebrate these festive days by participating along with the clergy, PPC leaders, area coordinators, animators, PCOA association and all the parishioners.

4(d) The Parish ID, the Silver Jubilee Memento and the coupons have been distributed to at the cluster level.

4(e) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by Our Lady of Miraculous Medel Community.

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha, Parish Priest,
St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E),
Date: 17/11/2024

1(a) Tomorrow/ Today onwards there will be Sunday school for all the children starting from the 1^st Standard till 11^th Standard. Attendance is compulsory.

2(a) I thank the PYAT, PYC and all the volunteers for organising the Parish Sports and all the PPC, NYG and representatives for coordinating with their respective communities and participating in parish sports. 

3(a) Today and Tomorrow the CWF Counter will be open for the parishioners to contribute to the purpose of Community Welfare Fund and receive the receipt immediately. 

4(a) We commence the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the dedication of our Church on 15^th November 2024. I hope all have received the invitation, sent to you in the SCC cluster group. This celebration is combined with the yearly Foundation Day of our Church. The Novenas will be held during the morning and evening Mass. The evening mass will be held at 6.15 P.M.. Fr. Roshan Monteiro and Fr. Juje D Souza will be the preachers during these days. 

4(b) Coming Sunday the evening mass will be combined with Eucharistic procession both as the preparation for the foundation day and the Christ the King feast. This is the day of confraternity day (in Konkani we say comprisso aithar). The Eucharist will be held at 4.00 P.M. and after that we have the Eucharistic procession. Requesting all the PPC members, Area Coordinators, animators and PCOA members to participate in the Eucharist and procession.

4(c) On November 15^th, 16^th 17^th and 21^st 22^nd 23^rd The mass will be followed by the cultural program on the church grounds, organised by the Mega Zones, children, linguistic groups and youth. Appreciating all the hard work put in by the members and wishing all the organising members. Due to assembly election we had to reorganise these programs. On 18^th 19^th and 20^th there will be only mass and novena. The different food stalls by the linguistic groups and others and the games conducted by the Sunday School, Altar Servers and the youth. You are invited to experience the yearly bonanza of festivities during these 10 days.

4(d) On 24^th November 2024 is a day of solemn celebration with the mass celebrated by his excellency Oswald Cardinal Gracias, with all the Carmel Family and the parishioners. There will be cultural evening and fellowship along with all the dignitaries and parishioners. This event has come after 25 years of the history of St. Joseph Church. Let us be grateful to our patron of our parish and celebrate these festive days by participating along with the clergy, PPC leaders, area coordinators, animators, PCOA association and all the parishioners.

4(e) The Parish ID, the Silver Jubilee Memento and the coupons have been distributed to at the cluster level.

5(a) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by St. Valentine Community.

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha, Parish Priest,
St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E),
Date: 10/11/2024

1 (a) Our zonal Bishop Alwyn DSilva will have a pastoral visit tomorrow/ today. He will meet all the PPC members at 4.30 P.M. and celebrate the 5.00 P.M. Mass. Inviting all the parishioners to be present for the mass.

2 (a) Keeping the Sports in mind during the coming week that is Monday to Friday the evening mass will be held at 5.30 P.M. The conclusion of the sports game will be held on coming Saturday evening after the 5.00 P.M. Mass. During the Parish Games kindly avoid bringing the vehicles inside the church campus.

3 (a) Coming Saturday is the feast of Dedication of the Lateran Basilica will be celebrated.

3 (b) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by St. Faustina Community.

4 (a) Coming Saturday there will be only one evening mass at 5.00 P.M.

5 (a) Coming Sunday there will be Sunday school for all the children starting from the 1″ Standard till 11th Standard. Attendance is compulsory.

6 (a) Coming Sunday Tamil Mass at 6.15 P.M.

7 (a) Today and tomorrow the CWF Counter will be open to the parishioners to contribute to this purpose and receive the receipt immediately.

 Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest, St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E)
Date:  3rd November 2024

1(a) We thank all the parishioners for being generous with the contribution for the Mission Sunday.

2(a) Coming Tuesday feast of SS. Simon & Jude will be celebrated.

3(a) Coming Friday we remember All Saints Day. The Mass timings are as follows: 6.15 A.M., 7.15 A.M., 6.00 P.M., 7.00 P.M.

4(a) Coming FridayHindi Charismatic Prayer, Mass and the Adoration will be held from 9.30 A.M. to 3.30 P.M. There will not be adoration after the 6.30 P.M. Mass.

4(b) Coming Friday Parish Games opening will be held at 8.00 P.M. on the church Grounds. Requesting all the communities to participate sportingly in all the events and encourage one another. The parish sports teams may practice at the church campus. Avoid playing during the liturgical services at the church. Kindly take care of the church belongings.

5 (a) Coming Saturday we commemorate All Souls Day. The mass timings at the church:

5.45 A.M., 6.30 A.M. (Konkani), 7.15 A.M., 8.00 A.M., 5.00 P.M., 6.15 P.M.

Masses at the Community Hall: 5.00 P.M. 6.15 P.M.

Masses at the Cemetery: 7.00 A.M., 5.15 P.M.

During these masses there will be a special collection for the Carmelite Missions for their missionary works in the remote villages of the country.

5 (b) Requesting all those families who have their loved ones buried at the cemetery to clean up the graves. Kindly do not remove the flower plants only clean up the weeds.

5 (c) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by Queen of Apostles Community.

6 (a) Sunday Masses at the church: 6.45 A.M. 8.15 A.M. 9.40 A.M. 11.15 A.M. 5.00 P.M.

7(a) Our zonal Bishop Alwyn D Silva will have a pastoral visit on coming Sunday. He will meet all the PPC members at 4.30 P.M. and celebrate the 5.00 P.M. Mass. Inviting all the parishioners to be present for the mass.

8 (a) The Shawn Travels have organised the four days “Pilgrimage to Goa” on the exposition of the Body of St. Francis Xavier. 6^th December Evening is the departure and 9^th morning will be the arrival. Please glance the at the notice board for the details.

9(a) New parish family ID’s will be distributed to the families by the Animators within 15 days. You are requested to submit the old Parish Family ID and sign on the family list. Kindly do not ask for the family ID at the parish office. We thank all the families, animators, PPC Members, Area Coordinators, Parish Coordinator, and Vice President for helping us in gathering the information of each family. Since 6 months there is a special team working to enter the data. We thank the team: Mr. Philip D Souza, Mrs. Bernadine, Mr. Berlius, Mrs. Precilla Fernandes and office staff for taking the trouble to enter the details.

10 (a) Every Family has the obligation to contribute to the church. Our parish has the policy of paying 1% CWF contribution of the total earnings of the members. This contribution is utilised for the ration, medical and education of the poor. So requesting each family to contribute in a just way. Today and tomorrow the CWF Counter will be open to the parishioners to contribute to this purpose and receive the receipt immediately.

 Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest, St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E)
Date: 27th October 2024

1(a) Today and Tomorrow we are celebrating the Mission Sunday: We pray for the church to continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people. We will be having the special second collection for the mission Sunday. Kindly be generous.

2(a) The Lily of the Vally, English Charismatic prayer Group Invites you and your Families on 24th October 2024, from 6.30 P.M. onwards for the Eucharistic celebration, Adoration and the Healing Service by Fr. Zacharias Neelankavil.

3(a) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by Queen of Helpers Community.

3(b) Coming Saturday at 6.15 P.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Stephan Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace.

3(c) PYC will be conducting the Alabare praise and worship on coming Saturday at 7.00 P.M. on the church Terrace. An activity driven session on Anxiety and Self-Doubt would Be conducted for this session. All the Youth are requested to be present for the Alabare.

4(a) Coming Sunday there will be a Gujarati Mass at 11.00 A.M

4(b) The PPC meeting will be held on coming Sunday at 6.00 P.M. Attendance is compulsory.

5(a) The mass intentions for the All Souls Day are to be dropped in the box which is kept near the Our Lady of Velankanni image near the altar. Requesting all those families who have their loved ones buried at the cemetery to clean up the grave by coming Sunday.

6(a) The TKI tours have organised the four days “Pilgrimage to Goa” on the occasion of the exposition of the Body of St. Francis Xavier. 28^th November Evening is the departure and 3^rd December morning will be the arrival. The details are sent on the Cluster group. Since the second bus has been organised, more seats are available. Kindly book your seat by paying the amount before Monday Evening at 6.30 P.M.

7(a) We are celebrating the Silver Jubilee of the Dedication of our Church on the 24^th November 2024. So we are combining with the feast of our Patron Saint Joseph. On this occasion our Cardinal will be the main celebrant and there after we will have a cultural program. It is a special occasion to display our talent and participation. Requesting all the communities to encourage and send the actors, singers, musicians, dancers for the auditions. This is scheduled tomorrow/ today evening at 6:00 pm onwards at the church terrace.

8(a) On the occasion of Silver Jubilee of the Dedication of our Church, we are bringing out the Souvenir. Those who wish to give the advertisements to promote your business or to give good wishes as a family, or an individual or as a community. The last day to submit the advertisement is on 25^th October 2024. Kindly visit the parish office for the same.

9(a) The Parish Sports will begin on the 1^st November and will conclude on 9^th November. So requesting all the communities to participate sportingly in all the events and encourage one another.

Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest, St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E)
Date: 20th October 2024

1(a) The parish organises the Pre-Baptism Course for the “to be parents and the god-parents”. This will be held from 4.00 P.M. to 6.00 P.M on 19^th 20^th, 26^th 27^th of October at the Little Flower Hall. All those parents who are expecting the first child and have not completed the pre-baptism course are requested to enrol themselves at the Parish office.

1(b) As the children will start with the midterm exams and the holidays, we will be having a break for the Sunday School on 20^th 27^th October and 3^rd November. Requesting the parents to guide the children to participate in the Sunday Mass. There will not be 9.40 A.M. Masses at the Hall and the Terrace. The Confirmation Candidates will have the Sunday classes and the mass at 9.40 A.M. at the church.

1(b) The Senior Citizen Day was a gratuitous gesture of the parish. We are grateful to the Vice President, Parish Coordination and Assistant Coordinator, Area Coordinators, PPC members, SCC animators, volunteers, youth, liturgy committee, choir, and all the communities for organising Senior Citizens Day. We thank the senior citizens for their participation on this day.

2(a) Feast of St. Teresa of Avila on 15^th October, Tuesday, Feast of St. Luke on 18^th October, Friday.

3(a) On coming Saturday and Sunday we are celebrating the Mission Sunday: We pray for the church continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people. We will be having the special second collection for the mission Sunday. Kindly be generous.

3(b) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Community.

4(a) Coming Saturday at 5.00 P.M. thanksgiving mass by Ave Maria Community thereafter get together at the Community Hall.

4(b) Coming Saturday at 6.15 P.M. thanksgiving mass by Our Lady of Nazareth Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace.

5(a) Coming Sunday at 11.15 A.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Vencent Pallotti Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace.

5(b) Coming Sunday at 05.00 P.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Faustina Community thereafter get together at the Community Hall.

6(a) The mass intentions for the All Souls Day are to be dropped in the box which is kept near the Our Lady of Velankanni image near the altar.

7(a) Mount Carmel School, Mira Road, Nursery admission for the academic year 2025-2026 is open for state board. Online registration will begin from 20^th October 2024. For further details, please check the notice at the school.

8(a) As we have the exposition of the Body of St. Francis Xavier, the parish in coloboration with the TKI Tours will Organise four days “Pilgrimage to Goa”. This will be organised on the 28^th November Evening departure and 3^rd December morning will be arrival. The details are displayed on the notice board. Kindly book your slot by paying the amount before Monday Evening at 6.30 P.M. There are only 45 seats.

Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest, St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E)
Date: 6th October 2024

1(a) The parish organises the Pre-Baptism Course for the “to be parents and the god-parents”. This will be held from 4.00 P.M. to 6.00 P.M on 19^th 20^th, 26^th 27^th of October at the Little Flower Hall. All those parents who are expecting the first child and have not completed the pre-baptism course are requested to enrol themselves at the Parish office.

1(b) As we are celebrating the elders day we pray for our senior citizens and appreciate their faith journey and the support to our parish.

1(b) Tomorrow during the PPC meeting Parish Games Forms will be distributed. Requesting the PPC leaders to kindly collect the Parish Games Forms. Kindly refer to the Parish Games Forms for the important Dates.

2(a) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by St. Thomas Community.

2(b) Coming Saturday at 6.15 P.M. thanksgiving mass by Our Lady of Fatima Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace.

3(a) Coming Sunday at 9.40 A.M. thanksgiving mass by Our Lady of Rosary Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace.

3(b) Coming Sunday at 11.15 A.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Teresa of Avila Community thereafter get together at the Community Hall.

3(c) Coming Sunday at 5.00 P.M. thanksgiving mass by Holy Family Community thereafter get together at the Community Hall.

3(d) Coming Sunday Marathi Mass at 5.00 P.M. on the terrace followed by a get-together for Agera Celebration.

4(a) In order to build more graves, we will be exhuming the mortal remains of those who have been buried at the Mira Bhayander Christian Welfare Association, Mira Road Cemetery and have completed 2 years and transferring them to the common niche. Requesting the families who have their deceased family members buried at cemetery to meet the hall manager with in this week and do the needful.

5(a) Holy Cross Convent School, Mira Road, Nursery admission for the academic year 2025-2026 is open for ICSE and state board. Online registration will begin from 16^th October 2024. For further details, please check the notice at the school gate.

Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest, St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E)
Date: 6th October 2024

1(a) The parish organises the Pre-Baptism Course for the “to be parents and the god-parents”. This will be held from 4.00 P.M. to 6.00 P.M on 19^th 20^th, 26^th 27^th of October at the Little Flower Hall. All those parents who have not completed the pre-baptism course are requested to enrol themselves at the Parish office.

1(b) Tomorrow/ today, the evening mass will be celebrated at 4.00 P.M. After the Mass all the Parishioners will gather at the Holy Cross Convent School for the Mega rosary, conducted by the PYC. As we begin the October month, the Marian Month let us all join as a parish to Pray and Journey together with Mary. Each Community PPC leader will get the common Statue of Mary which will be used for the cluster or community rosary and place it on the Mount Carmel Stage before 4.00 P.M. After the rosary, we will be blessing them to be taken to the communities to have the rosary in the respective community. Kindly label the statues with the zone and the community name. I request all the animators, association heads and the members, children, youth and the parishioners to participate in this rosary to demonstrate the unity and oneness of the parish. You may choose the white and blue color. That evening there will not be vehicle parking at the church grounds. Requesting all to co-operate.

1(c) The Parish Choir will be having auditions today at 6.30 P.M. Those who wish to join must be part of a daily or Saturday or Sunday choirs. Auditions will be held for singers and the musicians.

1 (d) Today and Tomorrow the Holy Family Community is putting up a Cafeteria. Requesting you to patronise.

2(a) Tuesday 1^st October is the feast of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. 6.30 P.M. thanksgiving mass by Little Flower Community and thereafter get-together at the Community Hall.

2(b) There will be a Konkani Charismatic Prayer with the theme “toh nivarta ani sutka ditha”, conducted by Bro. Prakash and his team at our parish on 2nd October 2024, from 5.00 P.M. to 8.30 P.M. There will be an Eucharistic Celebration at 6.30 P.M.

3(a) Wednesday 2^nd October is the feast of The Holy Guardian Angels. 6.30 P.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Jerome Community and thereafter get-together at the Community Hall.

4(a) Friday 4^th October is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. It is the first Friday of the month: there will be Hindi Retreat from 9.00 A.M. to 3.30 P.M.. There will be first Friday adoration after the 6.30 P.M. Mass.

5(a) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by St. Matthew Community. 

6(a) Coming Saturday at 6.15 P.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Francis De Assisi Community thereafter get together at the Community Hall.

6(b) Coming Sunday Malayalam Mass at 9.00 A.M. at the Little Flower Hall.

6(c)PYC meeting will be held on coming Sunday at 11.00 A.M. on the church terrace. All the leaders and the assistant leaders are requested to attend.

6(d) Coming Sunday, at 6.00 P.M. is the PPC Meeting. Attandance is compulsory. There will be discussions on the Parish Sports and the Jubilee celebration of the dedication of the church

Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest, St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E)
Date: 29th September 2024

1(a) Requesting all the parents to send their children from the standard 1^st till the Standard 11^th for the Sunday school regularly. It will help the children to enrich themselves with the scripture and prayers. The 2^nd Vigil service for the first Holy Communion and Confirmation Candidates to be conducted by the SCC’s. All the candidates are requested to contact your respective animator or the PPC Member.

1(b) The Legion of Mary members from the neighbouring parishes will be visiting your homes to recruit members on tomorrow/today from 10 am to 12 noon. Please welcome them into your homes.

1(c) Today and Tomorrow the pastoral helpers team are putting up a Cafeteria with some delicious Home Made Food items. Requesting you to patronise.

2(a) Feast of St. Vincent de Paul will be celebrated on the 27^th September, Friday.

3(a) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by St. Maria Goretti Community.

3(b) Coming Saturday a special Mental Health session is being organised. Inviting all the Conformation candidates, NYG, PYC and the working youth of our parish to participate in this session and the alabare prayer service.

3(c) Coming Saturday at 6.15 P.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Valentine Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace.

4(a) Coming Sunday, at 9.40 A.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Gabriel Community thereafter get together at the Community Hall.

4(b) Coming Sunday, at 11.15 A.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Michael Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace.

4(c) Coming Sunday, the evening mass will be celebrated at 4.00 P.M. After the Mass All the Parishioners will gather at the Holy Cross Convent School for the Mega rosary, conducted by the PYC. As we begin the October month, the Marian Month let us all join as a parish to Pray and Journey together with Mary. Each Community PPC leader will get the common Statue of Mary which will be used for the cluster or community rosary and place it on the Mount Carmel Stage before 4.00 P.M. After the rosary we will be blessing them to be taken to the communities to have the rosary in the respective community. Kindly label the statues with the zone and the community name. I request all the animators, association heads and the members, children, youth and the parishioners to participate in this rosary to demonstrate the unity and oneness of the parish. You may choose the white and blue color. That evening there will not be vehicle parking at the church grounds. Requesting all to co-operate.

4(d) Coming Sunday at 4.00 P.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Jude and St. Francis Xavier Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace respectively.

5(a) There will be a Konkani Charismatic Prayer with the theme “toh nivarta ani sutka ditha”, conducted by Bro. Prakash and his team at our parish on 2^nd October 2024, from 5.00 P.M. to 8.30 P.M. There will be an Eucharistic Celebration at 6.30 P.M.

Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest, St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E)
Date: 22^nd September 2024

1(a) Today and Tomorrow St. Michael’s Community will put up a Cafeteria. Kindly patronise.

1(b) Requesting all the parents to send their children for the Catechism from the standard 1^st till the Standard 11^th. It will help the children to enrich themselves with the scripture and prayers.

2(a) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by Our Lady of Nazareth Community.

3(a) Feast of St. Matthew will be celebrated on the 21^th September, Saturday.

3(b) Coming Saturday at 6.15 P.M. thanksgiving mass by Holy Cross & Our Lady of Seven Sea Communities thereafter get together at the Community Hall and Church Terrace respectively.

4(a) Coming Sunday, at 9.40 A.M. thanksgiving mass by Mathew Community thereafter get together at the Community Hall. At 11.15 A.M. thanksgiving mass by Our Lady of Lourdes Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace.

4(b) Coming Sunday at 5.00 P.M. thanksgiving mass by Our Lady of Miraculous Medal & Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Communities thereafter get together at the Community Hall and Church Terrace respectively.

4(c) Coming Sunday, there will be a Guajarati Mass at 11.00 A.M. at the Little Flower Hall.

4(d) Parish charity is done through the CWF, SVP and the Karunya Seva. This charity is for those deserving parishioners or general public as per the request for the Ration, Education and Medical.

These parishioners should be participating in the SCC cluster and community activities. They should be paying the 1% of the income of those who are in job and business. The parishioners should approach the animator and the PPC Member and they will direct them to the Parish Priest. The documents required are as follows: the application, the copy of Aadhar Card, Pan Card, Ration Card, 1 year Bank account of all the members of the family. The help will be granted only after the CWF committee scrutinizes, visits and it is approved by the parish priest. Kindly do not entertain any ways of media which have no proper verification

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha
Parish Priest, St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E)

Date: 15 September 2024

1(a) Tomorrow we are celebrating the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The mass timings are as follows: 6.15 A.M. English Mass, 7.30 A.M. Konkani Mass, 8.30 Corn Blessing and procession, 9.15 Mass in English at the church for the adult, and 9.15 A.M. Mass in English at the hall for the children, 11.15 A.M. Mass in English, 5.00 P.M. Mass in English.

1(b) Tomorrow morning vehicle parking will be done at the Holy Cross Convent School.

2(a) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by St. Stephan Community.

3(a) The monthly adoration will be held on coming Friday after 6.30 P.M. Mass.

3(a) Feast of Exaltation of the Cross will be celebrated on the 14^th September, Saturday. We pray for the intentions of the Sisters of the Holy Cross.

4(a) Coming Saturday, at 06.15 P.M. thanksgiving mass by Velankanni Community thereafter get together at the Community Hall.

4(b) Coming Saturday, at 06.15 P.M. thanksgiving mass by Good Shepherd Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace.

4(c) Coming Sunday, at 11.15 A.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Dominic Savio Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace.

4(d) Coming Sunday, at 5.00 P.M. thanksgiving mass by St. Teresa of Kolkatta Community thereafter get together at the Church Terrace.

4(e) Coming Sunday, there will be a Marathi Mass at 05.00 P.M. at the Church Terrace.

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha
Parish Priest, St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E)

Date: 08 September 2024

1(a) The SVP Unit of our parish will have the second collection today and Tomorrow.

2(a) On 5^th September, Thursday, we are celebrating the Teachers day. We pray and are grateful for every teacher who is rendering their service at the Sunday school and all those who are working in the profession of teaching line. May God bless each of them.

3(a) Coming Friday is the First Friday of the month, Hindi Retreat from 9.00 A.M. to 3.30 P.M.. We will have the September month adoration on 13^th of this month.

4(a) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by St. Stephan Community.

5(a) During the week days Novena masses will be as follows: 6.15 A.M., 6.30 P.M. (Children Mass in the Hall); 6.30 P.M. (Adult Mass in the Church).
5(b) Coming Sunday we are celebrating the Feast of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Masses for the feast day are as follows: 6.15 A.M. English Mass, 7.30 A.M. Konkani Mass, 8.30 Corn Blessing and procession, 9.15 Mass in English at the church for the adult, and 9.15 A.M. Mass in English at the hall for the children, 11.15 A.M. Mass in English, 5.00 P.M. Mass in English. The blessed corn will be distributed during all the masses on the feast day, since we have limited corn, requesting the one member of each family to take only one blessed corn.
5(c) On the feast day the morning parking will be allowed at Holy Cross Convent School.
5(d) Coming Sunday, there will be a Tamil Mass at 06.15 P.M.
5(e) St. Joseph Konkani Welfare association is organizing Monthi Fest and Novem Jevann on 8th September at 6.30 P.M. at the St. Joseph Hall. There will be a musical skit on the birth of the Virgin Mary. There after blessing of the Novem Jevann. Coupons are available with the association members and at the church Stall. Kindly Join in large numbers for this family feast.

6(a) The Deanery Youth Day of the Mira Bhayandar Parishes will be celebrated at Divine Mercy Church at 3.00 P.M onwards on 15^th September 2024. All the youth are requested to register their names at the earliest, with the respective youth animator by paying the registration fee Rs. 130/-

7(a) Bombay Archdiocese Senior Citizens Association invites the sick and the aged for the Celebration of the “Holy Eucharist” at Mount Mary Basilica, Bandra on Monday 16^th September 2024 at 10.30 A.M. Request the PPC members to collect the names of 2 Members from each SCC Community and pass on the details as sent on the SCC Notice.

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha
Parish Priest, St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E)

Date: 1st September 2024