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Announcements for the 2nd Sunday of the Ordinary time - YEAR B - 19 January 2025

1(a) Today/Tomorrow we pray for the vocations for the priesthood and religious life.

2(a) We congratulate our Altar servers and their animators along with their spiritual director Fr. Ivo for their participation at the deanery and diocesan level Altar server’s football and dodge ball tournaments. Our altar servers’ teams have won the first prize trophy in both the events. We thank them for their dedication and commitment.

3(a) The Family Cell members are requested to gather on Tuesday, 21st January 2025, at 7.30 P.M. at the community hall. We request one family representation from each community and help us to promote the family cell. Kindly give your names to the respective community PPC leader before the before tomorrow/ today evening.

4(a) The novenas to honour Infant Jesus are going on. The Feast of Infant Jesus is celebrated on coming Sunday at all the masses. Same day we are celebrating the SCC day at the 5 P.M. Mass at the Community Hall and after that the cultural evening and the dinner. We invite all the Spiritual directors, all the earlier vice presidents, parish Coordinators, present PPC members, Area Coordinators, Animators, PCOA Heads and assistant heads, Health cell and parish staff. On that day we will be honouring the best communities and clusters during this celebration.

5(a) The intercessory prayer and adoration in preparation of Logos Charismatic convention is held on every Friday after 6.30 P.M. Mass. Requesting all the parishioners to be part of this prayer service.

6(a) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by Holy Cross Community.

7(a) The Karunya Sewa CWS Foundation in collaboration with the Mira-Bhayandar Runners, Mepro Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd and Maks Pickleball, invites you to a mega blood donation drive on Saturday 25th January at the St. Joseph Hall, from 10 A.M. to 3.00 P.M. Requesting all the parishioners to participate in the blood donation drive.

8(a) The Gujarati Mass will be held at the Little Flower Hall on coming Sunday 11.00 A.M.

9(a) Listening seminar is organised on 22nd to 26th of February 2025 which is a very good seminar for all the leaders and the interested parishioners. It is a 5-day course guided by renowned members from Spain through the assistance of Fr. Ajay Nazareth. This is a good training program for all the parents, leaders, teachers, and all the parishioners. Requesting all the area coordinators, PPC members, animators, PCOA Heads and assistant heads, youth and all the leaders to participate in this training program. Kindly give your names to the respective community PPC Leader.

10(a) Families who are taking the grant from the church for the ration, education and medical are requested to collect the CWF form on 1st February 2025 from SVP during the ration collection. The forms are to be returned on 22nd of February 2025 with the attached documents.

11(a) The Pre-Baptism course will be held on February 15th, 16th, 22nd , & 23rd at the Little Flower Hall from 4 P.M to 6.00 P.M.

Announcements for the feast of Baptism of the Lord - Year B - 12 January 2025

1(a) Wishing you all happy feast of Baptism of our Lord. May the Baptism of the Lord remind us of our own baptism and instil in us the vigour of proclamation of the gospel in our family and parish.

2(a) As we wish to revive the parish Family cell and connect all the jubilee activities connected to the families. So, we request one family representation from each community and help us promote the family cell. Kindly give your name to the respective community PPC leader before the 18th January 2025.

3(a) The Feast of Infant Jesus and the SCC day will be celebrated on 26th January. The novenas to honour Infant Jesus will commence on 17th January onwards. Requesting your attendance in large numbers.

4(a) We are having the charismatic convention on the 28th 29th 30th of March by the Logos Charismatic Team. So, we are beginning with the Charismatic Intercessory prayer on every Friday after the 6.30 Eucharist, at the church. We invite the Hindi, Konkani, English Charismatic prayer group and all the communities, PCOA to come forward to join in the adoration and intercessory prayer to have a success in this convention. We will start the intercessory prayer from coming Friday onwards.

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

6(a) Listening Seminar will be organised from 22nd to 26th of February 2025 which is a very good seminar for all the leaders and the interested parishioners. It is a 5-day course guided by renowned and qualified members from Spain through the assistance of Fr. Ajay Nazareth. This is a good training program for all the parents, leaders, teachers, and all the parishioners. The booking will be done at the SCC level and at the parish after every Sunday masses. Requesting all the area coordinators, PPC members, animators, PCOA Heads and assistant heads and all the leaders to be participate in this training program.

7(a) Coming Sunday we pray for the vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

8(a) The Marathi Mass will be held at the Church terrace on coming Sunday at 5.00 P.M.

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha, Parish Priest, St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E),
Date: 12/01/2025

Announcements for the feast of Epiphany Year B - 05 January 2024

1(a) Wishing you all a happy feast of Epiphany, the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi. Epiphany is the day that God stepped into the world and has announced to the whole world that King Jesus is intimately interested in you. God hadn’t abandoned his people. He isn’t silent or distant.

1(b) Tomorrow/ Today onwards Sunday School will reopen for the standard from 1st to 9th and 11th standard.

2(a) We are celebrating the Jubilee Year 2025 at the diocesan level with the theme “Pilgrims of hope”. It is a time of grace and a time to renew our relationship with God and seek forgiveness for our sins and deepen our commitment towards the Christian life. There will be themes for each month keeping in mind with the families. At the same time, we want to revive the parish Family cell and connect all the jubilee activities connected to the families. So we request one family representation from each community and help us promote the family cell.

3(a) A good family relationship is the building block of God’s plan for us. Understanding the need and importance of nurturing family relationships, the English Charismatic group is beginning with a ‘Family Series’ starting this Thursday from 7.30 P.M. for the next 4 Thursdays in the church, with the focus on mending and strengthening the different relationships that exist in a family. On 6th Feb, there will be inner healing for families conducted by Br. Trevor Lewis. Please do come in large numbers and strengthen your family bond.

4(a) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by St. Jude and St. Francis Xavior Community.

5(a) The Solemnity of Baptism of the Lord on coming Sunday.

5(b) The Tamil Mass will be held at the Church on coming Sunday at 6.15 P.M.

6(a) The TKI Tours and Travels have their 20 days European pilgrimage. The Purple Orchid Tours & Holidays has organized a Holy Land and Europe tour. Kindly have glance at the notices which are displayed on the church board.

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha,
Parish Priest,
St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E),
05 January 2025

Announcements for the Christmas Octave, Year B - 29 December 2024

1. (a) Tuesday, 31st December 2024, we will be having thanksgiving adoration at 8.00 P.M. and thanksgiving mass at 9.00 P.M. on the church grounds. Those senior citizens who wish to come by an auto are requested to come before 7.30 PM and others are requested to walk in at the church lane. Parishioners are requested to park their vehicles at the Holy Cross convent School and vacate the campus within the half an hour after mass.

2. (a) Wednesday, 1st January 2025, the solemnity of the Mary Mother God. The masses are as follows: 8.00 Α.Μ. (Konkani), 9.30 Α.Μ., 11.00 A.M. Inviting all the parishioners to participate in one or the other mass on this special day.

(b) The parish Pastoral Helpers will be organising the new year ball on the 1st of January 2025 from 6.00 P.M onwards at the St. Joseph Hall. Coupons for the same will be
available at a nominal cost of Rs. 100/- per person, after every mass. Kindly patronise.

3. (a) There will a Hindi Charismatic Prayer on the 1st Friday from 9.30 Α.Μ. to 3.30 P.M. There will be 1st Friday adoration on the coming Friday after 6.30 Р.М. Mass.

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

5. (a) The Solemnity of Epiphany of the Lord on coming Sunday.

(b) On Coming Sunday the Sunday School will reopen for the standard from 1st to 9th and 11th standard.

(c) The Malayalam Mass will be held at the Little Flower Hall on coming Sunday at 9.00.A.M.

6. (a) 2nd January onwards, the Church office will be open.

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha,
Parish Priest,
St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E),
Date: 29/12/2024

Announcements: 4th Sunday of the Advent, Year B - 22 December 2024

1(a) Tuesday, 24th December 2024, Vigil of Nativity of our Lord. We have the Vigil masses at 6.30 P.M. and 9.00 P.M. The first mass is specially for the children, and the senior citizens. The adults also can participate in this mass. Those senior citizens who wish to come by auto are requested come before 6.00 P.M and others are requested to walk in at the church lane. For the second service we will not be able to allow any autos inside the church lane.

Parishioners are requested to park their vehicles at the Holy Cross convent School and vacate the campus within the half an hour after mass.

2(a) Wednesday, 25th December 2024, the solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord. The masses are as follows: 8.00 A.M. (Konkani), 9.30 A.M., 11.00 A.M. Inviting all the parishioners to participate in one or the other mass on this special day.

3(a) Feast of St. Stephen, the martyr on 26th December Thursday. 

4(a) Feast of St. John on 27th December Friday. 

5(a) The Feast of Holy Innocent is on 28th December Saturday. There will be blessing of the children after the 6.15 P.M. Mass in the evening. 

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

7(a) The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph on coming Sunday. 

8(a) As we are arriving at the Christmas Season, the Altar Servers of our parish have put up a Christmas stall during all the masses. Kindly patronize and encourage our children.

9(a) The SVP unit of our Parish is having a Christmas Kuswar Sale from today until the 24th December after every Mass. The pre orders can be placed. The amount which is generated will be used for the monthly medical treatments of poor families.

10(a) The parish Pastoral Helpers will be organising the new year ball on the 1st of January 2025 from 6.00 P.M onwards at the St. Joseph Hall. Coupons for the same will be available at a nominal cost of Rs. 100/- per person. After every mass and will be available at the parish office. Kindly patronise.

11(a) The Parish Pastoral Helpers meeting will be held tomorrow/ today (22nd Dec) at 6.15 P.M. in the St. Joseph’s Hall. Attendance is compulsory.

12(a) The Church office will be closed from 24th December afternoon till 1st January. Requesting parishioners to contact the individual spiritual director for any immediate needs. 

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha,
Parish Priest,
St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E),
Date: 22/12/2024

Announcements: 3rd Sunday of the Advent, Year B - 15 December 2024

1(a) The confession in preparation of Christmas will be held from 16th to 20th of December. The guest priest will be available for the same. The schedule will be sent to you in the cluster group. For home bound communion and confession, the PPC members will contact the respective spiritual director.

Date

Time

Confession for

16/12/2024

9.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.

Holy Cross School

 

4.00 P.M. to 6.30 P.M.

Adults

 

6.45 P.M. to 8.30 P.M.

Children/Youth

17/12/2024

8.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M.

Mount Carmel School

 

10.15 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.

Adults

 

4.00 P.M. to 6.30 P.M.

Adults

 

6.45 P.M. to 8.30 P.M.

Children/Youth

18/12/2024

8.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.

Adults

 

4.00 P.M. to 8.30 P.M.

Adults

19/12/2024

9.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.

Adults

 

4.00 P.M. to 8.30 P.M.

Adults

20/12/2024

9.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.

Adults

 

4.00 P.M. to 8.30 P.M.

Adults

The confessions will be held in the Church in the morning and evening. During the mass in the church, confessions will be held in the parish office 4 cubicles and the choir room.

2(a) Coming Sunday, the Sunday school children along with the catechists, will have their Mass at 8.15 A.M. at the church terrace for the 8th to 11th standard: 3rd to 7th standard at the community hall followed by the Christmas celebration in their respective places.

The 1st and 2nd standard children along with the catechist will have their Christmas celebration at the Mount Carmel School turf at 8.15 A.M. and conclude by 10.30 A.M.

3(a) Requesting the communities to join in the Carol singing at the community level conducted by the PPC, SCC Core group and the NYG Leader and the youth. You are requested make a community crib to display the birth of Christ to the society.

4(a) Christmas mass timings:

24th December 2024: 6.30 P.M. and 9.00 P.M.

25th December 2024: 8.00 A.M. 9.30 A.M. 11.00 A.M.

5(a) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by St. Peter, St. Paul and St. Gonsalo Garcia Communities.

6(a)Coming Sunday the Gujarati Mass at 11.00 A.M. at the Little Flower Hall.

7(a) The English Bible dairy is available at the church Stall. Kindly patronize.

8(a) As we are arriving at the Christmas Season, the Altar Servers of our parish have put up a Christmas stall during all the masses. Kindly patronize and encourage our children.

9(a) The SVP unit of our Parish is having a Christmas Kuswar Sale from today until the 24th December after every Mass. The pre orders can be placed. The amount which is generated will be used for the monthly medical treatments of poor families.

10(a) The Novena in honour of St. Jerome begins from tomorrow/today and concludes on 23rd of December at the St. Jerome Church Kashimira. Kindly see the notice board for the details.

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha, Parish Priest,
St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E),
Date: 15/12/2024

Announcements: 2nd Sunday of the Advent, Year B - 08 December 2024

1(a) The PPC Meeting will be held tomorrow/ today at 5.00 P.M. Attendance is compulsory.

1(b) Tomorrow/ Today the Parish in collaboration with the women’s cell is organising a session on “Happy Families modelled on the Holy Family” from 6.00 P.M. to 8.00 P.M. We have invited Rev. Fr. KT Emmanuel as the resource person. All the married couples, and those who are aspiring to marry are invited to attend this seminar. Kindly book your slot by giving your name to your animators.

1(c) The envelopes which were distributed for the Advent Campaign Against Hunger and Disease are to be dropped in the box before tomorrow/ today evening.

2(a) The Solemnity of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on 9th December, Monday. The Mass will be in English. We will be blessing the selfie point after the evening mass.

2(b) The selfie point is meant for clicking the photography on special occasions by sitting beside the sitting Jesus. Many times, the church is occupied with continuous administering of sacraments and people wish to keep memories. So, this is one of the places you can use it for photography. Requesting everyone to keep the place clean and maintain silence without disturbing anyone.

3(a) The Konkani Charismatic prayer group celebrates their annual get together on 11th December, Wednesday. The mass and the gathering will be held in the community hall at 6.30 P.M.

4(a) The Mount Carmel School Celebrates the Annual day on 12th December at 5.45 P.M. So that day the evening mass will be held at 5.00 P.M.

5(a) On 14th December, Saturday, we the Carmelites celebrate the Solemnity of St. John of the Cross.

5(b) Coming Saturday, the Church cleaning will be done by St. Dominic Savio Community.

5(c) On 14th December, Saturday, we will be having the cloth collection on the church stage. These cloths will be sent to the NGO’s. Those who bring the cloths, see that they are clean and useable. Kindly do not bring any other materials along with the cloths.

6(a) The SVP unit of our parish is putting up the Christmas Kuswar stall. The collection made through this will be for the benefit of the poor. So, requesting all the parishioners to patronise. The altar server association has put up the Christmas stall. Kindly patronise.

7(a) The confession in preparation of Christmas will be held from 16th to 20th of December. The guest priest will be available for the same. The schedule will be sent to you in the cluster group. For home bound communion and confession, the PPC members will contact the respective spiritual director.

8(a) Requesting the communities to join in the Carol singing at the community level conducted by the PPC, SCC Core group and the NYG Leader and the youth.

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha, Parish Priest,
St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E),
Date: 08/12/2024

Announcements: 1st Sunday of the Advent, Year B - 01 December 2024


1(a) Today we start the Advent Season. Tomorrow/ today there will be Catechism for all the children starting from 1st Standard to 11th Standard and the Saturday and Sunday mass timings will be as per the regular schedule.

1(b) Today we celebrate the World Day of the Poor. Pope Francis reminds us of our Christian duty to reach out to the poor and marginalized in our society. The Centre for Social Action (CSA) the social work office of the Archdiocese Bombay, raises funds every year to support the cause of the poor, tribals and other vulnerable groups through the Advent Campaign Against Hunger and Disease. This year the theme is ‘Building Hope, Changing Lives’. So, requesting all the families to take an envelope and contribute to this cause by dropping it in the box before coming Sunday.

2(a) The Solemnity of St. Francis Xavier’s will be celebrated on 3rd December, Tuesday.

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

4(a). Coming Sunday, the Tamil Mass will be held at 6.15 P.M.

4 (b) The Mira Road Goan Association is organizing Xavier’s Nite 2024 on Saturday 7th December at St. Joseph’s Church grounds in the evening at 7.00 P.M.

4(c) The parish in collaboration with the women’s cell is organising a session on “Happy Families modelled on the Holy Family” on 8th December from 6.00 P.M. to 8.00 P.M. We have invited Rev. Fr. KT Emmanuel as the resource person. All the married couples, and those who are aspiring to marry are invited to attend this seminar. Kindly book your slot by giving your name to your animators.

5(a) The Examiner Christian special colour magazine of the Archdiocese of Bombay will be published this year on 14th December 2024. Those who would like to purchase a copy, please contact the parish Examiner representative or give your names at the parish book stall or contact the Examiner office directly.

6(a) For the 2025, the Konkani bible Dairy and the English Bible Dairy are available at the book stall. Kindly take one for a family by paying at the book stall.

Fr. Lawrence D Cunha, Parish Priest,
St. Joseph Church, Mira Road (E),
Date: 01/12/2024

SOP Guidelines

1. Daily mass at 6:15 AM and Sunday mass at 7.00 AM (Konkani) & 8:15 AM will also be live telecasted on YouTube.

2. Kindly Cooperate with the Ushers.

3. Kindly attend the mass allotted to your respective zone only.

4. Wearing of the mask, Sanitization at the entrance & checking of temperature is mandatory. (you are advised to carry your own sanitizers)
 
5. Social distancing while entering the church, in the church and while moving out of the church is compulsory.
 
6. Those who come as a family can sit together occupying one pew and those who attend individually are to occupy the lobby.
 
7. After receiving Holy Communion you are to exit the Church premises.
 
8. Touching or kissing of any statues or frames in the church is strictly prohibited.
 
9. Sick and those exhibiting symptoms of flu are requested not to attend the services.
 
10. Due to safety measures collection boxes will not be passed during the Mass. You can drop your contribution in the box placed at the entrance doors.
 
11. Holy Communion will be distributed at the end of the mass and has to be received only in hand. (kindly do not take home)
 
12. After the services no one is permitted to gather in the church premises.
Other Services - Timings

Daily Novenas (Prayed after 6.15 am Live Mass on YouTube)
Monday: St. Joseph
Tuesday: St. Anthony
Wednesday: Our Lady of Perpetual Succor
Thursday: Infant Jesus
Friday: Chaplet and Litany of Divine Mercy
Saturday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Nuptial Mass
Weekdays: 4:00 pm
Saturdays: 4:00 pm
Sundays: 3:30 pm & 6.15pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation: (Confession)
Monday to Friday:
5:45 pm to 5:55 pm/6.45 pm to 6.55 pm
Saturday: 5:30 pm to 5:55 pm

Sacrament of Baptism
– The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on all Saturdays of the month during the 7:15 pm Mass & Sundays of the month during the 11:00 am Mass.
– Parents must attend the Pre-Baptism course. Contact Parish Office for further details.

Sacrament of Matrimony
Couples should make arrangements with the Parish Priest and must attend the Marriage Preparation Course Six (6) months before the wedding day.

Special Administering of Sacraments (Anointing of the sick & Holy Eucharist)

– Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements if any of our Parishioners is being admitted to the hospital or is homebound, and, would like to receive the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion.
– If a Parishioner is unable to come to church and would like to receive Communion at home, please notify the Animator / Parish Office.
– The Eucharistic Ministers will administer Holy Communion to the Sick & Aged. In case the Parishioner wishes to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), the Clergy will administer Holy Communion.

House Blessings
– Please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements for House Blessing for new Parishioners.
– On the appointed day, a member of the family should meet the priest in the Parish Office/ Church and accompany him to avoid delay in locating the house for blessing.
– Community Visits on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Adoration
– Every Friday from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm (Conducted by Priests)
– The Adoration Chapel is currently closed due to Covid.
– Adoration by the SCCs Every Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm in the Chapel of Our Lady of Velankanni (below Infant Jesus Shrine) (CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID)

Charismatic Prayer Service (CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID)
Monday: Hindi -7.30pm to 9.30pm
Wednesday: Konkani 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Thursday: English 7.30pm to 9.00pm

Sunday School (Catechism) 8.15am to 9.15am
Std 1st – 5th (in Anubhav)
Std 6th – 11th [Confirmation] (in Holy Cross Convent School)

Secular Carmel (OCDS)
Meetings on every Thursday 7.30pm to 8.30 pm at Anubhav.

Full day Retreat 
Full day retreat in Hindi on 1st Friday on all months 9.30am-4.00pm.

Counselling
On Request at Anubhav (Contact Noreen Dsouza – 9892812973)

Other Activities (CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID)
Free Medical consultancy by Dr. Anthony Rodrigues (Every Thursday 10am to 12pm)
Free Legal Advice by John D’Mello (Every Monday 5.00pm to 7.00pm)
Spiritual Counselling By Bro. Rajan (Every Wednesday 10.00am to 12.30pm.

Adoration Chapel
– The Chapel is open from 5:30am to 10:00pm. (CURRENTLY CLOSED TILL FURTHER NOTICE)
– Strict silence to be maintained in the Chapel.
– Adequate copies of the Bible are available.

Perpetual Adoration (CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID)
– Adoration will be conducted by the SCCs Every Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm in the Chapel of Our Lady of Velankanni (below Infant Jesus Shrine) thereafter the same community will join for the 7pm mass and the community intentions will be lifted up during the adoration.

– The List for the Day will be displayed on the Parish Notice Board by the last week of each month, to make necessary arrangement by the respective SCCs, Associations & Cells to conduct the service