Parish Announcements
(1) Today/ Tomorrow we are celebrating the Elders Day in our parish. We have 4272 of which 972 members are present here. Among these 363 are home bound. We pray for their service in the parish being leaders and torch bearers of faith.
(2) Sunday School for the standard 1st to 11th will be held on every Sunday at 8.00 AM. followed by the mass at the respective places. Requesting the parents to send the children for the same. Coming Sunday we are celebrating the children day at the Sunday School.
(3) The Family Cell of our parish initiates to celebrate the wedding anniversaries of all the couples who are celebrating their anniversaries from the month of June to October. This is a special occasion for all couples with special liturgy. Requesting the couples who have got married from June to October to join the mass tomorrow at 5.00 PM.
(4) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by St. Paul Community.
(5) Coming Sunday, there will be a Marathi language mass at 5.00 PM. at the church terrace.
(6) We will be organizing a differently abled day for all the children of our Parish on November 22. Requesting the parents to register the names with the PPC members. The details are sent on the brochure in the SCC group.
(7) The Pre-Baptism Course for the first time parents and the god parents is organized on November 22, Saturday, from 1.30 P.M. to 7.00 P.M. All those who wish to be the godparents at any parish are welcome to attend the course at 5.00 P.M. This course will be held at the Little Flower Hall. Kindly register at the parish office. Those whose course is pending can also avail this opportunity to attend.
(8) A special session is organised by the Parish Women cell for the children from the standard 8th till 11th on November 23, 2025 during the Sunday school time at the church terrace. And on the same day there will be a session for parents of all these children which will be held after 9.40 AM Mass at the Community Hall.
(9) The December edition of tidings will be published at the beginning of December month. Those who wish to send the best wishes and advertisements kindly contact the parish office.
(10) The Little Flower community is organizing a cafeteria with delicious food items on coming Saturday and Sunday. Kindly patronize.
(11) We have completed the church access road work. Requesting all the parishioners to walk on the foot path and allow the vehicles to move on the concrete area.
(12) St. Anthony Church, Malwani, is organizing a Fundraising Event: Song and Dance Night on 15th November in aid of their church building project. You are invited to support this initiative by purchasing event passes available after the Mass. Kindly extend your generous support.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
09 November 2025
(1) We Commemorate all the faithful departed members of our parish family members. We pray for them and offer this mass for each of them. We accompany the sorrowful families with prayers and companionship.
(2) As we are celebrating the “All Souls Day” we remember every individual who is attending the funeral service both at church and the cemetery. We thank the Cemetery Manager, office staff, sacristan, live streaming team and specially Jivitachi Zor group which includes the members with Altar arrangements at the cemetery, prayer group, choir members, Extra ordinary ministers of holy communion, altar servers, undertakers etc. We also thank Saji IP who takes care of mediation with MBMC, John Sajid who digs the graves, the security, the MBMC commissioner and all the officers who assist us in the building and maintenance of the cemetery. We also thank the Mira Bhayandar Christian Welfare Association members.
(3) The St. Joseph Konkani Welfare association in coordination with the Carmel Jyothi Charitable Trust is organizing a Tulu Drama “Oriandala Sari Bodu” on tomorrow/ today at 6.30 P.M. at the Church Grounds. All are invited. There are few lucky draw coupons which are available outside the church after the mass. kindly patronize.
(4) Hindi Retreat on First Friday from 9.30 AM to 3.30 PM. Eucharistic adoration after the 6.30 PM Mass.
(5) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by St. Peter Community.
(6) Sunday School for the standard 1st to 11th will be held on every Sunday at 8.00 AM. followed by the mass at the respective places. Requesting the parents to send the children for the same.
(7) Sunday masses will be celebrated as All Souls Day: 6.45 Konkani, 8.15 A.M., 9.40 A.M. in the church for the children, for the adults in the Hall and for the 8th to 11th standards children on the terrace, 11.15 A.M. and 5.00 P.M in the church.
(8) Tomorrow/ today there will be a mass at the cemetery at 7.00 A.M. and 5.00 P.M.
(9) Senior citizen day will be celebrated in the Parish on November 9 for all those who are registered members. There will be mass starting at 9.30 AM and will follow with cultural program by children, youth and communities. Requesting all the volunteers who have given the names to be present without fail.
(10) The Family Cell of our parish initiates to celebrate the wedding anniversaries of all the couples who are celebrating their anniversaries from the month of June to October. This is a special occasion for all couples with special liturgy. Requesting you all to join the mass on November 9, at 5.00 PM.
(11) There will be Tamil language mass on coming Sunday at 6.15 PM.
(12) We will be organizing a differently abled day for all the children of our Parish on November 22. Requesting the parents to register the names with the PPC members.
(13) The December edition of tidings will be published at the beginning of December month. Those who wish to send the best wishes and advertisements kindly contact the parish office.
(14) The Pre-Baptism Course for the first time parents and the god parents is organized on November 22, Saturday, from 1.30 P.M. to 7.00 P.M. All those who wish to be the godparents at any parish are welcome to attend the course at 5.00 P.M. This course will be held at the Little Flower Hall. Kindly register at the parish office.
(15) We grateful to God for all the interventions of people, we have received during the drainage and access road to the church. Requesting all the parishioners to walk on the foot path and allow the vehicles to move on the concrete area.
(16) There will be a PPC Meeting of all the members on today at 7.30 P.M. at the Little Flower Hall.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
02 November 2025
(1) This evening there will parade for all the communities. Tomorrow, we have the finals of all the games, prize distribution and closing ceremony. Inviting all the parishioners to support the communities who have participated as a team. Thanks to all the PYC, PYAT, Volunteers and the PPC and animators for organizing Parish Games 2025. During the Parish games the parking will not be available at the Church premises. Kindly avoid getting the vehicles.
(2) The weekday mass will be at 6.30 P.M.
(3) October 28, we celebrate feast of St. Simon and St. Jude.
(4) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by Little Flower Community.
(5) There will be a PPC Meeting of all the members on coming Saturday at 7.30 P.M. at the Little Flower Hall.
(6) Sunday School for the standard 1st to 11th will be held on every Sunday at 8.00 AM. And followed by the mass at the respective places. Requesting the parents to send the children for the same.
(7) Next Saturday there will be 6.15 A.M., 5 P.M. and 6.15 P.M masses will be All Saints Day. Sunday masses will be celebrated as All Souls Day: 6.45 Konkani, 8.15 A.M., 9.40 A.M. in the church for the children, for the adults in the Hall and for the 8th to 11th standards children on the terrace, 11.15 A.M. and 5.00 P.M in the church.
(8) There will be a mass at the cemetery at 7.00 A.M. and 5.00 P.M.
(9) All Saints Day and All Souls Day mass intentions can be dropped at the church in the Mass box. Kindly do not enquire for this at the church office.
(10) We will be organizing a differently abled day for all the children of our Parish on November 22. Requesting the parents to register the names with the PPC members.
(11) The December edition of tidings will be published at the beginning of December month. Those who wish to send the best wishes and advertisements kindly contact the parish office.
(12) The St. Joseph Konkani Welfare association in coordination with the Carmel Jyothi Charitable Trust is organizing a Tulu Drama “Oriandala Sari Bodu” on coming Sunday at 6.30 P.M. at the Church Grounds. All are invited. There are few lucky draw coupons which are available outside the church after the mass. kindly patronize.
(13) We will be laying the concrete on the church access road. So, from Monday till Saturday noon the main entrance road will closed. Kindly use the side lane and the access from Mount Carmel School for this week. Please do not get the vehicles when you come for the mass, visit to the church or office work. Requesting your cooperation. The parish office will be closed for Monday.
Fr,. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
26 October 2025
(1) Today we are celebrating the Mission Sunday with the theme for the Evangelization of Peoples. Inviting every parishioner to know your mission towards the family, cluster, community and parish. How can I form myself with faith and love. Let us all pray for all the people who are involved with the missionary work. There will be a second collection for this purpose.
(2) PYC is Organizing Parish Games 2025 from 18th to 26th of October. We wish all the best to all the communities. We request your support and cooperation for the smooth functioning of Parish Games. Kindly contact your respective community representative for more details.
(3) Some of the glimpses of the sports: October 18 at 6.00 PM Inauguration, October 19 Cooking without Fire, October 20 Football fanatics for children and eSports for the adults, October 21&22 morning and evening games, October 23 Junior Craze for children and table tennis for adults, October 24 semifinals of all games, October 25 for children create to celebrate and parade for the communities, October 26 finals of all the games, prize distribution and closing ceremony. Inviting all the parishioners to support their respective communities and adhere to the guidelines. Parish games is for uniting the parishioners so do not argue or fight. During the Parish games the parking will not be available at the Church premises. Kindly avoid getting the vehicles.
(4) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by St. John the Baptist Community.
(5) Next Saturday there will be only one Mass at 5 pm. There will not be 6.15 P.M mass. During the Parish games the Weekday Masses will be at 5.30 pm. Sunday masses will be as follows: all the masses will be in the Church 6.45, 8.15, 9.40, 11.15, in the morning and 5.00 P.M in the evening.
(6) All Saints Day and All Souls Day mass intentions can be dropped at the church in the Mass box. Kindly do not enquire for this at the church office.
(7) Holy Cross Convent School, Mira Road, Nursery Admission for the academic year 2026-27 is open for ICSE and State Board. Online registration will begin from October 24 onwards. Further details, please check the Notice at the school gate.
(8) Mount Carmel School Nursery Admission for the academic year 2026-27 will start from October 26 onwards. For more details kindly refer to the school website or the notice displayed near School.
(9) Senior citizen day will be celebrated in the Parish on November 9. All those who have completed 60 years above are invited. Requesting you to give your names to the respective PPC members before October 20.
(10) European tour by TKI Tours is organizing the European Pilgrimage tour on March 14, to April 02, 2026 and April 11 to 30, 2026
(11) We wish to celebrate the wedding anniversaries of all the couples who are celebrating their days from the month of June to October. Requesting you all to join the mass on November 9, at 5.00 PM.
(12) We will be organizing a differently abled day for all the children of our Parish on November 22. Requesting the parents to register the names with the PPC members.
(13) Kneelers are with new fabric cover. Kindly avoid keeping your feet with shoes, sandals or wet umbrellas.
Fr. Lawrence Dcunha
Parish Priest
19th October 2025
(1) Since we are changing the electrical panel board of the Church, Monday and Tuesday morning and evening masses will be held in the community hall.
(2) Feast of St. Teresa of Avila on Wednesday and Feast of St. Luke on Saturday.
(3) Coming Saturday we will be collecting the old usable cloths at the church stage. The timings are 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon. Kindly be on time.
(4) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by OLO Velankanni Community.
(5) PYC is Organizing Parish Games 2025 from 18th to 26th of October. The Inauguration of Parish Games will be on Next Saturday at 6. 00 pm. All the PPC Leaders, NYG Leaders and Assistant Leaders are requested to report at 5.30 pm at the Community Hall. For all the Updates regarding the Parish games kindly refer to the official Parish games representatives’ group. Communities are invited to team up and to play with sportsmanship spirit. Those who wish to sponsor an event or any of the item are welcome.
(6) Next Saturday there will be only one Mass at 5 pm. There will not be 6.15 P.M mass. During the Parish games the Weekday Masses will be at 5.30 pm. Sunday masses will be as follows: all the masses will be in the Church 6.45, 8.15, 9.40, 11.15, in the morning and 5.00 P.M in the evening.
(7) During the Parish games the parking will not be available at the Church premises. Kindly avoid getting the vehicles.
(8) Coming Saturday and Sunday we are celebrating the Mission Sunday. There will be a second collection for this purpose.
(9) All Saints Day and All Souls Day mass intentions can be dropped at the church in the Mass box. Kindly do not enquire for this at the church office.
(10) Since we have to send the masses on time for the LCD display, requesting the parishioners to offer the mass intention minimum 5 days prior to the day. The mass intention which is booked for a particular time cannot be shifted to another time.
(11) Senior citizen day will be celebrated in the Parish on November 9. All those who have completed 60 years above are invited. Requesting you to give your names to the respective PPC members before October 20.
(12) Every family has the obligation to pay the 1% CWF fund which is considered as the tithe. Today the counter for the CWF will be open.
(13) Tulu Drama Oriyandala Sari Bhoodu lucky draw coupons are distributed with PPC members. Kindly patronize as we are helping the poor and marginalized.
(14) Kneelers are with new fabric cover. Kindly avoid keeping your feet with shoes, sandals or wet umbrellas.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
12 October 2025
(1) Today we are having an opportunity to help the poor as we have the 2nd collection for the SVP unite of our parish.
(2) All the communities and the clusters have commenced with their Rosary devotion. The Sunday obligation cannot be substituted with the devotion. Requesting all the faithful to participate in the Eucharistic celebration every Sunday. For the Rosary kindly adhere to the guidelines sent on the SCC group.
(3) The 1st term Sunday School will conclude today, and it will reopen on November 2nd. Requesting parents to come for Sunday mass along with your children. Confirmation students will continue to attend the regular Sunday School classes.
(4) We are starting with the Parish Sports from October 18 to 26. The guidelines and the details are sent on the PPC group, kindly go through them. Communities are invited to team up and to play with sportsmanship spirit. Those who wish to sponsor an event or any of the item are welcome.
(5) Every family has the obligation to pay the 1% CWF fund which is considered as the tithe. Today the counter for the CWF will be open.
(6) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by St. Ignatius of Loyola Community.
(7) All Saints Day and All Souls Day mass intentions can be dropped at the church in the Mass box. Kindly do not enquire for this at the church office.
(8) Coming Tuesday, Our Lady of Rosary Community will have their thanksgiving mass at 6.30 PM.
(9) Coming Saturday, OLO Fatima and St. Francis of Assisi Communities will have their thanksgiving mass at 6.15 PM and followed by get together at the Community Hall and Church Terrace respectively.
(10) Coming Sunday, St. Vincent Palloti Community will have their thanksgiving mass at 11.15 AM and followed by get together at the Community Hall.
(11) Coming Sunday, St. Joseph Vaz Community will have their thanksgiving mass at 5.00 PM and followed by get together at the Community Hall.
(12) Coming Sunday Tamil Mass at 6.15 PM.
(13) The parish choir auditions for Christmas and New Year will be held tomorrow/ today at 6.00 PM. It is an open invitation to all the parishioners who have the talent of singing and playing the music.
(14) Today Our Lady of Perpetual Succor community is putting up a cafeteria. Kindly patronise.
(1) Today we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. She says “our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, or even at their difficulty, as at the love with which we do them”. Kindly take a souvenir for the family. We thank Fr. Regan for preaching during the 9 days of novena.
(2) All the PPC members, animators, association heads and the members, children, youth and each of the parishioner is invited to pray the Rosary and honour Mother Mary. Tomorrow/ this evening after the 5.00 PM mass, we will gather at the Holy Cross Convent School to start this devotion with the Mega Rosary led by the youth of our parish which includes PYAT, PYC and NYG. Inviting all the PPC members and the animators to bring along the respective statue of Mother Mary which will be blessed and circulated in the communities. Let us demonstrate our unity and oneness through this act of devotion. You may choose white and blue colour dress code.
(3) We are starting with the Parish Sports from October 18 to 26. There will be a special Parish Games meeting of all the PPC members or the community representatives tomorrow/ today after the Mega Rosary. This will be heldat the Community Hall to explain about the guidelines of parish games. Communities are invited to team up and to play with sportsmanship spirit. Those who wish to sponsor an event or any of the item are welcome.
(4) We celebrate the Feast of Ss. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael on Monday, Feast of S. Theresa of the Child Jesus on Wednesday, Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels on Thursday.
(5) Coming Tuesday, St. Jerome Community will have their thanksgiving mass at 6.30 PM and followed by get together at the Community Hall.
(6) Coming Thursday, Queen of Helpers and Little Flower Communities will have their thanksgiving mass at 6.30 PM and followed by get together at the Community Hall and Church Terrace respectively.
(7) Hindi Retreat on First Friday from 9.30 AM to 3.30 PM. Eucharistic adoration after the 6.30 PM Mass.
(8) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by St. Teresa of Avila Community.
(9) Coming Saturday, Ave Maria Community will have their thanksgiving mass at 5.00 PM and followed by get together at the Community Hall. Our Lady of Nazareth Community will have their thanksgiving mass at 6.15 PM and followed by get together at the Church Terrace.
(10) Coming Sunday Malayalam Mass at 9.00 AM at the Little Flower Hall.
(11) Coming Sunday, St. Gabriel Community will have their thanksgiving mass at 11.15 AM and followed by get together at the Community Hall.
(12) St. Faustina and St. Valentine Communities will have their thanksgiving mass at 5.00 PM and followed by get together at the Community Hall and Church Terrace respectively.
(13) PPC meeting at 6.00 PM at the Little Flower Hall. Attendance is compulsory.
(14) Every family has the obligation to pay the 1% CWF fund which is considered as the tithe as St. Paul writes, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”.
(15) 1st term Sunday School will conclude on coming Sunday. Confirmation students will have regular classes. Requesting you all to send the children on November 2nd for the catechism.
(16) The parish choir auditions for Christmas and New Year will be held on October 5 at 6.00 PM.
(17) Coming Sunday Our Lady of Perpetual Succor will have the cafeteria. Kindly patronize.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
28 September 2025
(1) We are celebrating the100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. We will be celebrating the feast on Coming Sunday. In preparation of this feast, we have already begun the Novena to St. Theresa of Child Jesus. Inviting you all to participate for the same.
(2) The training skills for new PPC, Area Coordinators, new animators, 2 members from each Community other than the animators, PCOA members and Catechist with the Topic….will be held on tomorrow after 9.40 A.M. Mass at the community hall. Adrian Rosario and Lilian Dias will be the speakers. Requesting all those who have registered to be present for the same.
(3) Music band By Grace will be held tomorrow/ today after the 5.00 P.M. Mass at our church. All the parishioners along with all the choirs, and charismatic prayer groups are invited. There will be special Eucharistic adoration, music and preaching with special light effects.
(4) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by Don Bosco Community.
(5) The Pre-Baptism Course for the first time parents and the god parents is organized on coming Saturday, from 1.30 P.M. to 7.00 P.M. All those who wish to be the godparents at any parish are welcome to attend the course at 5.00 P.M. This course will be held at the Little Flower Hall. Kindly register at the parish office.
(6) Coming Saturday, Our Lady of Seven Seas and Holy Cross Communities will have their thanksgiving mass at 6.15 PM and followed by get together at the Community Hall and Church Terrace respectively.
(7) Coming Sunday, St. Domini Savio Community will have the thanksgiving mass at 11.15 AM and followed by get together at the Community Hall.
(8) Coming Sunday there will be a Gujarati Mass at 11.00 AM at the Little Flower Hall.
(9) October month is dedicated to Mother Mary and the special month dedicated Rosary. We start this month with the Mega Rosary led by the youth of our parish which includes PYAT, PYC and NYG. The Rosary will start at Holy Cross Convent School after the 5.00 P.M. Mass. All the Parishioners are invited. Inviting all the PPC members and the animators to bring along the respective statue of Mother Mary which will be circulated in the communities. The Statues of Mother Mary will be placed on the Mount Carmel Stage before the mass and will be brought in procession during the rosary along with the palki. After the Rosary we will be blessing them to be taken to the communities to have the rosary in the respective community. 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 colour dress code.
(10) There will be a special Parish Games meeting of all the PPC members or the community representatives on coming Sunday after the Mega Rosary. This will be held to brief about the guidelines of parish games. It will be held in the St. Joseph Community Hall.
(11) St. Joseph Konkani Welfare Association will be having it’s SGM on coming Sunday at 7.15 PM at Church Terrace. There will be discussion on the Tulu Drama charity show on November 2, at the church ground. All the members are requested to attend the same.
(12) Those who have still not re-registered for the parish Family ID, are requested to register immediately. The new families with ownership or rental stay must register themselves at the parish. This will help us in administering the sacraments without difficulty.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
21 September 2025
(1)Today we are celebrating the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross. We wish “Happy Feast” to all the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross and appreciate their service in the parish. Wish you all the parishioners a Happy Feast.
(2) We are celebrating the100th anniversary of the canonization of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. We will be celebrating the feast on September 28, Sunday. In preparation of this feast, we will begin the Novena to St. Theresa of Child Jesus from September 19, Friday onwards.
(3) Saturday, Church cleaning by St. Jerome Community.
(4) Coming Saturday, Queen of Apostles and Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Communities will have their thanksgiving mass at 6.15 PM and followed by get together at the Community Hall and Church Terrace respectively.
(5) Coming Sunday, St. Matthew and St. Michael Communities will have their thanksgiving mass at 11.15 AM and followed by get together at the Community Hall and Church Terrace respectively.
(6) Coming Sunday, Our Lady of Mercy and Holy Family Communities will have their thanksgiving mass at 5.00 PM and followed by get together at the Community Hall and Church Terrace respectively.
(7) Coming Sunday there will be a Marathi Mass at 5.00 PM at the Church Terrace.
(8) Training skills for new PPC, Area Coordinators, new animators, 2 members from each Community other than the animators, PCOA members and Catechist with the Topic…. “Empowering leadership” will be held on coming Sunday after 9.40 A.M. Mass at the community hall. Mr. Adrian will be the speaker. Kindly register with the PPC members before September 15, 2025.
(9) The deanery Youth Day will be celebrated on coming Sunday for the youth who are within the age of 16 to 25. Kindly register your names with your respective NYG animators with fees Rs. 150/-.
(10) Music Band by Grace will be held on coming Sunday after the 5.00 P.M. Mass at our church. All the parishioners are invited. All the choirs and the 3 charismatic prayer groups are to be present without fail. The music will take you on a journey through the rich and diverse heritage of sacred music of the Catholic Church that encompasses a wide range of styles and genres. Understand the meaning of sacraments, symbols and gestures leading to a deep love and reverence for the Eucharist.
(11) The Pre-Baptism Course for the first time parents and the god parents is organized on September 27, Saturday, from 1.30 P.M. to 7.00 P.M. All those who wish to be the godparents at any parish are welcome to attend the course at 5.00 P.M. This course will be held at the Little Flower Hall. Kindly register at the parish office.
(12) All the registered members of the Mira Road Goan Association are invited to attend the AGM which will be held at 6.30 P.M. on October 5th at Infant Jesus Hall.
(13) Those who have still not re-registered for the parish Family ID, are requested to register immediately. The new families with ownership or rental stay must register themselves at the parish. This will help us in administering the sacraments without difficulty.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
14 September 2025
(1) On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, we wish all the teachers of our parish, Happy teachers’ day and a fruitful ministry. We pray for all the teachers who are involved in the teaching ministry and those who are serving in the school. We also pray for all the Sunday school teachers who are serving during the whole year in our parish.
(2) All the members of family cell are requested to be present at 5.00 P.M to 7.00 P. M. September 7th at the Community Hall. Kindly confirm your attendance by informing the Area Coordinators.
(3) We are celebrating the Feast of nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary, Family Day, Girl Child Day and Thanksgiving Day. The Masses will be as follows: 6.00 AM English Mass, 7.30 AM Konkani Mass, 8.30 AM blessing of new corn, procession and English Mass, the adult mass will be in the church and children mass at the community hall. Evening at 5.30 PM and 7.00 PM English Masses. The Blessed corn will be distributed at all the masses. There will be distribution of sugar cane for all the children and sweets for the elderly.
All the PPC members, animators and the communities are invited with children, youth and elders to be part of the blessing of new corn, procession and mass. The PPC members will lead the procession with the community banner. The hymns are sent on the cluster group kindly join in the singing during the procession. If we find the weather is not suitable then we will bless the new corn at the church and mass will follow. Morning hours the car parking will be allowed at the Holy Cross Convent School.
(4) On the occasion of Monti Fest, Noven Jevan combined with the cultural evening is organized by St. Joseph Konkani Welfare association at the community hall on September 8, at 6.30 PM. The coupons are sold outside the church. Kindly patronize.
(5) There will be an adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on coming Friday after 6.30 PM Mass.
(6) Saturday, Church cleaning by St. Nicholas Community.
(7) Coming Sunday, we are celebrating the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we pray for the sisters of Holy Cross and appreciate their service in the parish.
(8)Coming Saturday, Our Lady of Velankanni and St. Stephen Communities will have their thanksgiving mass at 6.15 PM and followed by get together at the Community Hall and Church Terrace respectively.
(9) Coming Sunday, St. Teresa of Avila and St. Patrick Communities will have their thanksgiving mass at 11.15 AM and followed by get together at the Community Hall and Church Terrace respectively.
(10) Coming Sunday, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Community will have a thanksgiving mass at 5.00 PM and followed by get together at the Church Terrace.
(11) Coming Sunday there will be a Tamil Mass at 6.15 PM at the Little Flower Hall.
(12) Our Senior Citizens will have a pilgrimage to Mount Mary Basilica on September 15. Kindly register yourself as per the instructions sent on SCC group.
(13) Training skills for new PPC, Area Coordinators, new animators, 2 members from each Community other than the animators, PCOA members and Catechist with the Topic…. “Empowering leadership” will be held on September 21, Sunday after 9.40 A.M. Mass at the community hall. Mr. Adrian will be the speaker. Kindly register with the PPC members before September 15, 2025.
(14) The deanery Youth day will be celebrated on September 21, 2025. All the youth of our parish from the age of 16 to 25 are requested to register their names for the DYD will their respective NYG animators. The registration Fee is Rs. 150/- You may register at the Cafeteria as well.
(15) Music Band by Grace will be held on September 21, after the 5.00 P.M. Mass at our church. All the parishioners are invited. All the choirs and the 3 charismatic prayer groups are to be present without fail. They will have the music and preaching: the growth of the liturgical music from the Jewish worship to Christian worship, importance of the music during the eucharistic celebration.
(16) The Pre-Baptism Course for the first time parents and the god parents is organized on September 27, Saturday, from 1.30 P.M. to 7.00 P.M. All those who wish to be the godparents at any parish are welcome to join the course at 5.00 P.M. This course will be held at the Little Flower Hall. Kindly register at the parish office.
(17) Requesting all the PPC members and the Animators to conduct the cluster meetings and all the families to participate in the cluster meetings to build a unity and oneness. Take this opportunity to also share the meal together as a cluster.
(18) Vigil service for the First Holy Communion and Confirmation candidates to be conducted at the community level and help the children and the parents to prepare the children to receive the sacrament. This must be completed before October 4.
(19)Those who are still pending the re-registration of the parish Family ID are requested to register immediately, so that you will not face difficulty during the time of administering the sacraments.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
07 September 2025
(4) We have begun the celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the Novena and masses from today/ yesterday. Rev. Fr. Wilfred Rodrigues will be the preacher for the novena. The Mass timings are already circulated in the SCC cluster group. On Monday to Saturday there will be 6.30 P.M Mass in the church for the adults and 6.30 P.M mass in the community hall for the children.
(9) The feast of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on September 8th The Mass timings are as follows: 6.00 AM (English). 7.30 AM (Konkani), 8.30 AM Blessing of the New Corn, Procession and Mass (English). The mass for the children will be at the community hall and for the adults at the Church. There will be evening masses at 5.30 P.M. and 7.00 PM. The New blessed corn (Novem) will be distributed at all the masses on September 8. The St. Joseph Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road is organizing Novem Jevan with a cultural evening at the community hall.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha, Parish Priest
31 August 2025
(1) Today and Tomorrow we are celebrating the Prison Ministry Sunday in the diocese. We pray for all the prisoners and the persons who are under trail. As per the diocesan guidelines, there will be a second collection, and the fund will be used for those who are serving in this ministry.
We thank the Prison Ministry unit of our parish. They visit the different prisons and render their service by teaching them the skills and counselling. We also thank Fr. Rohan for the spiritual assistance towards them.
(2) We thank the SVP unit of our parish for putting up the cafeteria in order to raise the funds to help the poor and the needy from these proceeds. We thank all the volunteers who assisted in preparation.
(3) Saturday, Church cleaning St. Andrew Community.
(4) Coming Sunday we are celebrating as the Justice Sunday. Let us pray for all the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches of our governance.
(5) Our Lady of Lourdes Community Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on coming Sunday at 9.40 A.M. Mass and followed by get together at the Church terrace.
(6) St. Don Bosco Community Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on coming Sunday 11.15 A.M. Mass and followed by get together at the community hall.
(7) Mother of God Community Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on coming Sunday 5.00 P.M. Mass and followed by get together at the community hall.
(8) Coming Sunday, Gujarati Mass at 11.00 A.M. at the Little Flower Hall.
(9) Last Sunday I found some poor people who are begging at the church approach road fighting with our pastoral helpers and the security. My Humble request to the parishioners to help the poor in the right places. Please do not encourage them to sit inside the church arch approach road and the side path from right side of the church. Kindly do not entertain any of the poor people to beg in these places. Those who wish to help them kindly see that they are beyond these places.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha, Parish Priest
17 August 2025
(1) We are celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Independence Day. It is a day of Obligation. On Thursday mass timings are 5.00 P.M. 6.15 P.M. and Friday mass timings are 6.45 A.M. (Konkani) 7.45 A.M. Flag Hoisting at the Mount Carmel School, 8.15 A.M.; 9.40 A.M.; 11.15 A.M. and 5.00 P.M. (English). There will be a collection for the social and missionary causes taken care by the Carmelites. On these days the SVP unit of our parish is putting up a cafeteria with patoli sale and the proceeds of this will go for the poor and the needy.
(2) All the Choir heads and assistant heads will have the meeting at tomorrow at 6.00 P.M. at Little Flower Hall.
(3) Our Lady of Assumption Community Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on coming Friday at 9.40 A.M. Mass and followed by get together at the community hall.
(4) Saturday, Church cleaning by Our Lady of Mercy Community.
(5) St. Nicholas Community Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on coming Saturday at 6.15 P.M. Mass and followed by get together at the community hall.
(6) There will be a deanery level faith celebration for the students of STD 5 and 6 will be held on coming Sunday at the Church Terrace from the 8.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. Attendance is compulsory for all the students.
(7) Coming Saturday and Sunday, as we celebrate the Prison Ministry Sunday in the diocese, we pray for all the prisoners and the persons who are under trail. As per the diocesan guidelines, there will be a second collection for those who are serving in this ministry.
(8) Coming Sunday, Marathi Mass at 5.00 P.M. at the church terrace.
(9) The September edition of tidings will be published. Since it is a family edition, those who wish to send the best wishes as a family and advertisements kindly contact the tiding team.
(10) Those who wish to sponsor the Sweets and the flowers at the altar and the Mary’s grotto for the feast of nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary feast on September 8th are welcome to visit the parish office.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha, Parish Priest
10 August 2025
(1) Today we are celebrating the Vianney Sunday. We honour our priest’s and pray for them. We pray for each other for the transmission of faith and committed work of our parish and the society. We thank each one of you, the Vice President, Secretaries, Parish Coordinator, Area Coordinators, PPC members, animators and for each family for your love and concern towards the priests throughout the year. Forgive us for the times that we have failed to reach out to you.
(2) We thank all the parish youth and the children for putting up a beautiful program for the parent’s day and the PYAT and the Sunday School teachers for their effort in organising the same.
(3) Feast of Transfiguration of the Lord will be celebrated on August 6, Wednesday.
(4) Saturday, August 9, Church cleaning by Joseph Vaz Community.
(5) Our Lady of Snow Community Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on coming Saturday at 6.15 P.M. Mass and followed by get together at the community hall.
(6) Coming Sunday, Tamil Mass at 6.15 P.M.
(7) St. Lawrence Community Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on coming Sunday at 11.15 A.M. Mass and followed by get together at the community hall.
(8) Steering committee meeting on coming Sunday, at 6.00 P.M. at the Little Flower Hall.
(9) The September issue of tidings will be published. Those who wish to send the best wishes and advertisements kindly contact the tiding team.
(10) Konkani Drama “Nimannea Vellar” directed by Minino De Bandar, will be staged at the new Lata Mangeshkar Auditorium next to Thakur Mall Dahisar on Saturday August 23, at 8.00 P.M. For tickets, kindly contact Mira Road Goan association committee members.
(1) Today we are celebrating the parent’s day. We honour our Parent’s and Grandparent’s and pray for them. Each one of you has a special place in our families, community and the parish. It is your transmission of faith and committed work, helps the children and the youth to know what is right and wrong. Requesting every child and the youth to appreciate and thank your parent’s by leaving the gospel values.
(2) As a parish we honour our parent’s tomorrow/ today evening at 6.00 P.M. at the Community Hall through the cultural program organised by the PYC and Sunday School. We request you all to come as a family and enjoy the evening. We will also be felicitating the toppers of 10th and 12thboard exam students.
(3) PYC has set up a special parent’s day café with delicious dishes today and tomorrow after all the masses. Kindly patronize them and help them to raise funds. You may place the preorders this week. Food menu has been sent in your respective communities and clusters.
(4) August 1, 2025 First Friday of the month. Hindi Retreat from 9.30 A.M. to 3.30 P.M. First Friday adoration after the 6.30 P.M. Mass.
(5) Saturday, August 2, Church cleaning by Our Lady of Rosary Community.
(6) Vianney Sunday will be celebrated on August 3, 2025 during all the masses. We pray for all the priests of our parish and the diocese. There will be a second collection for the elderly and the sick priest of the Bombay Diocese.
(7) Coming Sunday, Malayalam Mass at 9.00 A.M. at the Little Flower Hall and continued with the AGM.
(8) Area coordinators meeting on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 4.00 P.M. at the Little Flower Hall.
(9) PPC meeting on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 6.00 P.M. at the Little Flower Hall. Attendance is compulsory.
(10) The September issue of tidings will be published. Those who wish to send the best wishes and advertisements kindly contact the tiding team.
(11) St. Joseph Konkani Welfare Association will be having it’s SGM on 10th August at 6.00 P.M. at Infant Jesus Hall to discuss regarding the Monthi Fest celebration. Members are requested to attend the same.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha, OCD
Parish Priest – 27 July 2025
(1) We are celebrating the feast of St. Mary Magdalene on Tuesday, 22nd July.
(2) We are celebrating the feast of St. James on Friday 25th July.
(3) We are celebrating the feast of Saints Joachim & Anne on Saturday 26th July.
(4) Saturday, July 26, Church cleaning by Sacred Heart of Jesus Community.
(5) St. Ignatius of Loyola Community Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on coming Saturday 6.15 P.M. Mass and followed by get together at the Community Hall.
(6) PYC is setting up a special parent’s day café with delicious dishes on coming Saturday and Sunday after all the masses. Kindly patronize them and help them to raise funds. You may place the preorders this week. Food menu has been sent in your respective communities and clusters.
(7) Coming Sunday, Gujarati Mass at 11.00 A.M. at the Little Flower Hall.
(8) PYC and Sunday School is organizing Parents’ Day on 27th of July from 6.00 P.M. onwards at the community hall. there will be cultural program presented by the children and youth. We request you all to come as a family and enjoy the evening. We will also be felicitating the toppers of 10th and 12th board exam students.
(9) The September issue of tidings will be published. Those who wish to send the best wishes and advertisements kindly contact the tiding team.
(10) St. Joseph Konkani Welfare Association is organizing Talent Competition for all Konkani speaking parishioners on August 3rd in the community Hall from 2.00 P.M. onwards. Forms are available at the church stall and with committee members.
(11) We have approached the MBMC for the drainage work at church road access. Requesting your cooperation during the work in progress.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha, Parish Priest – 20 July 2025
(1) Happy feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to all of you. We are distributing the scapulars for all the faithful. Kindly wear them reverently and imitate the life of Mother Mary.
(2) On Wednesday, 16th July, all the Carmelites will celebrate the feast Our Lady of Mount Carmel. We will be having a solemn mass on that day.
(3) There will be a clergy meeting on Thursday, 17th July.
(4) Saturday, July 19, Church cleaning by St. Lawrence Community.
(5) St. Thomas Community Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on coming Sunday at 9.40 A.M. Mass and followed by get together at the Church Terrace.
(6) Our Lady of Mount Carmel Community Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on coming Sunday at 11.15 A.M. Mass and followed by get together at the Community Hall.
(7) Coming Sunday, Marathi Mass at 5.00 P.M. at the church terrace.
(8) The September issue of tidings will be published. Those who wish to send the best wishes and advertisements kindly contact the tiding team.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha, Parish Priest – 13 July 2025
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.
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