Parish Announcements
(1) Today we celebrate the World Marriage Day with the theme “Man and Woman He Created Them: Together with Purpose,” honouring the sacrament as a vital, life-giving union. The Catholic Church emphasizes marriage as a, selfless, and faithful commitment. Nature of marriage is a vocation, designed to reflect God’s love and foster a culture of life. Inviting the couples to prioritize God first, and spouses second, to build a strong, godly foundation. Long-married couples are encouraged to witness to younger generations, demonstrating that daily, unconditional love is possible through grace.
“Father, as we prepare for World Marriage Day, we thank you for your tremendous gift of the Sacrament of Marriage. Help the couples to witness to the glory by a life of growing intimacy. Teach them the beauty of forgiveness so they may become more and more One in Heart, Mind, and Body”.
(2) Annual day of Altar Servers Association tomorrow/ today at 6.30 PM at the community hall.
(3) PYC meeting and get together tomorrow/ today at 7.00 PM at the church terrace. Requesting all the Leaders and Assistant Leaders of NYG to be present.
(4) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by St. Francis of Assisi Community.
(5) The pre-baptism course for all the 1st time to be parents and God parents is organised on February 14, 2026 Saturday, from 1.30 PM to 7.00 PM. Kindly register your names in advance at the parish office.
(6) Coming Sunday, there will be a Marathi Mass at 5.00 PM at the Church Terrace.
(7) Those who wish to join the RCIA for the year 2026-27 batch are requested to meet the parish priest during the parish office hours and register their names with the documents.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
08 February 2026
(1) Today we celebrate the word of God Sunday. We pray and appreciate all those who are rendering the service in the word ministry. Thanks Fr. Nelson and all those who are teaching the bible classes.
(1) The Parish is celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation for 180 candidates which will be held tomorrow at 4.00 PM. We will be honored to have in our midst Rev. Archbishop John Rodrigues. Let us pray all the candidates. Tomorrow 5.00 PM Mass will be anticipated at 4.00 PM.
(2) Tomorrow/ Today, PPC meeting at 6.30 PM at the Little Flower Hall. Attendance is compulsory.
(3) The feast of Presentation of the Lord is celebrated on Monday. We pray for all the Religious as we celebrate the day of Consecrated Life. On Tuesday we are celebrating the feast of St. Blaise. We will be having the blessing of the throat and praying for healing.
(4) Friday, there will be mass for the children at 7.15 AM. First Friday Hindi Retreat will be held at 9.30 AM to 3.30 PM. The Frist Friday Adoration after the 6.30 PM Mass.
(5) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by Good Shepherd Community.
(6) Parishioners who want to receive the Ration, Medical and Education help are requested to collect the CWF Ration Form on February 7, Saturday at 9.00 AM at the Infant Jesus Hall.
(7) As we celebrate the World Marriage Day on February 8, 2026, the parish along with the Family Cell is organising a young married couples meet at the Community Hall from 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM. There will be a Eucharistic celebration, re-living experience of the marriage day, games and fellowship. Fr. KT Emmanuel will give a session on “Marriage and Family life in the Metropolitan City”. Kindly register the couples name with the PPC members.
(8) Coming Sunday, there will be a Tamil Mass at 6.15 PM at the Church.
(9) The pre-baptism course for all the 1st time to be parents and God parents is organised on February 14, 2026 Saturday, from 1.30 PM to 7.00 PM. Kindly register your names in advance at the parish office.
(10) Those who wish to join the RCIA for the year 2026-27 batch are requested to meet the parish priest during the parish office hours and register their names with the documents.
(11) Requesting all parish families to bring all the palms which were given during the last year Palm Sunday service and drop it at the entrance in the box.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
01 February 2026
(1) Wish you all Happy feast of Infant Jesus. “The more you honour me, the more I will bless you” says Infant Jesus of Prague. Dearest Jesus, Little Infant of Prague, how tenderly you love us! Your greatest joy is to dwell among us and to bestow your blessing upon us. Grant us your blessings.
(2) Today is the last day of Christian Unity week. Let us pray for all the churches in Mira Road and whole world.
(3) St. Joseph Church in association with Karunya Seva Trust, Mira- Bhayandar Runners is organising a MEGA BLOOD DONATION DRIVE on Monday, January 26, at St. Joseph Church Hall from 10.00 AM to 2.00 PM. This will be conducted by the skilled staff of Tata Memorial Hospital. Certificate and snacks would be provided to all the doners. Please register in advance and pick the desired time slot to avoid long wait time. Google form link along with other details shared in the respective SCC groups. Please encourage eligible friends and family members for this noble cause.
(4) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by St. John of the Cross Community.
(5) PYC is conducting an ‘Alabare – Praise and Worship’ session for the youth of our parish on January 31, from 7.15 PM onwards. There will be a special prayer for all students appearing for the 10th and 12th Board Examination. All youth and students of 10th standard are kindly requested to attend the Alabare session.
(6) Coming Sunday, there will be a Malayalam Mass at 9.00 AM at the Little Flower Hall.
(7) The Parish is celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation for 190 candidates which will be held on February 1, 2026 at 4.00 PM. We will be honoured to have in our midst Rev. Archbishop John Rodrigues. Let us pray all the candidates. Coming Sunday, the 5.00 PM Mass will be anticipated at 4.00 PM.
(8) Coming Sunday PPC meeting at 6.30 PM at the Little Flower Hall. Attendance is compulsory.
(9) As we celebrate the World Marriage Day on February 8, 2026, the parish along with the Family Cell is organising a young married couples meet at the Community Hall from 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM. There will be a Eucharistic celebration, re-living experience of the marriage day, games and fellowship. Fr. KT Emmanuel will give a session on “Marriage and Family life in the Metropolitan City”. Kindly register the couples name with the PPC members.
(10) The pre-baptism course for all the 1st time to be parents and God parents is organised on February 14, 2026 Saturday, from 1.30 PM to 7.00 PM. Kindly register your names in advance at the parish office.
(11) Those who wish to join the RCIA for the year 2026-27 batch are requested to meet the parish priest during the parish office hours and register their names with the documents.
(12) Parishioners who want to receive the Ration, Medical and Education help are requested to collect the CWF Ration Form on February 7, Saturday at 9.00 AM at the Infant Jesus Hall.
(13) Requesting all parish families to bring all the palms which were given during the last year Palm Sunday service and drop it at the entrance in the box.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
25 January 2026
(1) Today we are celebrating the Laity Sunday. We appreciate all our parishioners, specially the PPC members, Area Coordinators, Animators, PCOA heads and all those who assisting in the spiritual and material well-being of our parish. We are grateful to everyone who has rendered their selfless service towards our faithful.
(2) The HDFC Bank members have come forward to bring awareness on bank frauds which are prevalent these days. This is purely informational seminar on how to stay away from bank frauds and remedial methods. It will be held tomorrow/ today, after the 9.40 AM Mass at the community hall. Invite all the members to participate in this seminar. There will be a 45-minute talk and question hour.
(3) We celebrate the Christian Unity week in the coming week. Let us pray for all the churches in Mira Road and whole world.
(4) Infant Jesus Feast will be celebrated on coming Sunday. The Novenas have been started from January 16, and they will be held during all the masses. We pray for the different association of the parish on each day.
(5) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by Holy Family Community.
(6) Coming Sunday Gujarati mass at the 11.00 AM at the Little Flower Hall.
(7) The parish is celebrating the SCC Day on January 25, 2026. Requesting all the PPC Members, Area Coordinators, Animators, PCOA heads and Assistant heads, Finance Committee members to register with Area Coordinators. There will be a Mass at 9.00 AM, cultural program and the fellowship.
(8) St. Joseph Church in association with Karunya Seva CWS Foundation, Mira- Bhayandar Runners and Maks Pickleball invites you for a mega blood donation drive on January 26, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM at St. Joseph Church Hall. Requesting all the parishioners above age of 18 till the age of eligibility to register your name for the Blood Donation which can save someone’s life. The details are sent on the SCC group.
(9) The parish is organising a young married couples meet as we celebrate the World Marriage Day on February 8, 2026 at the Community Hall from 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM. Kindly register the couples name with the PPC members. There will be a re-living experience of the marriage day with talk by Fr. KT Emmanuel, games and fellowship.
(10) The pre-baptism course for all the 1st time to be parents and God parents is organised on February 14, 2026 Saturday, from 1.30 PM to 7.00 PM. Kindly register in advance at the parish office.
(11) Youth United For Christ, Mumbai, the youth wing of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal invites all youth to its annual event, Milestone, 2026, featuring YU4C Gospel Music band on January 26, 2026, from 4.30 PM to 9.30 PM at Birla Auditorium, Churchgate. For more details kindly contact the registration desk after the mass.
(12) Those who wish to join the RCIA for the year 2026-27 are requested to meet the parish priest during the parish office time and register their names with the documents.
(13) A pilgrim tour to Holy Land is organised by Mr. Calistus Cardoza, Holy Family tours starting from May 10, 2026. Kindly contact their office for more details.
Fr. Lawrence Cutinha
Parish Priest
18 January 2026
(1) Today we celebrate the Feast of Baptism of the Lord. Let us recall our baptism which has given us the grace through washing of our original sin, members of the church and children of God. May the Spirit of the Lord sanctify us.
(2) Today we have a second collection on behalf of the SVP unit of our parish for the charity towards the poor.
(3) Infant Jesus Feast will be celebrated on January 25. The Novenas will start from January 16 during all the masses. We pray for the different association of the parish on each day.
(4) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by Our Lady of Fatma Community.
(5) The HDFC Bank members have come forward to bring awareness on bank frauds which are prevalent these days. This is purely informational seminar on how to stay away from bank frauds and remedial methods. It will be held on coming Sunday, after the 9.40 AM Mass at the community hall. Invite all the members to participate in this seminar. There will be a 45 minute talk and question hour.
(6) Coming Sunday Marathi mass at the 5.00 PM at the Church Terrace.
(7) The Deanery SCC Day for the animators will be hosted by Our Lady of Nazareth Church on January 18, at 5.00 PM at Our Lady of Nazareth School grounds. Kindly register your names with the PPC and Area Coordinator as early as possible. Bus service will be organized by the parish.
(8) Christian Unity week from January 18th till January 25th. Let us pray for all the churches in Mira Road and Whole world.
(9) 3rd Vigil service to be conducted in the SCCs for the First Holy Communion and Confirmation Candidates before January 24, 2026. Requesting the candidates to enquire with the PPC of the community.
(10) MBMC Elections will be held on January 15 and there will be 4 candidates in each ward, in different categories. To register the vote, you need to press the buttons of all the 4 candidates. If all 4 vote buttons are not pressed the vote will not be valid.
(11) The parish is celebrating the SCC Day on January 25, 2026. Requesting all the PPC Members, Area Coordinators, Animators, PCOA heads and Assistant heads, Finance Committee members to register with Area Coordinators. There will be a Mass at 9.00 AM, cultural program and the fellowship.
(12) St. Joseph Church in association with Karunya Seva CWS Foundation, Mira- Bhayandar Runners and Maks Pickleball invites you for a mega blood donation drive on January 26, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM at St. Joseph Church Hall. Requesting all the parishioners above age of 18 till the age of eligibility to register your name for the Blood Donation which can save someone’s life. The details are sent on the SCC group.
(13) The parish is organising a young married couples meet as we celebrate the World Marriage Day on February 8, 2026 at the Community Hall from 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM. There will be a re-living experience of the marriage day with talk, games and fellowship.
(14) The pre baptism course for all the 1st time to be parents and God parents is organized on February 14, 2026 Saturday, from 1.30 PM to 7.00 PM. Kindly register in advance at the parish office.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
11 January 2026
(1) Wishing you all happy feast of Epiphany of the Lord.
(2) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by Ave Maria Community.
(3) Solemnity of Baptism of the Lord will be celebrated on coming Sunday.
(4) Requesting all the parents to take keen interest in Sunday School and mass for the children.
(5) Coming Sunday Tamil Mass at 6.15 PM at the Church.
(6) The Deanery SCC Day for the animators will be hosted by Our Lady of Nazareth Church on January 11, at 5.00 PM at Our Lady of Nazareth School ground. Kindly register your names with the PPC and Area Coordinator as early as possible. Bus service will be organized by the parish.
(7) The Konkani and English Bible Dairy are there for the sale at the stall. Kindly purchase one for your Family.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
4th January 2026
(1) Wish you all a happy feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. May our families grow with family prayers based on the values of the gospels with servant leadership of Jesus. Today we conclude the Jubilee year 2025 at the parish level. And at the universal church it will be concluded on the feast of Epiphany of the Lord.
(2) On December 31st the thanksgiving adoration will start at 8.00 PM and 9.00 PM Eucharistic celebration. Faithful are requested to park the vehicles at Holy Cross Convent School and only the senior citizens who are unable to walk are requested to come in with auto before 15 minutes of the service. Kindly follow the instructions of the Pastoral Helpers. We request every family member to be present for the thanksgiving mass. Inviting the communities of zone C & D to come forward to set up the chairs on the church grounds on December 30 at 7.00 PM.
(3) On January 1st Thursday, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God. The masses will be at 8.00 AM in Konkani, 9.30 AM and 11.00 AM in English. There will not be any mass in the evening. Faithful are requested to park the vehicles at Church grounds.
(4) New year ball will be held on January 1st at 6.00 PM onwards. It is organized by the Pastoral Helpers of our parish. Kindly purchase the coupons and patronize.
(5) The Parish office will reopen on January 2. In emergency case you can contact the spiritual directors of each zone.
(6) The first Friday Hindi retreat will be held on coming Friday from 9.30 AM to 3.30 PM.
(7) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by Infant Jesus Community.
(8) Solemnity of Epiphany of the Lord will be celebrated on coming Sunday.
(9) Sunday School will reopen on January 4. There will be Sunday School and masses at the respective places.
(10) Coming Sunday Malayalam Mass at 9.00 AM at the Little Flower Hall.
(11) The January month PPC meeting will be held on coming Sunday at 6.00 PM at the Little Flower Hall. Attendance is compulsory.
(12) The Deanery SCC Day for the animators will be hosted by Our Lady of Nazareth Church on January 11, at 5.00 PM at Our Lady of Nazareth School ground. Kindly register your names with the PPC and Area Coordinator before December 31. Bus service will be organized by the parish.
(13) The Konkani and English Bible Dairy are there for the sale at the stall. Kindly purchase one for your Family.
(1) Christmas sweets, Kuswar is put up for sale by the SVP unit of our parish, today and tomorrow. The proceeds of this will go in aid of the cancer patients. On Monday December 22nd the parish along with the doners Mr. Robert Noronha, Rohan D Souza and Mrs. Wilma Rose will distribute the chicken and Christmas sweets for the ration holder families.
(2) December 24th, Christmas Vigil Service Masses are at 7.00 PM and 10.00 PM. Faithful are requested to park the vehicles at Holy Cross Convent School and only the senior citizens who are unable to walk are requested to come in with auto before 15 minutes of the service. Kindly follow the instructions of the Pastoral Helpers. We request every family members to be present for the Christmas celebrations. Inviting the communities of zone A & B to come forward to set up the chairs on the church grounds on December 23 at 7.00 PM.
(3) December 25th, Christmas Day Service Masses are at 8.00 AM in Konkani and 9.30 AM and 11.00 AM. in English. There will not be any mass in the evening. Faithful are requested to park the vehicles at Church grounds.
(4) Feast of St. Stephen the Martyr on December 26, Friday; Feast of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist on December 27, Saturday; Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph on December 28, Sunday. As we are celebrating the feast of Holy Innocents on the same day we will be blessing the children at every mass.
(5) I thank all the volunteers who assisted in beautifying the church.
(6) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by Saint Jude and Saint Francis Xavier Community.
(7) The Parish office staff will have holidays from December 24 afternoon till January 1. In emergency case you can contact the spiritual directors of each zone.
(8) We thank all the Members of St. Joseph Church and Bless Foundation for organising the Christmas Fiesta. We are grateful to each of the participants, pastoral helpers’ team, techno team, parishioners, sponsors, DCP and all the Inspectors of Kashigaon, Kanakia, Nayanagar, Kashimira and Traffic police. Thanks to all the youth who performed and the volunteers who assisted in decorating the vehicles.
(9) Sunday School will have Christmas holidays on December 28. On January 4 there will be Sunday School and masses at the respective places.
(10) Coming Sunday, the Archdiocese Festival of Families will be held at Our Lady of Velankanni Shrine, Bhatebunder, Uttan on the feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
(11) New year ball will be held on January 1st at 6.00 PM onwards. It is organized by the Pastoral Helpers of our parish. Kindly purchase the coupons and patronize.
(12) The Deanery SCC Day for the animators will be hosted by Our Lady of Nazareth Church on January 11, at 5.00 PM at Our Lady of Nazareth School ground. Kindly register your names with the PPC and Area Coordinator before December 31. Bus service will be organized by the parish.
(13) The Konkani and English Bible Dairy are there for the sale at the stall. Kindly purchase one for your Family.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
21 December 2025
(1) The feast of St. John of the Cross will be celebrated on December 15, Monday.
(2) Confessions in the parish will be held from December 15 to 19 Monday to Friday from 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and the 4.30 P.M. to 8.30 PM. Kindly follow the schedule on the SCC group.
(3) Home bound confessions and communion will be taken care by the each of the spiritual director in coordination with the PPC and EMHC.
(4) Requesting the volunteers to assist in decorating the church for the Christmas and New year. You are requested to come to the church on Thursday at 8.00 PM.
(5) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by Our Lady of Lourdes, Community Hall cleaning by Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Church Terrace and Infant Jesus Hall cleaning by Our Lady of Grace community.
(6) Coming Saturday there will be only one mass at 5.00 PM. The 6.15 PM mass will not be there.
(7) We start our Christmas celebration with the Christmas Fiesta, a Road Show with the Message of Christmas on December 20, Saturday starting at GCC at 5.40 PM and ending at Geeta Arcade. It is a day where St. Joseph Church youth along with the Bless Foundation will Spread the Christmas Joy by Singing and dancing in and around Mira Road. The route and the timings are sent in the SCC group. Inviting all the communities to gather in the respective areas as per the schedule. Requesting the Sponsors to come forward and help us.
(8) On Coming Sunday, at 8.00 AM, Sunday School will have Christmas celebration for the children in the following places: Standard 1st to Standard 3rd Mount Carmel School prayer service and the Christmas celebration; Standard 4th to Standard 7th Mass at the Community Hall and the Christmas Celebration; Standard 8th to Confirmation candidates Mass at the Church Terrance and the Christmas Celebration. 9.40 AM adults’ mass will be at the Church. (9) Christmas sweets, Kuswar is put up for sale by the SVP unit of our parish, on 19th, 20th and 21st of December. The proceeds of this will go in aid of the cancer patients. On 22nd the parish will along with the doners Mr. Robert Noronha and Mrs. Wilma Rose will distribute the chicken and Christmas sweets for the ration holder families.
(10) The parish will gift a calendar per family along with the tidings. Requesting all to attend the cluster meeting and collect it from the place of meeting. Requesting the PPC leaders to collect them from the parish office.
(11) The Konkani and English Bible Dairy as arrived. Kindly purchase one for your Family.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
14 December 2025
(1) The Diocesan Centre for Social Action has sent an appeal with the envelopes are to be dropped in the box at the entrance of the church. The cheques to be addressed to Centre for Social Action, write the address and the PAN CARD number to claim a deduction under 80G.
(2) We thank all those who volunteered to assisted in the Foundation Day program.
(3) PPC meeting on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 6.00 P.M. at the Little Flower Hall. Attendance is compulsory.
(4) The feast of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated on December 8, Monday.
(5) The Konkani Charismatic Annual get-together on December 10, Wednesday. Konkani Mass at 5.45 PM. All are invited.
(6) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by St. Joseph Community.
(7) Coming Sunday, at 6.15 PM. Tamil Mass in the Church Terrace.
(8) The Pastoral Helpers meeting will be held on December 14, Sunday at 6.30 PM at the Community Hall. Attendance is compulsory.
(9) Confessions in the parish will be held from December 15 to 19 Monday to Friday from 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and the 4.30 P.M. to 8.30 PM.
(10) Home bound confessions will be coordinated with the PPC and EMHC. Every Home bound home will get a heating bag as a Christmas gift. Pray for Mr. Christopher D Souza from Vincent de Pallotti community for the sponsoring the same.
(11) The parish will gift a calendar per family along with the tidings. Requesting all to attend the cluster meeting and collect it from the place of meeting.
(12) St. Jerome Church Kashimira, Celebrates the Annual feast on December 26. And the novena starts from December 15 to 23. Novena masses are held at 7.00 PM on weekdays and 8.00 AM on Sunday in Marathi. Other details are on the notice board.
(13)The Konkani and English Bible Dairy as arrived. Kindly purchase one for your Family.
(14) We are having the Christmas Fiesta on December 20, Saturday. It is a day where St. Joseph Church along with Bless Foundation will Spread the Christmas Joy by Singing and dancing in and around Mira Road. It is a Road Show with the Message of Christmas. Requesting for the Sponsors to come forward and help us.
(15) Requesting all those who have registered with the parish to take the Parish Family ID at the earliest possible.
(16) St. Joseph Konkan Welfare Association is screening a Konkani Movie “Payaan” at Movie Max on December 14, 9.30 AM. for tickets kindly contact Delan Crasta and committee members.
Fr, Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
07 December 2025
(1) Wishing you all a Happy Feast of St. Joseph. We thank St. Joseph for interceding upon us throughout the years and preserving the unity, encouraging the vibrancy and creativity through his sons and daughters. We are grateful to all the parishioners of our parish. We specially thank the all the fathers, religious, Vice President, PPC secretary and assistant secretary, Parish SCC Coordinator, PPC members, Area Coordinators, Animators, all the heads and assistants of the PCOA, and each of the volunteers for rendering the service throughout the year and helping the parish. We thank all the office and helping staff. We thank all the associated members of MBMC and Police authorities.
(2) We are celebrating dedication of our church and honor our patron St. Joseph. We invite all the families to join in celebration by joining in music and variety of food festival on today and tomorrow after the evening masses. The details are forwarded in the SCC group. We specially thank Fr. Alvito Fernandes our priest for reflecting on the theme of sacraments and celebrating the feast mass at our parish. Thanks to the choir, techno and LCD, pastoral helpers, EMHC, Lectors, altar servers, liturgy cell and all the communities who have assisted during these last 9 days of novena.
(3) We are starting with the new liturgical year. It is a first Sunday of Advent.
(4) The Mira Road Goan Association is celebrating the feast of St. Francis Xavier on December 3 and the celebration of Xavier night on the December 6. For the Xavier Night coupons details kindly contact the association members.
(5) December 5, 2025 First Friday of the month. Hindi Retreat from 9.30 A.M. to 3.30 P.M. After the retreat, there will be sale of Mother Mary Saries sponsored during the year. First Friday adoration after the 6.30 P.M. Mass.
(6) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by Holy Trinity Community.
(7) The SVP unite of our parish will assist in distributing the CWF ration for the needy, registered families on coming Saturday at 9.00 A.M.
(8) Mass timings for coming Saturday 5.00 PM and 6.15 PM. Coming Sunday Masses will be as follows: 6.45 AM Konkani, 8.15 AM parish mass, 9.40 AM children at the church, adults at the hall, 8th to 11th standard children at the terrace, 11.15 AM. and 5.00 PM. for adults.
(9) Requesting the parents to help the children from standard 1st to 11th to attend the catechism at 8.00 AM. followed by the mass at the respective places.
(10) Coming Sunday, at 9.00 A.M. Malayalam Mass at the Little Flower Hall.
(11) PPC meeting on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 6.00 P.M. at the Little Flower Hall. Attendance is compulsory.
(12) Dhyanashram, Carmelite retreat centre Rajodi organises three days residential retreat from December 12 to 14 in Marathi and December 19 to 21 in English. Ryshivana Carmelite Retreat Centre organises the contemplative retreat for the laity on December 14 to 20.
(13)The Diocesan Centre for Social Action has sent an appeal with the envelop which will be given to you this weekend and collected next weekend. This is in support of the cause of the poor, tribals and other vulnerable groups through the advent campaign against hunger and disease. The cheques to be addressed to Centre for Social Action, write the address and the pan card number to claim a deduction under 80G.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
30 November 2025
(1) Wishing you all a Happy Feast of Christ the King. We unite together in our prayers for peace, justice, and mercy, and the hope that Christ’s reign in our hearts to inspire us acts of love and compassion. We honour Christ the King with the Eucharistic procession and adoration after the tomorrow/ today evening mass. The Sunday evening mass will be held at 4.00 PM followed by procession and adoration. The Band has been sponsored by Mr. Jasico Cardozo.
(2) We thank the SVP, Women Cell, PPC and all the volunteers for organizing the differently abled children day. There were 68 children and their parents.
(3) We have started with the novena in honor of our patron St. Joseph as we celebrate the dedication of our church which will be celebrated on the coming Sunday. Inviting all the parishioners to reflect on the theme of Sacraments with Fr. Alvito Fernandes, Carmelite priest. Inviting the communities to participate in the liturgy and enhance the festive joy.
(4) Requesting the Volunteers to come forward to decorate the church on coming Friday at 8.00 PM. Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by St. Gabriel Community.
(5) Coming Saturday and Sunday we are celebrating dedication of our church and honor our patron St. Joseph. We invite all the families to join in celebration by joining in music and variety of food festival on November 29 & 30 Saturday and Sunday after the evening masses. The details will be forwarded in the SCC group.
(6) Mass timings for Saturday 5.00 PM and 6.15 PM last day of novena. Coming Sunday all the Masses are solemn masses. 6.45 AM Konkani, 8.15 AM, 9.40 AM 11.15 AM. and 5.00 PM. We are arranging 1000 chairs outside the church. All the faithful along with the children, youth and elders each of you is invited.
(7) Coming Sunday there will not be catechism but we have the last bible quiz for the children. Timings are sent on the catechism group.
(8) Coming Saturday evening onwards we start the new liturgical year. It is a first Sunday of Advent.
(9) The Mira Road Goan Association is celebrating the feast of St. Francis Xavier on December 3 and the celebration of Xavier night on the December 6. For the Xavier Night coupons details kindly contact the association members.
(10) 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.
We thank the St. Joseph Konkani Welfare Association for organising the Tulu Drama. The proceeds from this Rs 4,50,000/- has been donated to the Carmel Jyothi Trust, Rs.90,000/- has been donated to the 4 poor students for the education, Rs. 75,000/- has been donated to our church. Thanks to all the parishioners who purchased the lucky draw coupons, and all those who supported in selling. We thank the Konkani Welfare association, PPC, animators and each of the volunteers.
(11) A special session “Promoting family Harmony and Spirituality” is organized 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.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
23 November 2025
(1) We wish Happy Children Day for all the Sunday School children. Requesting the parents to help the children from standard 1st to 11th to attend the catechism at 8.00 AM. followed by the mass at the respective places.
(2) November 21, Friday we start with the novena in honor of our patron St. Joseph as we celebrate the dedication of our church which will be celebrated on the November 30 Sunday. Inviting all the parishioners to reflect on the theme of Sacraments with Fr. Alvito Fernandes, Carmelite priest.
(3) Coming Saturday, Church cleaning by St. Gonzalo Garcia Community.
(4) The differently abled children day will be celebrated on November 22 Saturday from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM at the Community Hall. The purpose of this program is to provide orientation towards obtaining government facilities and benefits from the local governing bodies. We have invited guest speaker from MBMC who is able to guide us and give us the right information. Hence, we request all our parishioners to make use of this opportunity and benefit from it. It is also open to all the religion people. Requesting the parents to register the names with the PPC members. The details are sent on the brochure in the SCC group.
(5) The Pre-Baptism Course for first time parents and god parents is organized on November 22, Saturday, from 1.30 P.M. to 7.00 P.M. All those who wish to be 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 parents whose course is pending can also avail themselves of this opportunity to attend.
(6) A special session “Promoting family Harmony and Spirituality” 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.
(7) Coming Sunday, there will be a Gujarati language mass at 11.00 AM. at the Little Flower Hall.
(8) As we are celebrating the Solemnity of Christ the King we will be having Eucharistic procession and adoration after the evening mass on coming Sunday. The Sunday evening mass will be held at 4.00 PM followed by procession and adoration.
(9) The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Mumbai invites you to “The Chosen Encounter”, a powerful audio -visual faith experience on Saturday, 6 December 2025 from 5.00 PM to 10.00 PM at Holy Cross Church Grounds, Kurla. All parishioners are encouraged to attend; kindly register at the registration desk in the parish”.
(10) Calling all working and unmarried young adults (ages 21 to 35) for a Christian Life Seminar; organised by the Missionary Families of Christ, themed ‘Anchored in Hope’ inclusive of sessions based on individual, Family and Church Life. This is scheduled on November 22 & 23, 2025 at Atma Darshan, Andheri East. For details, kindly refer to the poster on the notice board.
(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 Little Flower community is organizing a cafeteria with delicious food items on today and tomorrow. Kindly patronize.
(13) All those who wish to put up a food stall or any other items for the sale during the celebration of the foundation day on November 29 & 30 Saturday and Sunday are requested to meet on November 18, Tuesday at 7.30 PM at the parish office.
Fr. Lawrence DCunha
Parish Priest
16 November 2025
(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