34th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Change in Mass Timings

34th Sunday Liturgy 26-11-2017
(see the changes in mass timing)

6.45am: Fr Francis Almeida
Animation: Normal Jyothi

8.00am: Kannada Mass by Fr Cyril D'Mello

10.00am: English FHC mass by Fr Jijo, Fr. Anthony, Fr Arun & other priests.

The Order of the First Holy Communion Mass 26-11-2017

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CHURCH
Kalena Agrahara

The Order of the First Holy Communion Mass
Date: 26-11-2017
Day: Sunday
Time: 10.00am
Main Celebrant: Fr Jijo Manjackal MSFS

1.      Mass Intentions and Instructions on FHC Mass by Asst.PP
2.      Welcome address by Mrs. Verushka D’Souza (MC for the mass)
3.      Entrance hymn (all sit till the priests reach the altar, to see the procession of the children)
4.      Introduction by Kenneth’s Grandmother (after the sign of the cross)
5.      Light Candle at Gloria (Altar boy brings the lighted candle (Srs.Vanitha & Jenifer)
6.      Put off the candles right after the Gloria
7.      Introduction for the First Reading by Verushka D’Souza
8.      First Reading by Sophie Petrus
9.      Responsorial Hymn
10.  Introduction for Second Reading by Verushka D’Souza
11.  Second Reading by Kathy’s Mother
12.  Gospel & Homily: Fr Jijo
13.  Light Candles for Profession of Faith (Put off the candles after the creed)
14.  Prayer of faithful by Rochel, Nishmita, Deepa
15.  Offertory Procession (Only parents bring offering-Reena, Srs. Jenifer &Vanitha)
16.  Holy Communion: (The First Holy Communicants kneel and Pray & then receive
communion with both species along with their parents while the congregation is seated
then the rest receive communion)
17.  Sunday Announcements (Thanking Teachers) by PP
18.  Oath of the First Communicants led by PP (as they stand in a semicircle)
19.  Thanksgiving prayer led by Mrs. Reena
20.  Blessing & Distribution of the Rosary/Certificates by Fr Jijo/Rector (Srs.Vanitha &Jenifer)
21.  Final Blessings
22.  Photograph: Priests, Altar Servers & First Communicants then teachers (infront of altar)
23.  Photograph: At the entrance of the Church along with parents (after the final procession)
24.  Distribution of Snack boxes in the hall & Pictures!!!

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: 19-11-2017

Sunday Liturgy  19-11-2017 World Communication Day

7.00am: English Mass by Fr Bitaju OSST
Animation by Trinity Ashram Brothers

8.30am: Kannada Mass by Josephvaz SJ

10.30: English Mass by Fr Arun SJ

11.30am: Sports for the Children. All are welcome to witness the event. All the children will be given juice and a fruit after the Mass.

Parking: Near ITI, on the mud road leading to the church and NEVER in front of the church.

Sunday Special 19-11-2017
1. World Communication Day
2. First World Day of the Poor
3. Special Mass for the Children at 10.30am
4. Recognition of our Altar boys and girls
5. Sports Day for our parish children from 11.30am-1.00pm

COME - CHEER - CELEBRATE

A Few Important Days in the Coming Days

 Nov 12, 2017 - FHC Retreat and Sacrament of Reconciliation at Prerana

Nov 19, 2017 – Children’s Mass at 10.30am – Altar Servers Felicitation followed Children’s day celebration with Sports

Nov 26, 2017 – First Holy Communion Mass at 10am

Dec 10, 2017 – Catechism Day 

Eucharistic Adoration, Saturday 18th November 2017


Dear Friends,
Eucharistic Adoration along with Praise and Worship will be conducted on Saturday, 18th November from 6.00pm to 7:30pm by the Divine Mercy Ministry Team in our Church.

Theme: "Divine Mercy in my soul"

All are welcome to Praise and Worship.

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 12-11-2017

32nd Sunday Liturgy and Activities     12-11-2017

7.00am: English Mass by Fr Bosco SDB 
Animation: FSI sisters

8.30am: Kannada Mass by Fr  Edward Rodrigues SJ 

10.30am: English Mass by Fr Anil D'Mello SJ 

Special Retreat for the FHC children and their parents 

Venue : Prerana (MSJ) 
Date: 12-11-2017
Day: Sunday
Time: 8.45am - 1.00pm
Mode: Silent and Prayerful 

Resource Person: Fr Thommai SDB 

Confessors: Frs. Freddie Dsilva, Hilario Fernandes,  J B Mendonca,  Francis Noronha and Arun.

Mass by Fr Freddie Dsilva SJ

Special Course on Prayer 

Prerana has organized two days course on prayer ( 11& 12 Sat & Sun) from 9.00am till 4.00pm.

Few seats are available for those who wish to attend.  The interested persons can call and confirm by today Mrs. Roopa 9035898539/+918310920263. Food and accommodation is provided.

Mission Sunday Celebration: 05-11-2017

7.00am: English Mass
Main Celebrant: Fr Stany D'Souza SJ (Provincial)
Homilist: Fr Anil D'Mello SJ (Rector)

8.00am: Inauguration of Games by Provincial & Rector

9.00am: Kannada  Mass by Fr Anthony Lawrence SJ

10.45am: English Mass by  Fr Thommai SDB

11.45am: Lunch for all in the Church premises (even to carry home)
and attractive games for all will be arranged.

Mission Sunday Announcements

1. The Children will return Piggy banks and offer during offertory procession. Anyone who has not returned the envelope will drop in the box.

2. Sponsors kindly inform me or Mrs Amy- 9845722104 if you wish to sponsor by today.

3. There are 12 games. For details contact Mrs.  Reena-9845668026

4. Those who wish to take home the food for Lunch or dinner,  may inform Peter Dsouza 9880236352 so that he can keep the food ready (packed).

5. Parking is in MSJ except two persons who are unable to walk.

6. Auction items to be given at the office by evening. Emu eggs,  Live hen,  healthy drinks from tall trees are an attraction.

7. Welcome to all for the Mission Sunday Festival and Fun.

8. List of Games: 🚗 Car race; 🎯 darts; hitting tins pyramid with ball; basketball 🏀 through the tyres; fishing the JUICE bottles 😓; drawing competition with theme- Mission with Christ; coin in bucket; ringing the blocks/ gifts; wicket and ball.

Fr Arun Kumar,
The Parish Priest

Mass for the Volunteers of Mission Sunday: Saturday 04-11-2017

Today (Saturday)  4-11-2017

Mass for the Volunteers of Mission Sunday at 6.00pm

We are all geared up for Mission Sunday. Let us together make it a participative one with loads of fun and bonding as one church. I request all of you to buy food coupons, t shirts, get items for auctioning and participate in all the games, activities and auction. Looking forward for a fruitful event.

 Parking will be in Mt St. Joseph on Mission Sunday