Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

26 Jan 2025

1) The Parish Online Census link is open till 31st January for families who have not registered earlier as well as other parishioners who wish to edit their family details. For more details contact your animators & sector PPC.

2) On Sunday 26th January, Republic Day, Bombay Catholic Sabha will conduct the unfurling of the flag at 7.30 am in the quadrangle. All are requested to attend.

3) The Bible Cell is conducting a Bible Quiz in various sectors on the Gospel according of St. John on Sunday 26th January. Encouraging all parishioners to participate.

4) Pre-Baptism session will be conducted on February 02nd & 09th at Sophia School from 9 am to 1 pm. Chosen Godparents also need to register and attend both the days. Registration forms and further details available in the parish office.

5) On the occasion of World Day of the Sick, Karuna Hospital in collaboration with IC Healthcare Centre is organizing a Free Mental Wellness Camp on Friday 7th February 2025 from 9 am to 11 am in the St. Paul VI Hall. Limited slots available. For registration contact IC Healthcare helpdesk after this weekend masses.

6) IC Healthcare Centre in collaboration with Borivli Blood Centre is organising a blood donation drive on Sunday 9th February in the St. Paul VI Hall. For registrations & details contact IC Healthcare Helpdesk after this weekend and next weekend masses.

7) As announced earlier, the current temporary structure in the church extension will be replaced with a permanent and sturdy one. We assure you that no graves will be affected due to this and the graveyard will remain accessible throughout the construction. Refer to the notice board for more details.

8) IC parishioners who have permanent graves in St. Andrew’s Church are required to submit grave affidavits and pay their dues by 15th February 2025 failing which permission will not be granted to utilize the graves.

9) We Congratulate our 132 Confirmandii on receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, 24th January. We thank all those who helped decorate the church and contribute towards the Celebration.

10) Look up the notice board for details of 19th East Indian Singing Competition to be held on Sunday 2nd February at 5 pm.

Parish Priest