Parish life
Weekly notices and announcements from the parish.
Parish notices
17 October 2026
1. Today is the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2. We thank the Holy Spirit (Vijay Nagar) zone for animating today’s liturgy. 3. Today we celebrate Mission Sunday. We have a Food stall tomorrow/today in the church premises. Please collect your price coupons after Mass. 4. Next Sunday, 25th October, Eucharist will be animated by the Immaculate Conception (Hanuman Nagar) zone at the 8.30 am Mass. 5.From next Sunday 25th of October there will be no Sunday School for the Diwali vacation. Kindly note there will be Sunday School on 15th of November 2026. 6.There will be (Vacation Bible Joy) VBJ class from 1st Std to 9th Std. Classes are compulsory for all the students. The timing will be announced next Sunday. 7.The Jesus youth of Mumbai are organizing a Youth Retreat titled - “ Arise 4.0 - An Initial Retreat for the Youth” at Christ Academy, KoparKhairane from November 6th to 9th November 2026. For details kindly check the church notice board. 8. The Diocesan Vocation Service Centre is organising COPA FE (Cup of Faith), a sports tournament for children, youth and young adults aged 8 to 24. It will be held on Thursday,12th November 2026, from 8.30 am at St. Pius X College, Goregaon East. For further details, kindly check the church notice board. 9. The Parish team will continue their family visit to the St. Sebastian (Katemanavli) zone from this week. We request the zonal coordinators to guide and assist us. They will communicate the day of the visit to the respective places.
10 October 2026
1. Today is the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2. We thank the Good Shepherd (Vithalwadi) zone for animating today’s liturgy. 3. Parents of students in Std 8,9, 10th of the Sunday School will have a meeting tomorrow/today after the 9.30 am Mass. 4. Next Sunday, 18th October, Provincial Superior Fr. Peter Fernandez sss will visit our parish. 5. Next Sunday, 18th October, Eucharist will be animated by the Holy Spirit (VijayNagar) zone at 8.30 am mass. 6.Next Sunday 18th October we celebrate Mission Sunday. A Food stall will be organised on that day. Please collect your price coupons after mass today & tomorrow. 7.The Mission Sunday stall lists displayed both on the notice board and near the entrance. It is an opportunity for us to work together as the members of the zonal group to support the church for the continuous Evangelization in various missions. The more we spend our time conversing with one another, the more we witness our communion as oneness. 8. The Parish would like to form the Lay Aggregation of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament to deepen our knowledge of our Founder, St. Peter Julian Eymard to live the Eucharist way of life, and to involve ourselves in the Eucharist. Anyone who would like to join, kindly give your names at the parish office. 9. There will be a Family Commission session at St. Pius College, Goregaon on 15th and 16th October 2026. For further details, kindly check the church notice board.
3 October 2026
1. Today is the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2. We thank the St. Anthony (Vithalwadi) zone for animating today’s liturgy. 3. Next Sunday, 11th October, the Eucharist will be animated by the Good Shepherd (Vithalwadi) zone at 8.30 am mass. 4.The rosary is being prayed every day at 6.10 pm at the grotto conducted by the members of the Legion of Mary. 5.The Parish Pastoral Council will have its meeting tomorrow/today after the 8.30 am Mass. 6.Parents of 8,9,10th students of Sunday School are invited for a meeting after the 9.30 am Mass on Sunday 11th October 2026. It is for the better involvement in the Sunday School. 7. The Mission Sunday stall lists are displayed both on the notice board and near the entrance. It is an opportunity for us to work together as the members of the zonal group to support the church for the continuous Evangelization in various missions. The more we spend our time conversing with one another, the more we witness our communion as oneness. 8.The senior citizen group will have a day of outing as pilgrimage to Uttan on Saturday 10th October 2026. 9.The Parish would like to form the Lay Aggregation of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament to deepen our knowledge of our Founder, St. Peter Julian Eymard to live the Eucharist way of life, and to involve ourselves in the Eucharist. Anyone who would like to join, kindly give your names at the parish office. 10. There will be a Family Commission session at St. Pius College, Goregaon on 15th and 16th October 2026. For further details, kindly check the church notice board. TABOR BHAVAN 11. IGNITE Programme: A programme for students and youth will be held every fourth Saturday of the month at Tabor Bhavan, from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. Chain Rosary Crusade: From 1st to 31st October 2026. Hindi Bible Convention: A three-day Hindi Bible Convention will be held from 13th to 15th November 2026. Parishioners are encouraged to take part in these programmes for prayer, Scripture reflection and spiritual renewal. 12. The Parish team will continue their family visit to the Velankanni (Anandwadi) zone from this week. We request the zonal coordinators to guide and assist us. They will communicate the day of the visit to the respective places.
26 September 2026
1. Today is the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2. Today we celebrate the feast of St. Vincent de Paul. We thank the SVP Members for animating today’s liturgy. 3. Next Sunday, 4th October Eucharist will be animated by the St. Anthony (Vithalwadi) zone at the 8.30 am Mass. 4. During the month of October, the rosary will be prayed every day at 6.10 pm at the grotto, conducted by the members of the Legion of Mary. 5.Friday, the 2nd of October is the first Friday of the month. The Holy Half Hour will be conducted at 6.30 p.m. followed by mass and also there will be healing prayer & blessing with oil. 6. The Parish Pastoral Council will have its meeting next Sunday, 4th October, after the 8.30 am Mass. 7. The Parish team will begin their family visit to the St. Luke (Lok Group) zone from this week. We request the zonal coordinators to guide and assist us. They will communicate the day of the visit to the respective places. 8. Due to unforeseen circumstances and unfavourable conditions, the Indoor Sports Program scheduled for 27th September 2026 has been cancelled. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused. The registration amount will be refunded to all participants today.
19 September 2026
1. Today is the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2. We thank the Infant Jesus (Tisgaon) zone for animating today’s liturgy. 3. Next Sunday, 27th September, the Eucharist will be animated by the SVP at the 8.30 am Mass. 4.The Parish Youth are organising an Indoor Sports Tournament next Sunday, 27th September 2026 in the Church Hall, and all parishes of Thane Deanery are invited to participate. The tournament will feature Table Tennis, Carrom, and Chess, with a registration fee of Rs. 200 per game. 5. On Sunday, 18th October, we will celebrate Mission Sunday. Zonal animators are requested to confirm their food stall requirements before 26th of September 2026. 6. SVP members will be making their gate collection for the month of September today/to-morrow, after the Mass. 7. A pre-baptismal course will be conducted at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kalyan (West), in the month of October 2026. Both parents and godparents are required to attend this session. This course is compulsory. Those who wish to attend the course are kindly requested to register their names at Kalyan West Parish office. 8.The Parish team will begin their family visit to the St. Jude’s Community (Kolsewadi) zone from this week. We request the zonal coordinators to guide and assist us. They will communicate the day of the visit to the respective places.
12 September 2026
1. Today is the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2.We thank the St. Luke (Lok Group) zone for animating today’s liturgy. 3. Due to the Bandra Fair, tomorrow the Eucharist will be held at: 7.30 am (Marathi) 9.00 am (English ). There will be no children’s Mass. 4. Monday, 14th September, we will celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Tuesday, 15th Sept., we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. 5. The Marathi Committee Group is organizing a gathering for Bandra Fair on Sunday, 20th September 2026. Bus departure is at 7.00 am from KDMC D- Ward. The contribution is Rs. 500 per person, including breakfast, lunch and bus travel. Please register your names to Marathi committee member Mrs Kunda Lokhande before 15th of September. 6. Next Sunday, 20th September, Eucharist will be animated by the Infant Jesus (Tisgaon) at the 8.30 am Mass. 7. On Sunday, 18th October, we will celebrate Mission Sunday. Zonal animators are requested to confirm their food stall requirements before 26th of September2026. 8.The Parish Youth are organising an Indoor Sports Tournament on Sunday, 27th September 2026 in the Church Hall, and all parishes of Thane Deanery are invited to participate. The tournament will feature Table Tennis, Carrom, and Chess, with a registration fee of Rs. 200 per game. Exciting cash prizes and trophies await the winners! We encourage everyone, especially our youth, to register, participate, and spread the word. It promises to be a fun-filled event, so do take part and help make it a grand success! 9. A pre-baptismal course will be conducted at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kalyan (West), in the month of October 2026. Both parents and god-parents are required to attend this session. This course is compulsory. Those who wish to attend the course are kindly requested to register their names at the Kalyan West Parish office. 10. The Bible Commission of Thane Deanery is organizing the Bible Quiz on the Pentateuch- “Five Scrolls” on Sunday, 20th September 2026, from 3.30 pm to 7.00 pm at St. Pius X School Hall. All are invited to participate. The Quiz will be held next week in our parish. 11. The Priest will be available for confession on Fridays and Saturdays at 6.00 pm.
5 September 2026
1. Today is the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2. We celebrate the feast of the Nativity of Our Lady on Tuesday, 8th September. It is also the day of the Girl Child. That day we pray in a very special way for all the girls of our parish. The Rosary will be prayed at 6.25 pm, followed by Mass. 3. The Parish Pastoral Council will have its meeting tomorrow/today after the 9.00 am Eucharist. 4. Next Sunday, 13th September Eucharist will be animated by the St. Luke (Lok Group) zone at 8.30 am Mass. 5. Sunday School will not be held next Sunday, 13th September, on account of the Bandra - Mount Mary’s Feast. Therefore, the 9.30 am Mass stands cancel. 6. The Priest will be available for confession on Fridays and Saturdays at 6.00 pm. 7.The Bible Commission of Thane Deanery is organizing the Bible Quiz on the Pentateuch- “Five Scrolls” on Sunday, 20th September 2026, from 3.30 pm to 7.00 pm at St. Pius X School Hall. All are invited to participate. The Quiz will be held next week in our parish. 8. The Parish team will begin their family visit to the St. Jude’s Community (Kolsewadi) zone from this week. We request the zonal coordinators to guide and assist us. They will communicate the day of the visit to the respective places.
29 August 2026
1. Today is the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2. The novena in preparation for the feast of the Nativity of Our Lady is underway. The Rosary is being prayed at 6.25 pm, followed by the Novena Mass at 6.45 pm. The list of offerings for each day of the Novena has been displayed on the Church Notice Board. 3. During the Novena days, regular Sunday School children will be rewarded. 4. On Thursday, 03rd September, there will not be the Eucharist in the morning; there will be the Novena Eucharist in the evening, 5. Next Sunday, 6th of September, Mass will be at 7:30 a.m. in Marathi and 9:00 a.m. in English. There will be no Children's Mass. 6. Sunday School will be held as usual at 8:30 a.m., but attendance will be taken only for half an hour. 7. The Parish Pastoral Council will have its meeting next Sunday, 6th September, after the 9.00 am Eucharist. 8.The Priest will be available for confession on Fridays and Saturdays at 6.00 pm. 9.The Bible Commission of Thane Deanery is organizing the Bible Quiz on the Pentateuch- “Five Scrolls” on Sunday, 20th September 2026, from 3.30 pm to 7.00 pm at St. Pius X School Hall. All are invited to participate. Parish Priest
24 August 2026
Today is the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today we celebrate Justice Sunday. Women Cell members have their annual commissioning day tomorrow/today. The Novena in preparation for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady will begin on Sunday, 30th August. The list of offerings for each day of the Novena has been displayed on the Church Notice Board. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:25 p.m., followed by the Novena Mass at 6:45 p.m. Those who wish to contribute sweets for the children, snacks for the people, or make any other donations during novena days are kindly requested to hand them over any of the parish fathers or Parish office as early as possible. During the Novena days, regular Sunday School children will be rewarded. On Sunday 30th August and September 6th , Mass will be at 7:30 a.m. in Marathi and 9:00 a.m. in English. There will be no Children's Mass on these days. Sunday School will be held as usual at 8:30 a.m., but attendance will be taken only for half an hour. SVP members will be making their gate collection for the month of August today/to-morrow, after the mass. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacraments on Mondays and Fridays at 6.00 pm, before the Eucharist celebration. The Priest will be available for confession on Fridays and Saturdays at 6.00 pm. Parish Priest
16 August 2026
1. Today is the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2. Today we celebrate Prison Ministry Sunday. A second collection will be made towards the Prison Ministry after communion. 3. Tomorrow/Today there will be a Youth meeting at 11.30 am. 4. There will be an Annual General Meeting and get-together of the Malayalam Community tomorrow/today after the Malayalam Mass. 5. There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacraments on Mondays and Fridays at 6.00 pm, before the Eucharist celebration. 6. The Priest will be available for confession on Fridays and Saturdays at 6.00 pm. 7. Next Sunday we celebrate Justice Sunday. 8. The Novena in preparation for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady will begin on Sunday, 30th August. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:25 p.m., followed by the Novena Mass at 6:45 p.m. Those who wish to contribute sweets for the children, snacks for the people, or make any other donations during novena days are kindly requested to hand them over any of the parish fathers or Parish office as early as possible. 9. On Sunday 30th August and September 6th , Mass will be at 7:30 a.m. in Marathi and 9:00 a.m. in English. There will be no Children's Mass on these days. 10. Sunday School will be held as usual at 8:30 a.m., but attendance will be taken only for half an hour. 11. The Church website is now active: lourdeschurchkalyaneast.com. Please visit the website for updates on upcoming events, announcements, Mass timings, and other notices. Parish Priest
8 August 2026
1. Today is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 2. Today we celebrate Vianney Sunday. It is a special day to pray for all our priests, especially those who are sick and retired, and also those who have served in our parish. The special collection will be made after communion, which will go towards the Diocesan Clergy Fund. 3.We thank our Lectors and the Liturgy group for animating this Eucharist. (only for the 8.30 am Mass). They will receive their commissioning before the final blessing. 4. Saturday, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Independence Day. It is a Holy day of obligation where attendance at Mass is compulsory. Masses will be held in the morning at 9.00 am (English) and in the evening at 6.30 pm as the anticipated Mass for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 5. Next Sunday, 16th August, we celebrate Prison Ministry Sunday. A second collection will be made towards the Prison Ministry after communion. 6.There will be an Annual General Meeting and get-together of the Malayalam Community on Sunday 16th August 2026 after the Malayalam Mass. 7.The parish team covered the biggest zone of Mother Teresa (Chakkinaka). They will continue the visit in the month of September 2026. 8.There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacraments on Mondays and Fridays at 6.00 pm, before the Eucharist celebration. 9.The Priest will be available for confession on Friday and Saturday at 6.00 pm. 10. The Novena in preparation for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady will begin on Sunday, 30th August. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:25 p.m., followed by the Novena Mass at 6:45 p.m. Those who wish to contribute sweets for the children, snacks for the people, or make any other donations during novena days are kindly requested to hand them over to any of the parish fathers or the Parish office as early as possible. 11. On Sunday 30th August and September 6th, Mass will be at 7:30 a.m. in Marathi and 9:00 a.m. in English. There will be no Children's Mass on these days. 12. Sunday School will be held as usual at 8:30 a.m., but attendance will be taken only for half an hour.