Announcement

Please click on this link to read the weekly bulletin.>>>
http://malayalamchurchboston.com/Documents/Oct%2004-2009.pdf

The traditional celebration of Rosary Octave continues. On weekdays, Holy Qurbana at 7 pm followed by the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and Benediction.

Oct 7 : Marian Family Unit will lead the Rosary. .... Feast of "Queeen of Holy Rosary"

Oct 8 : Thirukkudumbam Family Unit will lead the Rosary.

Oct 9 : Sacred Heart Family Unit will lead the Rosary.

Conclusion of Rosary at LaSalette Shrine, Attleboro
Click on the above link to go to Lasalette Shrine program.
1 pm : Rosary at the Rosary Pond, holding the huge Rosary Beads at the pond.
2 pm : Holy Qurbana at the Shrine Chapel
followed by "Pachore Nercha" by RI Parishioners.

Oct. 11 Sunday
10 am : Faith Formation Classes
11 am : Holy Qurbana

Sunday Celebration Assignment : Marian Family Unit
Readings - Oct 11, 2009
Is 40:1-17
2 Cor 1:23-2:11
Mt 20:1-16

Sept. 04 : First Friday

Holy Qurbana at 7 pm, Adoration

Sept. 05 : Saturday

Holy Qurbana at 11 am, Novena
Baptism of Danny s/o Deepu & Jewel Veliath

Sept 06 : Sunday

11 am : Holy Qurbana; Parish Council

Sept. 08

Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Qurbana at 7 pm, Ladeenju

Sept. 12

Holy Qurbana in Nashua

Sept. 13

Welcome to Religious Education Students

Sept. 13

Family Renewal Retreat led by Sunny Stephen (afternoon) (in Malayalam) under the leadership of SMCC

Sept. 18-19-20

Charismatic Retreat preached by Rev. Fr. Mathew Naikomparampil & team at St. Marys Church, Waltham (in English)

Sept. 21-22-23-24

Presbyterium in Chicago

Aug 28, Friday; Feast of St. Augustine

6.30 pm: Marian Family Unit Prayer at the home of Sam & Smita, Kelvin and Katelin Chirayath

Bible Passage for study & reflection : Mt 9:1-8

Aug 29 Saturday- Feast of Blessed Euphrasia

11.00 am : Holy Qurbana & Novena at 11 am

Baptism of Christina d/o Samkutty & Geena;
Baptism of Thomas s/o Jiju & Anjana Paliyil

Aug 30 Sunday

11 am -Holy Qurbana; CCD Teachers Meeting

Sunday Celebration Assignment : Little Flower Family Unit

Readings - Aug 30, 2009
Is 33:1-15
1 Thessalonians 2:14-20
Luke 18:1-8

Sept 01

Beginning of abstinance in preparation for the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary

Sept. 02

Onam

Sept. 04

First Friday- Holy Qurbana at 7 pm, Adoration

Sept. 05

Baptism of Danny s/o Deepu & Jewel Veliath

Sept. 06

Parish Council

Sept. 08

Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Qurbana at 7 pm, Ladeenju

Sept. 12

Holy Qurbana in Nashua

Sept. 13

Welcome to Religious Education Students

Sept. 13

Family Renewal Retreat led by Sunny Stephen (afternoon) (in Malayalam) under the leadership of SMCC

Sept. 18-19-20

Charismatic Retreat preached by Rev. Fr. Mathew Naikomparampil & team at St. Marys Church, Waltham (in English)

Sept. 21-22-23-24

Presbyterium in Chicago

July 3, Friday

06.30 pm Rosary in English
07.00 pm Kodiyettam
07:15 pm Holy Qurbana; Nercha

July 4, Saturday

09.30 am : Reception to Bishop Edyvean at this arrival
10.00 am : Procession, from the rectory, to the Church
Holy Qurbana
Ladeenju
Perunnal Procession around the Church
Blessing with relics of saints
Presidenti Vazcha
Meeting in the Parish Hall
Lighting the Lamp by Bishop Edyvean
Prize Distribution
Festival Dinner
Cultural Program
Vote of Thanks.
(New York Rhymes will lead the choir for the Liturgy.)

July 5, Sunday

11.00 am Holy Qurbana
12.30 pm Kodiyirakku

Sunday Celebration Assignment : Marian & Sacred Heart Family Units
(Please go to the weekly bulletin in the website to get the readings)

July 11 : Holy Qurbana at Nashua

Aug. 02 : Celebration of the Feast of St. Alphonsa

June 22-28

June 24 : The Nativity of John the Baptist

June 25 - 6.30 pm : Marian Family Unit prayer at the home of Paul & Dhanujamma and Maria Mechery (Bible passage for study and reflection, for all family units: Mt 8:23-27)

June 27 : Saturday
11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena; Office of the Dead (Memorial of Alyamma Arookkuzhuppil m/o Sherly Jose Kochupurackal, and James Kochupurackal, f/o Jose Kochupurackal, Lilly Fernandez and Gracy Johnson.

June 28 : Sunday
Sunday Celebration Assignment
Thirukkudumbam Family Unit
11 am : Holy Qurbana; Perunnal Core Committee Meeting
4 pm : Holy Qurbana at LaSalette Shrine for Rhode Island group.
Readings - June 28, 2009
Is 1:21-31
1 Cor. 14:1-12
Lk 12:16-34

June 19-20-21

June 19 : Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus

7.00 pm : Holy Qurbana, followed by Holy Hour and Benediction; Dedication to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 20 : Saturday; Immaculate Heart of Mary

10.00 am : Baptism of Angelina, d/o Joby & Deepa Koppanalil at Keene, NH
2.30 pm : Holy Qurbana; Novena
6.30 pm : Thirukkudumbam Family Unit prayer at the home of Joyce & Mini, Merlin and Cyriac Mundankal

June 21 : Sunday; Fathers Day

Sunday Celebration Assignment : Youth & Children
11 am : Holy Qurbana; Blessing to the fathers; Perunnal Committee Meeting
Bible passage for study and reflection, for all family units: Mt 8:23-27

Second Weekend of June

June 12 : Friday

Sacred Heart Family Unit at the home of Mathew & Mary, Ranjit, Sajith and Ajith Peralakkattuchalil (Bible passage for study and reflection: Mt 8:23-27)

June 13 : Saturday; Saint Anthony of Padua

11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena; First Penance of the First Communion Students
6.30 pm : Infant Jesus Family Unit at the home of Joboy & Anupa, James & Ashley Manalel
(Bible passage for study and reflection: Mt 8:23-27)

6.30 pm : Divine Mercy Family Unit at the home of Jimmy & Anu Valliyara
(Bible passage for study and reflection: Mt 8:23-27)

June 14 : Sunday

10 am : Faith Formation Class-Exams
11 am : Holy Qurbana
Sunday Celebration Assignment : Divine Mercy Family Unit

Readings - June 14, 2009
Is 1:1-9
1 Cor. 7:1-7
Lk 10:25-37

01.00 pm : Graduation Ceremony of the CCD Students; Cultural Programs by Children.

June 5 : First Friday

7 pm : Holy Qurbana; Adoration & Benediction

June 6 : Saturday

10 am : Parish Council

11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena; Office of the Dead (41st Day Memorial of Thomas Peralakkattuchalil f/o Mathew Peralakkattuchalil)

12.30 : Classes for First Communion students

5:30 pm : Holy Qurbana at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Nashua

June 7 : The Most Holy Trinity

Sunday Celebration Assignment : Marian Family Unit

10 am : Faith Formation Classes - Exams

11 am : Holy Qurbana

1 pm : Perunnal Committeee Meeting

June 08 : Feast of Blessed Mariam Thresia
June 11 : The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 13 : Saint Anthony of Padua
June 19 : Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 21 : Fathers Day

NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
O Holy Spirit, I adore you, and acknowledge you, that I am nothing and can do nothing without you.
Illumine my mind, inflame my heart, strengthen my will, and aid me by your grace.                   Come down, consoling Spirit! that inspired and encouraged by you, I may faithfully comply with the duties of my state.
Spirit of love! Spirit of purity! Spirit of peace! Sanctify my soul more and more, and give me that heavenly peace which the world can not give.
O Holy Spirit, you giver of every good and perfect gift, grant me, I beseech you, the intentions of this novena.
(Remember your intentions.)
May your will be done in me and through me. May you be praised and glorified for ever and ever! Amen.

May 30 : Saturday

11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena
12.30 : Classes for First Communion students

May 31 : Pentecost Sunday

10 am : Faith Formation Classes
11 am : Holy Qurbana
Sunday Celebration Assignment : Sacred Heart Family Unit

Readings - May 31, 2009
Acts 2:1-13
1 Cor. 12:1-11
John 16:5-15

June 07 : Trinity Sunday
June 08 : Feast of Blessed Mariam Thresia
June 11 : The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 13 : Saint Anthony of Padua

Dukhrana Thirunnal

OUR PARISH FEAST WILL BE CELEBRATED on July 3RD (FRIDAY), 4th (Saturday) AND 5th (Sunday).

Bishop Walter Edyvean has graciously consented to preside over the celebrations On 4th.

Feast of Ascension and Weekend

Feast of Ascension on Thursday, May 21, 2009

Day of Obligation

Holy Qurbana at 7 pm

May 22 : Marian Family Unit Prayer at the home of Chackochen & Omana, Cecil and Jaisil Mannancherril(Bible Passage for study : Mt 8:5-13)

May 23 : Infant Jesus Family Unit Prayer at the home of Boby & Seena, Edwin and Shawn Chempottickal (Bible Passage for study : Mt 8:5-13)

May 23 : Little Flower Family Unit Prayer at the home of Saju & Shine, Steffi, Sona and Sneha Manimalakariyil

May 23 : Saturday

11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena

Classes for First Communion students

May 24 : Sunday

10 am : Faith Formation Classes

11 am : Holy Qurbana

Sunday Celebration Assignment : Little Flower Family Unit

Readings - May 24, 2009
Acts 1:15-26
Philip 2:1-11
Mk 16:9-20

Readers :
1. Anitta Paduthuruthy
2. Shine Saju Manimalakkariyil

May 16 : Saturday
11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena
First Communion Preparation Classes

May 17 : Sunday

Sunday Celebration Assignment : Infant Jesus Family Unit

10 am : Faith Formation Classes
11 am : Holy Qurbana

Readings - May 17, 2009
Acts 10:9-16
Eph. 2:11-22
John 17:21-26

May 08 : Friday
7 pm - Sacred Heart Family Unit Prayer at the home of Tomy & Binumol, Nirupa and Reshma
Arackaparambil
Bible passage for Study : Mt 8:1-4

May 09 : Saturday
11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena
First Communion Preparation Classes
6 pm : Divine Mercy Family Unit Prayer at the home of Sino & Rani and Diya Ottalankal
Bible passage for Study : Mt 8:1-4
6.30 pm - Thirukkudumbam family Unit Prayer at the Home of Benny & Laly, Maria and Noel Uppamthadathil
Bible passage for Study : Mt 8:5-13

May 10 : Sunday
Mothers’ Day and Nurse’s Week Celebrations
Sunday Celebration Assignment : Mother’s Association
Readings :
Acts 9:1-13
Heb. 10:26-39
Lk 1:39-56
SMCC Competitions

May 1 : Feast of St. Joseph the Worker

May 02 : Saturday 11 am - Holy Qurbana, Novena
5.30 pm : Holy Qurbana at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Nashua, NH & Celebration of the feast of St. Joseph.

May 03 : Sunday 10 am - CCD;
11 am - Holy Qurbana; Parish Council
1-2 pm : Taize Prayer & Adoration led by Hector & Team of Rex Band.

April 22- 6.30 pm : Marian Family Unit prayer at the home of Johnson, Gracy, Sajeesh and Saumia Lukose

April 23-24 : Feast of St. George (Celebration on April 26)

April 24- 6.30 pm : ILittle Flower Family Unit prayer at the home of Thomas & Laly, Anitta and Ashlyn Paduthuruthy

April 25 : Saturday 11 am - Holy Qurbana, Novena
Baptism of Jeremiah Kuriakose s/o Ranit & James Poovathumoottil
Baptism of Joanna d/o Sincy & Sony

April 26 : Sunday 10 am - CCD; 11 am - Holy Qurbana; Veneration of St George; SMCC competitions

April 26- 6 pm : Infant Jesus Family Unit prayer at the home of Louis & Migi, Andrea and Ryan Mechery
Sunday Celebration Assignment : Thirukkudumbam Family Unit
Readings - April 26, 2009
Acts 5:33:42
Eph. 1:1-14
John 14:7-14

May 1-2-3 : Feast of St. Joseph the Worker - Celebrations at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Nashua, NH on Saturday May 2nd, at 5.30 pm

April 18-19 Weekend

April 18 : Saturday
11 am - Holy Qurbana, Novena, Office of the Dead. (For Mr. Joseph Chandy Mattahilanickal, father of Fr. Cyriac & Fr. George).

Bible Study & Reflection On Saturdays
The next session will be on April 18, 2009, after Saturday Mass & Novena.. The topic of study will be based on Mattew 8:5-13.

Class For First Communion Students
The next class will be on April 18, 2009, after Saturday Mass & Novena.

April 19 : Puthu-Njayar & Divine Mercy Sunday

10 am - CCD; 11 am - Holy Qurbana; Veneration of St. Thomas the Apostle
Sunday Celebration Assignment : Divine Mercy Family Unit

Readings - Apr 19, 2009
Is 55:1-13
Col. 1:12-20
John 20:19-29

Easter Egg Hunt for Children

April 23-24 : Feast of St. George (Celebration on Apr. 26).
This year’s feast is sponsored by Lucy & Varghese Yohannan (Regi) family. (Sponsor for next year is welcome.)

May 1-2-3 : Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
Celebrations at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Nashua, NH on Saturday May 2nd, at 5.30 pm

April 09 : Maundy Thursday

(Liturgy begins at 7 pm)
Washing of the feet; Holy Qurbana; Agony in the Garden with Jesus;
Appam Murikkal; Paana Vaayana

April 10 : Good Friday

(Liturgy begins at 3 pm)
Way of the Cross; Procession; Veneration of the Cross; Paana Vaayana

April 11 : Holy Saturday

Holy Qurbana & Holy Saturday Services at 9 am

Easter Vigil (April 11)

Liturgy begins at 7 pm
Candle Procession; Renewal of the Baptismal Vows; Holy Qurbana
Easter Dinner; Entertainments

April 12 : Easter Sunday
Roman Rite Mass at 9 am
5.30 pm : Holy Qurbana at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Nashua, NH

April 03, Friday

     6.30 pm : Rosary (English)
    7.00 pm : Stations of the Cross (English)
    7.30 pm - Holy Qurbana; Stations of the Cross
    (Lead : Marian Family Unit)

April 04, Saturday

        11 am - Holy Qurbana; Novena
        Bible Study and Reflection
        First Communion Class

5.30 pm - Blessing and distribution of Palms and Holy Qurbana at
St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Nashua, NH

April 05 : Palm Sunday

(Liturgy begins at 11 am)
Blessing & Distribution of Palms; Procession
Readings
Exodus 49:1,2, 8-12
Zechariah 9:9-10
1 Cor 15:25-28
Mt. 21:1-17

Registration Kickoff - SMCC Family Conference at Philadelphia

Parish Council

April 09 : Maundy Thursday

(Liturgy begins at 7 pm)
Washing of the feet; Holy Qurbana; Agony in the Garden with Jesus;
Appam Murikkal; Paana Vaayana

April 10 : Good Friday

(Liturgy begins at 3 pm)
Way of the Cross; Procession; Veneration of the Cross; Paana Vaayana

April 11 : Holy Saturday

Holy Qurbana & Holy Saturday Services at 9 am

Easter Vigil (April 11)

Liturgy begins at 7 pm
Candle Procession; Renewal of the Baptismal Vows; Holy Qurbana
Easter Dinner; Entertainments

April 12 : Easter Sunday

Roman Rite Mass at 9 am
5.30 pm : Holy Qurbana at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Nashua, NH

Mar 27 : Friday

6.00 pm : Retreat Begins
7 pm : Stations of the Cross
7.30 pm : Retreat Continues

Mar 28 : Saturday

09 am : Retreat
11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena
12.30 : Lunch Break
01-3.00 pm : Meditation
03.00-5.00 pm Confessions; Adoration & Healing Service
05.00-06.00 pm : Meditation in English

March 29 : Sunday

10 am : Meditation
11 am : Holy Qurbana
12.30 : Lunch Break
01.00-3.00 pm : Bible Month Conclusion

Bible Month 2009 – Result

BIBLE READING - KG

First         Kevin Joseph
Second     Claer Ann Justin
Third     Sophia John
                   Sarah Johnson

BIBLE READING – Grade 1

First     Cyriac Joyce
Second     Christy Jose Justin
Third     Maria Benny
                   Annette Sebastian

BIBLE READING – Grade 2

First     Reshma Abraham
Second     Andrea Mechery
Third     Elizabeth Francis
                  Catherine Geo

BIBLE READING – Grade 3

First     Nirupa Abraham
Second     Merlin Joyce
Third     Steffy Saju
                   Joe Jeffy Joseph

BIBLE READING – Grade 4-6

First     Maria Johnson
Second     Blessi Rani Varghese
                       Savio John
Third     Jaisil Chacko

Story Telling - KG

First     Kevin Joseph
Second     Sophia John
Third     Claer Ann Justin

Story Telling – Grade 1

First          Cyriac Joyce
Second     Christy Jose Justin
Third       Divya Andrews
                     Maria Benny

Story Telling – Grade 2

First     Reshma Abraham
Second     Andrea Mechery
Third     Sona Saju

Story Telling – Grade 3

First     Merlin Joyce
Second     Nirupa Abraham
Third     Anita T Paduthuruthy

Story Telling – Grade 4-6

First     Blessy Rani Varghese
Second     Jaisil Chacko
Third     Savio John
                   Jenson Kaithamattam

Bible Quiz – Grade 2

First     Reshma Abraham
Second     Andrea Mechery
Third     Sona Saju

Bible Quiz – Grade 3

First     Nirupa Abraham
Second     Samuel John
Third     Merlin Joyce
    Jerlin Kaithamattam

Bible Quiz – Grade 4-6

First     Jenson Kaithamattam
Second     Maria Johnson
Third     Aswin Paul
                    Savio John

Bible Quiz – Grade 7 & above

First     Cecil Chacko
Second     Jasal James
Third     Jelitta James

Bible Speech - Grade 7 & above

First Cecil Chacko
Second Jelitta James

Bible Speech - Adults

First Justin Jose
Second Jaimol Joseph

Mar 20 : Friday

6.30 pm : Rosary (English)
7 pm : Stations of the Cross (English)
7.30 pm : Holy Qurbana; Office of the Dead (First death anniversary of Kuriakose Kurunthanath, f/o Ranit James Poovathummoottil) Stations of the Cross (Malayalam) (Lead : Infant Jesus Family Unit)

Mar 21 : Saturday

11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena; Office of the Dead (Fifth death anniversary of Cyriac Manimalakariyil f/o Saju & Shine Manimalakariyil).

1 pm : Classes for First Communion Students
1 pm : Bible Study & Reflction (Miracles & Parables of Jesus – Lesson 1. Mt 8:1-4 and parallels : the healing of the leper)

7 pm : Little Flower Family Unit Prayer at the home of George & Jessy, Jeffin, Jefiya and Blessey Ithithara
7 pm : Infant Jesus Family Unit Prayer at the home of Bino & Anu, Ken Kevin & Krista Ozhukayil

March 22 : Sunday

10 am : Religious Education Classes
11 am : Holy Qurbana (Sunday Celebration Assignment : Marian Family Unit)

1 pm : Bible Month Competitions

1.      Quiz
Class 2 & 3 – Questions will be based on Acts Chapter 7.
Class 4 & above - Questions will be based on Acts Chapter 7, 8 & 9.
2.      Story Telling by Grades KG, 1,2 & 3.
3.      Speeches by adults.

2 pm : SMCC Cards (28) Game

Mar 13 : Friday

6.30 pm : Rosary (English)
7 pm : Stations of the Cross (English)
7.30 pm : Holy Qurbana; Stations of the Cross (Malayalam)
(Lead : Sacred Heart Family Unit)

Mar 14 : Saturday

11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena; Office of the Dead
(Memorial of Ignatius Puthoor f/o Paul)
Adoration

7 pm : Thirukkudumbam Family Unit Prayer at the home of Jaison & Elsy and Joel Kachappilly

March 15 : Sunday

10 am : Religious Education Classes
11 am : Holy Qurbana;
Bible Reading Competition for KG Students (Passage : Luke 11:1-4)
Story Telling Competition for KG Students (Giving sight to the blind man - Luke 18:35-43)
Story Telling Competition for Grade I Students (Multiplying the Bread - John 6:1-14)
Story Telling Competition for Grade II & above : One of the stories ***Conversion of Paul - Acts 9:1-9*** or ***Miraculous escape of Peter from the Prison - Acts 12:6-19*** selected by the jury.
Speech Competition for Grade 7 & above : One of the topics ***We are the house of God - 1 Corinthians 6:12-20*** or ***Qualities of real love - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13*** selected by the jury.

March 17 : Saint Patrick’s Day
March 19 : Feast of Saint Joseph

March 22 Sunday

Religious Education Classes; Holy Qurbana; Speech Competition; Cards (28) games conducted by SMCC

March 25 : Feast of Annunciation

March 27-28-29 : Retreat

April 04 : Saturday Holy Qurbana at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Nashua, NH

(Liturgy begins at 5.30 pm; Blessing & Distribution of Palms; Procession)

April 05 : Palm Sunday

(Liturgy begins at 11 am; Blessing & Distribution of Palms; Procession)

April 09 : Maundy Thursday

(Liturgy begins at 7 pm - Washing of the feet; Holy Qurbana; Agony in the Garden with Jesus; Appam Murikkal; Paana Vaayana)

April 10 : Good Friday

(Liturgy begins at 3 pm; Way of the Cross; Procession; Veneration of the Cross; Paana Vaayana)

April 11 : Holy Saturday

Holy Qurbana & Holy Saturday Services at 9 am

Easter Vigil -- Liturgy begins at 7 pm (April 11)

April 12 : Easter Sunday - Roman Rite Mass at 9 am

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Mar 06 : Friday

6.30 pm : Rosary (English)
7.00 pm : Stations of the Cross (English)
7.30 pm : Holy Qurbana; Stations of the Cross (Malayalam)
(Lead : Thirukkudumbam Family Unit)

Mar 07 : Saturday

11.00 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena
05.30 pm : Holy Qurbana at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish,
777 W Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03062

March 09 : Sunday

Sunday Celebration Assignment - Sacred Heart Family Unit
10.00 am : Religious Education Classes
11.00 am : Holy Qurbana

                    Bible Reading Competition (1-6 Grades)
                    Reading competition passages :

Grades 1 & 2
Luke 11:1-4
They will be provided with printed sheets to read from.

Grades 3 & Above
Acts 9:1-9;    16:25-34;    22:6-16

Rules for Reading Competition
1. Common Bible, provided by the coordinators will be used by all participants.
2. Any one of the passages, chosen by lot, will have to be identified and read by the participant.
3. Marks will be awarded for the ease of getting the passage, form of announcing the passage, clarity of reading, etc.

Carroms Board Tournament

Feb. 23 : Penitential Service & Holy Qurbana at 7 pm
Day of Fasting

Feb. 23 : Ash Wednesday Holy Mass and Distribution of Ashes in Latin Rite

Feb, 27, Friday

06.30 pm : Rosary (English)
07.00 pm : Stations of the Cross (English)
07.30 pm : Holy Qurbana (Malayalam); Way of the Cross (Malayalam)
(Way of the Cross Assignment : Little Flower Family Unit)

Feb. 28, Saturday

11.00 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena
01.00 pm : Kaikkaran Meeting
06.00 pm : Little Flower Family Unit Prayer at the home of Mathew & Chinnamma, Manisha, Sharon and Sherin Thundathil

Mar. 01, Sunday (Sunday Celebration Assignment : Youth)

09.00 am : Holy Mass (English - Roman Rite)
10.00 am : Rel. Education Class

11.00 am : Procession of the Divine Word from the Parish Hall to the Church.

All are requested to bring their Bible for procession and dedication
Dedication of the Divine Word
Holy Qurbana

Readings :

Exodus 19:1-11
2 Peter 1:16-21
John 1:1-18

Inauguration of the Bible Month, by Rev. Dr. George Mutholil SJ

01.00 pm : First Communion & Confirmation Parents' Meeting

Feb. 19, Thursday : Marian Family Unit Prayer at the home of Jose & Sherly, Julia, Jelitta and Jesal Kochupurackal

Feb. 20, Friday : Memorial of all the dead; Holy Qurbana and Office of the Dead at 9 am (Rectory Chapel)

Feb. 21 : Saturday
11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena; Office of the dead (Prayers for Geo Paliakkara's father)
2 pm-9 pm : Jesus Youth Praise & Worship at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 777 West Hollis St., Nashua, NH 03062
6.30 pm : Thirukkudumbam Family Unit Prayer at the home of Joyce & Mini, Merlin and Cyriac Mundankal.

Feb. 22, Sunday : Beginning of Lenten Season
Sunday Celebration Assignment - Thirukkudumbam Family Unit
Readings - Feb. 22, 2009
Is. 58:1-10
Ephesians 4:17-32
Mathew 4:1-11
10 am : Religious Education Classes
11 am : Holy Qurbana;
Religious Education Parents and Teachers Meeting

Feb. 23, Monday : Penitential Service & Holy Qurbana at 7 pm
Day of Fasting

Feb. 27 : Friday
7 pm : Holy Qurbana; Stations of the Cross

Feb. 28, Saturday : Little Flower Unit Prayer at the home of Mathew & Chinnamma, Manisha, Sharon and Sherin Thundathil

Feb. 11 : Our Lady of Lourdes; World Day of the Sick

Feb. 13 : 6.30 pm - Sacred Heart Family Unit prayer at the home of Antony & Newzeena, Ashvin and Diya Satyadas

Feb. 14 :
11 am : Baptism of Aaron, s/o Anil Simon and Arppana; Holy Qurbana; Novena
6.30 pm : Infant Jesus Family Unit prayer at the home of Arun & Dinu Vazhamplakkal.

Feb. 15 :
Sunday Celebration Assignment - Little Flower Family Unit
10 am : Religious Education Classes
11 am : Holy Qurbana; Distribution of trophies & Prizes

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Feb. 06 : First Friday
7 pm : Holy Qurbana; Adoration, Benediction

Feb. 07 :
11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena; Office of the Dead (Memorial of Gundala Sangeetha Rao, f/o Mary Milan (Thomas Varkey)
5.30 pm : Holy Qurbana at Saint Joseph’s Church, Nashua, New Hampshire.

Feb. 08 :
Sunday Celebration Assignment - Divine Mercy Family Unit
10 am : Religious Education Classes
11 am : Holy Qurbana
01 pm : Religious Education Staff Meeting.

Carroms tournament organized by KCYMB (Kerala Catholic Youth Movement, Boston) begins.

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Jan. 24-25-26 : Visit of Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath

Program

Jan 22 : Marian Family Unit Prayer at the home of Paul & Dhanujamma and Maria
      Mechery

Jan 24 : Baptism of Rhea Marie, d/o Joseph & Vilbeena Kunnel
              11 am : Holy Qurbana; Novena
              05 pm : Arrival of Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath

January 25
    11.00 am :    Solemn Holy Qurbana
                         Presentation of Saint Thomas the Apostle Icon to Saint Thomas
     Community by Saint Jeremiah Community
                         Blessing of the Icon
                         Blessing to those celebrating birthdays and wedding anniversaries
   in January
                         Birthday Cards to Rel. Edu. students born this month
                         Swearing-in of New Parish Council and Kaikkarans
                         Photos with the Bishop

    01.00 pm :    Lunch

    01.30 pm :    Pothuyogam
                         Releasing of the Calendar
                         Prize Distribution
                         Cultural Programs

Manger Scene Competition Result:
First Prize : Sam & Smita, Kelvin and Katelin Chirayath
Second Prize : Jose & Sheela, Jenson and Jerlin Kaithamattam
Third Prize : Regi & Lucy, Jerril, Sharleen and Justin Maryland

Best Carol Team
Marian Family Unit

Best Santa
Anthony Satyadas

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Classes began on Sept. 21st, on the Feast of Apostle Matthew, the Evangelist.

The timing for the classes will be from 10-11 am; Mass at 11 am.

RESPECT FOR THE CHURCH, PREMISES AND OTHERS
Please make sure that everything is in order, neat in the Church and the hall. Admonish the children to respect order and discipline.

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Write a Letter to Santa
Competition for Children
A competition for children from ages "6" to "12". >>>Topic is : WRITE A LETTER TO SANTA. >>>Just tell Santa whatever you want to tell him. >>>Only one page (A4 size). >>>And send to >>>Santa, 41 Brook Street, Framingham, MA 01701. >>>Post it by 24th, that is before Christmas. >>>Best "2" letters from each age group (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) will be selected. >>>Certificates signed by our Bishop and Santa will be awarded to them.

Competition For Children
Another competition for children :
Date : Dec. 28
Topic : The Prayer “Angelus” (“The angel of the Lord ...”)
Let the children memorize the prayer. They should be able to write and recite the whole prayer.
The prayer is given on page 6 of 12/07/08 Bulletin.

Nativity Scene Competition
Every year, we conduct the “CRIB” competition. Last year, some of the Nativity Scenes were really amazing and so beautiful.
Your children will have wonderful ideas. Help your children to execute them.

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Classes began on Sept. 21st, on the Feast of Apostle Matthew, the Evangelist.

The timing for the classes will be from 10-11 am; Mass at 11 am.

RESPECT FOR THE CHURCH, PREMISES AND OTHERS
Please make sure that everything is in order, neat in the Church and the hall. Admonish the children to respect order and discipline.

St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Boston

St. Thomas The Apostle of India, Pray for Us.