ANNOUNCEMENT    – 08th DECEMBER – SUNDAY– 2024 – B

1.      Parishioners are invited to reach out as part of our Advent/Christmas Campaign to help the poor and needy in the besdsheet distribution project. Cheques should be drawn in the name of INFANT JESUS CHURCH. Cash could be dropped in the box placed on the altar. Last date to donate is 15th Dec. Kindly be generous.

2.      Hope and Life meeting tomm/today after the 5:30pm evening mass in the extension.

3.      Advent Confessions in Konkani, English, Hindi and Marathi is organized on Wednesday, 11th and Thursday, 12th December. Parishioners are reminded to prepare well and make a good confession. 

4.       Advent Taize Prayer service is organized by the Youth on Friday, 13th December immediately after the evening mass. Children, youth and all parishioners are invited to pray.

5.      Sunday school children to submit the piggy banks to their respective Sunday school teachers on 15th Dec, after counting the money at home.

6.      Christmas party for Sunday School children is organized on Sunday 15th Dec.

7.      Special mass for the sick and aged is organized on Sunday, 22nd December at 11am in the church.

8.      Community wise Christmas Carol Singing is organized on Sunday, 22nd December. All communities to participate and come in large numbers. Each team will get 8 minutes for presentation. Carols could be in any language. Theme for the Crib is Jubilant in Hope and Star is Let your light shine. Last date to submit the stars is Wednesday, 18th Dec for display in the church.

9.      Mass bookings will be accepted from Monday 9th Dec till the month of March. Kindly visit the church office.

10. Advent campaign for Hunger & Disease. Kindly drop in your contribution in the box placed on the altar. 

11. Christmas decoration is available on the stalls outside. Kindly patronize.

Last Sunday’s collection amounted to Rs. 30,540 /- which is for the Archdiocese.      

Thank you for your generosity. May Infant Jesus Bless you and your family.