ANNOUNCEMENT – 24th NOVEMBER – SUNDAY– 2024
1. This year we plan to distribute 2500 bedsheets among the poor at major government hospitals through the social workers. The cost of each handloom bedsheet is Rs 100. Parishioners are invited to reach out as part of our Advent/Christmas Campaign to help the poor and needy. 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. Parishioners are invited to join the MINISTRY OF THE WORD programme at the Goregaon Seminary. It is a 2 year course with classes on Sundays in English. Parishioners are invited to make an effort to Study the Word of God and enlighten yourself. For details kindly see the notice board.
3. Apologetic session conducted by Fr Daniel Fernandes for Parents of First Holy Communion and Confirmation Students on Saturday, 30th Nov at 7:30pm in the AV Hall. It is compulsory for both parents to attend. Parishioners are welcome to attend.
4. Advent Social Exposure programme for Sunday School children from 3rd standard to 9th standard on Sunday, 1st December at Shraddha Vihar run by Helpers of Mary sisters, Andheri west. The children will leave immediately after the children’s mass. Children to carry dry home-made snacks and a bottle of water as Pound snacks will be arranged.
5. Hope and Life meeting on Sunday 1st December at 10:30am in the church extension.
6. Fr. Rob Galea Live Concert for the Youth on Sunday, 1st December at St. Anthony Church, Malwani. Cost per head is Rs 500. Subsidized cost for parish youth is Rs.100 only. Those interested kindly enlist with Alisha latest by Thursday, 28th Nov.
7. Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to compulsorily attend Advent Recollection on Saturday, 7th Dec at St. John the Evangelist Church, Marol from 10am to 12noon.
8. Sunday school children to submit the piggy banks to their respective Sunday school teachers on 15th Dec, after counting the money at home.
9. Christmas party for Sunday School children is organized on Sunday 15th Dec.
10. Limited Bible Diaries are available at a subsidized rate of Rs. 150/- in the church office. First come first served basis.
11. School children who are interested to serve as altar servers at mass but are unable to attend meetings on Thursdays are welcome to serve at mass. Those interested kindly give your name in the church office along with contact details.
12. For details about the following kindly see the notice board
A.) Young adults looking for life partners to register at Divine Covenant.
B.) Jobs in an all women environment at Fernandes & Associates, Andheri East
C) Lifestyle Health Training Programme by Health Promotion Trust
D) English Speaking and Handwriting Classes
Last Sunday’s collection amounted to Rs. 23,380 /- which is for the Parish Trust.
Thank you for your generosity. May Infant Jesus Bless you and your family.