Notices for 07th / 08th Dec 2024

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

1. Feast this Week :
   Monday, 9th December: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
   Thursday, 12th December: Our Lady of Guadalupe
   Saturday, 14th December: St. John of the Cross
2. Those who have registered for the Bible Festival cum Quiz are requested to attend a meeting on Sunday, 15th December after the 8am Mass in the Community Hall. Those who have not yet registered should do so before 10th December.
3. Confessions in preparation for Christmas will be on 19th & 20th December. Confessions for the House-Bound on 18th & 19th December.
4. The Senior Citizens Association is organizing their Annual Christmas Raffle and Christmas Bazaar. The Christmas Bazaar will be held on 21st & 22nd December. You are requested to support these events by contributing or sponsoring in cash, kind, gifts or taking up a Stall at the Christmas Bazaar. Raffle lists are also being circulated. Do get in touch with Ms Dorothy Mathias, Ms Nina Dias or Ms Colleen Cornello for details about these events which is also put up on the Notice Board. The proceeds from these activities help the Association to organize activities for the elderly of the Parish.
5. Parishioners are reminded of the Advent Campaign against Hunger and Disease. The Funds raised every year help to support the poor tribals and other vulnerable groups. Envelopes for the same are placed in the Church. Those donating by Cheques are requested to fill the details given on the Envelopes. Cheques to be drawn in favour of ‘Centre for Social Action ‘. Donors get an 80G Tax Exemption if paid by cheque or Online donation.
6. This year the K.G. Section of St. Joseph’s Convent High School – Josebelle, is going for Online Admission for Nursery. For details kindly see the Notice Board put up at St. Joseph’s Convent High School, S. V. Road, Vile Parle West.
7. Communities are requested to put up a Star in the Church Compound. These should be brought to the Church on or before 22nd December.
8. You are invited to participate in the Crib Competition. For details please contact your community animators.
9. The Parish is organizing a Parish Get-together on Saturday, 1st February. Please keep yourselves free on this day. Details will be announced later.
10. Fr. Ivan is organizing a Tour to West Europe in the month of May. Those interested in joining the tour should contact Fr. Ivan before 10th January.