Dear Parishioners,
1. Holy Qurbana Schedule
- Monday, December 1, 2025 – Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Thursday, December 4, 2025
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- Please note: There will be no Holy Qurbana on Thursdays, as our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian, observes his weekly day off.
- Friday, December 5, 2025 (First Friday)
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- 6:30 pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) begins
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- 6:30 pm: Rosary, followed by St. Jude's Novena, Holy Qurbana, and Eucharistic Adoration
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- Please note: We encourage all children and youth to attend Holy Qurbana and Adoration
- Saturday, December 6, 2025
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- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana, followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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- 8:30 am: Holy Qurbana (in Malayalam)
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- 10:30 am: Holy Qurbana (in English)
2. December 2025 Updates
- Christmas Carol: Carol visits will start on December 13, 2025, and continue through December 14, 20, and 21.
- CCD Exam: The CCD exam will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025. We encourage all students to review their lessons and arrive on time.
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Holy Qurbana: The Christmas Eve Holy Qurbana will be on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 7:30 pm. There will be two Holy Qurbanas, one in Malayalam and the other in English, both at 7:30 pm.
The Christmas Day Holy Qurbana will be on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at 9:00 am.
- Convention 2026 Updates: We have exciting updates about the Syro Malabar Convention 2026, which will be held at McCormick Place, Chicago, from July 9-12, 2026. Please see the updates below.
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- Some of the major programs planned include:
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- Mega Margam Kali
- Mega Chenda Melam with celebrity guests
- Procession
- Inter-Parish Fest
To make these events a success, we are looking for volunteers and strong participation. Practice sessions will begin soon, so please register as early as you can. Take advantage of the early-bird pricing and installment plans.
Let’s come together to make this convention truly special!
- Parking Lot Pledge Payments: You can make your Church Parking Lot Pledge payments via Zelle or Credit Card. Please contribute and support this effort. We also encourage ward representatives to take initiative by contacting ward members.
- Church Pledge Statement Distribution: We kindly request all parishioners with pending pledges to make their payments as soon as possible. The suggested amount is $1,200 per family. Statements are ready and can be collected from your Parish Council members or the Trustees.
3. Upcoming Events
- FLAME 2026: FLAME 2026 is a regional DYA Conference that will be held from January 2-5, 2026. This conference is intended for college students. For any questions, please contact Don Joseph (469-845-5701) or Kevin Thomas (214-603-1330).
- IPSF 2026: The Inter Parish Sports Festival (IPSF) will be hosted by Divine Mercy Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Edinburg (McAllen), TX Parish, and is scheduled for August 6-9, 2026, at Edinburg. Please mark your calendars.
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- IPSF Registration: IPSF Registration is progressing. Our parish-level competitions/tryouts will be held from December 2025 to February 2026 for various events. Competitions are available for kids, young adults, adults, and seniors. All those interested in registering for our church-level competitions, please click the IPSF Registration Link: IPSF Registration
- Jubilee Convention 2026: Our diocese is preparing for the Syro-Malabar Convention 2026, which will be held at McCormick Place, Chicago, July 9-12, 2026. We encourage everyone to participate in this special Jubilee Convention. Please register as soon as possible. A committee is available to assist you - please contact them if you need any help.
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- Kuriachen Mannanal - (972)-741-0103
- Annie Nellikunnel - (732)-618-2122
- Elsy Philip - (214)-418-3431
- Jeeva Raju - (469)-734-6481
For more details, visit www.SyroConvention.org
To register, visit https://register.syroconvention.org/syro-convention-2026
4. Safe Environment Updates
5. Additional Church Related Information
- ParishOnNet Access: According to diocesan guidelines, we have provided ParishOnNet access to all parishioners. To access ParishOnNet for our church, please click on the ParishOnNet link. You can view your family details, church contributions, tax statements, CCD registration, and more. If you are unable to access ParishOnNet, please contact the Trustees.
- Church Payments via Zelle: If you choose to make payments to the church via Zelle, please use payst.thomasgarland@gmail.com as the recipient email. Also, include the purpose of the payment and your parish Family ID number to help us accurately identify and process your payment.
- Offertory Collection: When placing your offertory collection in the envelope, please ensure that you write your Family ID number and clearly state the intended purpose of your donation.
- Church/Parish Hall Booking: To secure a booking for the church or parish hall for any purpose, individuals must complete the required form available at the Parish Trustees' Office.
God Bless You
Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian MST
Church Main Office (972) 240-1100
Kaikkarans (Trustees):
Antony Nelluvelil (Tomy) (972) 533-7399
Kurian Mannanal (972) 741-0103
Mathew John (Raju) (214) 417-6717
Sunny Kochuparambil (972) 365-9506
Parish Council Secretary & Asst. Secretary:
Mini Joseph Vilangolil (972) 896-2515
Lissamma Xavier (Asst. Secretary) (817) 657-4427
Liturgy Coordinator:
Jose Paul (972) 589-0434
Parish Vicar:
Rev. Fr. Siby Sebastian MST (346) 270-0262
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