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• There will be a retreat for children receiving Holy Communion and their parents on Saturday, May 9, beginning with the 9:00 AM Holy Mass. Attendance is mandatory for all children and parents. • CCD registration for the upcoming year has begun. Registration is online, and payment can be made via Zelle. Please include your envelope number when making the payment. The deadline is May 31. • The CCD Final Exam will be held on May 17. • The CCD Day Celebration and 12th Grade Graduation will be held on June 7. • This year’s VBS (Vacation Bible School) will take place on June 29, 30, and July 1. • CCD Teachers: If anyone is interested in teaching CCD next year, please inform Achan. • If anyone would like to sponsor the Saint Alphonsa Feast or the Saint Mary’s Feast (Perunal) this year, please contact Achan or one of the trustees. • St. Alphonsa Ward Prayer Meeting will be held on May 9 at 6:00 PM at the home of James and Beppy Edasery. • St. George Ward Prayer Meeting will be held on May 16 at 6:00 PM at the home of Joseph Varghese and Beena Joseph • Health Awareness Class - Today after the 9:00 AM Holy Mass, there will be an awareness class. We are seeking 50 non-medical volunteers. This program, led by Temple University and Hunter College (CARES), focuses on breast and colorectal cancer. • We are planning a trip to Lancaster on August 26. Please sign up as soon as possible. • We are continuing with our Ward Prayer Meetings and home blessings. We encourage all to participate, and each ward is requested to hold one prayer meeting every month. Please contact your ward representatives to schedule. • The next parish council meeting will be held on May 17 after 9:00 am Holy Mass. • St. Vincent de Paul will be hosting a Blood Drive on May 17 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Please support this effort.
• Parish Council Meeting - The Parish Council meeting will be held today immediately after the 9:00 AM Holy Mass at the rectory. • CCD Registration - CCD registration for the 2026–2027 academic year begins today. The deadline to complete registration is May 31st. Registration will be completed online, and payment can be made via Zelle. The registration form and payment details will be shared in each classroom group. Please complete registration on time, as we need the final count to order textbooks. • VIRTUS Training - After today’s 9:00 AM Holy Mass, there will be VIRTUS training for all parents of CCD children. Attendance is mandatory and will take approximately 10–20 minutes. • Ward Prayer Meeting - The Saint Alphonsa Ward Prayer Meeting will be held on May 9th at 6:00 PM at James and Beppy Edasery’s house. • Health Awareness Class - Next Sunday, May 3, after the 9:00 AM Holy Mass, there will be a health awareness class. We are seeking 50 non-medical volunteers. This program, led by Temple University and Hunter College (CARES), focuses on breast and colorectal cancer. • Save the Date - Our parish picnic will be held on July 18.
• If anyone would like to host the Saint Alphonsa Feast or the Saint Mary’s Feast (Perunal) this year, please contact Achan or one of the trustees. • Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026: There will be no 7:30 AM Holy Mass. • There will be no CCD classes on the next two Sundays due to Holy Week celebrations. - March 29 – Palm Sunday - April 5 – Easter Sunday • CML– Lenten Toiletry Drive: The CML is collecting toiletry items until Easter for the Holy Spirit Pantry to support those in need. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. • The Women’s Forum and Fathers’ Forum will be conducting Malayalam classes for kids and adults starting Saturday, May 2 after Holy Mass. - Registration will begin on April 12 - Registration fee: $10.
• The St. Vincent de Paul Society membership drive began last Sunday and will continue for the next few Sundays. Please sign up and support this initiative. • The Youth Lenten Retreat will be held on March 20, 21, and 22. Please encourage all youth to participate. • There will be a Zoom meeting for all Parish Council members from the Northeast Area churches on March 11th, 2026, at 8:00 PM. We kindly request all Parish Council members to make their best effort to attend. • The Parish Council meeting will be held on Sunday, March 15th, immediately following the 9:00 AM Mass. All current Parish Council members are kindly requested to attend.
Due to snowstorm conditions, the time of the Holy Mass has been changed to 3:00 PM. Sunday February 22 Retreat Schedule • 8:00 AM – Rosary and Divine Mercy • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Retreat • 3:00 PM – Holy Mass and Benediction
Parish Annual Retreat will be held from February 19–22, 2026, led by Archbishop Antony Prince Panengaden (Archdiocese of Shamshabad). Please see the retreat schedule below. Thursday, February 19 • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Adoration • 5:00 PM: Way of the Cross • 6:00 PM: Holy Mass, followed by Retreat and Benediction Friday, February 20 • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Adoration • 5:00 PM: Way of the Cross • 6:00 PM: Holy Mass, followed by Retreat and Benediction Saturday, February 21 • 8:00 AM: Rosary and Divine Mercy • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Retreat • 4:00 PM: Holy Mass Sunday, February 22 • 8:00 AM: Rosary and Divine Mercy • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Retreat • 3:00 PM: Holy Mass and Benediction
• Thirattu Pothuyogam (2025–2026) - The Parish General Body Meeting will be held on February 15, immediately after the 9:00 AM Holy Mass. All parishioners are kindly requested to attend. • Holy Mass Cancellations at Holy Spirit Church (NHP): The Holy Mass scheduled for the following dates have been cancelled. - Friday, February 20 at 9:30 AM - Sunday, February 22 at 5:00 PM • Sunday, February 22 There will be no CCD and no 11:00 AM Holy Mass due to the Parish Retreat. • All Parish Council members are kindly requested to help coordinate the retreat along with the Trustees. • Church donation receipts for tax purposes will be available. Please contact the Trustees. • Parish Annual Retreat will be held from February 19–22, 2026, led by Archbishop Antony Prince Panengaden (Archdiocese of Shamshabad). Please see the retreat schedule below. Thursday, February 19 • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Adoration • 5:00 PM: Way of the Cross • 6:00 PM: Holy Mass, followed by Retreat and Benediction Friday, February 20 • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Adoration • 5:00 PM: Way of the Cross • 6:00 PM: Holy Mass, followed by Retreat and Benediction Saturday, February 21 • 8:00 AM: Rosary and Divine Mercy • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Retreat • 4:00 PM: Holy Mass Sunday, February 22 • 8:00 AM: Rosary and Divine Mercy • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Retreat • 4:00 PM: Holy Mass and Benediction
• Blessings for all those celebrating birthdays in the month of February. • Combined Parish Council Meeting will be held immediately after the 9:00 AM Holy Mass. All parish council members are requested to meet at the rectory. • Thirattu Pothuyogam (2025–2026) - The Parish General Body Meeting will be held on February 15, immediately after the 9:00 AM Holy Mass. All parishioners are kindly requested to attend. • Church donation receipts for tax purposes will be available. Please contact the Trustees. • Parish Annual Retreat will be held from February 19–22, 2026. • Syro-Malabar Jubilee Convention in Chicago will be held from July 9-12, 2026. The Early Bird benefits have been extended until February by 2, 2026.
• The Combined Parish Council Meeting scheduled for 25th Sunday is cancelled due to weather conditions. It has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 1, immediately after the 9:00 AM Mass. • Holy Mass Schedule Changes Due to Snowstorms - Due to the snowstorms, please note the following schedule changes: Sunday, January 25 - Holy Masses will be celebrated at 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM - The 11:00 AM Mass is cancelled - CCD classes are cancelled due to inclement weather - The 5:00 PM Mass at Holy Spirit Church is also cancelled Monday, January 26 - No 7:00 PM Mass
• Diocese Jubilee celebrations: As part of our Diocese Jubilee celebrations, the church invites all parishioners to participate in the candle lighting during Mass on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Ward representatives are kindly requested to coordinate with their respective wards and inform the parish office. • Nurse Ministry Adoration: The nurse ministry will be leading adoration and mass on every fourth Saturday of the month. We’d like to thank them for their dedication in coming together, and praying for the entire community • Combined Parish Council Meeting. The Combined Parish Council meeting will be held on Sunday, January 25, immediately following the 9:00 AM Mass. All prior and recent Parish Council members are invited. • Graceful Gatherings (Youth Team): The Youth Team is organizing Graceful Gatherings on Saturday, January 31, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Rectory. This event is open to 9th grade students and above, including working young adults.
In preparation for our annual retreat, the parish encourages everyone registered for the retreat to join the daily intercessory prayers and the Rosary. These gatherings are held every day at 9:30 PM New York time via Zoom. Please use the Zoom link shared in the various WhatsApp groups to join the prayer.
We are continuing with our Ward Prayer meetings. We are encouraging all to participate and all wards to have one prayer meeting every month. Please contact your ward representatives to schedule.
Please get in touch with our Pastor Rev. Fr. Johnsty Tachara, for Mass Offerings, the Sacraments of Marriage, and Baptism.
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