News Updates
Parish News - Feb 1, 2026
• 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.
Parish News - Jan 25, 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
Parish News - Jan 18, 2026
• 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.
Daily intercessory prayers and the Rosary
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.
Ward Prayer Meetings
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.
Mass Intentions and Sacraments
Please get in touch with our Pastor Rev. Fr. Johnsty Tachara, for Mass Offerings, the Sacraments of Marriage, and Baptism.