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Announcements : 31st August 2025

1. Today is the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.


2. During the Novena of Our Lady, the parish youth will conduct games, while the catechism children along with their Catechists will organize food stalls. Kindly support and encourage them.


3. On Thursday, 4th September, the Holy Cross Banner will be blessed before the 7:00 p.m. Mass. The Rosary will be recited first, followed by the Blessing of the Banner and then the Mass.


4. The Novenas of the Holy Cross will begin on Friday, 5th September. Each community has been entrusted with organizing the Liturgy, Choir, and Thanksgiving Prayers for the day. Communities will also put up food stalls. Parishioners are requested to participate actively and in large numbers.


5. The Procession of Our Lady will be held on Sunday, 7th September, starting at 8:45 a.m. from Sangeeta Apartments with a band, followed by Mass in the church.


6. On Sunday, 7th September, a PPC meeting will be held after the 9:15 a.m. Mass. All PPC members are kindly requested to be present and on time.


7. On Monday, 8th September, we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Feast Mass will be at 7:00 p.m.


8. On Sunday, 14th September, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Cross. A grand procession with a band will commence at 8:15 a.m. from Union Bank till the church. All parishioners are invited to join this procession and celebration. The Feast Mass will begin at 9:15 a.m.


9. Love offerings from communities during the Novena days, as discussed in the PPC meeting, should be followed as agreed.


10. On Friday, 5th September, Holy Cross Church, Juhu Tara, has been given the responsibility for the 6:30 a.m. Mass at Mount Mary. Parishioners who wish to attend may avail the bus facility arranged by the parish. Please note that Tuesday, 2nd September is the last day to submit your names.



Announcements : 24th August 2025

1. Today is the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, also observed as Justice Sunday.


2. Church cleaning in preparation for the Novenas of Our Lady will take place on Wednesday, 27th August. All communities are requested to participate.


3. 27th August is the Feast of St. Monica.


4. 28th August is the Feast of St. Augustine.


5. 29th August is the Feast of the Passion of St. John the Baptist.


6. From 30th August, we begin the Novenas in honor of the Nativity of Our Lady. Parishioners who wish to sponsor sarees or small dresses for vesting the statue of Our Lady are kindly requested to submit their names in the parish office by 28th August. Those who would like to sponsor sweets or gifts for children during the Novenas are also requested to give their names in the office. The Rosary will be recited daily at 6:40 p.m. before the Novena Mass.


7. During the Novena days, games will be organized after Mass. Parishioners are encouraged to participate.


8. On Thursday, 4th September, the blessing of the Holy Cross Flag (Madi) will take place before the 7:00 p.m. Mass.


9. The Novenas of the Holy Cross will commence on Friday, 5th September. Each community has been assigned the responsibility of organizing the Liturgy, Choir, and Thanksgiving for each day. Parishioners are urged to participate in large numbers. Please see the parish notice board for details.


10. On Friday, 5th September, the Novena Mass at Mount Mary is allotted to our deanery (Central Suburb). Holy Cross Church will conduct a Mass at 6:30 a.m. Parishioners are requested to attend in large numbers at Bandra.


11. On Sunday, 7th September, there will be a PPC meeting after the 9:15 a.m. Mass. All PPC members are requested to be present and on time.


12. Confessions will be available for parishioners from 6:00 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. on all Novena days. Kindly make use of this opportunity.


13. Kindly note that on Saturday, 30th August, the evening Mass will be a Novena Mass celebrated in English. On Friday, 5th September, being the First Friday, there will be no Holy Half Hour. Likewise, during the Novenas of Our Lady and Holy Cross, the regular Novena of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour on Wednesdays will not be held.


Announcements : 17th August 2025

1. Today is the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.


2. On 20th August is the Feast of St. Bernard.


3. On 21st August is the Feast of St. Pius X.


4. On 22nd August is the Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.


5. On 30th August we begin the Novenas of the Nativity of Our Lady. Those who want to sponsor sarees or dresses for the statue are requested to do so by the 28th August and give your names in the parish office. A detailed program is on the church notice board.


6. Those who want to sponsor sweets or gifts for children during the Novenas may give your names in the parish office.


7. The flyer with the themes for the Novenas of Our Lady and Holy Cross is already on the church notice board. Kindly check it.


8. Parishioners are requested not to put any cloth items on the church loft as it may attract pests and make the place dirty.


9. Those who are getting married must complete all paperwork at least 6 months in advance. No last-minute papers will be accepted.


10. On the 5th of September, the Novena mass at Mount Mary is assigned to our deanery. Holy Cross Church will offer the mass at 6:30 a.m. Parishioners are requested to attend in large numbers at Bandra.



Announcements : 10th August 2025

1. Today is the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We remember the prison ministry today and pray for people in prison and those who serve them.


2. Today there will be a second collection for the Clergy Fund. Please be kind and contribute generously.


3. On 11th August is the feast of St. Clare. On 14th August is the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe.


4. On 15th August, we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. Masses will be at 6.30 a.m. in Konkani and 9.00 a.m. in English. After the 6.30 a.m. mass, there will be flag hoisting organized by Holy Cross School. There will be no evening mass that day. The youth will organize games for parishioners at 3.00 p.m. on the beach. Please join as one big family.


5. On 23rd August, there will be a Pre-Baptism Course from 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. Please register your names in the parish office.


6. On 30th August we begin the Novenas of the Nativity of Our Lady. Those who want to sponsor sarees or dresses for the statue are requested to do so by the 28th of August and give your names in the parish office. If anyone wishes to sponsor sweets or gifts for children to be given during the Novenas, please give your names in the parish office.


7. Those who offer masses for special intentions are kindly requested to be physically present for the mass.


8. On 16th August 2025, a Konkani Tiatr named 'Dudduvank Lagon' will be performed at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi at 8.00 p.m. Please support the show.


9. Parishioners are requested not to put any cloth items on the church loft as it may attract pests and make the area unclean.


10. Those who are getting married must complete all paperwork at least 6 months in advance. No last-minute paperwork will be accepted.




Announcements : 3rd August 2025

Holy Father’s Universal Prayer Intention: For Mutual Coexistence
Let us pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult may not succumb to the temptation of confrontation arising from ethnic, political, religious, or ideological differences.


1. Today is the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.


2. As we celebrate Pastors’ Day in our parish today, let us pray for all our priests—both past and present—who have served in our parish to shepherd the flock.


3. On the 10th of August, we will have a second collection. The proceeds from this collection will go towards the Clergy Fund. Please be generous.


4. On 15th August, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady. On this day, morning Masses will be held at 6:30 a.m. in Konkani and at 9:00 a.m. in English. After the 6:30 a.m. Mass, there will be a flag hoisting ceremony on the campus, organized by Holy Cross School.


5. On 17th August, we will observe Prison Ministry Sunday. On this day, we are encouraged to pray for those in prison.


6. On 23rd August, a Pre-Baptism Course will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Kindly register your names in the parish office.


7. On 30th August, we begin the Novenas of the Nativity of Our Lady. Those who wish to sponsor sarees or small dresses to vest the statue of Our Lady are kindly requested to do so by the 28th of August, and to give their names in the parish office.


8. Those who would like to sponsor sweets or gifts for the children during the Novenas may also give their names in the parish office. We thank those who have already done so.



Announcements : 27th July 2025

1. Today is the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.


2. At the evening Mass today, we will offer a special prayer and honour all our parents and grandparents, as we celebrate the feast of the Parents of Mother Mary and Grandparents of Jesus.


3. On 28th of July is the Memory of St Alphonsa Muttathupadathu.


4. On 29th of July is the Memory of St Marta, Mary and Lazarus.


5. On 31st is the memory of St Ignatius of Loyola.


6. On 1st of August is First Friday of the month, Holy Half an Hour will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by mass.


7. On 3rd of August there will be PPC meeting after the 9:15 a.m. mass, requesting all the PPC members to kindly be present and in time for this meeting.


8. The Novenas of the Nativity of Our Lady will begin on 30th August. Those who wish to offer sarees or small dresses for dressing the statue of Our Lady are requested to submit them to the parish office by 28th August. Please note: sarees once given will not be returned.


9. Anyone who would like to sponsor sweets or gifts for children during the Novenas are kindly requested to submit them to the parish office.


10. Any certificates from the parish office will be given only to the person concerned. If the person cannot come personally, they must submit a written application to receive the certificate.


12. Dear parishioners, kindly take note: We will open the church extension during the 9:15 a.m. Mass, only if the central part of the church is fully occupied. Please cooperate with the ushers and follow their instructions so that we all take an active part in the celebration of the Eucharist.



Announcements : 20th July 2025

1. Today is the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.


2. Parishioners who wish to offer their services as Lectors or Eucharistic Ministers are requested to kindly submit their names to the parish priest.


3. The Feast of St Mary Magdalene will be celebrated on the 22nd of July.


4. On the 22nd of July 2025, there will be a Youth Meeting following the evening Mass. All youth are encouraged to attend and contribute their suggestions and participation.


5. On the 26th of July, we observe the Memorial of Saints Anne and Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our parish will celebrate Grandparents' Day on the 27th of July during the 6:00 p.m. Mass. Please note that there will be no 8:00 a.m. Mass on that day. All grandparents are cordially invited to be present for this celebration.


6. Several important notices from the Archdiocese have been displayed on the notice boards. Parishioners are requested to make time to read them.


7. Lists of Lectors, Choir members, and Eucharistic Ministers have been updated and posted on the notice board. Kindly review them at your earliest convenience and ensure that you carry out your assigned responsibilities without delegating them to others.



Announcements : 13th July 2025

1. Today is the fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.


2. A big thank you to all parents of the Confirmands and Communicants for attending the Rite of Acceptance on the given dates. Please keep in touch with Sunday School teachers about your child's progress. These classes are important, and regular attendance is expected. Students who are not regular will be answerable to their teachers and the Catechism priest-in-charge.


3. On 6th July, we had our Parish Youth Day. Around 35 youth attended. Thank you to all of them who participated and helped make it a success. We look forward to your continued support to keep our parish vibrant.


4. If you wish to serve the parish as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, etc., please give your name to the parish priest.


5. 15th July is the feast day of St. Bonaventure.


6. 16th July is the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.


7. On 22nd July 2025, there will be a Youth Meeting after the evening Mass. All youth are encouraged to attend and share your thoughts and suggestions.


8. From now on, all bookings for the church extension hall (for community use only) will be handled by the parish office during office hours.


9. From Monday 14th July onward, the church extension will remain closed during Mass and other spiritual services so that the faithful can sit inside the church and participate fully. This decision was discussed in the PPC meeting. The extension will only open if the main church is full.


10. Fr. Anthony Augustine Cardoz, our parish priest, will be away for his annual retreat from the evening of 13th July till 18th July. In case of an emergency, please contact Fr. Dominic Gonsalves, the assistant parish priest.



Announcements : 6th July 2025

1. Today is the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.


2. Holy Father's Universal Prayer Intention: For Political Leaders: We pray that political leaders may truly serve their people, working towards integral human development and the common good, especially caring for the poor and those who have lost their jobs.


3. Today, after the 9:15 a.m. Mass, there will be a Parish Pastoral Council meeting. All PPC members are kindly requested to be present on time.


4. Youth Day will be celebrated after the 6:00 p.m. Mass. All youth are kindly requested to attend. A small get-together will follow the program. This invitation is also open to any youth interested in joining the parish youth group. We sincerely request all parents and elders of the parish to encourage the youth to participate.


5. On Monday, 7th July, during the 7:00 p.m. Mass, we will have the Rite of Acceptance for the Confirmands. All Confirmands are requested to attend along with their parents.


6. On Tuesday, 8th July, during the 7:00 p.m. Mass, we will have the Rite of Acceptance for the Communicants. All Communicants are requested to attend along with their parents.


7. Friday, 11th July is the memorial of Saint Benedict.


8. On Sunday, 13th July, the official induction of Fr. Anthony Cardoz as Parish Priest will take place during the 9:15 a.m. Mass, through the gracious hands of His Excellency Bishop Savio Fernandes. Please note that on 13th July, there will be only one Mass at 9:15 a.m. There will be no Children's Mass at 8:00 a.m.


9. There is a vacancy for a Marathi teacher in the Secondary Section at Holy Cross School – Juhu Koliwada. Interested candidates may submit their resume at the school office.


10. So far, we have not received any names for those willing to serve as Eucharistic Ministers or join the Liturgy Committee. If you feel called to be part of these ministries, please submit your name at the Parish office at the earliest.


11. A big thank you to all who attended the OLCM meeting at Dadar. God bless you.