Weekly Announcements 07th December 2024
Second Sunday of Advent
Feasts during the week: -
- D9 December — Immaculate Conception of the BI. Virgin Mary
- 12* December: Our Ledy of Guadalupe
- 14" December: Memorial - John of the Cross
- Today is the Second Sunday of Advent. As we journey through Us season of Advent. lei us prepare ourselves with joyful hearts to welcome ourLord and Saviour.
- .As part of its Annual Canpaign against Hunger & Disease, envelopes from the Centre for Social .Action are available in the Church. They look forward to your generous support.
- Parish Pastoral Council Meeting is scheduled for 09 th December at 07:45 prn in the school hall. All PPC Members must attend.
- Parish Liturgy Team Meeting is scheduled for 10" December at 07:45 pm in the Ground floor meeting room. All PLT members must attend.
- lf you would like tu donate to defray the expenses for the Christmas and New Year services in the Church, you may contact any of the Parish fathers.
- There will be a sale of religious articles and Christmas items by Friends of Missions in aid of the missions this weekend after all Masses. Please patronize the stalls. It is a good opportunity to gift your loved ones and friends a memento,
- The youth of our parish, in collaboration with the Assumption Cultural Team, is organizing two heartfelt initiatives this season: "Hope in Action" Fundraiser — Supporting underprivileged children in Manipur and residents of the House of Charity through a Paper Drive and E-Waste Collection. Parishioners can donate books, newspapers, and old electronics after weekend Masses or during home visits (details via SCC coordinators). The Joy of Giving Christmas Hamper — Sharing the true joy of Christmas with the poor and needy by offering tokens of' love and kindness. Let’s embrace this season with compassion and make a difference in their lives.
- Advent is a perfect time for reconciliation and penance. Confessions to prepare for Christmas will be from 16" to 18" December from 0ò:00 pm to 08:15 pm (For English & other language groups. Guest Priests will be available).
- You are encouraged to pay your community fund for the Month of December 2024.
- Our Parish has organised Limited Bible Diaries - God’s word 2024 which contains Readings, Psalms & Reflections of each day of the year at Rs.200/- If 5 you or your family would like to have a cppy you may collect it from the Church office during office hours. The parish team encourages each family to have a copy to encourage reading. oi’ God’s word every day In your homes.
- The Assumption Family Cell will be conducting a Game of Housie at Assumption Hall on Sunday ;8th Dec 24 at 7 pm, Parishioners are invited to attend in large nos.
- Gentle Reminder: The next session of Home Ayurvedic Remedies will be held Thursday 12th Docembei2024 from 3.00 pm to 5 pm in Assumption ground Stall. To get the Certificate it is mandatory to complete all 12 sessions. Kindly carry your own water bottles, water refills will be provided in the Hall. See .you there on time.
We are grateful for your generous contribution towards:
Last Sunday's Collection amounted to Rs. 52,060.
Last Sunday's Collection amounted to Rs. 52,060.
- Holy Cross Chapel Sunday collection amounted to Ri. 1,360.
- Mother of Perpetual Succour & Adoration Chapel Box Collection amounted to Rs, 8,760.
- Donation towrards Poor & Needy in the month of November 2024 amounted to Rs.16,150.
- Expenses incurred in the month of November 2024 :
- Expenses towards Medical aid - Rs. 34,000.
- Expenses towards Ration - Rs. 27,693.
- Community Fund for the month of November 2024 Amounted fo Rz 2,20,281.
- Church Donation in the month of November 2024 Amounted fo Rs,1,76,050.