September 2025

4 issues

28September 2025

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

  1. Liturgical Calendar for the Coming Week

    As we enter the month of October, dedicated to the Holy Rosary, we are called to deepen our prayer life. We encourage you to pray the Rosary daily, meditating on the mysteries from the lives of our Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our prayer intention for the Living Rosary is for an increase in the spirit of prayer within our parish, our families, and each of our lives.

    • Monday, 29 September: The Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels. Mass will be celebrated at 19:00 in Russian or combined if needed.
    • Tuesday, 30 September: The Memorial of St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church. St. Jerome, the translator of the Bible into the Latin Vulgate, embodies for us a deep love for Sacred Scripture.
    • Wednesday, 1 October: The Memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus (Thérèse of Lisieux), Virgin and Doctor of the Church. This great mystic taught us the "little way" of spiritual childhood.
    • Thursday, 2 October: The Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels. We entrust our daily journey to their care.
    • Friday, 3 October: The First Friday of the month, dedicated to the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 17:30. We invite everyone to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. On this day we also recall the death of St. Francis of Assisi. A service in his memory will be held at 18:15, followed by Holy Mass at 19:00.
    • Saturday, 4 October: The Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi, deacon, founder of the Franciscan family. This feast is especially dear to our parish, which is under the spiritual care of the Franciscans. Please pray for our entire Franciscan community, the priests and brothers serving in Uzbekistan. The Solemn Mass will be celebrated at 18:00.

    Parish Life Updates

    1. October Devotions: During October, we will pray the Rosary before the 10:00 Mass (starting at 9:40). We also invite 1 or 2 families each week to collectively arrange for the offertory gifts (fruits, sweets, flowers, etc.). To volunteer or for more information, please contact Rey from the Parish Council.
    2. Monthly Birthday/Anniversary Mass: Starting on 5 October 2025 (the first Sunday of the month), we will offer the Mass for parishioners celebrating birthdays or anniversaries that month.
    3. Parish Picnic: A joint parish picnic (for both the Russian and English-speaking communities) is planned for 19 October 2025. More details will follow soon.
    4. Church Calendar: The Parish Council is preparing a church calendar that will include English Masses on Sundays, Holy Days of Obligation, and Feasts. Suggestions from parishioners are most welcome.
    5. Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrance of the chapel and the church. Please complete all details (your intention, contact information, etc.) and include your love offering (at least $10 per intention). Seal the envelope and return it to Fr. Michal or any Parish Council member.
    6. Volunteering for Readings: Anyone interested in leading the readings on Sunday may contact Rashmi D’Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
    7. Daily Bible Readings: We encourage parishioners to use the USCCB website for the daily readings: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading.
    8. Stay Informed: To receive the latest schedule and announcements, you can join our Telegram group by contacting Preeti Lewis (https://t.me/LPreeti).

    Fundraising for a New Sound System
    The fundraising campaign for a new, high-quality sound system for our parish continues. We heartily thank everyone who has already contributed. To date, we have collected about $800. We ask for your prayers and financial support for this important community project. For details or to make a donation, please speak with the parish priest.

    The Lord be with you!

21September 2025

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

  1. Upcoming Memorials and Solemnities:

    • Sep 23 (Tue): Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest.
    • Sep 27 (Sat): Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest.
    1. October: The Month of the Rosary & Offertory Sponsorships: In honor of the Month of the Rosary, we will pray the Rosary each day before Mass at 9:40 AM. We are also seeking four (4) families to sponsor the offertory gifts (such as fruits, sweets, or flowers) for our Sunday Masses throughout October. If you are interested in this beautiful act of service, please speak with Rey from the Parish Council after Mass.
    2. Fall Parish Picnic - Save the Date! Please join us for our annual Fall Picnic on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The day will begin with a combined Russian/English service, and maybe even Korean, followed by a picnic on the church grounds. More details to follow!
    3. Join Our Ministries: Parish Council and Catechists – thank you!!! We extend our heartfelt thanks to the parishioners who have already volunteered to serve on the Parish Council and as Catechists. Your generous spirit and commitment to our community are deeply appreciated. We continue to welcome more volunteers to these vital ministries. If you feel called to serve, please speak with Fr. Michal after Mass.
    4. Fundraising for the New Sound System: The collection of donations for the purchase and installation of a new high-quality sound system is ongoing in our parish. We sincerely thank those who have already responded and provided their support—$600 has been raised to date. The total project cost is approximately $30,000. We ask for your prayers and financial support within your means for this important community endeavor. Anyone wishing to make a donation or learn more about the project may contact the parish priest.
    5. Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrance of the Chapel and the Church, or from any Parish Council member. Please complete all details (your intentions, contact information, etc.) and enclose your love offering (e.g. $10 or more up to you). Seal the envelope and return it to Fr. Michal or a council member.
    6. A Note on Charity: Please refrain from giving money to individuals begging outside the church. The Sisters associated with our parish are in direct contact with those in need to provide structured and meaningful assistance.
    7. Monthly Blessings for Birthdays and Anniversaries: Beginning this October, we will introduce a special blessing for all those celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, or other significant family milestones during the month. This blessing will be offered on the first Sunday of each month. If you or a family member have an occasion to celebrate, we warmly invite you to come forward for this prayer of gratitude and blessing.
    8. Other Reminders & Opportunities:
14September 2025

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

  1. Upcoming Memorials and Solemnities:

    • Sep 15 (Mon): Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
    • Sep 16 (Tue): Memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian, Martyrs
    • Sep 20 (Sat): Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Taegŏn, Paul Chŏng Hasang, and Companions, Martyrs
    1. October: The Month of the Rosary & Offertory Sponsorships: In honor of the Month of the Rosary, we will pray the Rosary each day before Mass at 9:40 AM. We are also seeking four (4) families to sponsor the offertory gifts (such as fruits, sweets, or flowers) for our Sunday Masses throughout October. If you are interested in this beautiful act of service, please speak with Rey from the Parish Council after Mass.
    2. Fall Parish Picnic - Save the Date! Please join us for our annual Fall Picnic on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The day will begin with a combined Russian/English service, and maybe even Korean, followed by a picnic on the church grounds. More details to follow!
    3. Join Our Ministries: Parish Council and Catechists: The Parish Priest invites all interested parishioners to consider joining the Parish Council to support the activities and smooth functioning of our parish. Please speak with Fr. Michal to learn more. We are also looking for volunteers to serve as catechists for our children on Sunday mornings. If you feel called to this rewarding ministry, please speak with Fr. Michal after Mass.
    4. New Sound System Project: The Parish Council has received a proposal to install a new, high-quality sound system specifically for our church. The total project cost is approximately $30,000. We are grateful to those who have already contributed; to date, we have raised $500. We kindly ask for your support to make this important improvement a reality. Anyone interested in contributing can discuss the project with Fr. Michal or Andrew.
    5. Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrance of the Chapel and the Church, or from any Parish Council member. Please complete all details (your intentions, contact information, etc.) and enclose your love offering (e.g. $10 or more up to you). Seal the envelope and return it to Fr. Michal or a council member.
    6. A Note on Charity: Please refrain from giving money to individuals begging outside the church. The Sisters associated with our parish are in direct contact with those in need to provide structured and meaningful assistance.
    7. Monthly Blessings for Birthdays and Anniversaries: Beginning this October, we will introduce a special blessing for all those celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, or other significant family milestones during the month. This blessing will be offered on the first Sunday of each month. If you or a family member have an occasion to celebrate, we warmly invite you to come forward for this prayer of gratitude and blessing.
    8. Other Reminders & Opportunities:

    Thank you for your continued support and participation in our parish community.
    The Sacred Heart Parish Council

7September 2025

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

  1. Liturgical calendar:

    • September 8, Monday: Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
    • September 13, Saturday: Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church.
    • September 14, Sunday: Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
    1. Today, after Holy Mass in the church, there will be a meeting for the parents of the children who will be taking part in catechesis this year. We kindly ask everyone to submit the required form and documents. Classes will begin from 14 September 2025 at 9.00.
    2. Next Sunday, after Holy Mass, there will be a meeting for adults who are interested in Baptism, catechesis, and entering into full communion with the Catholic Church.
    3. The Parish Priest invites Parishioners to join the Parish Council to support the various activities and the smooth functioning of the Parish. Interested members should meet Fr Michal.
    4. We plan to buy new equipment to enhance the sound system and seek the support from our Parishioners. Those willing to support may meet and discuss with Fr Michal and Andrew.
    5. Mass Intention Envelopes are available at the Entrance of the Chapel and the Church or with Parish Council Members, kindly complete all required details (your intentions, contact information etc.) with your love offerings (min. of UZ 100,000 per intention), seal and return it to Fr Michal or any Parish council members.
    6. Anyone interested in leading the readings on Sunday may contact Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
    7. We encourage our Parishners to use the USCCB website for all readings for this year - https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading.
    8. To be updated with the church schedule and announcements, you can join the telegram group by sending a message to Preeti Lewis - https://t.me/LPreeti (Telegram app).