April 2026

4 issues

26April 2026

Fourth Sunday of Easter

  1. Liturgical Calendar

    • April 29, Wednesday — Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church.
    • May 1, Friday — Memorial of St. Joseph, The Worker. This is also the First Friday of the month, a day of special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Adoration will begin at 17.00 hrs in the Chapel below the church. There will be the first friday confession.
    • May 2, Saturday — Memorial of Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Adoration will begin at 16.30 hrs in the Chapel below the church.
    • Holy Mass on Friday at Friary Chapel at 19.00 in English.
    • Birthdays and Anniversary Blessings on May 3, Sunday during the English Mass at 10.00 AM.
    • Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule: The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available at the following times:

    Sundays: Before Mass between 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    First Fridays: 17:00 (during Eucharistic Adoration)
    Saturdays: 16:30 during Eucharistic Adoration (upon request)
    Confessions are also available by appointment at any time. Please contact the priest to schedule a time.

  2. Parish Reminders

    • Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details with your love offerings ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
    • Volunteers for Readings: Help us bring the Scriptures to life! We invite members to join our team of Sunday readers. To be added to the advance schedule, please email Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
    • Bible Reading Guide: You can access daily readings on the USCCB website: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
    • Stay Updated: Stay connected with our parish family! To receive the latest schedules and announcements directly to your phone, please contact Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti) to join our Telegram group.

    The Lord be with you!

19April 2026

Third Sunday of Easter

  1. Liturgical Calendar

    • Thursday, April 23 — Memorial of Saint George, Martyr. This day is also the name day of our Bishop. At Holy Mass we will pray for His Excellency and offer him our best wishes on the feast of his patron saint.
    • Friday, April 24 — Memorial of Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr. Holy Mass on Friday at Friary Chapel at 19.00 in English.
    • Saturday, April 25 — Feast of Saint Mark, Evangelist.

  2. Good Shepherd Sunday — World Day of Prayer for Vocations

    Next Sunday is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life. Let us pray both for new vocations and for those already called from the land of Uzbekistan. This is Good Shepherd Sunday.

  3. Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule:

    The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available at the following times:

    • Sundays: Before Mass between 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    • First Fridays: 17:00 (during Eucharistic Adoration)
    • Saturdays: 16:30 during Eucharistic Adoration (upon request)

    Confessions are also available by appointment at any time. Please contact the priest to schedule a time.

  4. Parish Reminders

    • There will be Regular Catechism classes from April 19 (Sunday), all children are kindly requested to be on time.
    • Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details with your love offerings ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
    • Volunteers for Readings: Help us bring the Scriptures to life! We invite members to join our team of Sunday readers. To be added to the advance schedule, please email Rashmi D’Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
    • Bible Reading Guide: You can access daily readings on the USCCB website: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
    • Stay Updated: Stay connected with our parish family! To receive the latest schedules and announcements directly to your phone, please contact Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti) to join our Telegram group.

    The Lord be with you!

12April 2026

Divine Mercy Sunday

  1. Liturgical Calendar

    Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. This feast was established for the universal Church by Pope John Paul II on the day of the canonization of St. Faustina Kowalska, April 30, 2000.
    St. Faustina received revelations from the Lord Himself concerning the institution of this feast:
    "I desire that there be a Feast of Mercy. I want this image, which you will paint with a brush, to be solemnly blessed on the first Sunday after Easter; that Sunday is to be the Feast of Mercy" (Diary, 49). "I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners" (Diary, 699). "Souls perish in spite of My bitter Passion. I am giving them the last hope of salvation; that is, the Feast of My Mercy. If they will not adore My mercy, they will perish for all eternity" (Diary, 965).

    • Holy Mass on Friday at Friary Chapel at 19.00 in English.
    • Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule: The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available at the following times:

    Sundays: Before Mass between 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    First Fridays: 17:00 (during Eucharistic Adoration)
    Saturdays: 16:30 during Eucharistic Adoration (upon request)
    ❖ Confessions are also available by appointment at any time. Please contact the priest to schedule a time.

  2. Parish Reminders

    • There will be Regular Catechism classes from April 19 (Sunday), all children are kindly requested to be on time.
    • Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details with your love offerings ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
    • Volunteers for Readings: Help us bring the Scriptures to life! We invite members to join our team of Sunday readers. To be added to the advance schedule, please email Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
    • Bible Reading Guide: You can access daily readings on the USCCB website: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
    • Stay Updated: Stay connected with our parish family! To receive the latest schedules and announcements directly to your phone, please contact Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti) to join our Telegram group.

    The Lord be with you!

5April 2026

The Resurrection of the Lord

  1. 1. Easter Greetings Wishing everyone a blessed and joyful Easter! CHRIST IS RISEN!!! May you experience the true joy of encountering the Risen Lord and the promise of rising together with Him!

    2. The Octave of Easter Today is Easter Sunday and the beginning of the Octave of Easter. The word "octave" refers to the eight days, starting from Easter Sunday and ending on the following Sunday, which are celebrated as one continuous, great feast. It is a time of joy and exultation in honor of Christ's Resurrection. All eight days hold the rank of a Solemnity; therefore, the Friday abstinence from meat does not apply within the Octave of Easter. The Octave concludes with Divine Mercy Sunday. Holy Masses during the Octave will be celebrated according to the regular schedule. But on Monday, Holy Mass will be celebrated at 19:00 in Russian and on Friday at Friary Chapel at 19:00 in English.

    3. In addition to our Resurrection celebration, we will offer a Special Blessing for all parishioners with April Birthdays and Anniversaries.

    4. There will be no Catechism classes today (Easter Sunday) and 12th April 2026 (Divine Mercy Sunday). However, all children are kindly requested to attend Adoration on the 12th April from 9:20 AM to 9:50 AM in the Main Church.

  2. Parish Reminders

    • Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details with your love offerings ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
    • Volunteers for Readings: If you are interested in proclaiming the readings on Sundays, please contact Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com. Readings for upcoming Sundays are assigned in advance to registered members.
    • Bible Reading Guide: You can access daily readings on the USCCB website: https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
    • Stay Updated: To receive the latest schedules and announcements, join our Telegram group by contacting Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti).

    The Lord be with you!