May 2026

1. Liturgical Calendar

   • Monday, June 1 — Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr.
   • Wednesday, June 3 — Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs.
   • Thursday, June 4 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Bilingual Mass at 19:00 (Russian and English). This is a Holy Day of Obligation.
   • Friday, June 5 — Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr. It is the First Friday of the Month – Adoration at 17.00 hrs in the Chapel below the main Church. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
   • Sundays: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM (before Mass)
   • First Fridays: 5:00 PM (during Eucharistic Adoration)

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

   • Parish Priest Travel: Fr. Michal will be away for Franciscan Chapter, holidays and other duties from June 4 to mid September. During his absence, Fr. Mark will serve in the parish. We warmly welcome Fr. Mark, who will also be assigned to Bukhara.
   • Summer Schedule: From Next Sunday - June 7 until the end of August, Holy Mass on Sundays will be celebrated at 9:00 AM. Please note there will be no Friday Masses during the summer period.
   • Mass Intentions: Envelopes for Mass intentions are available at the entrances of the chapel and the church. Please provide all necessary details along with your offering ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
   • Lectors (Volunteers for Readings): Help us bring the Scriptures to life! We invite you to join our team of Sunday readers. To be added to the schedule, please contact Rashmi D'Souza at [rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com].
   • Daily Readings: You can access the daily Scripture 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 via Telegram, please contact Preeti Lewis (@LPreeti).

The Lord be with you!

1. Liturgical Calendar

   • Wednesday, May 20 — Memorial of Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest.
   • Saturday, May 23 — Vigil of the Solemnity of Pentecost. Eucharistic Adoration from 19:00 to 21:30.
   • Sunday, May 24 — Solemnity of Pentecost.

   We congratulate the Zimmerman family on entering into full communion with the Catholic Church. May the sacraments they have received strengthen them on their journey toward God.

   Holy Mass in English
   Holy Mass in English is celebrated every Friday at 7:00 PM in the Friary Chapel (located behind the main building) until May 29, 2026.

   Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

   • Sundays: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM (before Mass)
   • First Fridays: 5:00 PM (during Eucharistic Adoration)

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

   Parish Reminders

   • First Holy Communion: This year’s First Holy Communion will take place during the 10:00 AM Mass on May 24, 2026. This date also marks the end of our catechetical year. Following the Mass, we cordially invite all parishioners—especially children and their parents—to a reception outside the church. Please note that there will be no parish picnic this May; instead, we will celebrate with a party for the children to mark their First Communion and the end of classes. Please keep all the children in your prayers.
   • Summer Schedule: From June 7 until the end of August, Holy Mass on Sundays will be celebrated at 9:00 in English and at 11:00 in Russian. Please note there will be no Friday Masses during the summer period.
   • Mass Intentions: Envelopes for Mass intentions are available at the entrances of the chapel and the church. Please provide all necessary details along with your offering ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
   • Lectors (Volunteers for Readings): Help us bring the Scriptures to life! We invite you to join our team of Sunday readers. To be added to the schedule, please contact Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
   • Daily Readings: You can access the daily Scripture 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 via Telegram, please contact Preeti Lewis (@LPreeti).

The Lord be with you!

1. Liturgical Calendar

   • Wednesday, May 13 — Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima.
   • Sunday, May 17 — Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (transferred from Thursday).

   Holy Mass in English
   Holy Mass in English is celebrated every Friday at 7:00 PM in the Friary Chapel (located behind the main building) until the end of May.

   Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
   Confessions are available at the following times:

   • Sundays: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM (before Mass)
   • First Fridays: 5:00 PM (during Eucharistic Adoration)

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

   Parish Reminders

   • Full Communion: Next Sunday, May 17, 2026, we will celebrate the Rite of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church. Please keep the candidates in your prayers.
   • First Holy Communion: This year’s First Holy Communion will take place during the 10:00 AM Mass on May 24, 2026. This date also marks the end of our catechetical year. Following the Mass, we cordially invite all parishioners—especially children and their parents—to a reception outside the church. Please note that there will be no parish picnic this May; instead, we will celebrate with a party for the children to mark their First Communion and the end of classes. Please keep all the children in your prayers.
   • Summer Schedule: From June 7 until the end of August, Sunday Holy Mass will be held at 9:00 AM. Please note there will be no Friday Masses during the summer period.
   • Mass Intentions: Envelopes for Mass intentions are available at the entrances of the chapel and the church. Please provide all necessary details along with your offering ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
   • Lectors (Volunteers for Readings): Help us bring the Scriptures to life! We invite you to join our team of Sunday readers. To be added to the schedule, please contact Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
   • Daily Readings: You can access the daily Scripture 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 via Telegram, please contact Preeti Lewis (@LPreeti).

The Lord be with you!

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   Liturgical Calendar

   • Holy Mass in English is celebrated every Friday at 19:00 in the Friary Chapel (behind the main building) until the end of May.
   • Sacrament of Reconciliation Schedule: The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available at the following times:

   Sundays: before Mass, 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 arrange a convenient time.

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   Parish Reminders

   • We are planning this year's First Holy Communion for the 10:00 Mass on 24 May 2026.
   • 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 parishioners to join our team of Sunday readers. To be added to the upcoming schedule, please email Rashmi D'Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
   • Bible Reading Guide: Daily readings are available 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 on your phone, please contact Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti) to join our Telegram group.

   The Lord be with you!