Notices - 8th March 2026 - Third Sunday of Lent

1. We sincerely thank the community members of Zone Three for volunteering and assisting in the Lenten Social Outreach. It was a grace-filled experience for all involved. In the Fourth week, Zone Four will carry forward this ministry of service on Saturday, March 14th, from 4:30 pm to 8 pm at the Baptist Hall, JWC. 

2. The Johannian Stalwarts are organizing the Lenten fellowship for all our senior citizens on Thursday, March 12th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the Baptist Hall. Registration of Rs. 50/- can be done at the parish office.

3. The passes for our Lenten Major Play, LOVE, CRUCIFIED, are now available. We invite and encourage all our parishioners to support this spiritual initiative by purchasing your passes at the earliest. Passes are available in the Parish Office and from the volunteers after all the Masses.

4. As directed by His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, our parish will offer the Holy Rosary for peace and reconciliation in the Middle East from March 8th to 14th. Friday, March 13th, will be observed as a day of fasting and prayer for world peace and for the safety of all those affected by the conflict. Let us unite in prayer, entrusting this intention to Our Lady, Queen of Peace. Further details and reminders will be shared on the parish groups.

5. The Konkani Samudai of our parish will be screening a Lenten movie titled “Thin Nimanni Bara Voran” on March 12th at 7:30 pm, immediately after the evening mass in the church. Entry is free. All parishioners are warmly invited.

6. The parish is organising a Lenten Ignatian Retreat on March 13th and 14th, to be conducted by Fr. Gerard Rodricks, SJ. Parishioners are encouraged to register at the Parish Office. The registration fee is ₹100, which includes food and refreshments for both days. The timetable and further details have been shared on the main parish groups.