(29/05/2022 to 05/06/2022 to) Ascension of the Lord

1. Last Sunday’s love offering is Rs. 14,655/-
2. We thank the following group for organising mass and cleaning of the Church done by i.e Saturday’s English mass Rosy Abreu & Fly, Cosme Fernandes & Fly, Filomena Soares & Fly from St. Mathias Somudai, from Marra IV and Sunday’s Morning 7.00 a.m mass – Joaquim Fernandes & Fly, Brian D’Souza & Fly, Margarida Lobo & Fly from St. Perpetua Somudai, Marra III and No Second Mass at 8.30 a.m
3. 04th June 2022, Saturday, cleaning of the Church and organising the Liturgy will be done by Jose Braganca & Fly, Lawrence Braganca & Fly, Johnny Fernandes & Fly from St. Polycarp Somudai, from Marra II and Peter Abreu & Fly, Jose Paul Pereira & Fly, Maria Pereira & Fly from St. John of the Cross Somudai, Marra I. Coming Saturday (04th June) evening mass in English at 6.00 p.m. will be organised by St. Polycarp Somudai, Marra II. 05th June Sunday morning 7.00 a.m Mass will be organised by St. John of the Cross Somudai, Marra I and Second Mass at 8.30 a.m will be organised by Catechists
4. 31st May Tuesday, Second Death Anniversary Mass for the soul of Maria Joaquina Rosalina Rodrigues at 8.00 a.m
5. Communion for old and sick on 2nd and 3rd June
6. 5th June Sunday St. Barnabas somudai Moicavaddo North will recite the rosary at the Grotto of Our Lady at 5.00 p.m and they will celebrate their feast on 11th June.
7. The Catechetical year 2022-23 begins on 5th June in our Parish. Those who wish to register their children for Catechism please fill the online form. The link is provided below. The details are given on the form. Those children who are born before 31st May 2017 are eligible to register. The last day to register is 31st May 2022.
8. Parish Pastoral Council meeting on 5th June at 10.00 a.m in the Divine Mercy Hall.
9. Parishioners can come give Mass intentions for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Death Anniversary, Birthday, Good Health, Special intention and Thanksgiving. Masses for the dead( for the Souls who completed three years and above will be not be entered on the Diary. The first preference will be for the above intentions if there are no such intentions on that day then masses for the Soul will be celebrated)
10. 1st June we will have the Liturgical Study of the Bible from 6.30 to 8.00 p.m.
    Rev. Fr. Derick Fernandes

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, PILERNE

(27/03/2022 to 03/04/2022)   4^th Sunday of Lent       

1. Last Sunday’s love offering is Rs. 13,960/-
2. We thank the following group for organising mass and cleaning of the Church, i.e Saturday’s English mass – Tony Fernandes & Fly, Valentine Viegas & Fly & Bento Corriea & Fly from St. Thomas Somudai – Marra V and Sunday’s Morning 7.00 a.m mass – Agustine D’Costa & Fly, Jackie D’Souza and Fly and John Fernandes & Fly from St. Luke Somudai – Moicavaddo South. The second mass will be organised by St. Phillip catechism group (Tr Pragati & Tr. Cecelia)
3. 2^nd April 2022, Saturday, cleaning of the Church and organising the Liturgy will be done by Mr. Xavier Fernandes & Fly, Mrs. Josephine Fernandes & Fly & Ms. Natividade D’Souza & Fly from St. Perpetua Somudai – Marra III and Felicidade Noronha & Fly, Menino Coutinho and Fly and Anthon Pereira & Fly from St. Mathias Somudai – Marra IV. Coming Saturday (2^nd Apr) the evening mass in English at 6.00 p.m. will be organised by St. Perpetua Somudai  (Marra III). 3^rd April Sunday morning 7.00 a.m Mass will be organised by St. Mathias Somudai (Marra IV) the second mass will be organised by St. Jacob catechism group (Tr Nancy & Tr. Tanya)
4. A request to attend the liturgical study of the Bible conducted by the Missionaries Families for Christ in our Parish. It is conducted in both languages, Konkani and English on every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8.00. All the somudai leaders and the CATS please attend this bible class on 30^th March 2022 we will use this method in our Somudai from June onwards.
5. Every Friday during lent there will be no morning mass in Church. In the evening there will be way of the cross, adoration followed by mass which shall begin at 4.30 p.m.
6. 1^st April, Friday way of cross will be organised by Catechists and catechism Children at 4.15 p.m.Please note in the change of the timing of the Way of the Cross.
7. 27^th March Sunday Village way of the Cross, Please prepare your Cross to be carried along for the way of the Cross. This year the way of the cross will be on Family. Each ward is to prepare a reflection for the stations allotted to them. The details will be shared on whatsapp group.
8. 28^th March Monday 1^st Death Anniversary mass for the soul of Estefania D’Souza at 8.00 a.m
9. 1^st April Friday Months Mind mass for the Soul of Matilda D’Silva at 5.30 p.m
10. 2^nd April Saturday 2^nd Death Anniversary mass for the soul of Piedade Vaz at 7.00 a.m
11. During Lenten season a box is kept in the Chapels and Church as your Love offering during the Lent season. The amount will be added for the Good Samaritan Fund meant for the poor and Needy. Requesting you to contribute towards this noble cause during this Lenten season.
12. 3^rd April Sunday Church office will remain closed and will be kept opened on 11^th April Monday.
13. Communion for the sick and the Old on 30thThursday  March and 1^st Friday April 2022
14. Parish Pastoral Council meeting on 3^rd April at 10.00 a..m
15. Parish Lenten confessions on 5^th April 2022 at 4.00 p.m in Marra, Moicavaddo, Candelaria  and Church.
16. Catechists meeting at 10.00 a.m on 27^th Sunday April.

   Rev. Fr. Derick Fernandes

(20/03/2022 to 27/03/2022)   3^rd Sunday of Lent       

1. Last Sunday’s love offering is Rs. 14,785/-
2. We thank the following group for organising mass and cleaning of the Church, i.e Saturday’s English mass – Paulin S Souza & Fly, Romana D’Souza & Fly & Juze Fernandes & Fly from St. Barnabas Somudai Moicavaddo North and Sunday’s Morning 7.00 a.m mass – Caitan Silveira & Fly, Anthonio Correia and Fly and Raul Ferrao & Fly St. Catherine Somudai (Volvaddo West) the second mass will be organised by St. Bartholomew catechism group (Tr Fiona & Tr. Angelina)
3. 26^th March 2022, Saturday, cleaning of the Church and organising the Liturgy will be done by Tony Fernandes & Fly, Valentine Viegas & Fly & Bento Corriea & Fly from St. Thomas Somudai – Marra V and Agustine D’Costa & Fly, Jackie D’Souza and Fly and John Fernandes & Fly from St. Luke Somudai – Moicavaddo South. Coming Saturday (26^th Mar) the evening mass in English  at 6.00 p.m. will be organised by St. Thomas Somudai  (Marra V). Sunday morning 7.00 a.m Mass will be organised by St. Luke Somudai (Moicavaddo North) the second mass will be organised by St. Phillip catechism group (Tr Pragati & Tr. Cecelia)
4. A request to attend the liturgical study of the Bibble conducted by the Missionaries Families for Christ in our Parish. It is conducted in both languages, Konkani and English on every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8.00. All the somudai leaders and the CATS please attend this bible class on 23^rd March 2022 we will use this method in our Somudai from June onwards.
5. Every Friday during lent there will be no morning mass in Church. In the evening there will be way of the cross, adoration followed by mass which shall begin at 4.30 p.m.
6. 25^th March, Friday way of cross will be organised by Parish Youth and Altar Servers at 4.30 p.m.
7. 25^th March Friday, 2^nd Death Anniversary mass for the soul of Joanita Victor at 5.30 p.m
8. 20^th March Sunday somudaiwise way of the Cross at 4.00p.m
9. 27^th March Sunday Village way of the Cross, Please prepare your Cross to be carried along for the way of the Cross.
10. During Lenten season a box is kept in the Chapels and Church as your Love offering during the Lent season. The amount will be added for the good Samaritan Fund meant for the poor and Needy. Requesting you to contribute towards this noble cause during this Lenten season.
11. It is noticed that some students remain absent for Music classes on Wednesdays. It has been decided and agreed upon that even if a student is absent  for the classe  he/she has to pay Rs.350 for the class.
12. 21^st March Monday the church office will remain open.

   Rev. Fr. Derick Fernandes

1. Last Sunday’s love offering is Rs. 12,955/-
2. We thank the following group for organising mass and for cleaning the Church, i.e Saturday’s English mass Mrs. Philomena Braganza & Fly, Mr. Lourdes Fernandes & Fly and Mrs. Philomena Fernandes & Fly from St. Mathias Somudai (Marra IV) and Mr. Augustinho & Fly, Piedade Maxim Souza & Fly and Benjamin Nagueira & Fly from St. Perpetua Somudai (Marra III)and the second mass was organised by St. Andrew catechism group (Sir Stevan, Tr Rosie & Tr. Piedade)
3. 19th February 2022, Saturday, cleaning of the Church and organising the Liturgy will be done by Angelica D’Costa & Fly, Joseph D’Souza & Fly and Epifania Lobo & Fly from St. Polycarp Somudai (Marra II) and Matilda D’Silva & Fly, Alzira Fernandes & Fly and Manuel D’Souza & Fly from St. John of the Cross Somudai (Marra I). Coming Saturday (19th Feb) the evening mass in English at 6.00 p.m. will be organised by St. Polycarp Somudai (Marra II) and Sunday morning mass will be organise by St. John of the Cross Somudai (Marra III) at 7.00 a.m. and second mass will be organised by St. Paul catechism group (Sir Domnic, & Sir. Terryll)
4. 17th February, Thursday, Blessing of Maddi of Our Lady of Candelaria, at 5.00 p.m followed by mass. From 18th Friday onwards novena begins rosary at 5.00 p.m followed by mass. Somudai leaders please prepare the Liturgy and give for correction two days before your Novenas
5. Today there is meeting of Catechists along with Parents. Requesting the Parents to attend this meeting without fail as it will be an open day also.
6. The redemptorists Fathers are organising Lenten Weekend retreats at DASYA, Porvorim starting on 4th March – 6th March, 11th March- 13th March, 18th March – 20th March, 25th March- 27th March, 1st April to 3rd April 2022. The retreat will begin on Friday at 5 p.m and end on Sunday Post Lunch. Only 25 people per weekend. Details will be sent to you on Whatsaap. Those interested can contact Fr. Gregory Noronha 7498953977 and Tony 8779649400.
7. The social cell of the Archdiocese has prepared a prayer in view of the coming Assembly Elections on 14th Feb 2022. Kindly recite it daily till the Elections after the Rosary in you families.
8. Most probably in March 2022 we are going to start the construction work of the Parish Hall and Catechism classroom. In view of this the Parish Council has brought out some Easter Hampers. Our PPC members will come with them. Please be generous to buy the hampers.
9. Parish Youth of Pilerne will be staging a Free Tiatr entitled,’Amche xim Rav’ on 27th Feb at 7.00 in the church Compound.
10. Our State Assembly Elections of 2022 are very crucial for our community. Saligao Constituency has 27,313 voters altogether. Out of which, 8,192 i.e 30% votes belongs to our community. We cannot afford to split our community votes. Hence the need of the hour is to consolidate our community votes and defeat the facist and communal forces that are very dangerous to our State where religious and communal harmony has always prevailed. Please do not fall prey to money or other materialistic goods even some of these candidates may be your friends or relatives.. Let us collectively choose the right candidate and the right party that will safeguard the interests and rights of our community.Kindly think of our entire community before you cast your precious vote.

Rev. Fr. Derick Fernandes

1. Last Sunday’s love offering is Rs. 8,590/-
2. We thank the following groups for organising mass and for cleaning the Church, i.e Saturday’s English mass by Mrs. Angelica Pacheco & Fly, Mr.Joao D’Souza & Fly and Mr. Carmo D’Souza & Fly from St. Mark Somudai(Volvaddo East) and PPC members at 7.00 a.m. and the second mass was organised by St. Philip catechism group (Tr. Pragati & Tr. Cecilia)
3. 22nd Jan 2022, Saturday, cleaning of the Church and organising the Liturgy will be done by Mr. Babu Swamy & Nancy Rodrigues, Mrs. Alice Cardozo & Fly and Mrs. Sapna Dourado & Fly from St. Tereza of Child Jesus Somudai (Alto Savlem)and Mrs. Dolrich D’Costa & Fly, Mrs.Luiza D’Souza & Fly and Mr. Charles D’Souza & Fly from St. Domnic Somudai(Kholbhat & Furtadvaddo). Saturday (22nd Jan) the evening mass in English at 6.00 p.m. will be organised by St. Tereza of Child Jesus Somudai (Alto Savlem) and Sunday morning mass will be organise by St. Domnic Somudai(Kholbhat & Furtadvaddo) at 7.00 a.m. and second mass will be organised by St. Bartolomev catechism group (Tr. Fiona & Tr. Angelina)
4. 19th Jan, Wednesday, 1st Death Anniversary mass for the Soul of Simon Fernandes from Kholbhat at 7.00 a.m in the Church.
5. The fees for the music classes has been increased from Rs. 250 to 350 for the New Year.
6. 16th January Sunday, Feast of St. Joseph Vaz mass will be outside near Statue at 7.00 a.m
   And second mass at 8.30 a.m mass will be in the Church.
7. 16th January Sunday, Feast of of St. Anna at Marra Chapel mass at 7.00 a.m and 9.30 a.m
8. 16th January Sunday , Feast of St. Joseph Vaz Somudai (Navetim) at 5.00 p.m
9. Please collect your stars from the Church by this week. We thank you for your generosity. Rev. Fr. Derick Fernandes