(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

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, PILERNE
22nd August 2021 to 29th August 2021( 21st ORDINARY SUNDAY)
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Last Sunday’s love offering is Rs.12,600/-
2. We thank the following group for organising mass and for cleaning the Church, St. Barnabas Somudai (Moicavaddo North) & St. Luke Somudai (Moicavaddo South). Saturdays English Mass and liturgy was organised by St. Barnabas Somudai (Moicavaddo North) and Sunday morning mass is organised by St. Luke Somudai (Moicavaddo South). And Second mass is organised by St. Paul – Catechism Group (Tr. Terryll & Domnic Savio)
3. 4th Sept, Saturday , 8.00 a.m cleaning of the Church and organising the Liturgy will be done by St. Thomas Somudai (Marra V) & St.Mathias Somudai (Marra IV). 4th Sept Saturday evening mass in English will be organised by St. Thomas Somudai (Marra V) at 6.00 p.m. Sunday morning mass will be organise by St. Mathias Somudai (Marra IV)at 7.00 a.m. and second mass will be organised by St. Matev –
4. 23rd August Monday,1st Death anniversary mass for the soul of Rosario Diogo Gomes at 7.00 a.m from Manxer.
5. 29th August we celebrate the Harvest feast in our Parish. It is also called Somudai Day . We shall have blessings of the Corn and also the fruits /vegetables grown in your garden. Kindly bring it for the first Mass. The Catechism children will bring the fruits/vegetables for the second mass at 8.30 a.m. The blessing will be at 6.45 a.m followed by the Mass at 7.00 and also during the 8.30 mass. On that day the Parish priest will bless all fields of our Village from different locations. The timings and the venue will be announced shortly. In the evening at 4.00 there will be Somuday day celebrations. All the Associations of our Parish including the CATS and PATS of PPC will have to compulsorily attend the evening programme. All the 13 Somudais will prepare a rice food item.
6. The Village Panchayat of Marra-Pilerne has installed some free Wiffi hotspots in Our Village for the Poor students who cannot afford internet facility at home. Some of the hotspots include, St.John the Baptist Church, Pilerne, St.Anne’s chapel, Marra and Mae de Deus Chapel, Moicavaddo. The hotspot will be activated from 9.00 a.m to 2.00 p.m. Students please avail of this opportunity
7. Since we have started our Catechism mass, I request the respective classes who are marked to organise the litury to organise the Choir also for the catechism mass. We will have the Liturgy and Choir practise on Every Thrusday at 5.00 p.m. Rev. Fr. Derick Fernandes

04th July 2021 to 11th July 2021
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. We thank the following group for organising mass and for cleaning the Church, Candelaria Chapel committee and Eucharistic Ministers. Saturdays English Mass and liturgy was organised by Candelaria Chapel committee and Sunday morning mass is organised by Eucharistic Ministers.
2. Saturday’s (10th July) cleaning of the Church and organising the Liturgy will be done by Charasmatic and Intercessory Prayer Group & Friends of Joseph Vaz and Church Choir. The Saturday’s evening mass in English will be organised by Charasmatic and Intercessory Prayer Group at 6.00 p.m. Sunday morning mass will be organise by Friends of Joseph Vaz and Church Choir at 7.00 a.m.
3. 9th July Friday, Second Death Anniversary Mass for the soul of “Iris D’Souza” from Alto Savlem at 7.00 a.m.
4. Those who wish to partake in the daily mass can do so also those wishing to attend the Saturday’s evening English mass at 6.00 p.m and Sunday’s morning mass 7.00 also can attend . Prior filling of the google forms is required for Participation in the Sunday masses.
5. Next Sunday ,11th July onwards we begin our regular Online Catechesim classes. The mass will be online at 8.30 followed by Catechism at 10.00. It is the moral duty of the Parents to instruct your children in the Catholic Faith. Parents please see to that the Children attend the Catechism mass and the catechism after the mass. Those Parents wishing to enrol their children for Catechism Please fill the Catechism form that will be available on our Church website. (https://stjohnbaptistchurchgoa.org/sunday-catechetical-school-pilerne) Today 4th July a small prayer service will be conducted to mark the inaugural of the Catechetical year.
6. The Church Bulletin of June-July and the Pastoral letter for this year will be distributed this week by the Somudai leaders.
7. On 5th July, the Mass will be in the morning at 7.00 a.m

Rev. Fr. Derick Fernandes

1. We thank the following group for organizing mass and for cleaning the Church, Marra Chapel committee, and Moicavaddo ChapelCommittee. Saturdays English Mass and liturgy was organized by Marra chapel committee and Sunday morning mass is organised by Moicavaddo Chapel Committee.
2. Saturday’s (03rd July ) cleaning of the Church and organising the Liturgy will be done by Candelaria Chapel Committee & Eucharistic Ministers. The evening mass in English will be organised by Candelaria Chapel Committee at 6.00 p.m . Sunday morning mass will be organise by Eucharistic Ministers at 7.00 a.m. Please come to clean the Church on 3rd July 2021 at 8.00 a.m
3. 29th July Tuesday , second Death Anniversary mass for the Soul of “Gregorio Abreu” at 7.00 a.m
4. 2nd July Friday, second Death Anniversary Mass for the soul of “ Paulina D’Souza” at 7.00 a.m.
5. 3rd July Saturday Feast of St. Thomas Somudai and 27th June Sunday St. Thomas Somudai (Marra V) to recite the rosary at Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at 5.00 p.m.
6. Please book your 1st, 2nd 3rd death anniversary Masses in advance. Also requesting those parishioners who come at the last hour to book their birthdays , wedding anniversaries masses to book them well in advance.
7. 1st Wedding Banns of Jovito Martinho Braganca (St.Polycarp Somudai ,Marra 2) S/o Jose Luis Braganza & Merciana Braganca AND Marosa Quenny Fernandes (Anjuna) D/o of Late Bonaventure Peter Fernandes & Florinda Olinda Fernanades. If you have any objections towards the Marriage of Jovito kindly bring it to the notice of the Parish Priest. Let us extend our prayerfull support towards towards Jovtio and Queeny that they may be an exemplary Catholic Family. Rev. Fr. Derick Fernandes

Rev. Fr. Derick Fernandes