HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
ALTO PORVORIM
16/08/2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. We thank zone members for organizing the liturgy of today’s masses, choir groups and power point presenters. God bless you all.
2. Fr. Boris will begin Pastoral visits in Zone 5C & D on 17th August and in Zone 4A and 4B on 18th and 19th August at 4:30 pm onwards.
3. Novenas’ in preparation for the feast of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary begin on 30th August. The Novenas will begin at 6.00 p.m. with the recitation of the Rosary followed by Mass. The Catechism children, parish youth and Legion Mary group will together organize the feast. Those desiring to give novena intentions, kindly do so during this week in the church office.
4. Novenas’ in preparation for the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross at the Holy Cross Chapel, Alto Betim, begin on 5th September 2026. There will be second collection on all masses next Sunday to meet the expenses of the feast.
5. Marriage Preparation Sessions – For those intending to get married, the Marriage instructions/sessions will be held on the following days:
6. i) Prenuptial Enquiry: 21/09/2026 (Monday) 10:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m
7. ii) Session one : 02/10/2026 (Friday) 10:00 a.m – 10:45 a.m
8. iii)Session two : 15/10/20256 (Thursday) 10:00 a.m – 10:45 a.m
9. iv)Session three: 29/10/2026 (Thursday) 10:00 a.m – 10:45 a.m
10. Besides these instructions, those intending to get married are requested to:
11. i) Meet the Parish Priest
12. ii) Participate in the Marriage course organised by Diocesan Family Service Centre.
13. iii) Present the valid Civil Registration or Civil Marriage Certificate to our office atleast 10 days before the Marriage.
14. Kindly note: Those who are living outside our Archdiocese and are unable to attend these sessions are requested to do their marriage preparation and marriage dossier in the Parish of their present residence and submit the marriage dossier atleast 15 days before the marriage.
15. Missionary Families of Christ, (MFC) is organizing a seminar for married couples on Sunday, 23rd August from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Deepti Sadan, Porvorim. For registration and further details, please refer to the church notice board.
16. Next Sunday, 23rd August, MFC will be organizing “Breakfast Sunday” after every mass. Each box will cost Rs.150/-. Kindly carry cash.

Thank you and God bless .

Fr. Adolfo Alvares
Parish Priest

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