HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
ALTO PORVORIM
23/08/2026
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. PPC Meeting is anticipated for the month of September on 28th August at 7:00 pm.
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, Flower procession followed by Mass. The Catechism children, parish youth and Legion Mary group will together organize the feast. Kindly Note: on Sunday, 30th August and 6th September, the novena mass will be at 9:30 am and the rosary will be recited before the mass at 9:10 am. We also welcome contributions cash/kind, sweets/toffees to be distributed to the children after novenas as well as contribution of flowers for the Altar decoration, which may be given in the church office. Housie (Jaldi-5) will be conducted after Novena mass. 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 today 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. Today, 23rd August, MFC is organizing “Breakfast Sunday” after every mass. Each box is priced at Rs.150/-.
11. Parish youth meeting will be held on 30th August 2026, at 8:00 am in the mini hall.

Thank you and God bless .

Fr. Adolfo Alvares
Parish Priest

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