*Dear Friends,*
As announced last Sunday, Pithruvedi is launching a new parish initiative titled ICC S.E.O – Support Each Other, created from our parish, for our parish.

This initiative aims to prepare a ready reckoner of products and services offered by business owners, service providers, freelancers, and home-based entrepreneurs from our parish, encouraging mutual support and growth within the community.

Interested parishioners may register through the Google Form shared in the official WhatsApp groups or by submitting paper forms available with Pithruvedi executives.

Registration is open from today onwards.
Let us support each other and grow together.

Below the Google form link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIEl5jcBWJ4RjnWpRzMXkb6S6_WDnCEJ5D_bpOzFpofE1mMg/viewform

Warm regards,
Fr. Sebastian Mudakkalil

Dear Spiritual Warriors,

Let's continue our spiritual journey of Great Lent 2026.

*Spiritual Activity: Psalms Recitation*

*Common Intention: Immaculate Conception Parish Community*

*Personal Intentions*

1. Blessings to enjoy the gifts and fruits showered by God.
2. To be relieved from various ailings
3. To perform well in Board exams
4. To protect children from unhealthy relationships
5. ⁠ To sell the old house and buy a new one
6. ⁠To get the passport to move abroad
7. ⁠To be relieved from many cases of Flu
8. To be relieved from lifestyle diseases
9. To have courage in life
10. For the indwelling of the Holy Spirit
11. Peace and happiness in families
12. To get a house in Kerala
13. To get a new Job

Let's renew our life with the unbreakable chain of Prayer.

Fr. Sebastian

*Announcements for March 8th 2026, Sunday Qurbana*

1.*Reading of coming Sunday's Qurbana (15.03.2026*) will be done by St. Alphonsa Unit.

2.Coming Friday (13.03.2026): We Start our *Annual Retreat Led by Fr. Shibu Pulickan*. 6.00 pm - Way of the Cross led by Zone IV. 6.30 pm Holy Qurbana and then Retreat preaching + Adoration.

14.03.2026 (Saturday)
6 pm Holy Qurbana and then Preaching + Adoration

15.03.2026 (Sunday)
7.30 am - Way of the Cross, 8 am Holy Qurbana and then Preaching + Adoration

*NB*: Coming Sunday (15.03.2026) *there will not be* 8 am Holy Qurbana at St. Jude Center and 10 am Holy Qurbana at ICC.

3.As in previous years, Pithruvedi is organising the *Annual Way of the Cross Pilgrimage* to Don Bosco Yuva Sanstha, Karjat on Sunday, 22nd March 2026. Details are given in the official groups.

4.*The Feast of St. Joseph* will be celebrated from 17th to 19th March 2026. On 19th (Feast Day) we will have Solemn Holy Qurbana at 7:00 PM and then Procession + Oottu Nercha. Services will be led by Pithruvedi. Details are given in the official groups.

5.*Vocation Discernment Retreat* at St. Thomas Minor Seminary, Panvel from 25th to 27th March. Those who interested are requested to register for the same. Details are given in the official group.

Fr. Sebastian

Dear Friends,

As in previous years, Pithruvedi is organising the Annual Way of the Cross Pilgrimage to Don Bosco Yuva Sanstha, Karjat on Sunday, 22nd March 2026.

We warmly invite all parishioners to be part of this Lenten pilgrimage. Kindly save the date.

🗓 Programme Schedule
12:45 PM – Holy Qurbana at Church
1:30 PM – Way of the Cross (Opening Prayer)
1:45 PM – Departure by bus to Karjat (prayers en route)
On arrival – Tea & snacks
4:00 PM onwards – Way of the Cross (14 Stations) & Closing Prayers
Dinner thereafter
8:00 PM – Departure from Karjat

📝 Notes:
• Please confirm your seats with your Pithruvedi Unit Representatives.
• Last date for payment: 16/03/2026.
• Per head charges: ₹400.
• Children 5 years and below are free.
• Bus service available from pre-designated pickup points.
• Drop-off at the same pickup points (shortest & convenient route).

We look forward to your wholehearted participation in this spiritually enriching pilgrimage.

Warm regards,
Fr. Sebastian Mudakkalil

“Ora Santa” – My Family Hour with Jesus

Dear Friends,

During this blessed season of *Great Lent (വലിയനോമ്പ്), we invite you to join “Ora Santa” – My Family Hour with Jesus.

The schedule has been rearranged to help those attending Holy Qurbana, spend time in the Adoration Chapel.

Let us take this opportunity to spend an hour with our Lord and be renewed in faith and love.

With prayers and blessings,

Fr. Sebastian