August 17, 2024
Episcopal Ordinations - August 24, 2024
The Episcopal Ordinations will take place on August 24, 2024, at 9 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Arrangements have been made for the live broadcast of the ceremony on various channels and online platforms. Your participation in this event would be greatly valued.
As part of the spiritual preparations, intercessory prayers are recommended at the Religious Houses, Zonal and Parish levels.
The Archbishop invites all people of goodwill to contribute to the expenses of the Episcopal Ordination.
August 10, 2024
Feast of St. John Berchmans, Patron Saint of Altar Servers
In celebration of the Feast of St. John Berchmans, the patron saint of altar servers, all altar servers are requested to attend the Mass at 8:45 a.m. on the upcoming Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Feast of the Assumption and Independence Day - August 15, 2024
On Thursday, 15th August 2024, we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This solemnity, also a day of Obligation, will follow Sunday's Holy Mass schedule. Additionally, in honor of our 78th Independence Day, a Flag Hoisting ceremony will take place following the 7:30 a.m. Mass.
August 3, 2024
Prison Ministry Sunday - August 11, 2024
Next Sunday is Prison Ministry Sunday. Outdoor collections will be made by the volunteers across all the Masses. The collections made will be used for the purpose of helping the prisoners and their families.
Episcopal Ordinations - August 24, 2024
The Episcopal Ordinations will take place on August 24, 2024, at 9 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. As part of the spiritual preparations, intercessory prayers are recommended at the Religious Houses, Zonal and Parish levels. The Archbishop invites all people of goodwill to contribute to the expenses of the Episcopal Ordination.
July 20, 2024
Small Christian Communities
Last week, we celebrated our Community Week, blessed by God's gracious presence and the parishioners' active involvement. Following these events, parishioners are encouraged to commence Small Christian Community gatherings in their respective Zones, to be launched by the Parish Clergy. These communities will contribute significantly to the enhancement of a feeling of togetherness within the parish.
Senior Citizens Gathering - July 28, 2024
Next Sunday is observed as the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. A gathering of Senior Citizens of our Parish is scheduled at 4 p.m. at the Community Hall.
July 6, 2024
Community Week - July 2024
The program for the Community Week is as follows:
| Date | Time | Event | Venue |
| Saturday, July 6, 2024 | 5:15 p.m. | Inaugural Mass followed by Bible Quiz Competition | St. Patrick's Church, & St. Patrick's Church Community Hall |
| Sunday, July 7, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. | Sports events: Football, Dodgeball, Carrom, Mixed Relay, Tug of War | St. Joseph's Commerce College grounds |
| Sunday, July 14, 2024 | 9:45 a.m. | Off-stage events: Collage, Rangoli, Newspaper-Fancy Dress, Pot painting and Fireless Cooking | St. Patrick's Church Community Hall |
| Sunday, July 14, 2024 | 6 p.m. | On-stage events: Group Singing, Group Dancing along with Prize Distribution; followed by Dinner. Please contact the Zonal Leaders for Dinner Coupons | St. Patrick's Church Community Hall |
June 29, 2024
Senior Citizens' Group
The Archbishop has advised us to form a Senior Citizens' Group within our Parish Community. Those interested may kindly contact the Parish Office.
Family Bible Proclamation
Family Bible Proclamation over Zoom is in progress. The book of Baruch, Chapter I has been completed.
June 22, 2024
Saturday Evening Mass at 5:15 p.m. on July 6, 2024
Please note that in view of the Community Week events kicking off on July 6, 2024, the Mass on Saturday evening will begin at 5:15 p.m. The Bible Quiz will be held immediately after.
June 15, 2024
Community Week - July 2024
The Community week will begin with an Inaugural Mass at 5:15 p.m. on July 6, 2024, followed by the Bible Quiz. The Sports Day will be on July 7, 2024. The off-stage events will be held on the morning of July 14, 2024 while the off-stage events will be held on the evening of July 14, 2024. Kindly contact the Zonal Representatives for further information.
Priests In-charge for Parish Zones
The priests in charge of the zones in the parish are as follows:
| Zone | Priest in Charge |
|
St. Joseph Marian St. Thomas |
Fr. Christy Raj Issac |
|
St. Anthony St. Francis Xavier |
Fr. Arulraj Sampath |
|
St. Paul St. Peter |
Fr. Joe Prem Britto |
June 8, 2024
Feast of St. Anthony of Padua - June 13, 2024
The annual feast of St. Anthony of Padua, which is on June 13, 2024, will be celebrated in our St. Anthony's Shrine with a three-day Novena from Monday, June 10, 2024. Programme details are as below.
| Date | Program Details |
| Monday, June 10, 2024 | 6 p.m. Flag Hoisting followed by Mass |
| Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | Masses will be as per the regular Tuesday Schedule |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
10 a.m. Mass in Kannada; 6 p.m. Mass in Tamil; Masses in English will be as per the regular weekday schedule |
| Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
10 a.m. Mass in Kannada 11.:30 a.m. Special Mass in Tamil for the sick (by Most Rev. K. A. William, Emeritus Bishop of Mysore) 12:45 p.m. Lunch for the pilgrims 2 p.m. Healing Service and Prayer (Preacher Fr. Eugene Tony) 6:15 p.m. Concelebrated Mass in Tamil followed by Car Procession and Benediction |
Faith Formation Classes resume on June 16, 2024
Faith Formation Classes will resume from June 16, 2024. The classes will be held immediately after the 8.45 a.m. Mass.
Parents are requested to encourage their children to attend the classes.
Sponsorship of deserving children studying at St. Patrick's School
Those desirous of sponsoring deserving children studying at St. Patrick's School may kindly contact the Parish Office.
June 1, 2024
Solemnity of Corpus Christi - June 2, 2024
In view of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi on June 2, 2024, the Liturgy Committee has organised Adoration from 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. followed by Mass. The faithful are encouraged to spend time before the Eucharistic Lord and experience His unconditional love, mercy and blessings.
St. Peter's Zone - SCC Meeting on June 3, 2024
The SCC Meeting for St. Peter's Zone will be held on June 3, 2024 at Xavier Nilaya at 6 p.m. All members of the Zone are invited to attend.
Feast of St. Anthony of Padua - June 13, 2024
The annual feast of St. Anthony of Padua, which is on June 13, 2024, will be celebrated in our St. Anthony's Shrine with a three-day Novena from Monday, June 10, 2024. Programme details are as below.
| Date | Program Details |
| Monday, June 10, 2024 | 6 p.m.- Flag Hoisting followed by Mass |
| Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | Masses will be as per regular Tuesday Schedule |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
10 a.m. - Kannada Mass; 6 p.m. - Tamil Mass; English Masses will be as per regular weekday schedule |
| Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
10 a.m. - Kannada Mass 11.:30 a.m. - Special Mass in Tamil for the sick followed by lunch for the pilgrims 6:15 p.m. - Mass in Tamil followed by Car Procession |
Those willing to support the decoration of the Chapel, Chariot, Lighting and other expenses may kindly contact the parish office.
May 18, 2024
Family Bible Proclamation
Family Bible Proclamation is in progress. The Bible reading is done on Zoom from 9 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. The Book of Song of Solomon is completed.
Pro-Life Exhibition - May 26, 2024
Respect for Life will host a Pro-Life Exhibition in our Parish on May 26, 2024. Their goal is to promote life in all stages from conception to natural death.
Welcome to our new Regent
We welcome Bro. Ferdinal Lancy D'Souza, our new Regent. On behalf of the Parish Clergy and Parish Community we wish him a fruitful Ministry in this Parish.
May 11, 2024
Standard X and II PUC Results of St. Patrick's School
St. Patrick's had a pass percentage of 93% for Std. X and 96% for II PUC. Those who wish to help the deserving students are welcome to do so.
Ordination Anniversary of Fr. Richard Stanley
Fr. Richard Stanley is celebrating his Ordination Day on May 11, 2024. Kindly keep him in your prayers.
Farewell to Bro. Praveen
Bro. Praveen, who served as a Regent at St. Patrick's Church and St. Patrick's Boys' Home will be leaving to pursue his Theology studies at Mangalore, We thank him for his service and wish him success and God's Blessings.
May 4, 2024
Rosary Recitation in the month of May
The month of May is marked with Feasts of Mother Mary. Our blessed Mother's apparition at Fatima was on the 13th of May; the feast of Mary Help of Christians is on the 24th of May; the feast of the Visitation of our Lady is on the 31st of May. The month of May is also known for the popular recitation of the Rosary, which binds families and communities together with the special bond of devotion. The faithful are encouraged to recite the Rosary individually and in families, groups and communities during the month of May. The Rosary is recited every day after the 5.30 p.m. Mass in front of the Grotto. The faithful are requested to attend.
Pentecost - 'A Special Night Vigil' on May 18, 2024
The Bangalore Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services (BCCRS), Archdiocese of Bangalore, is organizing a multilingual Night Vigil from 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, 18th May, 2024 to 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, 19th May, 2024.
Education Aid for Parish Children
The parish is providing Education Aid for our Parish Children. Those who would like to avail of this help may contact the Parish Office.
Gathering of members of St. Peter's Zone - May 6, 2024
The members of St. Peter's Zone will be gathering at Xavier Nilaya on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6 p.m. The other Zones are encouraged to also have such gatherings in their respective zones on a monthly basis.
April 27, 2024
House Blessings
Fr. Christy Raj, will be visiting the houses in St. Joseph's Zone and Fr. Richard Stanley will be visiting the houses in St. Anthony's and St. Francis Xavier's Zones.
Daily Rosary Recitation at the Grotto
During the month of May, which is dedicated to Mother Mary, the rosary will be recited daily at the grotto following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. All the faithful are encouraged to participate.
Catechism Classes for the First Holy Communicants
Catechism classes for children preparing for their First Holy Communion will commence on April 29, 2024. These classes are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The sacrament of Holy Communion is set to be conferred upon the children on June 2, 2024, which is Corpus Christi Sunday, during the 11:15 a.m. Mass.
Priestly Ordination - May 2, 2024
Priestly Ordination in the Diocese is scheduled for 2nd May 2024 at 10:00 am.
Vocations to the priesthood
Parents are encouraged to nurture vocations within their families for the Archdiocese. Individuals who have completed their graduation, PUC, or 10th standard and feel called by God to serve in His vineyard may obtain the Application Form. Please approach the Parish Priest to acquire it.
April 6, 2024
House Blessings
House Blessings will begin from April 15, 2024, i.e. the after the 3rd Sunday of Easter. The arrangements will be done by the Zonal Representatives. Fr. Christy Raj will be blessing houses in the Marian Zone, St. Joseph's Zone and St. Thomas's Zone. The houses in the rest of the zones, i.e., St. Anthony's. St. Francis Xavier's, St. Peter's and St. Paul's zones will be blessed by Fr. Richard Stanley.
First Holy Communion - June 2, 2024
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be administered to our children on Corpus Christi Sunday, i.e., June 2, 2024. Parents whose children are eligible for receiving First Holy Communion are requested to kindly register your child's name in the Parish Office. The last date for registration is April 20, 2024. The Catechism Classes for the children who want to receive First Holy Communion children will begin on April 29, 2024.
March 30, 2024
House Blessings
House Blessings will begin from April 15, 2024 (the 3rd Sunday of Easter). The arrangements will be done by the Zonal Representatives.
March 23, 2024
Holy Week Services
Services in English will be in the Main Church. Tamil Services in Tamil will be at St. Anthony's Shrine.
All those who wish to be volunteers for the Holy Week Services are requested to give your names and WhatsApp contact numbers in the Parish Office.
Stations of the Cross on Good Friday
On Good Friday, the Stations of the Cross in English will be held at 9.30 a.m. in the Main Church.
Simultaneously the Stations of the Cross for children will be held at St. Anthony's Chapel.
Holiday stay for migrant children of Manipur
Our Archbishop has requested all Parishes to support the migrant children of Manipur by hosting them in parish families for holiday stay.
Those families willing to host these children in your homes may contact Rev. Sr. Rosalie (Mob: 9739407892) or Fr. Paul Lelen Haokip (Mob:7666889805).
Divine Mercy Night Vigil - April 6, 2024
St. Patrick's Youth have organised Divine Mercy Night Vigil on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
First Holy Communion - June 2, 2024
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be administered to our children on Corpus Christi Sunday, i.e., June 2, 2024.
Parents whose children are eligible for receiving First Holy Communion are requested to kindly register your child's name in the Parish Office.
The application forms can be collected from the Parish Office during the office hours.
March 16, 2024
Palm Sunday - March 24, 2024
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. The blessing of palms will be done before the 8.45 a.m. Mass at the parking lot, followed by a solemn procession to the Church.
Blessed palms will be distributed outside the Church after the 10 a.m., 11.15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Masses.
Admissions to St. Patrick's Educational Institutions
Admissions to St. Patrick's Educational Institutions are open from Pre-Kg to II PUC.
Applications are available at the School Office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 9, 2024
St. Patrick's Feast - March 17, 2024
St. Patrick's Feast will be celebrated in our parish on March 17, 2024. There will be a rosary procession at 5.15 p.m. followed by Mass at 6 p.m.
Mass. After the Mass, the Marian Artists along with our Boarders will perform a Passion Play in English. Everyone is welcomed for this celebration.
Those who wish to contribute towards the Parish Feast, can give their contributions at the Parish Office.
March 4, 2024
Lenten Night Vigil postponed to April 6, 2024
We will be having a Lenten Retreat in Tamil on Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Anthony's Shrine. All are welcome to attend.
March 2, 2024
Lenten Retreat in Tamil - Mar 10, 2024
We will be having a Lenten Retreat in Tamil on Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Anthony's Shrine. All are welcome to attend.
Counselling Centre
The Counselling Centre, which is adjacent to St. Antony's Chapel, is open every Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
February 24, 2024
Small Christian Families Gathering of St. Peter's Zone - Feb 26, 2024
The Small Christian Families gathering of St. Peter's Zone will be held at Xavier Nilaya on February 26, 2024 at 6.00 p.m
Lenten Night Vigil - Mar 9, 2024
A Lenen Night Vigil for the youth will be conducted by the youth of our parish. The Vigil will begin at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Mar 9, 2024
and will continue upto 5 a.m. on Sunday, Mar 10, 2024.
Lenten Mission - Mar 10 to Mar 16, 2024
The Redemptorist Fathers will be conducting a Lenten Mission from March 10 to March 16, 2024. The schedule will be as below:
Instructions at the 7 a.m. Mass
Evening Mass at 6 p.m.
Mission Service between 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Redemptorist Fathers will be visiting the homes of the parishioners from March 4 to March 9, 2024 between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
St. Patrick's Feast - Mar 17, 2024
The parish will be celebrating the feast of our patron, St. Patrick, on March 17, 2024.
February 10, 2024
Way of the Cross
During the Season of Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be conducted every Friday. Timings will be as below:
| Language | Time | Notes |
| Tamil | 10.30 a.m. | Way of the Cross followed by Holy Mass |
| Konkani | 4.30 p.m. | |
| English | At around 6 p.m. | Way of the Cross will be held immediately after the 5.30 p.m. Mass |
The Stations of the Cross will also be conducted in English every Sunday after the 6 p.m. Mass.
Kindly note that during the period of lent the usual Holy Hour conducted on Fridays will be advanced to Thursdays after the 5:30 p.m. Mass.
Performance of 'Requiem Mass by Mozart' - March 9, 2024
In preparation for Easter, there will be a Sacred Music Choral performance of the 'Requiem Mass by Mozart' by two of Bangalore's finest classical choirs,
Cappella Bangalore, and The Bangalore Men, on March 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. The performance features almost 45 singers along with two Pianists,
and is being conducted by Swedish Choir Conductor Jonas Olsson.
February 10, 2024
Lenten Season
The Lenten Season begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb 14, 2024. It is a God-given opportunity to return to God and start afresh our life journey.
All Catholics, 14 years and older, are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays of Lent.
Catholics who are 18 to 59 years old are expected to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Mass Timings on Ash Wednesday - February 14, 2024
Mass Timings for Ash Wednesday are as below:
| Language | Time |
| Tamil | 6:15 a.m. |
| English |
7:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m |
February 3, 2024
World Day of the Sick - February 11, 2024
Coming Sunday, February 11, is celebrated as the World Day of the Sick. Special prayers will be offered at the 11.15 a.m.
Mass for the sick and specially for those who take care of sick people.
Seven Steps Gospel Sharing
The Small Christian Community Seven Steps Gospel sharing will be conducted in the seven zones. The dates will be informed by the Zonal Leaders.
Family Bible Proclamation
The Family Bible Proclamation is in progress. Parishioners who wish to join may contact Ms. Ashwita Andrade (+91-97437 68397)
Palms for Ash Wednesday
Kindly bring your last year's blessed palms, by coming Sunday, to prepare ashes for Ash Wednesday.
January 27, 2024
Candlemas - February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024 is celebrated as the feast of the Presentation of the Lord & as the World Day for Consecrated Life. On this day there will be a candlelight procession into the Church before the 5.30 p.m. Mass. All the religious are invited to join the procession. As this day is also the First Friday of the month, the Adoration will be advanced to Thursday after the 5.30 p.m. Mass.
Faith Formation Class
There will be faith formation classes for our children immediately after the 8.45 a.m. Mass. Children are requested to attend the classes.
Parish Record Book
We request our parishioners to kindly keep your parish Record Book updated.
Seven-Step Gospel Sharing
The Seven-Step Gospel Sharing copy is available, one copy per family. Kindly conduct this Gospel Sharing in your families.
January 20, 2024
Republic Day - January 26
The flag hoisting ceremony on Republic Day will begin at 8.30 a.m. followed by Sports Day for our school (St. Patrick's Institutions) children. All are welcome to attend.
Counselling Centre
The Counselling Centre, which is adjacent to St. Antony's Chapel, is open every Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Rosary Prayer
The rosary is prayed on weekdays at 5 p.m. On days when there are nuptial Masses in the Church, the rosary is prayed at 5:15 p.m
January 13, 2024
Unity Octave
The Church observes the week, from January 18, 2024 to January 25, 2024, as the week of Unity Octave Prayer.
The programmes for the Unity Week are conducted from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in different Churches across the city.
Please refer to the Church notice board for details.
Bible Sunday - January 21, 2024
Coming Sunday is Bible Sunday. The theme for this day is "Remain in my Word". (John 8:31).
January 6, 2024
Faith Formation Classes
The faith formation classes resume from Sunday, January 7, 2024.
December 23, 2023
New Year's Eve Service- December 31, 2023
Thanksgiving Adoration will be at 5 p.m., followed by Mass at 6 p.m.
Car Parking Facility for New Year's Eve Service
The car parking facility will be available at St. Joseph's Commerce College Grounds, St. Patrick's School Grounds, Good Shepherd Convent and the Basement of the Parish Hall.
Mass timings on New Year's Day - January 1, 2024
On Monday, January 1, 2024, Mass timings will be as per the Sunday Mass timing schedule.
December 16, 2023
Live Crib - December 18, 2023
Members of the Neocatechumenal Way, are presenting a Live Crib Performance in English, in St Patrick's Church Campus,
after the 6 p.m. Mass. Kindly participate in large numbers.
Confession Timings during the week before Christmas
Confessions will be heard in the Adoration Chapel from Thursday, December 21, 2023 to Saturday, December 23, 2023
between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday Evening Mass - December 24, 2023
There will be no evening Mass on Sunday, December 24, 2023. However, morning masses will be as per the usual schedule.
Mass Timings for Christmas
The Christmas midnight service will begin with carols at 11 p.m. on December 24, 2023, followed by the Christmas Vigil Mass
which will begin at 11.45 p.m.. Seats have been reserved for the senior citizens at St. Joseph's Wing for the Midnight Mass.
The Mass timings on Christmas Day (Monday) will be as on Sundays. Please note that there will be no evening Mass on Christmas Day.
Parking facility for Christmas Midnight Mass
For the Christmas Midnight Mass on December 24, 2023, facilities for car parking have been made available at St. Joseph's Commerce College Grounds,
St. Patrick's School Grounds, Good Shepherd Convent and the Basement of the Parish Hall.
Request for Volunteers - Christmas Midnight Mass and Christmas Day
Volunteers are required for the Christmas Midnight Mass and also on Christmas day from 12.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Those who are interested may give your names at the Parish Office.
Family Bible Proclamation - January 2024
As a follow-up to the Family Year, the Bible Commission of our Archdiocese, has organised a Family Bible Proclamation (Reading)
on Zoom for our Parish Members from January 1, 2024 to January 31, 2024 from 9 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Interested parishioners may give your names to the Parish Office.
Christmas Cake Sale
Christmas cake is being sold in the church compound. The proceeds from the sale will go towards the Missions. Kindly patronise the stalls.
December 9, 2023
Jumble Sale - December 10, 2023
The Jumble Sale will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Those who are willing to donate any old furniture or electrical items or any other goods,
clothes which are in good condition, kindly leave those items at the Parish Office latest by Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Carol singing by St. Patrick's Youth
The youth of our parish will visit your homes, Zonewise, for carol singing. Do welcome them. Our youth will also take up car washing
to raise funds for the missions. The dates will be announced later.
Small Christian Communities
As fruit of the Family Year, Small Christian Communities are being formed in the parish, Zonewise.
Let us all work together towards the formation of Communities.
October 28, 2023
All Souls Day - November 2, 2023
English Mass at St. Patrick's Cemetery will be at 11 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. After the 11 a.m. Mass, the graves of the faithful
departed will be blessed. Masses at the Church will be as per regular weekday schedule.
Rosary Procession - October 31, 2023
October is the month of our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Therefore, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, the Holy Cross Fathers will lead the Rosary Procession
inside the Church Campus at 5 p.m. The Rosary Procession will be followed by Mass.
Mission Sunday Collections
In view of the World Mission Sunday we continue to collect the mission Sunday envelopes. So kindly be generous and drop your envelopes along
with your contribution in the Dumb Box in the Church.
Mission Sunday Food Fest - November 19, 2023
We will be having the Mission Sunday Food Fest on November 19, 2023.
October 21, 2023
Mission Sunday Collections
The Church celebrates World Mission Sunday on October 22nd. If anyone is willing to donate any old furniture or electrical items or any other goods,
which are in good condition, kindly leave those items at the Parish Office. Proceeds from the sale of these items will be contributed to the Mission
Sunday fund.
Mission Sunday Food Fest and Small Christian Communities - Planning Meeting on October 25, 2023
A special Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 6.15 p.m. for Parish Council members, religious heads, the Pious Association heads
and the volunteers to discuss about the Mission Sunday Food Fest and the starting of the Small Christian Communities.
Rosary Exhibition - October 28, 2023
A Rosary Exhibition will be organised at St. Anthony's Chapel, on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 6 p.m. till Sunday 12.30 p.m.
The faithful are encouraged to visit the shrine where a variety of rosaries will be exhibited.
All Souls Day - November 2, 2023
Mass timing at St. Patrick's Cemetery - English Mass at 11 a.m. and at 4.30 p.m.
July 8, 2023
Installation of St. Anthony's Relic - July 11, 2023
His Grace, Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bangalore, will be installing St. Anthony's Relic on July 11, 2023, at 6 p.m. during the Holy Mass. All are welcome.
Senior Citizen's Day Celebration - July 22, 2023
26th July is the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will be celebrating the feast as Senior Citizen's Day,
on July 22, 2023.
Those who are above 60 years are requested to give your names to your respective Zonal Leader for further arrangements.
Counselling Centre
The Counselling Centre will be open on Tuesdays from 4.30 p.m, to 6.30 p.m.
We have trained Counsellors and confidentiality is assured. Please utilise the facility.
June 24, 2023
Next Sunday Collections - Peter's Pence
Next Sunday is St. Peter the Apostle's Day (Peter's Pence). Collections made will be utilised towards the upkeep of the seminarians across the world.
Reconstitution of the Liturgical Committee
As per the directions of our Archbishop, we will be re-constituting the Liturgical Committee of our Parish.
Those who have completed 2 terms of 3 years each, will be giving way to new members who will be appointed.
Resumption of Faith Formation Classes
Faith Formation classes resume from tomorrow, June 25, 2023, and will be held immediately after the 8.45 a.m. Mass.
Confirmation Classes
Confirmation classes begin from Sunday, June 25, 2023. Those who have not registered, please collect the Registration Forms from the catechism teachers.
Programme by The Marian Artists - June 27, 2023
'The Marian Artists' will be presenting a programme on the Glorious Mysteries of the Lord's Resurrection on Tuesday, June 27, 2023
at St. Patrick's Hall, at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome.
June 17, 2023
Free Diabetes Screening Camp - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre is conducting a free Diabetes Awareness and Screening Camp at St. Patrick's Church, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mini Hall.
Zones In-charge
The priests in charge of the zones are as follows:
| Zone | Priest |
|---|---|
| St. Paul | Fr. Christy Raj Issac |
| St. Peter | |
| St. Anthony | St. Francis Xavier |
| Fr. Amalraj Sebastian | |
| St. Joseph | Fr. Richard Stanley |
| Marian | |
| St. Thomas |
June 3, 2023
Adoration on Corpus Christi Feast - June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023 is the feast of Body & Blood of Christ. The Liturgy Committee is organising Adoration from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by Mass.
Parishioners are requested to spend time before the Eucharistic Lord and experience his unconditional love, mercy and blessings.
First Holy Communion - June 11, 2023
Next Sunday, June 11, 2023, the Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be administered to our Parish Children during the 11:15 a.m. Mass.
Kindly do not occupy the reserved seats in that Mass.
Feast of St. Anthony of Padua - June 13, 2023
The annual feast of St. Anthony of Padua, which is on June 13, 2023, will be celebrated in our St. Anthony's Shrine with a Novena from June 9, 2023.
Programme details are as below.
| Date | Kannada Mass | Tamil Mass |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.- Flag Hoisting followed by Mass | |
| Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Monday, June 12, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. | 11.:30 a.m. - Special Mass in Tamil for the sick followed by lunch for the pilgrims 6:00 p.m. - Mass in Tamil by Rev. Fr. Joseph Susainathan, Parish Priest, Sacred Heart Church; followed by Car Procession |
Farewell to Fr. Shashi Kiran and Fr. Ivan Leo Sanctis
We bid farewell to Fr. Shashi Kiran, who served in our Parish as the Asst. Parish Priest, for one year and Fr. Ivan Leo Sanctis,
who also served in our Parish, as Asst. Parish Priest, for 2 years. We wish them all the best in their new assignments.
Welcome to Assistant Parish Priest and Regent
We are happy to welcome Fr. Richard Stanley as our Assistant Parish Priest, and Brother Praveen our new Regent.
On behalf of the Parish Clergy and the Parish Community, we wish them a fruitful ministry in this Parish
May 27, 2023
Rosary Devotion - May 31, 2023
To close the Marian devotion in this month of May, there will be a special recitation of the Rosary in front of the Grotto on May 31, 2023 at 6 p.m.
after the Evening Mass. The faithful are requested to attend.
Feast of St. Anthony of Padua - June 13, 2023
The feast of St. Anthony will be celebrated in St. Antony's Shrine in our Church campus on June 13th, 2023. The feast will be preceded by a three-day novena.
Catechism Teachers' Training Programme
The Catechism Teachers' Training Programme for Parish catechism teachers and faith formators will be held on June 4, 2023 at
Paalanaa Bhavana from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. We need teachers for our faith formation classes. Interested persons may contact the Parish Office
to register your names.
Second collection by SVP - June 4, 2023
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) wishes to take a second collection on June 4, 2023. The collections will be utilised towards
the educational assistance of students of St. Patrick's School.
May 6, 2023
Perpetual Rosary - May 16 & 17, 2023
As this month of May is dedicated to our Mother Mary, the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master have organized a Perpetual Rosary
at their residence from 7 a.m. on May 16, 2023 to 6 p.m. on May 17, 2023. Every family is encouraged to participate and pray for the various intentions.
April 29, 2023
House Blessings
House blessings are almost complete. Please contact the parish clergy if your house has been left out.
From May 8, 2023, onwards, the Parish Priest will be visiting the houses in St.Paul's Zone for house blessings.
Timings for classes for First Holy Communion
Classes for the First Holy Communicants will begin on May 3, 2023. The timings for the classes are as follows:
Monday to Friday : from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Sunday : immediately after the 8.45 a.m. Mass.
Fundraising for needy school children - May 6 & 7, 2023
Adonai Films - rivers in the desert (Trust) is reviving a Nutritious breakfast program for needy school children.
In order to raise funds for the same, they will be selling value-based products on 6th & 7th May, 2023 (coming Saturday & Sunday).
Kindly patronize their stall for this good cause.
April 22, 2023
New Parish Council
Last week, our Archbishop Peter Machado, installed the new Parish Council during the 6:00 p.m. Mass.
The Parish Clergy takes this opportunity to thank the previous Parish Council Members and the Secretary,
Mrs. Vasantha Bastian, for their selfless service and support during their tenure and wishes God's blessings to
the newly formed PPC Members and the present Secretary, Mr. Chirstopher Correya, and Joint Secretary, Ms. Helen Menezes.
April 8, 2023
House Blessings
Zonal leaders are requested to contact the families in their zones and fix the dates and co-ordinate with the Priest In-charge for the house blessing. The priest in charge of blessing the houses in the different zones is as below.
| Zone | Priest |
|---|---|
| St. Paul | Fr. Christy Raj Issac |
| St. Peter | |
| St. Anthony | Fr. Ivan Leo Sanctis |
| St. Francis Xavier | |
| St. Joseph | |
| Marian | Fr. Shashi Kiran |
| St. Thomas |
Classes for First Holy Communion
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be administered to our children on June 11, 2023, the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, during the 11:15 a.m. Mass. The classes for the same will begin on May 3, 2023.
April 1, 2023
Holy Week Services
Due to the possibility of poor weather conditions and election protocol, it is decided to have all the Holy Week Services in the Church, with LED Screens outside the Church. The Tamil Service will be held at St Anthony's Chapel. The timings of the Holy Week Week Services are printed in the Brochures. Kindly take a copy from the holders.
March 25, 2023
Passion Play - March 28, 2023
A Passion Play in Tamil will be organized at the Parish Hall on 28/3/2023 Tuesday from 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Lenten Retreat in Tamil - March 29, 2023
On Wednesday, 29th March 2023, there will be Lenten Retreat in Tamil, at St. Anthony's Chapel, from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Chrism Mass - March 30, 2023
The Chrism Mass will be at St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral at10.30 a.m. on March 30, 2023.
Palm Sunday - April 2, 2023
Blessing of the palms will be at 8.30 a.m. in the car parking area in front of the Old Presbytery, followed by procession to the Church.
Blessed palms will be distributed outside the Church after the 10 a.m., 11.15 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. Masses. All those who wish to be volunteers
for the Holy Week Services are requested to give your names and WhatsApp contact numbers in the Parish Office or to the Clergy.
Blood Donation Camp - April 2, 2023
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in association with the St. Patrick's Youth have organized a blood donation camp
on April 2, 2023 from 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Requesting blood donors to come forward for this noble cause to save lives.
Summer Sports Camp
St. Patrick's Educational Institutions, invites registration for Summer Sports Camp in partnership with Southern Alpha Sports Academy.
March 11, 2023
Chain Rosary - Lady of Fatima statue
As the statue of Our Lady of Fatima is kept for veneration in our church, all are requested to join in the recital
of the chain rosary today from 12.15 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. and on Monday from 7.30 a.m. till evening.
On Tuesday, 14th March, 2023, the statue will be kept in St. Anthony's Chapel.
English Way of the Cross - March 16, 2023
As St. Patrick's feast falls on a Friday, the English Way of the Cross will be advanced to Thursday, 16th March, 2023.
There will be no Adoration on Thursday this week.
March 4, 2023
Holy Week and Easter Choir
Those who wish to join the Holy week and Easter choir may contact Sharon
Chang, the 11:15 a.m. Mass Animator, or the Parish Clergy.
First Holy Communion Date - June 11, 2023
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be administered to our children on June 11, 2023, the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ,
during the 11:15 a.m. Mass. Children who are preparing to receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion are requested to register your
names in the Parish Office. The classes will begin in the Month of May.
Outdoor Collections by St. Vincent de Paul on Sunday, March 12, 2023
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) will have an outdoor collection on March 12, 2023.
Free Medical Clinic
A free medical clinic is made available for the poor by the Vincentians on every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Doctors who wish to render their service in this clinic may kindly contact the Parish Clergy / Parish Office.
Feast of St. Patrick's - March 17, 2023
The feast of St. Patrick's will be celebrated on March 17th and will be preceded by a three-day Novena from 14th to 16th of March.
Flag hoisting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. This will be followed by Novena Mass.
February 18, 2023
Ash Wednesday - February 22, 2023
Mass Timings as on Ash Wednesday are as follows:
| Time | Language |
|---|---|
| Tamil | 6:15 a.m. |
| English | 7:15 a.m. |
| 1:15 p.m. | |
| 5:30 p.m. | |
| 6:30 p.m. |
All Catholics, 14 years and older, are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays of Lent. Catholics who are 18 to 59 years old are expected to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Way of the Cross
During the Season of Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be conducted every Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Tamil, followed by the Holy Mass in Tamil;
at 4:30 p.m. in Konkani and at 6 p.m. in English, after the Evening Mass. On Sundays we will have a brief Way of the Cross in English after the 6 p.m.
English Mass.
Kindly note that in lent the usual Holy Hour conducted on Fridays will be advanced to Thursdays after the 5:30 p.m. Mass.
Family Renewal Retreat by Fr. Augustine Valloran - March 3-5, 2023
As an ongoing activity of the Year of Family, Fr. Augustine Vallooran, will conduct a prayer service and a Family Renewal Retreat on March
3rd from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and on March 4th and 5th from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All are exhorted to attend.
February 11, 2023
Faith Formation Classes - Registration for First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Faith Formation classes will be held every Sunday after the 8:45 a.m. Mass. Children who are preparing to receive the Sacrament
of First Holy Communion or Confirmation are requested to register their names in the Parish Office. Classes for the same have already started.
The dates on which the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation will be administered will be announced later.
Retreat by Fr. Augustine Valloran - March 3-5, 2023
As an ongoing activity of the Year of Family titled "Christ Centered Families", Fr. Augustine Vallooran, will conduct prayer service and Retreat
on March 3rd from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and on March 4th and 5th from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All are exhorted to attend.
Statue of Our Lady of Fatima - March 12-14 2023
The statue of Our Lady of Fatima from Portugal will be kept for veneration in our Church from 12th March 2023 to 14th March 2023.
February 4, 2023
Zonal Masses and PPC elections
Please note the revised schedule for the Zonal Masses. Elections to the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) will be held after the Masses.
| Zone | Date of Zonal Mass |
|---|---|
| Marian | 2/13/2023 |
| St. Paul's | 2/15/2023 |
| St. Francis Xavier's | 2/16/2023 |
| St. Joseph's | 2/18/2023 |
| St. Anthony's | 2/20/2023 |
| St. Peter's | 2/21/2023 |
| St. Thomas | 2/23/2023 |
January 28, 2023
Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord - February 2, 2023
Thursday, 2nd February, 2023 is the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord and the Day of consecrated life.
On this day there will be a candle light procession into the Church before the 5.30 p.m. Mass.
Faith Formation Classes - Registration for First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Faith Formation classes will be held every Sunday after the 8.45 a.m. Mass.
Children who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion & Confirmation are requested to register their names in the Parish Office.
Classes will begin from Sunday, the 29th January, 2023. The dates on which the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation will be administered
will be announced at a later stage.
Zonal Masses and PPC Elections
As this year is marked as the year of family, the Zonal Masses have been organized as per the below schedule. Elections to the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) will be held after the Masses.
| Zone | Date of Zonal Mass |
|---|---|
| St. Paul's | 2/15/2023 |
| St. Francis Xavier's | 2/16/2023 |
| Marian | 2/17/2023 |
| St. Joseph's | 2/18/2023 |
| St. Anthony's | 2/20/2023 |
| St. Peter's | 2/21/2023 |
| St. Thomas | 2/22/2023 |
December 17, 2022
Confession Timings during the week before Christmas
In order to prepare ourselves spiritually to celebrate Christmas, we request you to receive the grace of God through the sacrament of Reconciliation.
Confession will be heard from the 21st to the 23rd between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and between 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
No confessions will be heard on the 24th.
Christmas Eve Service - December 24, 2022
There will be NO evening Mass on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Carols will begin at 11:00 p.m. and will be followed by Mass at 11:45 p.m.
Seats have been reserved for senior citizens at St. Joseph's wing.
Parking Arrangements for the Christmas Eve Service
Parking facility will be available at St. Joseph's Commerce College Grounds, St. Patrick's School Grounds, Good Shepherd Convent and in the basement of the Parish Hall.
Christmas Day Services - December 25, 2022
The Mass timings on Christmas day (Sunday, December 25, 2022) will be as on Sundays. There will be an evening Mass at 6:00 p.m.,
followed by a Christmas message and prayers by the Prayer Groups of the Parish and carols by well wishers.
Christmas Day collections
Christmas day collections will be sent towards the maintenance of retired Priests in the Archdiocese of Bangalore.
New Year's Eve Service - December 31, 2022
Thanksgiving Adoration will be from 5:00 p.m. followed by Mass at 6:00 p.m. On January 1, 2023, Mass timings will be as on Sundays.
December 10, 2022
Cake Sale
The proceeds from the cake sale from today will be utilised towards the Christmas expenses.
Christmas Tree for our parish children - December 18, 2022
We will have a Christmas Tree for our Parish children next Sunday after the 8.45 am Mass.
Mass Timings for Christmas
On Christmas eve (December 24, 2022) carols will begin at 11.00 p.m. followed by Mass at 11.45 p.m. The Mass timings on Christmas day will be as on Sundays.
December 3, 2022
Christmas Choir
Those who would like to join the Christmas Choir, may contact Ms. Sharon Chang or the Clergy.
Carol Singing
The youth of our parish will visit houses for carol singing. Kindly encourage them.
Repair works in the Church
The Pipe Organ, the glory of St. Patrick's, will be upgraded with computer based software and sounds via keyboard, as the repair works are costly.
Also the water-proofing work of the Church is underway. Contributions towards these noble works and expenses will be much appreciated.
November 26, 2022
Jumble Sale and Biryani Sale - December 4, 2022
On 4th December 2022, the Ladies of Charity will be conducting a Jumble Sale. On this day there will also be a Biryani Sale by our Volunteers.
Holy Communion for the sick
Holy Communion for the sick will be done on the first Friday as follows:
| Zone | Priest |
|---|---|
| St. Anthony's | Fr. Christy Raj Issac |
| St. Francis Xavier | |
| St. Peter | Fr. Ivan Leo Sanctis |
| St. Paul | |
| St. Joseph | |
| Marian | Fr. Shashi Kiran |
| St. Thomas |
Confessions
Confession will be heard after every Mass at the Clergy Room (Sacristy).
Days and timings for Confession at the Adoration Chapel are as below :
Tuesdays - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Saturdays - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
First Fridays - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
November 5, 2022
Mission Sunday Program - November 12 and 13, 2022
St. Patrick's Youth have taken the initiative to wash cars and motorcycles on 12th & 13th November 2022, to raise funds for the Missions.
Kindly encourage and support our youth in this initiative.
Mission Sunday Program - November 20, 2022
The Mission Sunday Fete consisting of a food fest and games will be organized on November 20, 2022. Contribution towards the
Food Fest can be made in cash or kind. Collections from the Fete will go towards the Mission Sunday fund.
Mission Sunday Program - December 4, 2022
We will have a Jumble Sale on December 4, 2022. If anyone is willing to donate any old furniture or electrical items or any other items,
which are in good condition, kindly leave those items at the Parish Office. Those donated items would be used for the Mission Sunday Sale.
Collections from the Jumble Sale will go towards the Mission Sunday fund.
Other Mission Sunday fund activities
Calendars for the year 2023 are on sale outside the church. Each calendar costs Rs 10/- only. Collections from the sale of these calendars
will go towards the Mission Sunday fund. Kindly purchase these calendars and support the Universal Missions. Other activities for raising funds
for the Missions will follow and will end with a Cake sale for Christmas
September 3, 2022
Monti Fest - September 8, 2022
Thursday, September 8, 2022, is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the day of the Girl Child in India.
On this day, there will be a special Mass in Konkani at 8.30 a.m. to celebrate the Monti Fest, during which the new paddy will be blessed and distributed.
Sponsors are invited to sponsor sugarcane, sweets and other items. Children are requested to gather flowers for the procession of our Lady's Statue.
Celebration of Teacher's Day - September 11, 2022
Our country celebrates Teacher's Day on the 5th of September every year. Accordingly, the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 11, 2022,
will be animated by the teacher's of our parish. The teachers of our parish are requested to give their names to their respective Zonal Leaders.
August 27, 2022
Lectors Training - August 28, 2022
On Sunday, August 22, 2022, there will be a Lectors Training at the School Mini Hall from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Those who are interested to be readers of the Word of God are welcome to this Training.
Voter ID Drive - August 28, 2022
A voter ID drive will be conducted in the Church premises on Sunday, August 28, 2022 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is initiated by Rings and Roses with the authorization from His Grace, the Archbishop.
Confession Timings
Days for Confession at the Adoration Chapel are as below :
Tuesdays - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays - 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
First Fridays - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
August 20, 2022
National Youth Sunday - August 21, 2022
On Sunday, August 21, 2022, we celebrate the National Youth Sunday. The youth of our Parish will be having a short programme after the 11:15 a.m. Mass.
Please encourage the youth by your presence. Parents are requested to encourage their children, who are 18 years and above, to join the Youth Group.
Flag Hoisting for Annual Feast of St. Mary's Basilica - August 29, 2022
St. Mary's Basilica, Shivajinagar, will be celebrating their Annual Feast, on September 8, 2022, with flag hoisting on August 29, 2022.
August 13, 2022
Felicitation of Altar Servers - August 14, 2022
Saturday, August 13, 2022, is the feast of St. John Berchmans, the patron saint of Altar Servers. Our parish will have a felicitation programme
for altar servers on August 14, 2022, in the Mini Hall. All the Altar Servers are requested to please gather at the Mini Hall.
Children's Ministry by Light of Christ Covenant Community
The Light of Christ Covenant Community is conducting a Children's Ministry every third Saturday of the month, from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
We encourage our parishioners to send their children for this meeting.
National Youth Sunday - August 21, 2022
Sunday, August 21, 2022, is to be observed as National Youth Sunday. The Youth of our Parish will animate the 11:15 a.m.
Mass and have activities after the Mass to mark this occasion.
August 6, 2022
Celebration of the feast of St. John Berchmans - August 14, 2022
In view of the feast of St. John Berchmans, the Patron Saint of the Altar Servers, which falls on Saturday, August 13, 2022, the Altar Servers
are requested to attend the 8.45 am Mass on Sunday, August 14, 2022 and thereafter to join for the felicitation programme in the Mini Hall.
Faith Formation Classes
Registration for the Catechism classes will close on August 14, 2022.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - August 15, 2022
Next Monday, August 15, 2022, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a day of obligation.
The Holy Mass timings on that day will be as on Sundays. As it is also our Independence Day, there will be flag hoisting after the 7.30 a.m. Mass.
Certification of Family Cell Members
The Family Cell members, namely Ms. Amita Braganza, Ms. Aloma Lobo, Ms. Charlotte F. Alphonso, Dr. Vasantha Bastian, Ms. Mary Alphonso,
Ms. Fiona D'Souza and Mr. Rocky Green, completed their first level of training and received a completion certificate from our Archbishop.
The Family Cell will function on Sundays after the 8.45 a.m. Mass.
House Blessings
The House blessings and administering of Communion to the sick will be done Zone wise. Fr. Christy Raj will take charge of St. Antony's and
St Francis Xavier's Zone. Fr. Ivan will take charge of St. Joseph's, St Peter's, and St. Paul's Zone. Fr. Shashi Kiran will take charge of
St Thomas's and Marian Zone.
July 30, 2022
Feast of St. John Vianney, Patron of Parish Priests - Aug 4, 2022
The feast of St. John Vianney, the patron of parish priests, is on August 4, 2022. Our parish will celebrate this feast by felicitating
our priests after the 11.15 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 31, 2022. All are invited to attend.
Super-speciality Camp by St. Martha's Hospital - July 31, 2022
St. Martha's Hospital is conducting a Super-speciality Camp at St. Patrick's School, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on July 31, 2022.
Specialities involved are Cardiology. Orthopaedic, General Medicine, Gynaecology and others. The fee is Rs. 100/-
Collections for Prison Ministry Sunday - August 7, 2022
August 14th, the feast of St. Maximillian Kolbe is being observed as Prison Ministry Sunday. Anchoring on Pope Francis' invocation to reform
and reintegrate prisoners, Prison Ministry India, which works under the Justice, Peace and Development Commission of the CBCI, has taken this years'
Prison Ministry Sunday Theme as: "Integral Human Development and Pastoral Care for Prisoners". Through the celebration of Prison Ministry Sunday,
the Church prays for our brothers and sisters behind bars, and provides them a second chance, if they are ready to repent, reconcile and renew themselves.
There will be a second collection which will be made at the entrance of the Church, for the Prison Ministry.
July 16, 2022
Senior Citizens Day Celebration - July 24, 2022
The Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne is on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. We will be celebrating Senior Citizens day in our Parish on Sunday, July 24, 2022. This day is also the second anniversary of the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, a celebration established by Pope Francis to highlight that those in their older years are a great gift to our world and that every generation has something to give. Those who are above 60 years and are interested in participating in the celebration are requested to give your names to the Parish Office. The programme will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will conclude with Mass at 6:00 p.m.
July 2, 2022
Education Scholarship for our Parish Children
The parish is providing an Education Scholarship for our parish children. The last date for submission of Education
Aid Forms will be Friday, 8th July 2022.
Extension Courses by St. Peter's Seminary
St. Peter's Seminary will be conducting extension courses on Biblical, Canonical and Theological Learning for this Academic year.
The last day for registration is 8th July 2022.
June 18, 2022
Resumption of Faith Formation Classes - July 3, 2022
Faith Formation classes will resume from July 3, 2022 after the 8:45 a.m. Mass.
Registration for Catechism children will be held on the 26" of June 2022, after the 8:454 a.m. Mass until 11 a.m.
Free Hearing Test Camp - July 12, 2022
Adro Hearing Aid Centre will be conducting a free hearing test camp on July 12, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parishioners are invited to make use of the opportunity.
June 11, 2022
Solemnity of the Corpus Christi - June 19, 2022
The solemnity of Corpus Christi is on June 19, 2022. The Liturgy Committee is organising Adoration from 5.15 pm to 6 pm followed by Mass.
We request our Parishioners to spend time before the Eucharistic Lord and experience his unconditional love, mercy and blessings.
First Holy Communion - June 19, 2022
The sacrament of First Holy Communion will be administered to the children of our parish on June 19, 2022 during the 11:15 a.m. Mass.
June 4, 2022
Annual Feast of St. Anthony of Padua - June 13, 2022
The feast of St. Anthony will be celebrated in St. Antony's Shrine in our Church campus on June 13th, 2022.
The feast will be preceded by a novena on 10th and 11th June, followed by the Feast on 13th June 2022. The program for the feast is as follows:
| Date | Timing | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 10, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. | Flag Hoisting followed by Mass in Tamil by Rev. Fr. Arockiadass P., Parish Priest, St. Sebastian's Church, K.G.F. |
| Saturday, June 11, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. |
Mass in Kannada by Rev. Fr. Joseph Nirmal Kumar, Rector of Maria Bhavan Mass in Tamil by Rev. Fr. Sagayanathan A., Parish Priest St. John Paul II Church |
| Monday, June 13, 2022 | Feast Day | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Mass in Kannada by Rev. Fr. Arockya Swamy D., Parish Priest, Our Lady of Lourdes Church | |
| 11:30 a.m. | Special Mass in Tamil for the sick by Rev. Fr. Gnanamoni Roys S., Parish Priest, Our Lady of Fatima Church; followed by lunch for the pilgrims | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Mass in Tamil by Rev. Fr. Joseph Susainathan, Parish Priest, Sacred Heart Church; followed by Car Procession (if we get permission from the authorities, the Car Procession will take place as in the previous years; else, it will be within the Church complex). |
We need your support towards the decoration of the Chapel, Chariot, lighting and lunch for the faithful. Interested donors are requested to contact the Parish Office.
Education Scholarship for our Parish Children
The parish is providing an Education Scholarship for our parish children. Those who would like to avail of this benefit may contact the Parish Office along with the Family Book.
Resumption of Faith Formation classes
Faith Formation classes will resume from the first week of July 2022.
May 28, 2022
Pentecost - 'A Special Night Vigil' on June 4, 2022
The Bangalore Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services (BCCRS), Archdiocese of Bangalore, is organizing
a multilingual Night Vigil from 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, 4th June 2022 to 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, 5th June 2022.
We cordially invite all the Priests, Religious and Laity in the Archdiocese of Bangalore to come together to
participate in this Night Vigil and pray for our Archdiocese.
| Language | Venue |
|---|---|
| English | St. Patrick's Church Campus - entrance from Museum Road and Brigade Road |
| Kannada | |
| Malayalam | |
| Konkani | St. Joseph's Commerce College, Brigade Road |
| Tamil | Sacred Heart Church, Richmond Road |
Annual Feast of St. Anthony of Padua - June 13, 2022
The feast of St. Anthony will be celebrated in St. Antony's Shrine in our Church campus on June 13th, 2022.
We need your support towards the decoration of the Chapel, Chariot, lighting and lunch for the faithful.
Interested donors are requested to contact the Parish Office.
May 21, 2022
Novena to the Holy Spirit - 26th May to 3rd June, 2022
In view of the Feast of the Pentecost, we begin the Novena to the Holy Spirit from Thursday, 26th May to Friday, 3rd June 2022.
Rosary Devotion on 31st May, 2022
To close the Marian devotion in this month of May, there will be a special recitation of the Rosary in front of the Grotto on May 31, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. after the Evening Mass. We request the faithful to please attend.
May 14, 2022
Admissions open to St. Patrick's School & College
Please note that admission to our school and college are now open.
Educational Scholarship Programme
Maria Seva Sangha has an Educational Scholarship Programme for students who have completed their II PUC and want to pursue Higher Students. Please contact the office for further information.
Transfer of Fr. Rajesh
His Grace, our Archbishop, has transferred our Asst. Parish Priest, Fr. Rajesh, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Carmelaram, as Priest In-Charge. We wish him all the best in his new assignment and sincerely thank him for his valuable services in our parish.
Transfer of Brother Patrick
Bro. Patrick, our Regent, will be joining St. Peter's seminary for Theology studies. We thank him for his valuable services in our parish.
May 7, 2022
First Holy Communion Classes
The classes for First Holy Communion children will commence from Monday, May 9, 2022, and will be held on Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We request the parents to send their children for the classes regularly.
April 30, 2022
Counselling Centre
Our counselling centre behind the Church, is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. If you have any personal issues, marital problems or parenting problems, we have trained and experienced counsellors who can help you. Confidentiality is assured. Either call the parish office (+91 80 4151 1044) for an appointment or walk in.
April 16, 2022
Praying the Divine Mercy chaplet - 18th to 23rd April, 2022
Sunday, April 24th, is Divine Mercy Sunday. In view of the same, we will be praying the Divine Mercy chaplet before the noon Mass and after the evening Mass, from Monday, April 18, 2022.
Visit of the Apostolic Nuncio to our Archdiocese - 23rd & 24th April, 2022
The Apostolic Nuncio to India, His excellency The Most Rev. Leopoldo Girelli, will be visiting our Archdiocese on the 23rd and 24th April. His program schedule will be circulated in the parish WhatsApp groups.
His visits to the places will be livestreamed through our Archdiocese of Bangalore YouTube channel. You can subscribe to the Archdiocese YouTube channel
here.
House Blessings
The priests will begin blessing the houses from the coming week. The priest in charge of blessing houses in the different zones is as below. The Zonal Leaders will be co-ordinating with the priest in charge of the respective Zone to fix dates for blessing the houses in the Zone.
| Zone | Priest |
|---|---|
| St. Francis Xavier's | Fr. Christy Raj |
| St. Anthony's | |
| St. Joseph's | Fr. Ivan |
| St. Peter's | |
| St. Paul's | |
| St. Thomas's | Fr. Rajesh |
| Marian |
Cecilian Choir Performance - April 30, 2022
The *Cecilian Choir', a well-known choir in Bangalore, will be performing a concert in our church on April 30th (Saturday). at 6:45 p.m. All are welcome.
First Holy Communion - June 19, 2022
We will be administering the sacrament of First Holy Communion in our parish on 19th June (Sunday). We request parents who would like their children to receive this sacrament to kindly register your children by 20th April. You can collect the application form from the parish office during office hours on weekdays.
Bible Marathon - April 18 to 23, 2022
The Bible Commission of our Archdiocese will be organising a Bible Marathon in English in our parish between the 18th to the 23rd of April. The mission is to read the entire Bible during this period. We invite you to come forward to proclaim the Word of God. Each reader will be assigned a 30 minute slot. This will be conducted on the Zoom platform; the link will be sent to the readers and they can read a portion of the Bible at their selected time from their location. Those interested in reading can register themselves in the Google form that has been shared in your respective Zonal WhatsApp groups.
April 2, 2022
Palm Sunday - April 10, 2022
The blessing of the palms will be at 8:30 a.m. in the car parking area in front of the old presbytery (now demolished), followed by a procession to the Church. Blessed palms will be distributed outside the Church after the 10:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Masses.
Holy Week Services
All those who wish to be volunteers for the Holy Week services are requested to give your names and WhatsApp contact numbers to the Parish Office (080-25587213, 080-41511044). The timings for the Holy Week services will be updated shortly.
March 26, 2022
Tamil Lenten Retreat - April 3, 2022
We will be having a Tamil Lenten Retreat at St. Anthony's Shrine on Sunday, April 3rd, from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
March 19, 2022
Easter Choir Practices
The practices for the Easter Choir have begun. Those who are interested to be part of this choir can contact
Ms. Sharon Chang (+91 9844015390) or the Parish Clergy.
Night Vigil - April 2, 2022
St Patrick's Youth have organised a Night vigil "to be with the Lord" from 10 p.m. on Saturday, 2nd April to 5 a.m. Sunday.
All are invited to spend a night with the Lord through prayer and fasting to thank and praise the Lord.
March 12, 2022
St. Patrick's Feast
Novena Masses in preparation for St. Patrick's Feast will be celebrated from 14-03-2022 to 19-03-2022. Novena Mass timings will be as below:
6.15 a.m. in Kannada
7.00 a.m. in English
1.15 p.m. in English
4.30 p.m. Mass & Preaching in Tamil
5.30 p.m. Mass & Preaching in English by Redemptorist Fathers
The Feast will be celebrated on Sunday, 20th March 2022. Mass Timings will be as below:
6.15 a.m. in Kannada
7.30 a.m. in Tamil
8.45 a.m. in English
10.00 a.m. in English
11.15 a.m. in English
5.15 p.m. Rosary Procession inside the Church Premises, followed by 6.00 p.m. Concelebrated Feast Mass & Confirmation for our Children
March 7, 2022
SYNOD QUESTIONNAIRE FORM - CLOSED FOR RESPONSES
The St. Patrick's Synod Sub-Committee has completed its meeting for synthesising the responses received
to the Synod Questionnaire and will be submitting it to the Archdiocese. The Synod Questionnaire Form is
therefore closed for responses. The Clergy and the Parish Council thanks all those who have responded.
March 2, 2022
SYNOD QUESTIONNAIRE FORM
The concept of a Synodal Church is one which listens to the voice of all.
Our Archdiocese has given us a few specific questions which will help them derive the views of all our Parishioners in their faith experience.
(A similar process is being conducted across the world). The questions have been incorporated specifically by us,
into a 'St Patrick's Church Synod Questionnaire Form' as this will be the most convenient method to obtain the responses to the questions in a
systematic manner. The link to the Questionnaire Form is
here.
Date of submission of the Questionnaire Form - before 5th March.
Sep 25, 2021
Installation Ceremony for Fr. Christy Raj Issac
The Installation Ceremony of our New Parish Priest, Fr. Christy Raj will be conducted during the Holy Mass at St Patrick's Church tomorrow i.e., Sunday,
26th Sept 2021 during the 11 am Mass. Kindly note that the Mass will begin at 11 a.m. and not 11.15 a.m.
Aug 16, 2021
Installation Service for Monsignor C. Francis
Our beloved Parish Priest, Monsignor C. Francis (Vicar General), after six successful years of service at St. Patrick's, will soon be moving on to take up the new responsibility as Parish Priest of St. Anthony's Church, Thambu Chetty Palya.
He will be installed as the Parish Priest of his new Parish at the 8am Holy Mass on Sunday, the 22nd of August.
As a token of our love and appreciation for all the wonderful work he has done for us as Shepherd of our Parish, we will be attending the Installation service at TC Palya and joining the Parishioners there in wishing him success in his new assignment. We invite all our parishioners to join us and also attend the Service, which will be graced by Archbishop Rev. Dr. Peter Machado. We will be making travel arrangements for those who wish to attend.
Your presence on this blessed occasion, would mean a great deal to our Parish Council. We trust that you will attend this blessed event, with your prayers and presence, making it a more memorable one.
DETAILS:
The Installation Holy Mass Service will be held on 22nd (Sunday), August 2021 at 8 am at St. Anthony's Church, Thambu Chetty Palya followed by breakfast for all attending from our Parish.
We request those who are planning to attend to kindly inform your Zonal Leader / Secretary of the PPC so that we get the count for the required breakfast.
To facilitate travel for those who require assistance with travelling to attend the Service, we plan to arrange for a bus from St Patrick's Church Compound which would leave at 6.55 am on 22nd Aug. Kindly inform your Zonal Leaders / Secretary of the PPC, latest by the 19th (Thurs) of August, if you intend to avail of the travel arrangements being provided so that we can plan accordingly.
We rejoice that the Lord blessed our Parish with Monsignor Francis and is now leading him to to shepherd the flock at St. Anthony's Church. We look forward to celebrating this occasion as a family of God.
Jul 7, 2018
Honouring Meritorious Students - Jul 15, 2018 and Sep 15, 2018
Next Sunday, the meritorious students of our parish will be honoured during the 9.45 am Mass. We request those students who have submitted their Marks Card to attend this Mass.
These students will also be honoured by the Archdiocese Board of Education on 15th September 2018 at 3 pm at St. Germain's School, Coles Park.
Jun 30, 2018
Senior Citizen's Day - Jul 26, 2018
On July 26th we will be celebrating the Senior Citizen's Day in our parish. Those who are above 60 years of age and would like to participate in the programme are requested
to give your names to your respective Zonal Leaders. The programme will begin with Indoor Games followed by tea and will conclude with the Thanksgiving Holy Mass at 5.30 pm.
Jun 23, 2018
Welcome to Fr. Clement
We welcome Fr. Clement, who has been appointed by our Archbishop as the Assistant Parish Priest of St. Patrick's Church.
Jun 16, 2018
St. Antony's Feast - Thank you to all those who supported us
We sincerely thank all who gave their support towards the successful celebration of the feast of St. Antony. Very specially, we thank Mr. Ramesh &
Brothers for sponsoring the chariot, Anand band set, Mr. Francis Pinto for sponsoring the lunch, the pious associations of our parish - the Ladies of Charity,
SVP, the Youth, Altar servers, English, Tamil and Kannada Choirs, the decorators, Francis & Co, Ms. Juliet Rego, JMJ, All fine, Daffodils, La belle,
Mr. Danpal, the Church staff, Sr. Arpita, Mr. Lazar, Mr. Richard and team, Ashoknagar police station, all the donors, Reflex studio, the Parish Council
and Liturgy Council members and all the volunteers for giving your time and energy generously towards the successful organisation of the feast.
May God bless you all and May St. Antony intercede for you all.
Jun 9, 2018
Feast of Corpus Christi - Thank you to all the Pious and Religious of our Parish
We thank all the pious associations and the religious of our parish who led the adoration last Sunday for the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Marriage Enrichment Programme - Jul 8, 2018
The next Marriage enrichment programme is organised at the Utility Hall of our Parish on Sunday, July 8th, from 3pm to 6pm. This is being organised in response to the request of Our Holy Father Pope Francis who in his Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Leitetia, invites the pastors to accompany the newly married in the initial years of their married life. Hence we request the married couples to participate and benefit from this programme.
Jun 2, 2018
Feast of Corpus Christi - Jun 3, 2018
Tomorrow is the Feast of Corpus Christi. Different pious associations have organised Eucharistic adoration in our Adoration Chapel. All are requested to spend at least one hour in adoring the most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus.
Faith Formation Classes will begin from June 10th
The faith formation classes for our children will begin from 10th June onwards. Tomorrow we have Orientation Classes for Faith Formators from 11am to 1pm. Those who wish to volunteer to be faith formators kindly attend this programme.
Lectors Training Programme - Jul 15, 2018
The next training programme for Lectors is scheduled for the 15th of July 2018 from 2pm to 6pm. Those who would like to do the liturgical reading in our Church must attend this training programme. Those who have already attended the earlier training programme organised last year need not attend again.
May 26, 2018
Thank you to Br. Maria Antony and Welcome to Br. Lazar
We sincerely thank Br. Maria Antony who did his one year regency ministry in our Parish. He looked after our boys at St. Patrick's Orphanage, took classes for our
altar servers, and helped us in the ministry of Communion Distribution. Because of his commitment, all the 3 boarders have passed their SSLC exams this year.
We wish him the very best for his Theology studies at St. Peter's Pontifical seminary. We also welcome Br. Lazar our new regent for this year.
Marriage Enrichment Programme - Jun 3, 2018
Next Sunday, a Marriage Enrichment Programme will be organised at the Utility Hall of our parish from 3pm to 6pm. This is being organised in response to the request of Our Holy Father Pope Francis who in his Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Leitetia, invites the pastors to accompany the newly married in the initial years of their married life. Hence we request the married couples to participate and benefit from this programme.
Feast of Corpus Christi - Jun 3, 2018
Next Sunday is the feast of Corpus Christi. We have arranged the following schedule for leading the Eucharistic adoration in the Adoration chapel:
| Timings | Religious groups and associations |
|---|---|
| 6am -7am | St. Antony's Zone and St. Francis Xavier Zone |
| 7- 8 am | Bread of Life |
| 8 - 9 am | Daughters of St. Paul |
| 9 - 10 am | Good Shepherd Congregation |
| 10 - 11 am | Prema Shanthi Prayer Group |
| 11am - 12 pm | Ladies of Charity and Legion of Mary |
| 12 - 1 pm | St. Patrick's Youth Group |
| 1 - 2 pm | Franciscan Sisters of Immaculate Sisters |
| 2 - 3 pm | Satya Seva Sisters and St. Patrick's Boarders |
| 3 - 4 pm | Disciples of Divine Master |
| 4 - 5 pm | Yeshua Adonai Youth Group |
| 5 - 6 pm | Bridgittine sisters and Parish Clergy |
May 12, 2018
Pentecost Night Vigil - May 19, 2018
The BCCRS is organising a Night Vigil on the 19th of May 2018 in our church premises. The Konakani service will be held at St.Joseph's Commerce College Auditorium, the Kannada service will be held in our Parish Hall, the English service will be in the Church, the Tamil service will be held at the Sacred Heart Church, the Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi service will be held in our Church campus. The vigil will conclude with a Mass by the Archbishop at 4.30am. We request all of you to participate in this night of Prayer.
Rosary Procession - May 31, 2018
This month being the month dedicated to our blessed Mother we encourage you all to pray the family rosary and to join us on 31st May at 5.30 pm for a rosary procession followed by Mass.
Feast of St. Antony - June 13, 2018
On June 13th we celebrate the feast of St. Antony the co-patron of our parish. The program will be as below:
June 10 2018
Flag hoisting followed by Mass in English in the Church.
June 11&12 2018
Morning Mass at 10am in Kannada; Evening Mass at 5.30pm in English and at 6pm in Tamil.
June 13 2018
Morning Mass at 10am in Kannada and a special Mass for the sick in Tamil at 11am; Festal Mass in English at 5.30pm and in Tamil at 6pm followed by the car procession and benediction.
Lunch will be given to all the faithful on the 13th of June. We need your support towards decoration of the chapel, chariot and lightings and lunch for the faithful. Interested donors are requested to contact the parish priest.
Honouring of Meritorious Students by the Archdiocese
Every year, the Archdiocese Board of Education honours the meritorious students who have secured over 80% in the recently conducted Board exams. Eligible students are requested to give a copy of their mark sheets to their respective Parish priests for registration.
First Holy Communion Classes
The first Holy Communion classes have begun. We request the parents to send their children regularly for these classes.
Apr 7, 2018
Retreat for Archdiocesean priests
The Retreat for the first batch of our Archdiocesan priests will be from April 9th to 13th. Our Parish Priest will be attending this retreat. Let us pray for all the priests
who will make this retreat.
Ultimate Bible Quiz Challenge 2018
The Ultimate Bible Quiz Challenge 2018 will be held on the 16th of April 2018, at Indian Campus Crusade for Christ, Hennur Main Road.Ther are fabulous prizes for
the winners. For more information, kindly take a look at the Notice Board in the parish office.
Health Check-up Packages by St. Martha's Hospital
St. Martha's Hospital, Bangalore is offering Health Check-up Packages with free consultation from 7th April to 14th April, 2018. For more information,
kindly take a look at the Notice Board in the parish office.
Mar 31, 2018
House Blessings
House Blessings will begin from May 1st onwards.
First Holy Communion
The First Holy Communion for our children will be held on Sunday, 17th June 2018. Classes will begin in the month of May. Therefore we request the parents to register the
names of your children in the parish office.
Altar Server's Camp
On 8th April 2018 there will be a Summer Camp for Altar Servers at Paalanaa Bhavana, Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
St. Patrick's PUC
Admissions are open to St. Patrick's P. U College for the coming academic year.
Oct 21, 2017
Old items for Mission Sunday Sale
If anyone is willing to donate any old furniture or electrical items or any other goods items, which are in good condition, kindly drop those items at the Parish Office.
Those donated items would be used for the Mission Sunday Sale.
Mass timings on All Souls Day
Mass timings at St. Patrick's Cemetery on All Souls Day: English Mass at 11am & 4.30pm. After the 11am Mass, the graves of the faithful departed will be blessed. Masses at
St. Patrick's Church will be as per regular week day timings.
Convention at Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Three Days of convention have been organised at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ulsoor from the 27th to the 29th of October. The convention will be from 3pm to 6pm on the 27th, and from
9.30am to 6pm on the 28th & 29th.
Mission Sunday Fete - Dec 10, 2017
Mission Sunday Fete in our Parish will be organized on December 10, 2017. Kindly be available.
Oct 14, 2017
World Mission Sunday - Oct 22
Next Sunday, Oct 22, is World Mission Sunday. Collections will be sent for the spread of the missions. Kindly collect the mission Sunday envelops and get them back with your contribution next Sunday.
Training for Liturgical Readers - Nov 26
The annual training for Liturgical Readers is organised on the 26th of November 2017 from 2 pm to 6 pm. We request all the Liturgical Readers to attend this training. This training is conducted in light of new Liturgical Directives issued by CCBI. Hence, only those who take part in this session will be allowed to do the Liturgical Readings. New comers, who wish to join the Liturgical Readers are also welcome to attend.
Guidance for participating in the Holy Mass
It has been observed that many of you come late for Holy Mass on Sundays. Kindly start early from home to avoid the traffic congestion and be on time inside the church for the Mass.
Those who stand outside, kindly participate in the Holy Mass, and do not use your mobile phones during the Mass. This is not a worthy way of participating in the Lord's Supper.
Oct 7, 2017
Statue of our Blessed Mother
The month of October being dedicated to our Lady of the Rosary, the Zonal Leaders are requested to carry the statue of our Blessed Mother to their zonal families.
Fun Fair at Little Sisters of the Poor - Oct 15
A fund-raising Fun Fair is being organised at the Home for the Aged of The Little Sisters of the Poor, Hosur road on 15th October 2017 from 9.30 am to 5 pm. Those who are
interested may kindly participate.
Talk on Prayer Methods and Meditation Techniques - Oct 22
The Liturgy Committee has organised a talk on different Prayer Methods and Mediation Techniques for all the Faith Formation children and their parents, on the 22nd of October -
World Mission Sunday. The talk will be held at the Parish Hall immmediately after the 8.30 am Mass. We request the Faith Formation children and their parents to attend this programme.
All others too are are most welcome.
Marriage Encounter Weekend - 27th to 29th October
To rekindle spousal love and intimacy, a Marriage Encounter weekend is being organised from 7 pm on Friday, October 27 to 4 pm on Sunday, October 29 at NBCLC, 2nd Cross,
Hutchins Road. Interested couples are requested to attend and benefit from this programme.
Retrouvaille - 10th to 12th November
In response to Pope Francis' invitation to help and accompany couples who are passing through troubled times and also to enrich family life, the Retrouvaille program helps to
provide hope, forgiveness and reconciliation between couples. The next Retrouvaille weekend is scheduled for November 10th - November 12th 2017 at Montfort Spirituality Centre,
Old Madras Road. Interested couples are requested to attend and benefit from this programme.
Mission Sunday Calendars
Mission Sunday calendars are being sold at a price of Rs. 20/- Proceeds from the sale will go towards the Universal Missions. Kindly purchase and help the Universal Missions.
Sep 23, 2017
Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
Tomorrow, the Society of St.Vincent de Paul, of our Parish, celebrate the feast of their patron, St.Vincent De Paul. We wish them a very happy feast and thank them for all the good works they are doing in our parish.
Parish Membership Cards
Those who are residing within our Parish limits and have not yet made their Membership Card are requested to do so at the earliest. Those who have a permanent residence within our Parish boundaries are required to make a Permanent Membership Card - the others may make a Temporary Membership Card.
Honouring of meritorious students
Those students who have secured 80% and above in the recently conducted board exams will be honoured on behalf of the parish on Sunday at the 11am Mass. We request those who have submitted their marks card to be present to receive their awards.
Special Rosary on Friday, 13th October
In view of the centenary of the apparition of our Lady of Fatima, there is a special Rosary procession, Mass and Adoration organised by the Holy Cross Fathers in our parish, on Friday, 13th October 2017. The Rosary procession will begin at 4.30pm and will be followed by the Mass and Adoration, we request you all to participate in this event in large numbers.
Sep 16, 2017
Pre and Post-Matric Scholarships - The Ladies of Charity to provide help till Sep 22nd
The Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka has extended the date to apply for Pre and Post-Matric scholarships under NSP. The last date to apply is 30-09-2017.
We request the interested students to take a look at the notice board or visit the website www.gokdom.com. The Ladies of Charity are ready to help the interested students.
We request those who like to receive the scholarship to meet them in our parish office on Sundays between 11am to 1pm, and on Wednesdays and Fridays between 5pm to 6.30pm.
They will be available for help till the 22nd of September.
Sep 9, 2017
Awards for meritorious students
Meritorious students who have secured more than 80% in the recently conducted board examinations will be honoured on 17th September, Sunday at 4pm, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.
Those who have already submitted their marks cards are requested to attend this programme and collect their awards.
Outreach programme through ministry of deliverance
The Light of Christ Community has organised an outreach programme to help families through their ministry of deliverance. Rev. Fr. Marcello Ghirlando, an exorcist from Malta will
conduct these sessions from 5.30pm to 8pm on the 16th and 17th of September at St.Joseph's Boys' High School auditorium. Those who are interested are requested to benefit
from this programme.
Pre and Post-Matric Scholarships - Help from the Ladies of Charity
The Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka has extended the date to apply for Pre and Post-Matric scholarships under NSP. The last date to apply is 30-09-2017.
We request the interested students to take a look at the notice board or visit the website www.gokdom.com. The Ladies of Charity have come forward to help the interested students.
We request those who like to receive the scholarship to meet them in our Parish Office on Monday between 4pm to 6pm.
Sep 2, 2017
Monti Fest - Sep 8
On September 8th, being the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, there will be a special Mass in Konkani at 8.30am to celebrate the Monti Fest at which the new paddy
will be blessed and distributed. The sponsors are invited to sponsor sugar cane, sweets and other items. The children are requested to gather flowers for the procession of our
Lady's Statue.
Pre and Post-Matric Scholarships under NSP
The Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka has extended the date to apply for scholarships under NSP, for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships. The last date to
apply is 30-09-2017. We request the interested students to take a look at the notice board or visit the website www.gokdom.com .
Aug 26, 2017
Yeshaswini Health Care Scheme - Membership Cards
All those who have registered for Yeshawini health care scheme can come and collect their membership cards from the parish office on Monday 28th August 2017.
Association of Catholic Doctors - Archdiocese of Bangalore
Those doctors and nurses who would like to join the association of Catholic Doctors and nurses of Archdiocese of Bangalore are requested to give your names to our parish office.
Parish Membership Cards
Those who are residing within our Parish limits and have not yet made their Membership Card are requested to do so at the earliest. Those who have a permanent residence within our Parish boundaries are required to make a Permanent Membership Card - the others may make a Temporary Membership Card.
SVP - Free Medical Services
The society of St.Vincent De Paul has organised Free Medical Services on every Tuesday between 5 to 7pm. Those doctors who are interested to join the team of doctors to render their services are requested to give their names to the parish office.
Aug 19, 2017
Prison Ministry Sunday
This Sunday is Prison Ministry Sunday in our parish. Outdoor collections are being made to help the families of the prisoners. Kindly be generous.
Collection of pre-booked copies of the Coffee Table Book
Those of you who have pre-booked the Coffee Table Book may collect your copies from the Parish Office on producing your booking receipts. We are grateful to all those who
volunteered and did the pre-booking of the Coffee Table Book over the past several weeks.
Yeshaswini Health Care Scheme
All those who have registered for the Yeshaswini Health Care Scheme can collect their membership cards from the Parish Office between 8.30am-12pm.
Grateful Thanks - Release programme of the Coffee Table Book
We thank all the Pious Associations of our Parish for their services last week for the release event of the Coffee Table Book. We also thank the
decorators and the electricians for their services.
Aug 12, 2017
Abala Ashrya Sangha
Abala Ashrya Sangha, a crisis intervention centre for women in distress, is available for those women who seek help for their married and personal life.
The centre is behind St. Mary's Basilica, Shivajinagar. Those interested are requested to make use of this centre.
Coffee Table Book Release
The release of the much awaited Coffee Table Book is scheduled for tomorrow. The evening Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday will begin at 5pm. Our Archbishop Most
Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras will preside over the Holy Eucharist. After the Holy Mass, the Release Event will be held in the Parish Hall. We extend a cordial
welcome to all of you for this event. Those who have pre-booked the Coffee Table Book may collect your copies on the 13th evening from the distribution counters
that will be located in front of the Presbytery. Kindly bring your booking receipts while collecting your copies. Today is also the last day for the
'Early Bird Offer' to book the Coffee Table Book at Rs.600 per copy. From the 14th onwards, each copy will cost Rs. 1,000. So hurry and grab your copy!
Changes in Mass Timings on the 13th
On August 13th, the Sunday evening Mass is anticipated to 5pm because of the program for the release of the coffee table book and souvenir. Kindly do not park your vehicles in
the Church premises on the 13th evening. The parking facility has been made available at Good Shepherd's St. Euphrasia School grounds, St. Patrick's School grounds,
St. Patrick's Complex ground and St. Joseph's Commerce College grounds.
Marriage Enrichment Programme - 25-27th August
The Marriage Enrichment Programme is being organised at CRI institute, Ulsoor between 25-27th August. Interested couples are requested to benefit from this programme.
Jul 15, 2017
Confirmation Classes
The preparatory classes for those who will be administered the sacrament of Confirmation next year, have begun. It is alarming to note that many youngsters of our parish have not yet
received this sacrament. Those who belong to our parish have to receive this sacrament in our parish only. No letters will be given to receive this sacrament in another parish.
The parents are reminded of their responsibility to ensure that your children attend these classes and receive the sacrament. No names will be enrolled next year.
Zonal Mass - St. Thomas' Zone
St. Thomas' Zone will have their Zonal Mass on Monday, 21st July at 6pm at St. Antony's Shrine. Those who belong to this Zone are requested to attend this Mass.
International Magnificat - Jul 22
The International Magnificat is organised on 22nd July 2017 at St. Joseph's Boys' High School . Those of you who are interested, kindly participate.
Jul 8, 2017
Zonal Mass - Marian Zone
Marian Zone will have their Zonal Mass on Monday, 10th July at 6.15pm at the convent of Daughters of St. Paul. Those who belong to this Zone are requested to attend this Mass.
3 year Bachelor of Vocation (B. Voc)
Taj hotel and Tata institute of Social Science are offering a 3 year Bachelor of Vocation (B. Voc) degree in Hotel Management. Kindly refer to the Notice Board for more information.
Jul 1, 2017
Parish Membership Cards
Those who are residing within our Parish limits and have not yet made their Membership Card are requested to do so at the earliest. Those who have a permanent residence within our
Parish boundaries are required to make a Permanent Membership Card - the others may make a Temporary Membership Card.
SVP - Free Health Consultation Clinic
The society of St. Vincent De Paul of our parish have come up with a creative way to help the poor and sick of our parish by establishing 'St.Pat's - Vincent De Med Care' - a
free health consultation clinic, in our church premises. This clinic will be open on Tuesdays from 5pm to 7pm. Consultation is free. Those doctors who would like to be in
the panel of doctors of this clinic, and contribute towards this charitable venture, are requested to give their names to the Parish Office. This clinic will be inaugurated on
18th July Tuesday at 6pm.
Zonal Mass - St. Joseph's Zone
St. Joseph's Zone will have their Zonal Mass on 5th July at 6.15pm at Brigittine Convent Chapel. Those who belong to this zone are requested to attend this Mass.
Senior Citizen's Day Celebration - Jul 26th
On the 26th of July, we will be celebrating Senior Citizens Day in our parish. Those who are above 60 years of age are requested to give your names to your respective Zonal
Leaders to facilitate further arrangements. The programme will begin with indoor games, high tea and will conclude with Thanksgiving Mass at 5.30pm
Jun 24, 2017
Registration for Yeshasvini Healthcare Scheme 2017
Registration for the Yeshasvini Healthcare Scheme will be held at St.Patrick's Mini Hall on Monday 26th June from 11am onwards. Those who like to register for the insurance
benefit of surgery cost reimbursement of upto Rs. 2.5 lakhs, kindly come with 3 passport size photographs, a copy of your Aadhaar card and Registration fee of Rs.300/- and
premium Rs 710/-.For more information kindly have look at the notice board.
Counselling Centre
Our counselling centre is open on Tuesdays and Friday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. We have trained and experienced counsellors on our panel and confidentiality is assured.
All are welcome to use this facility.
Movie - July 2nd
A movie about eternal life, titled 'He will come Again' will be screened in the Mini Hall on 2nd July at 7pm. This movie is biblically based and is about 90 minutes duration.
All are invited to come and watch this movie. Entry is FREE.
Community Week
Our Parish will be celebrating its Community Week on 3 weekends between the 29h of July to the 13th of August. The Schedule for the same is as under:
| Time | Date | Events |
|---|---|---|
| 29th July, Saturday | 6:00 PM | Inaugural Mass followed by Community Movie |
| 30th July, Sunday | 10:00 AM | Cricket / Dodgeball |
| 5th August, Saturday | 2:00 PM onwards | Glass painting/Clay modelling |
| 5th August, Saturday | 7:00 PM | Variety Entertainment Programme - The best programmes will be selected to perform for the Prize Distribution and Release of the Coffee Table Book Programme on the 13th of August. |
| 6th August, Sunday | 10:00 AM onwards | Football / Throwball |
| 12th August, Saturday | 7:00 PM | Bible Quiz |
| 13th August Sunday | 5:00 PM | Thanksgiving Mass |
| 13th August Sunday | 6:30 PM | Prize distribution, release of the Coffee Table Book and Fellowship Dinner |
Jun 17, 2017
First Holy Communion - Jun 25th
Next week at the 11am Mass, the sacrament of First Holy Communion will be administered to our parish children. Kindly do not occupy the reserved seats in that mass.
Feast of St. Antony of Padua - our grateful thanks to the organizers
On June 13th the feast of St. Antony was celebrated in our parish. We are grateful to the members of the Ladies of Charity, Youth volunteers, Liturgy Committee volunteers, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Parish Council members and Zonal Leaders who organised the feast successfully. Special thanks to Mr. Francis Pinto and family who sponsored the lunch for the devotees, Mr. Ramesh and family for the decoration of the chariot, Mr. Benedict and Mr. Philip for the shamiana, sound and lightings, All Fine Decorators for the floral decoration of the chapel, Anand Band Set, and all the donors who helped financially for the feast. We also thank Mr. Dahnapal, Mr. Joseph, Mr. Lazar, and the Ashoknagar Traffic Police for all the arrangements for the procession. May St. Antony bless you all.
Jun 10, 2017
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
On the occasion of the Solemnity of the Corpus Christi, which is on Jun 19th, the Liturgy Committee of our Parish has organized a 12-hour adoration from 6am to 6pm at the Adoration Chapel. Hourly slots have been allotted to various groups of our parish to conduct the Holy Hour. We request our parishioners to spend at least one hour before the Eucharistic Lord and experience his unconditional love, mercy and blessings.
| Timings | Religious groups and Associations | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7am | Tamil Adoration | ||
| 7-8am | Bread of Life | ||
| 8-9am | Daughters of St. Paul Congregation | ||
| 9-10am | Good Shepherd Congregation | ||
| 10-11am | Prema Shanthi Prayer Group | ||
| 11am-12pm | Ladies of Charity and Legion of Mary | ||
| 12-1pm | St. Patrick's Youth Group | ||
| 1-2pm | Franciscan Sisters of Immaculate Congregation | ||
| 2-3pm | Satya Seva Sisters and St. Patrick's Boys'Home | ||
| 3-4pm | Disciples of Divine Master Congregation | ||
| 4-5pm | Yeshua Adonai Youth Group | ||
| 5-6pm | St. Vincent De Paul Society and Parish Clergy | ||
April 21, 2018
Vocation Sunday - April 22, 2018
Tomorrow is Vocation Sunday. The collections made will be sent for the maintenance of seminarians in the Archdiocese of Bangalore.
There will be stalls organised from various religious houses which explains about their charisms and ministries so kindly have a look of them as you go out of the Church.
Book on Liturgy and Life
PDDM sisters have brought out a beautiful small book which explains about the Liturgy and Life, the liturgical articles,
their colour and significance. It is fitting that in this year of faith formation of laity and youth, every family buys a book and teaches their
children about the Liturgy. The book is being sold on April 22nd at a discounted price of Rs.50/- per copy.
Zonal Mass - Marian Zone and St. Joseph's Zone
Mairan Zone will have their Zonal Mass on Monday, 23rd April at 6.15pm in the Chapel of the Daughters of St.Paul. St.Joseph's Zone will have their Zonal Mass on
Wednesday, 25th April at 6.15pm at Bridgittine Convent Chapel.
Farewell to Deacon Hadlee and Welcome to Fr. Jesu Arockiam
We thank Deacon Hadllee for all his services to our parish during his pastoral ministry at St. Patrick's. We welcome Fr. Jesu Arockiam MSC who will assist us in our pastoral care.
Easter House Blessings schedule - St. Antony's Zone and St. Francis Xavier's Zone
Easter House blessings will be done in St.Antony's Zone and St.Francis Xavier's Zone from Monday, April 23rd between 8 am to 12 pm in the morning and between
4.30 to 6 pm in the evening.
Training Program on Computers and Airport Cabin Crew Services
A training program by Aptech Learning has been organised for those students who have passed or failed in Std. 10th, to pursue computer learning and airport
cabin crew services. For more information have a look on the parish office notice board.
Apr 14, 2018
Vocation Sunday - April 22, 2018
Next Sunday is Vocation Sunday. The collections made will be sent for the maintenance of seminarians in the Archdiocese of Bangalore.
Marriage Enrichment Programme - April 22, 2018
The Archdiocese of Bangalore in association with the Archdiocese Family Counselling Services is conducting a Marriage Enrichment Programme on 22nd
April, 2018 for young married couples (couples within the first 2-3 years of marriage) to help them discover new ways of navigating through life in a friendly
and supportive atmosphere. The Programme is being held at St. Patricks Church, Brigade Road, Bangalore, from 3 pm to 5.30 pm.
Marriage Encounter Programme - April 20-22, 2018
There is a residential Marriage Encounter programme organised at Paalana Bhavan, behind Archbishops House, from Friday, 20th April to Sunday,
22nd April. For more information kindly have a look on the notice board.
Workshops on social teachings of the Church
The ICPE Mission is organising workshops on social teachings of the Church - DOCAT. The workshops are being held in the month of May, every
Saturday from 4 pm to 6.30 pm, in the Utility Hall of our Parish. The youth are requested to attend this programme.
Welcome to our new Asst. Parish Priests, Deacon and Regent
We extend a hearty welcome to our new Assistant Parish Priest Fr. Johnson Sacretees, Hgn, Deacon Thuyanathan and Regent Brother Maria Antony to our parish. We wish them a fruitful and successful ministry in our parish.
Jun 3, 2017
Coffee Table Book on St. Patrick's Church
The much awaited Coffee Table Book and Souvenir which contains colourful photographs, the history of the beginnings of the Church and its legacy till date, will be released on August
13th. The price of the book is Rs. 1,000/- per copy. However, we have a special pre-launch offer of Rs 600 per copy till the launch date. You may reserve your copy with your Zonal
Leaders or with our Volunteers who will be available at one of the entrances of the Church (after the Sunday Mass). We also request you to inform your relatives and friends, both far
and near about the launch and the Early Bird offer.
St. Patrick's Outreach Programme
As a culmination of the 175th anniversary celebration of our parish in a more fruitful manner, we will be launching St. Patrick's Village Adoption Progamme on Sunday at the 11am Mass.
The village Kadesanahalli situated in Chikkaballapur district has been identified by our parish team as it lacks basic amenities like drinking water, health care and education.
Our parish will provide financial help to the parish in village Kadesanahalli to improve their economic and social situation. The funds collected from the sales of the Coffee Table
Book and Souvenir will be used for this purpose. You can also be a part of this noble mission by generously contributing in kind and cash and find fulfilment of your selfless
outreach. The parish team will be visiting this village on the 24th and 25th of June. Those of you who would like to join us for this visit may come with your families and your
vehicles; boarding and lodging will be arranged. Kindly give your names at the parish office by 18th June 2017.
Retrouvaille
The "Retrouvaille" - Bangalore will be conducting a weekend residential program for couples from 16-18 June 2017 at CRI Brothers Institute, Ulsoor. This program is intended to
strengthen and heal spousal relationships. It enables couples to enrich their relationship, rediscover each other and examine their lives together in a new and positive way.
For further details kindly see the notice board and banner or visit their website: www.helpourmarriage.com.
Yeshasvini Healthcare Scheme
The Government of Karnataka is offering the YESHASVINI HEALTHCARE SCHEME 2017-2018 which is open to all persons in the State. Those insured under this scheme can avail the benefit of
up to Rs 2.5 Lakhs towards a number of listed surgeries at various listed hospitals within the State of Karnataka. To avail this opportunity the documents required for registration
are a copy of the Aadhaar card, 3 passport-size photos and a registration fee of Rs 300. The Annual premium to be paid is Rs 710. The scheme is open till the 30th of June only.
The date of registration will be intimated shortly. Those interested may give their names, phone number and email ids at the Parish Office.
Honouring of Meritorious students
Our Parish and the Archdiocese of Bangalore will honour the meritorious students of our Parish who have secured 80% and more in the recently conducted Board examinations
(State and Central syallbus). Eligible students are requested to submit their Mark-sheets or a copy attested by the school or college to our Parish Office.
May 20, 2017
Career guidance programme
The Light of Christ Community led by Mr. Christopher Correa will be organising a Career guidance programme in the Utility Hall of our parish from 10am to 12pm. Interested students
are requested to attend and benefit from this programme. We thank Mr. Christopher Correa for organising this event voluntarily.
Faith Formators Required
Those who wish to join the team of Faith Formators in our parish are requested to give your names to the parish clergy
Rosary Procession - May 31
This Month being the month dedicated to our Blessed Mother we encourage you all to pray the family Rosary daily. On the 31st of May, after the evening Mass, we will have a rosary
procession outside the church. We request you all to participate in large numbers.
Feast of St.Antony of Padua
On June 13th the feast of St. Anthony will be celebrated in St. Anthony's Shrine in our Church complex. On June 10th at 5.30pm we will have the Flag Hoisting followed by Mass
in Tamil in the Shrine. On Monday, the 12th of June, Mass in Kannada will be at 10am and Mass in Tamil will be at 6pm in the Shrine. On the 13th, which is the feast day, Mass timings
will be as follows: 10am - Mass in Kannada; 11.30am special Mass for the sick in Tamil; 6pm Mass in Tamil. The 6pm Mass will be followed by the decorated car procession of
St.Anthony and Benediction. Lunch will be given to all the faithful on 13th June. We need your support towards the decoration of the Shrine, chariot, lightings and lunch for
the faithful. Interested donors are requested to meet the Parish Priest.
Thank you to Fr. Julius, Fr. Paul Raj and Brother David
We sincerely thank Fathers Julius and Paul Raj and Brother David for all the services they have rendered to our parish.
Apr 1, 2017
Palm Sunday Apr 9, 2017
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. The Palms will be blessed before the 8.30am Mass at the Parking Lot. This will be followed by a solemn procession to the Church. Blessed Palms will
be distributed outside the church after the 9.45am, 11am and 6pm Masses.
Faith Formators Required
We are in need of more faith formators for the coming year, beginning from June. Those who are interested in taking faith formation classes, kindly give your names at the Parish
Office.
Mar 25, 2017
Pro-Life Camp - Mar 26th
On Mar 26th, a Pro-life camp will be conducted in the Boarding campus. Kindly spare your time to visit and benefit from it.
Cleaning Up of the Church
There will be a two-day cleaning up of the entire church between the 29th to the 30th of March. All Masses will be held at St. Antony's Shrine on these two days. We request your kind co-operation.
Volunteers for Holy Week Services
All those who would like to serve as volunteers during the Holy Week Services are requested to give your names and contact numbers to the Parish Office. There will be a meeting on April 9th at 5.30 pm for all the volunteers.
Country Gospel Music Concert - Apr 8th
Catholic Club is hosting a Gospel Music Concert titled an Evening with Jesus, presented by White Dove, on the 8th of April at 7pm. The Concet features leading musicians from Mumbai, Bangalore and Mangalore.
Come and See Camp - Apr 22nd
A Come and See Camp will be conducted at Bhakti Bhavan, Da Costa Layout (behind Ascension Church) on Saturday, April 22nd from 9.30am to 5pm. The Camp is for the 10th Std and PUC boys. We request the boys to attend this camp.
Summer Camp for Music and Dance
De Sales Music Academy will conduct a Summer Camp for music from April 24th to May 20th. For more information kindly contact the Parish Office.
Mar 18, 2017
Youth Lenten Mission - Mar 19th
The youth of our parish are having their Lenten Mission on March 19th from 9am to 12pm at the Parish Hall. The youth are requested to join the retreat.
Curia Retreat - Mar 26th
The Tamil Legionary will have the Curia Retreat in Tamil on March 26th from 10am to 4pm at St. Antony's Shrine. You are invited to attend the retreat.
Youth Night Vigil - Apr 1st
The youth of our parish will be conducting a night vigil for all the youth of our parish on April 1st from 9pm to 5am. We request all the youth of our parish to attend this night vigil.
First Holy Communion - Jun 25th
The First Holy Communion for the children of our parish will be held on Sunday, June 25th. Preparatory classes will begin on May 1st and go on till May end. We request the parents to register the names of your children in the Parish Office along with the baptism certificate.
Way of the Cross at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery - Mar 26th
The Stations of the Cross will be conducted at the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery - Gate No 5 on March 26th at 10.30am and will be followed by Holy Mass. We request you to participate in this solemn programme.
"In His Footsteps through Calvary" by Fr. Adolf Washington
"In His Footsteps through Calvary" is the tenth Lenten book of Fr. Adolf Washington. Those of you who are interested may kindly buy it from the Parish Office.
Mar 11, 2017
Solemnity of St. Patrick - March 17th
Friday, March 17th, is the feast of St. Patrick. All the Masses on that day will be celebrated as on the day of Solemnity.
Blood Donation Cards
Blood Donor Cards have arrived from St. John's Medical College Hospital. We request all the blood donors who donated blood during the Blood Donation Camp here at St. Patrick's Parish Hall to kindly collect your blood donor card from the Parish Office.
Holy Hour on Thursday, March 16th
The Holy Hour on March 16th will be conducted by the Light of Christ led by Mr. Christopher Correa. As part of the Adoration, a creative Way of the Cross will be conducted by him. We request you all to participate in this Adoration.
Mar 4, 2017
Faith Formation
Faith Formation classes will begin in the first week of June.
Parish Council Meeting on March 13th
The next Parish Council meeting is scheduled on the 13th of March at 6.30pm at the Parish Council Hall. All the Parish Council Members are requested to attend this meeting.
Blood Donation Camp
On behalf of the parish we thank the youth who have done a good job of organizing the Blood Donation Camp in our parish on Feb 26th.
Feb 25, 2017
Lenten Advice
All Catholics 14 years and older are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays of Lent. Catholics who are 18 to 59 years old are expected to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
The following suggestions are proposed by the Episcopal Conference in this Lenten Season:
1. Attending Mass
2. Making at least a 15 minute visit to the Blessed Sacrament
3. Reading the Holy Bible for 15 minutes
4. Meditation on the Passion of the Lord for 15 minutes
5. Making the Way of the Cross
6. Missing Breakfast or any one meal
7. Making strictly vegetarian meals (avoiding fish and egg as well)
8. Giving 10% of one's daily earnings in charity
Confessions
Confessions will be heard at any time at your request and Confessions will also be heard on Saturdays between 5pm to 6pm in the Adoration Chapel. Kindly make your confessions.
Stations of the Cross
During the Season of Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be conducted every Friday at 10.30am in Tamil, followed by the Holy Mass in Tamil; at 4.30pm in Konkani and at 6pm in English, after the Evening Mass. On Sundays we will have a brief Way of the Cross in English after the 6pm English Mass.
Faith Formation
This week is the Closing Week for the Faith Formation Classes for our children and the faith formators. There will be songs and skits based on the Gospel performed both by the children and the faith formators, in the Mini Hall immediately after the 8.30am Mass. We request the parents and children to attend this celebration.
International Women's Day - Special Conference
In view of the International Women's Day our parish has organized a special conference to be addressed by a prominent woman. The Conference will be held at the Parish Hall on March 12th at 5pm. All the women of our parish are invited.
Counselling Center
Our Counselling Center is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. We have a trained and experienced panel of counsellors and confidentiality is assured. Those interested are welcome to utilize this facility.
Feb 18, 2017
Faith Formation
This Sunday, after the 8.30am Mass, the children in faith formation will have an Annual Exam. We request the parents to bring your children for the 8.30am Mass and for the Exam.
Feb 11, 2017
Reserved Seats for the Elderly
The first two rows in all sections of our Church, except the choir wing, will be reserved for the sick and the elderly (those above 70 years of age) at all the Sunday Masses excluding
the 8.30 am Mass for children. We request others to kindly refrain from occupying these seats - you may occupy these seats only if they are still vacant 10 minutes after the Mass has
started.
Blessed Palms
Kindly bring your last year's blessed palms to prepare ashes for Ash Wednesday.
Lenten Retreat
We have organised a special Lenten Retreat for all the faithful of our parish from March 6th to 8th from 5.30pm to 8pm. The preacher for the retreat will be Fr. Adolf Washington.
School Admissions
Admissions are now open for girls and boys in Pre-nursery, LKG and UKG at Mount Carmel Central School. Application forms are available at the PUC Office of Mount Carmel College.
Feb 4, 2017
Thanksgiving for Mission Sunday Collection
We thank the Parish Youth, Mr. John and his team, the Yeshua Adonai Youth Group, Mr. Don and his team, and Mr. Vijay and his team, for generously volunteering to help raise funds for missions.
Jan 28, 2017
Faith App Release - Jan 29th
We will be releasing the Faith App in our parish after the 11am Mass on Sunday, January 29th.
Car Wash - Jan 28th and 29th
To help raise funds for the Missions, the Youth of our Parish will be washing cars in our parish on Saturday the 28th, after the evening Mass, and on Sunday the 29th of January. The charge for washing a four-wheeler is Rs. 200/- and for a two-wheeler Rs. 100/-. Kindly encourage their effort for the missions.
Fortis Health Camp - Jan 29th
Fortis Hospital invites you for a health camp, by a specialized team of medical experts, for women and children. The health camp will be on Sunday, January 29th, in our Parish complex. Those who are interested may have a check up.
Engaged Encounter - Feb 10-12
Engaged Encounter Weekend will be conducted for the engaged and the newly married couples from February 10th to 12th at 6pm at Ashirwad, St. Mark's Road.
Jan 21, 2017
Faith App Release
We will be releasing the Faith App in our parish shortly. The date for the same will be announced soon.
Mission Sunday Food Fete
We are grateful to all the volunteers, the Zonal Leaders, the Mission Sunday Core Committee, the Youth, the Pious Associations, the Religious Societies and all the Donors for successfully organizing the Mission Sunday Food Fete. The response for the Food Fest far exceeded our expectations and though we had provisioned for adequate quantities of food, we regret that several of the food stalls were sold out by around 12pm. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. We thank you all for your participation and presence.
Jumble Sale - Jan 22nd
We will be having a Jumble Sale on Sunday the 22nd of January, to raise funds for the Missions. We have also arranged for a few food stalls where Breakfast, Lunch and Ice cream will be available. Kindly patronize and support the Missions.
Blood Donation Camp - Feb 26th
In view of the 175th Year Celebration of our Church, the Youth will be organizing a Blood Donation Camp on Sunday the 26th of February. Those of you who would like to donate blood, kindly be available.
Jan 14, 2017
Jumble Sale - Jan 22nd
The Ladies of Charity will be having a Jumble Sale on Sunday, the 22nd of January. The funds collected will be used for contributions to the Missions. You are requested to patronize the sale and make your generous contribution to the Missions.
Car Wash - Jan 29th
To help raise funds for the Missions, the Youth of our Parish will be washing cars in our parish on Sunday the 29th of January. We request you to support the missions and have your cars washed by the Youth.
Old newspapers
We request you all to deposit your old news papers in the Parish Office. We will be selling the same and be contributing the amount collected to the Missions.
Jan 7, 2017
First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Those children who would like to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion and Confirmation, kindly register your names at the Parish Office.
Mission Sunday Fete - Jan 15th
Next Sunday, January 15th, we will be having the Mission Sunday Food Fete in our Parish. The world Missions are in need of our support through prayers and finance. We have to show them our solidarity. So, we request our parishioners to participate wholeheartedly in all the events organized throughout the day. Kindly do not prepare any food at home. Do come along with your relatives, friends, neighbours and children and have breakfast and lunch at the food stalls set up specially for you. Enjoy the chicken biryani, pork, sannas, idlis and many other food items. There will be also game-stalls for people of all age groups. We invite you to enjoy a leisurely time.
Mission Sunday Collection - Jan 15th
On coming Sunday, January 15th, the Parish Clergy and the religious of our Parish will be making a Mission Sunday Collection. Kindly extend your generous contribution towards the Missions worldwide.
Coffee Table Book and Souvenir
In view of the 175th Year Celebration of our Church, we will be releasing a Souvenir and a Coffee Table Book. There will be a write up about priests and religious of our Parish. Those who have any priests or religious in their family are requested to share some information about them along with a passport size photo, to the Parish Clergy by January 15th, for inclusion in the book.
Articles for Coffee Table Book
Those interested in contributing any article about St. Patrick's Church and it's significance in your life may kindly do so by January 15th. The articles can be handed over to the Parish Clergy.
MEP - Jan 20-22
The Retrouvaille, Bangalore, will be conducting a weekend residential program for couples from 20th to 22nd Jan 2017. This program is intended to strengthen and heal spousal relationships. It enables couples to enrich their relationship, rediscover each other and examine their lives together in a new and positive way. For further details kindly see the notice board or visit their
website www.helpourmarriage.com
Winners of the Crib Competition
The results of the Crib Competition are out. We winners are:
We congratulate the winners and thank all those who participated in the competition.
Dec 31, 2016
Revised Charges for Mass booking
From the 1st of January, the charges for Mass bookings will be revised as under:
Thanks to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We thank the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for sponsoring the lunch, on the 30th of December, for 200 people from the poorer section of society.
New Year Wishes
The Parish Clergy, the Parish Pastoral Council and all the Pious Associations of our parish wish you all a very Prosperous New Year 2017!
Dec 24, 2016
Faith Formation
Faith Formation Classes will resume on January 8th 2017.
Coffee and Snacks
Coffee and snacks are being sold tonight. Part of the collection will be used for contribution to the Missions. Kindly patronize.
New Year Calendars
New Year Calendars are available for sale. Each calendar costs only Rs.20/-. The funds collected will be used for contribution to the Missions. Kindly patronize.
Mission Sunday Food Fest
We would like to invite those interested in participating in the Food Fest - either by preparing any food item, making a cash contribution and / or volunteering - to kindly inform the Mission Sunday Core Committee. To facilitate the same, a chart has been placed at the exit of the Church. Those interested may kindly enter your name and contact number on the chart.
Congratulations to the St. Patrick's Youth
On behalf of the parish, we congratulate our youth for winning the First Prize in the Inter-Church Gospel Choreography Event.
Lunch for the Poor - Dec 30th
In view of the 175th Year of our parish, and on the occasion of the Feast of the Holy Family, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) will be serving lunch on December 30th, to 200 people from the poorer sections of the society. The Zonal Representatives are expected to collect the food coupons from the SVP.
Christmas Wishes
The Parish Clergy, the Parish Pastoral Council and all the Pious Associations of our parish wish you all a Joyous and a Prayerful Christmas and a very Prosperous New Year 2017!
Dec 17, 2016
Faith Formation
Faith Formation Classes will resume in January. The dates will be notified to you later.
Advent Confession
To help us prepare for Christmas, the Parish has organized confession on Dec 19th and 20th. On Monday, December 19th, priests will be available after the 5.30pm Mass, to hear confessions in English. On Tuesday, December 20th priests will be available after the 5.30pm Mass, to hear confessions in Tamil.
Confessions will also be heard on December 22nd and December 23rd from 9am to 12pm and again from 4pm to 7pm. On December 24th, confessions will be heard only in the morning from 9am to 12pm.
Christmas Mass Timings
Christmas Midnight Service on December 24th will begin with Carol Singing at 11.15pm and will be followed by the Christmas Mass at 11.45pm. The doors of the Church will be opened at 10pm. Mass timings on Christmas Day, December 25th will be as on Sunday.
Vehicle Parking for Christmas
Parking will be available at St. Patrick's Complex Ground, St. Patrick's School Ground and at St. Joseph's College of Commerce Grounds.
Require Volunteers to serve as Ushers
All those who would like to volunteer as ushers on December 24th night for the Midnight Service are requested to give their names at the parish office latest by December 22nd. We request you to come forward to volunteer your service.
New Year Mass Timings
In consideration of the traffic situation and the safety concerns on the 31st night, the Parish Council along with the Parish Clergy have decided not to have the Midnight Mass on December 31st. However, Thanksgiving Adoration Service will be held from 5.30 pm to 6.30pm and the New Year Eve Mass will be celebrated at 6.30pm on December 31st. On January 1st, Mass timings will be as on Sunday.
St. Agnes Higher Secondary School - Nursery Admission
St. Agnes' Higher Secondary School will issue information sheets for Nursery Admission for the academic year 2017-2018 on 5th, 6th and 7th of January 2017.
St. Joseph's Institute of Management - PGD Admissions
St. Joseph's Institute of Management, Bangalore is a college run by the Jesuit Fathers. This institution is offering admissions at their New campus for 2 year PGD program. Preference is given to the Catholic students. Meritorious students are considered for substantial scholarship. For further details, refer college Website www.sjim.edu.in
Dec 10, 2016
Faith-formation Christmas Tree Celebration - Dec 18, 2016
Faith Formators and the Faith Formation children will have a Christmas Tree celebration on December 18th after the 8.30am Mass. We request all of you to come for the celebration.
Christmas Tableau
Those children who would like to take part in the Christmas Tableau, may contact Mrs. Catherine Correya or Mrs. Reji Danny.
Advent Confession
To help us prepare for Christmas, the Parish has organized confession on Dec 19th and 20th. On Monday, December 19th, priests will be available after the 5.30pm Mass, to hear confessions in English. On Tuesday, December 20th priests will be available after the 5.30pm Mass, to hear confessions in Tamil.
Mission Sunday Fete - Jan 15, 2017
Mission Sunday celebration in our Parish will be held on January 15th to raise money for the Missions. In this connection, we request you to kindly sponsor any food item that you may be interested in. We also request you to drop your financial contributions in the Mission Sunday Collection-box placed in front of the altar.
Crib Competition
As part of our Christmas celebrations, we will have a Crib Competition in our parish. Making a crib is a good Catholic practice which was initiated by the great saint Francis of Assisi. It is one of the ways to express our love for the Child Jesus during Christmas. Therefore we encourage all the families in our parish to make a crib in your house. The parish clergy will come around to see your cribs. The top three cribs will be rewarded by our parish.
Live Sound and Light Crib
The Heralds of the Gospel Congregation is organizing a twenty-two-minute live Sound and Light Crib at Jaibharath Nagar from December 15th 2016 to January 12th 2017 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. You are encouraged to pay a visit to this unique presentation.
Jesus My Bethlehem Star
Members of the Karnataka State United Christian Forum are organizing a Christmas program called Jesus My Bethlehem Star, on Saturday, December 17th from 5pm onwards at St. Joseph's Arts and Science College in Shanti Nagar. You are invited to attend the program.
Dec 3, 2016
Gospel Choreography - Dec 18, 2016
In view of 175th year celebration of our Parish, the youth of our parish have organised an inter-church Gospel choreography based on the theme 'Mercy of God' on Saturday, 18th December from 4pm to 7pm. It will be organised in our parish hall. Those of you who are interested are most welcome for this cultural evening.
Mission Sunday fete - Jan 15, 2017
This year the mission Sunday fete in our parish will be held on the 15th of January 2017.Those of you who like to donate household goods for sale during the fete, kindly hand them over to the parish office.
Liturgical Ordo
The Liturgical Ordo for the new liturgical year, published by the Archdiocese Liturgy Commission is being sold at the main door of the church. Each copy costs Rs.75/- .Those of you who need it may kindly purchase.
Senior citizens Christmas get-together - Dec 21, 2016
The senior citizens Christmas get-together will be organised in the Mini-hall on the 21st of December between 4-5pm.We request all the senior citizens to participate in this event.
Welcome to Deacon Martin
We welcome Deacon Martin of Betharam Congregation to our parish. He will be with us for his diaconate ministry.
Nov 26, 2016
Advent
Tomorrow, we begin the Season of Advent. Advent marks the beginning of the Liturgical Year of Worship. This season comprises of four weeks prior to Christmas. The Intent of Advent is to prepare us spiritually for celebrating the birthday of Jesus. Advent helps us focus on gratitude and love for Jesus whose birth we celebrate on Christmas.
Advent Retreat
St. Patrick's is organizing an Advent Retreat for all the families of our Parish from December 15th to December 17th from 5.30pm to 8 pm. The Preachers are the Redemptorist Priests, Fr. David, CSSR and Fr. Elangovan, CSSR. We sincerely request you to kindly make use of this opportunity to enhance your spiritual and family life. For further details please see the notice board.
Mission Sunday Fete - Jan 15, 2017
Mission Sunday celebration in our Parish will be on January 15th to raise money for the Missions. In this connection, we request you to kindly donate any items that you may possess, which are in good usable condition, but no longer required by you, so that they may be put for sale at the fete.
Nov 19, 2016
St. Peter's Zonal Mass - Nov 16th
St. Peter's Zone will have its zonal Mass on November 16th at 6.30 pm at St. Xavier Hall.
Mission Sunday Fete - Jan 15th
Mission Sunday celebration in our Parish will be on January 15th.
North East and Nepali Catholic Gathering
The Commission of the migrants and CRI Bangalore have organized a Bangalore North East and Nepali Catholic Gathering with the Archbishop of Bangalore on November 27th from 9am to 4pm at St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Museum Road.
Farewell to Deacon Martin SDB
Deacon Martin is a Salesian who has rendered his diaconate ministry in our parish since June. We thank him for all that he has done in our parish and we assure him of our prayers for his ordination and his priestly ministry.
Nov 12, 2016
Children's Day - Special Blessing for children on Nov 13th
In view of the Children's Day on November 14th, Monday we will offer a special Mass for our children on Sunday, Nov 13th at 8.30am. We request the parents to send your children for the 8.30am Mass for a special blessing.
Confirmation Photos
The Confirmation photos are available at the parish office. Our parish will give the children a group photo and one individual photo free of cost. Those of you who are interested in getting other Confirmation photos, kindly contact the photographer through the parish office.
Gospel Choreography - Nov 19th
In view of 175th year celebration of our Parish, the youth of our parish have organised an inter-church Gospel choreography based on the theme 'Mercy of God' on Saturday, 19th November from 4pm to 7pm. It will be organised in our parish hall. Those of you who are interested are most welcome for this cultural evening.
The Closing Day of the Year of Mercy - Nov 20th
On November 20th, Sunday the Door of Mercy will be closed at Infant Jesus Church, St. Mary's Basilica and St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. In our parish we will close the Year of Mercy with the Prayer of the Jubilee Year of Mercy followed by singing of the Magnificat after the post-communion prayer.
All Souls Day
A plenary Indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, is granted to the faithful who on one of the days from 1-8 Nov. visit devoutly a Cemetery or who simply pray for the dead. Praying for the Souls in Purgatory is not only an act of charity but also the Christian obligation as they are a part of the Church. Prayer for the dead is one of the greatest acts of charity we can perform. Our prayers help them during their time in Purgatory, so that they can enter the fullness of joy in heaven. We encourage our people in our parish to pray for their departed and offer Masses for the repose of their souls.
Liturgical Norms
According to the new liturgical norms announcements will be made from the ambo on your right hand side and the proclamation of the Word will be from the pulpit on your left hand side. The altar will be empty except with two candles until the breaking of the Bread.
Oct 29, 2016
Rosary Procession on Oct 31
October is the month of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Therefore on the 31st of October, Monday we will have the Rosary Procession after the evening Mass at 5.30 from the old Grotto to the New Grotto.
All Saints Day & Kannada Rajyotsava - Nov 1st
On November 1st we will celebrate All Saints Day. This Solemnity recognizes the sainthood of many and their glorification with Jesus in heaven. This gives us the hope of reaching same destiny through their intercession to Jesus. November 1st is also a special day for us, because we celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava. As faithful Christians it is our duty to pray in a special manner for our Karnataka State, for our leaders and also for our people.
All Souls Day - Nov 2nd
November 2nd is commemorated as All Souls Day. The Mass schedule at St. Patrick's Cemetery for the All Souls Day is as follows: There will be a Mass in English at 11.00am and another Mass in English at 4.30pm, for our dear departed brethren. For more information kindly have a look at the Notice Board.
Important Announcement regarding the Cemetery
Due to acute shortage of space for burial at the cemetery, the Parish Pastoral Council along with the Parish Clergy, have taken a decision to henceforth allot only temporary graves for burial. Please note that all new graves will be only MUD GRAVES. These graves may be claimed by the family of the departed, only for a period of 3 years, after which it may be reused to bury others. However, there is also a provision of vaults in the cemetery where the bones of the dear departed may be preserved. All those who possess existing family graves will be allowed burial in the same grave. No new graves will be allotted.
Oct 22, 2016
Universal Mission Sunday
Last Sunday was the Universal Mission Sunday. The collections and your contributions will be sent for the spread of the Good News. The Mission Sunday envelops were already distributed to you last Sunday. So kindly be generous and drop your envelops along with your contribution in the dumb box. In our parish we will have the Mission Sunday fete in the month of January.
Rosary at the grotto on Oct 31st
October is the month of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Therefore on the 31st of October, Monday we will have the Rosary after the evening Mass at 5.30 near the grotto.
Mass Schedule at the cemetery on All Souls Day - Nov 2, 2016
The Mass schedule of the Sacred Heart Cemetery for All Souls Day has been displayed on the Parish Notice Board. On All Souls Day, we will be having 2 English Masses at 11.00am and 4.30pm at St. Patrick's Cemetery. For more information kindly have a look at the Notice Board.
Oct 15, 2016
Faith formation classes for those who received the sacrament of Confirmation
There will be post confirmation classes for all those children who received confirmation last Sunday. Therefore we request the parents to send their children for the faith formation classes.
Administration of the sacrament of Confirmation on Oct 23
Next Sunday, the sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to the five candidates who were not able to receive it last week.
Jubilee Celebration - Thanks
We thank the Almighty God for having blessed us abundantly on the occasion of our Jubilee Celebration. His Excellency, Most Rev. Dr. Salvatore Pennacchio, Apostolic Nuncio to India and His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, the Archbishop of Bangalore have congratulated the Parish Priest Msgr. C. Francis and his Assistants, the Parish Council, the parishioners and various associations of the parish. We thank all those who participated and made this celebration a grand success.
Oct 8, 2016
Blessing of the grotto
Tomorrow after the 11.00am Mass His Grace, our Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, will bless the newly constructed grotto near the central main gate on Residency Road.
Pilgrim statue of Mother Mary
This month is the month of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Those who are interested to keep the statue of Mother Mary in their house and pray, please contact your zonal leaders.
Universal Mission Sunday on Oct 16
Next Sunday is Universal Mission Sunday. The collections will be sent for the spread of the Good News. Last year, our Archdiocesan contribution to the missions was Rs. 1,62,93,501.00/-, which was the second highest among the 170 dioceses in the country. St. Patrick's will have a Mission Sunday fete in the month of January.
Inter-church sports event
We congratulate our Parish youth for organizing the inter-church youth tournament and for winning the 1st place in the Basketball tournament and the 2nd place in the Throwball tournament.
Healing and Deliverance Service by Rev. Fr. Elias Vella on Oct 29th and 30th
Rev. Fr. Elias Vella, OFM, an official exorcist of the Archdiocese of Malta will do Healing and Deliverance through the Eucharistic Celebrations on October 29th at 5.30pm and on October 30th at 5.30pm at St. Joseph's Boys High School Hall, Museum Road. The programme has been organized by the Institute of World Evangelisation and the Light of Christ Covenant Community, in association with the BCCRS.
Oct 1, 2016
Arrangements for Confirmation Mass
On October 9th for the 11.00am Mass, all the rows of benches on both the sides till the middle of the church and four rows of benches on both the wings of the church be reserved for the confirmation children and their parents. Therefore we request you to kindly adjust yourselves to the available space or re-schedule your Mass next Sunday.
Inter-parish sports event
Tomorrow will be the final day of the inter-parish youth tournament in our parish which is being held at the grounds of St. Joseph's College of Commerce. The tournament will end at
6.30pm with the distribution of trophies to the winning teams by the chief guest. Therefore we request all of you to come and encourage the teams.
175th Year Celebrations
We are happy to inform you that this year St. Patrick's Church is celebrating the 175th year of its existence. We cordially invite you all - Parish Priest and his team, parishioners,
well-wishers and friends - for this great celebration of our parish.
We have special Triduum Spiritual Preparations for the 175th Year Celebration:
On October 7th, Friday at 5.30pm, there will be flag hoisting followed by Holy Mass and preaching in Tamil by Rev. Fr. Raphael Kuthoor V.C., Director of Anbalaya Retreat Center,
Denkanikottai.
On October 8th, Saturday at 5.30pm, there will be Holy Mass and preaching in English by Rev. Fr. Jose Vettiyankal V.C., Director of Logos Retreat Center, Bangalore.
On October 9th, Sunday at 5.30pm, there will be Holy Mass and preaching in Kannada by Rev. Fr. C. Peter, Manager and Correspondent of Sacred Heart Educational Institutions.
On October 10th, Monday at 5.15pm, there will be a procession followed by Holy Mass celebrated by His Excellency Most Rev. Salvatore Pennacchio, Apostolic Nuncio to India and His
Grace Most Rev. Bernard Moras, Archbishop of Bangalore.
We request all of you who come for the jubilee celebration on October 10, to kindly park your vehicles at St. Joseph's College of Commerce ground and at Good Shepherd Convent ground.
Annual mini fete of the Little Sisters of the Poor on October 9
The Little Sisters of the Poor are organizing their Annual Mini-Fete on October 9th at the Home for the Aged on Hosur Road. The proceeds of this event will be utilized to provide
medicines and for other expenses of the Home.
Sep 24, 2016
Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
On Sunday, Sep 25th, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates the feast of their patron saint, Vincent de Paul, in our parish. We wish them a very happy feast and thank them for
all the good work that they are doing in our parish.
Retreat for those receiving the sacrament of Confirmation on Oct 9
On 1st and 2nd October there will be retreat for those about to receive the sacrament of confirmation on Oct 9th. The retreat will be from 9.00am to 4.30pm on Saturday and from 8.30am
to 4.00pm on Sunday. Therefore we request the parents to send their children for the retreat without fail.
Inter-parish sports event on Oct 1st and 2nd
The Parish youth have organized inter-parish football, basket ball and throw ball tournaments on the 1st and 2nd of October at the grounds of St. Joseph's College of Commerce.
The matches will begin at 2.00pm on the 1st and at 10.00am on the 2nd. We request you all to come and encourage the teams.
Sep 17, 2016
Telecast of annual feast of our Basilica
Today at 8.30 p.m. Chandana TV will be telecasting a 30 minute programme on the event of the Annual Feast of our Basilica. Hence we request all the faithful to view the glimpses of the
Feast on the TV.
Sep 10, 2016
Administration of the sacrament of Confirmation on Oct 9th
Confirmation will be administered on the 9th of October by our Archbishop Bernard Moras, at the 11.00 a.m. Mass. We therefore request the children who have undergone the confirmation
instruction classes to kindly submit a copy of their Baptism Certificate at the parish office by October 2nd.
175 years celebration of St. Patrick's - you are invited
We are joyful to inform you that St.Patrick's Church is celebrating the 175th year of its existence this year. We cordially invite you all - Parish Priest and his team, Parishioners,
well-wishers and friends - for this great celebration of our parish.
Programme for the 175th Year Celebration
The detailed programme of the 175th year celebration is displayed on the notice board and is also available here.
Friday, 7th October: Flag hoisting at 5.30pm, followed by Mass and praise and worship in Tamil.
Saturday, 8th October: Mass in English at 5.30pm
Sunday, 9th October: Administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation to our children by His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, the Archbishop of Bangalore at the 11am Mass. Mass in Kannada at 6pm followed by a movie on the life of St. Patrick.
Monday, 10th October: Pontifical High Mass at 5.15pm, celebrated by His Grace Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, the Apostolic Nuncio to India and several other bishops.
We request you all to participate in these events in large numbers.
Advertisement rates for the Souvenir
The rates for advertisement in the Souvenir are as below:
| Page | Amount (Rs.) |
| Front Inner Cover | 100,000 |
| Back Cover Page | 200,000 |
| Back Inner Cover | 100,000 |
| Inside Full Page | 10,000 |
| Inside Half Page | 5,000 |
| Inside Quarter Page | 2,500 |
Sep 3, 2016
Souvenir
We are happy to inform you that St.Patrick's Church is celebrating the 175th year of its existence, this year. On this memorable Dodransbicentennial year we have organized several programmes, one among which is the release of a souvenir. We request your encouragement and support through advertising in our Souvenir. Those who are interested may kindly meet the Parish Clergy. Also, those who are interested to write articles for the souvenir are requested to do so and to hand over the same to the souvenir committee. If any of you posses any historical photographs or other details about the Church, you are requested to give a copy of the same to the parish clergy.
Photographs for the Souvenir
All the pious associations like the Legion of Mary, SVP, Ladies of Charity, Youth, Altar Servers, Faith Formators, choir members will have their group photographs taken on the 18th of September soon after the 11am Mass, for publication in the souvenir. We request the members to kindly be present.
Contributions for 175th year celebrations
In view of the 175th year celebrations of our Church, we will be illuminating our church and making food arrangements. We request contributions from our parishioners. Next Sunday onwards covers will be given to you during the Masses. You are requested to drop in your generous contributions in the contribution box.
Book-fest at Pauline Book and Media Centre
The daughters of St. Paul will be organizing a book-fest at the Pauline Book and Media Centre, 21 Museum Road, Bangalore from 9th September to 19th September from 10am to 7 pm.
Canonisation of Blessed Mother Teresa
On Sunday, Aug 5, Mother Teresa is to be canonized a saint. On Monday evening at 5.30pm we have a special Mass followed by a video presentation on the life of St. Mother Teresa of Kolkata. All are welcome. Today there will be telecast of the Canonisation of Blessed Mother Teresa of Kolkata from 1pm to 4pm on Doordharshan, CNN and BBC. Kindly watch it.
Job opportunity
There is a job opportunity for those who have passed +2 and completed their graduation. Those who are interested may kindly have a look at the notice board for further details.
Seminar for youth on Youth in Social Media
On 11th September the Somascan Fathers are organizing a seminar for youth on Youth in Social Media from 9am onwards at Yuva Vikas. Lunch will be provided. The youth who are interested are requested to kindly attend this seminar.
Aug 27, 2016
Monti Fest Celebrations
September 8th being the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, there will be a special Mass in Konkani at 8.30am to celebrate "Monti Fest" at which the new paddy will be blessed and distributed. The sponsors are invited to sponsor the sugarcane, sweets and other items. The children are requested to gather the flowers for the procession of our Lady's Statue.
Parish Council Meeting on Sep 1
We will have the parish council meeting on 1st September 2016 at 6.15pm with regard to the celebration of the 175th year of our Church.
Souvenir
In view of 175th year of our parish, we will be releasing a souvenir and hence articles and advertisements are invited from those who are interested.
Aug 20, 2016
Community Week - Thanks
We thank all the Committee members, volunteers, youth, the parish council, Mr.Clinton and Mr.Clement for successfully organizing the Community Week 2016 celebrations.
We thank all those who actively participated in these events.
Youth visit to TREDA Center
On Sunday, Aug 21st, we will have the parish youth day celebration and we request all the youth to attend the 11am Mass and then to visit the TREDA Center at Sarjapur Road.
Inter-parish Sports on 1st and 2nd Oct
The parish youth will organize inter-parish matches in football, throwball and basketball on the 1st and 2nd of October 2016 at the St.Joseph's Commerce College ground on the eve of
the 175th year of our church. We request the youth who are interested in these games to register in the parish team.
Honouring the Students who have achieved Academic Excellence
Students who secured 80% and above marks in the SSLC and PUC examinations in the year 2015-2016 will be honoured on 17th September, 2016 at 4pm at St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral.
Aug 13, 2016
Community Week Dinner coupons
Community Week Dinner coupons cost Rs 50. Coupons are available with the Zonal Representatives. Kindly collect them.
Mass timings on Aug 15 and Flag Hoisting
Tomorrow is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and it is also the Independence day of our country. Therefore all the masses will be celebrated as per the Sunday
Mass schedule. Flag Hosting will be after the 7.15am Mass.
Feast of St. Bernard, patron of our Archbishop
Saturday, August 20th is the feast of St. Bernard, patron of our Archbishop. We thank God for our Chief shepherd and exhort all the faithful to pray for his good health of mind and
body.
Annual Jumble Sale at the Little Sisters of the Poor
On Sunday, August 14th, there will be the Annual Jumble Sale from 10am to 3pm at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 26, Hosur Road, Bangalore, for the benefit of their Home for the Aged.
Aug 6, 2016
Adoration timing rescheduled - Aug 12
On 12th August, Friday Adoration is re-scheduled to 5 pm as we begin our Community Week celebration with the Holy Eucharist at 5.30 pm. This will be followed by the Movie and popcorn programme.
No Faith Formation - Aug 14
Next Sunday on August 14th there will not be faith formation classes due to the community day celebrations.
Prison Ministry Sunday - Aug 14
Next Sunday is the prison ministry Sunday in our parish. Therefore the second collection will be used for the purpose of helping the prisoners and their families.
Evening Mass timing Rescheduled - Aug 14
Next Sunday, 14th August the evening mass is rescheduled to 5.30 pm to facilitate the Community Week's Variety Entertainment Programme and Community Dinner, and will be celebrated as the Community Mass.
Altar Servers needed
Our parish is in need of altar servers. Dear parents, kindly encourage your children to join the altar service to assist at the altar in offering the Holy Mass.
Celebration - Canonisation of St. Elizabeth Hesselblad - Aug 9
We are happy to let you know that the Foundress of the Bridgettine Sisters, St. Elizabeth Hesselblad was canonized on 5th June in Rome by Pope Francis. The Bridgettine Sisters who are in our parish would like to celebrate this event on 9th August, Tuesday, at 5.30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Papal Nuncio, H.E. Salvatore Pennaccio will be the main celebrant. The Bridgettine Sisters invite all of you to join them for this celebration.
75th birthday of our Archbishop - Aug 10
Our Archbishop is celebrating his 75th platinum Birthday on 10th August. In view of this the Archdiocese has organised a Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist on 10th August at 5.30 pm at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. You are all invited for this celebration and the fellowship dinner thereafter.
Annual Jumble Sale at Little Sisters of the Poor - Aug 14
The Annual Jumble Sale will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2016, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Little Sisters of the Poor for the benefit of their Home for the Aged, 26, Hosur Road, Bangalore 560025
Jul 30, 2016
Teachers for Faith Formation
Our parish is in need of more teachers for faith formation classes. Those who are interested, kindly give your names and your contact numbers to the parish office.
Community Week Dinner
Community Week Dinner coupons cost Rs. 50. Coupons are available with the zonal representatives. Kindly collect them.
Participation in Community Week Games
Kindly give the list of participants for the games on the Community Day to the Zonal representatives by August 7th.
History of St. Patrick's Church
If you have the history and the old photographs of our Church, kindly give it to the parish clergy.
Thanks - Senior Citizen's Day
We thank all the organizers and the Senior citizens who participated in the program and the Holy Mass on the Senior Citizen Day.
Thanks - Visit to Old Age Home
We thank the youth who participated in the visit to the Little Sisters of the Poor, the Old Age Home on Hosur Road.
Marriage Encounter Weekend
Marriage Encounter Weekend will be conducted from August 12th evening till August 14th evening at the Monfort Spirituality Center on Old Madras Road. Kindly avail this opportunity.
Jul 23, 2016
Bible Study
The parish is organizing Bible Study on weekends in collaboration with professors from St. Peter's Pontifical Seminary. Those of you who are interested kindly register your names
and email id at the parish office.
Receiving Holy Communion
The faithful are encouraged to receive Holy Communion on their palms by making a throne formation, that is by placing the left palm above the right palm in the form of the cross. When
the priest says "The body of Christ," the faithful are expected to respond "Amen" with devotion. Kindly note, after receiving the Sacred body of Christ on your palms you are expected
to consume it then and there before you leave. Last Sunday it was found some one carried the sacred host to their place. This is not allowed.
Annual Pastoral Visits
Our parish clergy will start the annual pastoral visit to your houses, kindly give your convenient timing for house visit to your Zonal Representatives.
Counseling Married Couples
The upcoming session of the COMPAS workshop series is scheduled to be held on July 30th 2016 (Saturday) at 9.30 am at The Brothers of Holy Cross, Bangalore. The theme of the workshop is
'Counseling Married Couples' and will be facilitated by Fr. Dr. Divya Paul, Former Dean, Dept. of Psychology and Counseling, Sampurna Montfort College, Bangalore. For more information
on the workshop, kindly contact the parish office.
Jul 16, 2016
St. Patrick's Parish to honour Meritorious Students
Our parish will honour all those students who have secured 80 per cent and above in the recent SSLC and II PUC Exams during Next Sunday 8.30 am Mass. The deserving students are
requested to meet the parish priest with a copy of your marks card within this week. They are also requested to be present personally to receive the award.
7th International Magnificat
On Saturday, July 23rd, Divine Retreat Center, Potta will conduct the 7th International Magnificat at St. Joseph's Boys' High School from 4 pm to 8 pm. We request you all to avail this
opportunity.
Scholarships for UG, PGD and professional courses in Media and Management Studies
St. Pauls from Nagasandra provides scholarships of Rs. 10,000 for UG and Rs. 80,000 for PGD and more for the students who are interested in pursuing professional courses in Media and
Management Studies. For more information kindly contact our parish office.
Fund-raising for ASHA Charitable Trust
On July 24th there will be fund raising in our parish for the education of the poor children of the Archdiocese of Bangalore by ASHA Charitable Trust.
Community Week
The community week celebration of our parish is scheduled to be held on 12th, 13th, 14th of August 2016. The syllabus for the Bible quiz for the community day is displayed on the notice
board and on this website. We request you to kindly participate wholeheartedly. For more information kindly have a look at the notice board.
Jul 9, 2016
Mass Readers (Lectors)
Those who are interested to read the Word of God during the Holy Mass are requested to give their names to the respective Mass Animators or in the parish office. The names and contact
details of the Mass Animators are displayed on the notice board.
Senior Citizen's Day
On July 25th, Monday, our parish is organizing a "Senior Citizen's Day" in view of the feast of Ss. Joachim and Ann, the Parents of Our Blessed Mother Mary. On 25th at 4pm we begin with
games in the Mini hall, followed by Holy Mass and refreshments. The senior citizens are requested to give your names to your respective Zonal Representatives. The Zonal Representatives
are requested to give the list of names to the parish office by the 17th of July so that necessary arrangements can be made. We request all the elders who are above 60 years to
participate in this event wholeheartedly.
Zonal Mass
St. Thomas Zone will have their Zonal Mass on July 14th, Thursday at 6pm at the Bothers of the Holy Cross Chapel.
Jul 2, 2016
Mass Marriage and Thanksgiving Mass for 50th Wedding Anniversary
On 4th September 2016, St. Mary's Basilica in Shivajinagar will be organizing a mass marriage and a special Mass of Thanksgiving for those couples celebrating their 50th wedding
anniversary. Those of you who would like to avail of this opportunity may kindly meet the Parish Priest. For more details kindly have a look at the notice board.
Jun 25, 2016
Zonal Mass Schedule:
| DATE | TIME | ZONE | PLACE |
| 27-06-2016 | 6.30pm | Marian | Chapel of Daughters of St. Paul |
| 30-06-2016 | 6.30pm | St.Francis Xavier and St.Antony | St. Antony's Shrine |
| 04-07-2016 | 6pm | St.Francis Xavier and St.Antony | St. Antony's Shrine |
| 06-07-2016 | 6.30PM | St.Joseph | Brigittine Convent Chapel |
| 07-07-2016 | 6.00 PM | St.Paul | Loyola Mandir Chapel |
Jun 18, 2016
Annual Feast of St. Antony, June 13th
The annual feast of St. Antony, co-patron of our parish, was celebrated last Monday with much devotion and prayer. We thank all those who put their hearts and hands together for
the successful celebration of the feast.
Family Record Book
We request you to update your old family record book with the new ones at the parish office. Those of you who live in our Parish limits and do not have a permanent family record
book are requested to have temporary one which will be handy in emergency situations.
First Holy Communion
Today we have the first Holy Communion Mass for our children at 11am. We thank Fr. Sunny Richard, Fr. Mac Donald, Ms. Juliana D'Cunha, Ms. Clara Alvares, Ms. Rohni D'Silva,
Mr. Christopher Correya, Ms. Catherine Correya and Ms. Rosaline Farias for training the children for their First Holy Communion.
Marriage Enrichment Program, 25th June
The Marriage Enrichment Program is being conducted from 9.30 am to 5 pm at The Brothers of Holy Cross, St. Marks Road, Bangalore, next Saturday, the 25th of June. Couples who are interested are requested to benefit from this programme.
Youth Group and Choir
The youth who belong to our parish are requested to join the Youth Group and the choir. Those who are interested, please contact the parish office.
Service to the Church
Those who wish to render your service to the church as volunteers are requested to register your names at the parish office.
Jun 11, 2016
Visiting the Sick
There is an initiative to visit the sick in our parish and to pray for them. Those who are interested to have this prayer service and the visit of the sick are requested to give their names to Zonal leaders.
Altar Servers Meetings
We have altar servers meetings on every Saturday at 1.45 pm. Parents are requested to send their children for the meetings.
Awards for Meritorious Students
The Archdiocesan Board of Education will honour the meritorious students, who have secured more than 80% marks in SSLC/ICSE/CBSE/XII/II PUC Examinations. Eligible students are requested to enroll their names to The Secretary of the Archdiocesan Board of Education, 1st Floor at Pastoral Centre with the Provisional Marks card copy/internet copy duly attested by respective school authorities along with a letter from the parish priest.
Marriage Enrichment Programme
The Marriage Enrichment Program is being conducted today from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm at The Brothers of Holy Cross, St. Marks Road, Bangalore. Couples who are interested are requested to benefit from this programme.
First Holy Communion
Next Sunday 19th we have the first Holy Communion Mass for our children at 11am.
Drop-box for used text-books
Next Sunday there will be a drop box kept at the Church door to collect the used textbooks for the needy kids. Those of you who like to donate the used text books may do so.
Jun 4, 2016
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Mr. Walter D'Sousa has been elected as the new president of society of St. Vincent de Paul of our parish.
Welcome to new Assistants and Regent
We welcome Fr. Bala Francis, Fr. Julian, new assistants and Br. David Kumar, the new regent to our parish.
May 28, 2016
Faith Formation
Faith Formation classes will resume from next Sunday. Parents are reminded to please send their children for the Faith Formation classes.
May 21, 2016
Catholic Wed Match
The Christian Employees' Co-ordination group is organizing the 25th Catholic Wed Match Meet program shortly at the Christian Workers' Center at Paalana Bhavan, Nandidurg Road. Parents
who are looking for a match for their children may please register their names at the Christian Workers' Center. Contact details are available on the parish notice board.
150th Anniversary of the handing over of the Icon of our Mother of Perpetual Help
The Redemptorist Fathers and Brothers are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the handing over of the icon of our Mother of Perpetual Help by Pope Pius IX with the mandate to
"make her known" throughout the world. In this connection the Redemptorists are organizing an evening of Marian music at the Holy Ghost church on Saturday 4th June after the evening
mass. There will be a short explanation of the icon followed by a concert which will be performed by a classical choir from Mumbai. The faithful are invited to attend this evening of
Marian music. The same choir will perform in our parish on Sunday 5th June 2016.
St. Patrick's Educational Institutions
Admissions are open to St. Patrick's Educational Institutions for the ITI and Pre-university College for those children who have passed their 10th Standard exams, and for school
drop-outs at the Community College. Details of courses offered are available on the parish notice board and school notice board.
St. John's Medical College Hospital
St. John's Medical College Hospital is offering a variety of certificate courses related to hospital management and training of technicians in various fields. Those interested to apply
for these courses may please see the notice board for further details.
Annual Feast of St. Antony June 13th
The annual feast of St. Antony, co-patron of our parish, will be celebrated as in the past years on Monday 13th June with much solemnity and devotion. The detailed program will be
displayed on the notice board. Flag hoisting will be on Friday 10th June at 6:00pm followed by Holy Mass. Sponsors are invited to cover the cost of decorations, lighting, band, food,
flowers, etc. we request you to please come forward generously.
Transfers
We wish to inform you that His Grace, the Archbishop, has transferred our two assistant priests Fr. Mac Donald and Fr. Sunny. Fr. Mac Donald is appointed as the Parish Priest of
St. Francis Xavier's Church, Somanahalli and Manager of St. Francis Xavier's School. Fr. Sunny is being sent for higher studies. He will be doing his Master's in Family Studies in
Kerala. Let us wish them all the best in their new assignments and thank them sincerely for all their valuable services in our parish. May God bless them and their good work.
Next Sunday we will give them the official farewell.
Feast of Corpus Christi (Body and Blood of Christ)
Next Sunday is the feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ. Our Liturgy Committee is organizing a 12-hour adoration from 6:00am to 6:00pm at the Adoration Chapel.
Hourly slots have been allotted to various groups of our parish to conduct the Holy Hour. We request our parishioners to spend at least one hour before the Eucharistic Lord and
experience His unconditional love, mercy and blessings in this year of Mercy.
Rosary Devotion on 31st of May
To close the Marian Devotion in this month of May there will be a special recitation of the Rosary in front of the grotto on 31st May at 6:00pm after the Evening Mass. We request the
faithful to attend.
Corporal Work of Mercy
In this Year of Mercy our Holy Father Pope Francis encourages us to undertake some corporal works of mercy. In view of this St. Patrick's Church has decided to help a village called
Theresapura which is near Kanakapura. The farmers here are affected by drought. This has resulted in the farmers' doing menial work outside the village instead of cultivation. This has
led to hunger and suffering. Therefore to help these farmers who depend solely on the monsoon for cultivation, St. Patrick's Church has come forward to offer an alternative by digging a
borewell for them. This will help the farmers to be self employed and regain their livelihood. This decision was taken in consultation with the parish priest and members of the village.
The project is expected to cost over Rs. 1 Lakh and we request you to kindly come forward to contribute generously to help our farmers to feed themselves.
May 7, 2016
Marian Devotions
During this month of May which is specially dedicated to our Mother Mary we encourage every family to pray the Rosary daily at home. The Rosary will also be recited every
afternoon before the 1:15pm Mass and every evening between Monday to Thursday after the 5:30pm Mass, in the Church. We request as many of you as possible to be a part of this
Rosary prayer. To conclude the Rosary devotion this month, there will be special community recitation of the Rosary in front of the Grotto on 31st May at 6.00pm after the evening Mass.
We request that you make a special effort to be present at this recitation of the Rosary to honor our Blessed Mother and seek her blessings.
Pentecost - A Special Night Vigil
The Bangalore Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services (BCCRS), Archdiocese of Bangalore, is organizing a multi-lingual Night Vigil on the theme "Consecrated Life and Family" on the
Feast of the Pentecost at St. Patrick's Church premises on 14th May 2016 (Sat.) from 9.30 pm to 15th May 5.00am (Sun). Services in English, Kannada and Malayalam will be at
St. Patrick's Church Campus, Konkani service will be at St. Joseph's Commerce College, Brigade Road and Tamil service will be at Sacred Heart Church, Richmond Road. We cordially
invite all the Priests, Religious and Laity in the Archdiocese of Bangalore to come together to participate in this Night Vigil, and pray for our Archdiocese.
Feast of Corpus Christi - the Body and Blood of Christ, May 29th 2016
On the occasion of Corpus Christi which falls on 29th of May our Liturgy Committee is organizing a 12-hour adoration from 6.00am to 6.00pm at the Adoration Chapel. Hourly slots will be
allotted to the various groups of our parish to conduct the Holy Hour. The schedule of timings will be put up on the notice board. We request all our parishioners to spend at least one
hour before the Eucharistic Lord and experience his Unconditional Love, Mercy and Blessings in the Year of Mercy. The final hour of adoration from 5.00pm to 6.00pm on 29th May will be
held in the main church and will conclude with benediction. The evening mass will follow at 6.00pm.
Mass Readers (Lectors)
Anybody who desires to read at the daily Masses or Sunday Masses may please leave their name and phone number with the Mass Animator. Training sessions will be conducted for those
interested.
April 30, 2016
Cushioning of Kneelers in the Church
As you are aware the cushioning of the kneelers in the church is in progress. Major General George Lazrado, our parishioner has donated Rs. 50,000/- which will cover part of the cost
incurred. Since the total cost will be around Rs. 90,000/-, we shall be grateful for additional donors towards this major expense.
Apostolic Exhortation from Pope Francis
The apostolic exhortation AMORIS LAETITIA written by our Holy Father on Love in the Family, after the recent Synod on the family is available for sale. We encourage every family in our
parish to buy a copy of the book and benefit from the wisdom of the Holy Father and his advice to the faithful on the true joy of love in the family. For your information the book is
available at St. Paul's book shop and Asian Trading Corporation.
April 23, 2016
House Blessings
Easter house blessings are almost complete except in St. Paul's Zone. If any homes have been left out in other Zones you may contact the parish clergy.
Hymn Books
The new hymn books are ready and will henceforth be used in the church. Kindly ensure that the books are handled with care. We sincerely thank Mr. Walter Fernandes for having sponsored
the printing of these books. A few copies of the hymn books are available for sale. Anyone who wishes to have a personal copy may get the same from the parish office at Rs.100/- per
copy. The same will be available from Monday, 25th of April.
Census Forms
During our home visits we have realized that many parishioners have not submitted their census forms. We request you to kindly ensure that your form is filled in and submitted at the
earliest if you have not already done so.
April 16, 2016
House Blessings
Easter house blessings are continuing. Blessings have been completed in St. Joseph's Zone, St. Antony's Zone, St. Francis Xavier's Zone and St. Thomas' Zone. If any homes have been left
out in these Zones you may contact the parish clergy. From Monday 18th April blessings will commence in St. Peter's Zone, Marian Zone and St. Paul's Zone.
April 9, 2016
Vocation Sunday
Next Sunday is celebrated as Good Shepherd Sunday or Vocation Sunday. The faithful are called to pray for vocations and motivate children for priesthood and religious life to serve
the Lord. The collections taken during the mass will be sent to Archdiocese for the maintenance of Seminarians.
House Blessings
Easter house blessings are continuing. Zonal representatives will inform you about the schedule.
April 2, 2016
Prayer Service and Vigil for Fr. Tom
We are all saddened and pained by the gruesome murder of the MC Sisters and their staff in Yemen and the abduction of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil Sdb, who belongs to the Bangalore Province of
the Salesians of Don Bosco. Since his capture on 4th March 2016 we have no news about Fr. Tom from any reliable sources. However, we believe that Fr. Tom is in the hands of the
abductors and we have to intensify our prayers and efforts for his safety and release. All over the world people individually and in common have been praying and expressing their
concern for Fr. Tom. On 4th April, it will be one month since Fr. Tom is kidnapped. The Archdiocese of Bangalore is organizing a three-hour prayer vigil for Fr. Tom with Holy Mass
and Prayer Service on 4th April from 6pm to 9pm in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Bangalore. We request you all to kindly make it a point to attend this Prayer Service.
March 26, 2016
Greetings
The Easter message is "Put the truth in the grave and it will not be there". Jesus, who claimed Himself to be the Truth was buried, but He rose again to prove to the world that He is
truly the Son of God. May the Risen Lord bestow on all of you his choicest blessings of Peace, Joy and Happiness. May He walk before you all the days of your life.
Thanks
We gratefully acknowledge all those who assisted us in conducting the Holy Triduum so well: the Parish Council Members, Choir, Stage and Chairs by Mr. Benedict, Mr. David Lobo for
supplying us with palms, James, Sacristan, Sisters, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers and Ushers.
House Blessing
As we have entered the Easter Season we would be beginning the House Blessing this Monday starting from St. Antony's Zone.
March 19, 2016
Palm Sunday
Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. Let us try to dedicate more time this week in contemplating and commemorating the great mysteries of our religion, namely the Passion,
Death and Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ and gain graces for ourselves, our family and our society. The English Triduum Services will be held at the St. Joseph's Commerce College
grounds and the Tamil Triduum Services in the Church. The detailed program for Holy Week has been put on the Notice Board. The handbills are also being distributed.
Penitential Service
We will be having a Penitential Service in English on Monday 21st March, at 5:30pm in the church and in Tamil on Tuesday 22nd March, at 6:00pm at St. Antony's Shrine. Kindly
attend these Masses and make the best use of these penitential services so that you may make a good confession before Easter.
Confessions
Priests will be available for confessions on Tuesday and Wednesday between 10:00am to 1:00pm and 4:00pm to 6:00pm and on Thursday between 10:00am to 1:00pm
Holy week Services
Maundy Thursday: The Mass of the Last Supper will be at 6:00pm
Good Friday: Liturgy of the Passion at 6:00pm
Easter: Vigil Service at 9:00pm. Easter Sunday, Masses as on other Sundays.
March 12, 2016
Palm Sunday
20th of March is Palm Sunday. We will have the blessing of palms before the 8:30am Mass at the parking lot,
followed by a solemn procession to the Church. Blessed palms will be distributed outside the Church after the
9:45am, 11:00am and 6:00pm Masses.
Volunteers to help with the Patrician
The Editorial Board of the Patrician is looking for volunteers to help source articles for publication in the
Patrician. Anyone who is interested to help may please contact Mr. Larry Furtado on 9945278765.
Volunteers to computerize Church documents
The Parish is looking for somebody who can help to computerize church documents, census details and other parish
data. Anyone who is interested to help may please contact the parish clergy in this connection.
St. Patrick's Feast
There will be a special Mass on 17th March at 5:30pm on the occasion of the Feast of St. Patrick. Consequently
there will be no weekly Adoration on that day.
Temporary Parish Membership
All students and working people who are living within the boundaries of St. Patrick's Parish on a temporary
basis and attend regular services here, are requested to apply for Temporary Parish Membership, as per the rule
of the Archdiocese.
Altar Servers' Meeting
There will be a special meeting for Altar Servers on Saturday 19th March immediately after the midday mass to
plan and prepare for Holy Week Services.
Volunteers for Holy Week
As usual, we require volunteers to help during the Holy Week English Services to be held at the St. Joseph's
Commerce College grounds. We request you to please come forward to offer your services. A meeting of the
volunteers will be held next Sunday 20th March at 5:00pm at the council hall. You are requested to please attend.
First Holy Communion Classes
Classes for Children who are going to receive First Holy Communion in our parish, will begin on 1st May 2016 and
go on till May end. The First Holy Communion Service will be held on 19th June 2016. Please register your names at
the parish office along with your baptism certificate.
March 5, 2016
Election Of The Secretary Of The Parish Pastoral Council
We are happy to inform you that at the first meeting of the new Parish Pastoral Council, Ms. Wilma Pinto, Zonal
representative of Marian Zone was elected as the new Secretary of the Council. The term of this council will be
from February 2016 to December 2017. We thank Ms. Wilma Pinto for accepting the responsibility and wish her all
the best during her tenure. We also take this opportunity to specially thank Ms. Rosaline Farias, who was the
Secretary of the Council for the last 4 years, for her dedication, commitment and service to the Parish.
Washing Of The Feet - Maundy Thursday
According to the tradition of the Church, the feet of 12 chosen men are washed on Maundy Thursday at the Mass of
the Last Supper. In order that the full meaning of this rite may be expressed to those who participate in the
service, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, wishes to vary the norm from "men who are chosen" to "those who are chosen
from amongst the people of God." In keeping with the role of women in the Church today, the Holy Father feels
that women too may be included in this rite and requests all Pastors to choose from a larger group, in order to
represent all sections of society - namely men and women, young and old, healthy and sick, clerics, consecrated
men and women and the laity to make up the 12 apostles.
Therefore, we request the zonal representatives to suggest the names of 2-3 persons from their zone, so that we
can suitably form the group as per the directives of the Holy Father. This will become a permanent change in the
Roman Missal and the Holy Father reminds all Pastors to adequately instruct both the chosen faithful as well as
others, so that all may participate consciously, actively and fruitfully in this rite.
24 Hours Adoration
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis desires that during the Jubilee Year of Mercy, we should observe 24 Hours Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in all Parishes around the world. In response to his request, as per the directives of the Archdiocese of Bangalore, our Parish has opted to have the Adoration on the 11th and 12th of March 2016 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on both days. Each Holy Hour will be conducted at the Adoration Chapel, by a special group from the Parish, and the faithful are exhorted to make every effort to spend at least an hour each day with the Eucharistic Lord. The timings of the groups will be put up on the Notice Board.
February 27, 2016
Faith Formation Classes
There will be no Faith Formation classes from next Sunday (Marh 6th) due to the forthcoming exams of the children.
First Holy Communion for our Parish Children
The First Holy Communion for the children of our parish will be held on Sunday, 19th June 2016. The preparatory classes for these children will be held in the month of May. However, the exact dates will be intimated later.
February 13, 2016
Lenten Mission
The Parish has organized a Lenten Mission for five days, starting from Monday 22nd Feb up to Friday 26th Feb 2016. The Mission will be preached by Rev. Dr. Ayres Fernandes. It will begin with evening Mass at 5.30pm, followed by preaching of the Lenten Message and will close at 8.00pm. Please do not miss this opportunity to enhance your spiritual life.
OP Shop Sale
We are very grateful to all the donors, the members of the Ladies of Charity and other volunteers who rendered their help and service so willingly to conduct the OP Shop Sale last Sunday. The amount collected from this sale will be added on to our Mission Sunday collection and will be sent to support the Worldwide Missions.
Induction of the New Parish Pastoral Council
The new Parish Pastoral Council will be inducted next Sunday at the 9.45 am Parish Mass. All members are requested to be present for the Mass at which there will be an oath-taking ceremony and a short meeting that will follow thereafter.
February 6, 2016
Timings of Masses on Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 10th is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lenten Season. It is a day of fast and
abstinence. Kindly note the change in Morning Mass Timings for Ash Wednesday: 5:45am in English, 6:30am in Tamil,
7:15am in English. There will be an additional Mass in the evening at 6:30pm after the regular 5:30pm Mass.
We request you to hand in by Tuesday evening any blessed palms that you may have at home. Parking on Ash
Wednesday in the evening is also available at St. Patrick's School Grounds.
Lenten Fasting and Abstinence
All Catholics 14 years and older are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and the Fridays of Lent. Catholics who are 18 to 59 years old are expected to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
The following devotions are suggested by the Episcopal Conference in this Lenten Season:
1. Attending Mass
2. Making at least a 15 minute-visit to the Blessed Sacrament
3. Reading the Bible for 15 minutes
4. Meditation on the Passion of the Lord for 15 minutes
5. Making the Way of the Cross
6. Missing Breakfast or any one meal
7. Making strictly vegetarian meals (avoiding fish and egg as well)
8. Giving 10% of one's daily earnings in Charity
Lenten Missions
The parish has organized a mission during the season of Lent for five days starting from 22nd Feb to 26th Feb 2016. It will begin with evening mass at 5.30pm followed by preaching of the Lenten Message and will close at 8.00pm. Please do not miss this opportunity to enhance your spiritual life.
Adoration
Kindly note that the weekly adoration will be moved to Thursdays instead of Fridays during the Season of Lent.
Stations Of The Cross
During the Season of Lent the Stations of the Cross will be conducted every Friday at 10:30am in Tamil followed by the Holy Mass in Tamil, 10:30am in Konkani and 6:00pm in English after the evening Mass. On Sundays we have a Short Way of the Cross in English after the 6:00pm English Mass.
Zonal Mass
There will be a Zonal Mass for St. Joseph's Zone on Monday 8th of February at 6:15pm at the Bridgettine Convent Chapel. Zonal Members are requested to attend.
January 30, 2016
Timings of Masses on Ash Wednesday
February 10th is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fast and abstinence. Kindly note the change in Morning Mass
Timings: 5:45am in English, 6:30am in Tamil, 7:15am in English. There will be an additional Mass in the evening at 6:30pm after the regular 5:30pm Mass.
Migrants
As per the direction of the Archdiocese, all the migrants residing in our parish limits are kindly requested to
enroll their names and addresses in our parish office as soon as possible.
January 23, 2016
OP Shop Sale
There will be an OP Shop Sale at our Church on Sunday 7th of February 2016 from 8:00am to 1:00pm. A variety of
items will be on sale at very attractive prices. The proceeds from the sale will also be sent to support the
Missions World Wide.
January 16, 2016
Mission Sunday Fete
We would like to thank all the people who participated in the Mission Sunday Food & Fun Festival and made it a
grand success. Special thanks to all the Volunteers and Core Committee Members who made the effort to organize,
plan and execute the various decisions to make the fete a successful and meaningful event. We witnessed good
participation and co-operation for the fete. Thanks to all.
Special Retreat for Married Couples
A special retreat is being organized for married couples by our NBCLC from 20th February to 23rd February 2016.
The Married couples could make use of this opportunity for better understanding and to live a happy married
life. For more information you may see the Notice Board.
Family Subscription
All the faithful are requested to pay their Family Subscription.
January 9, 2016
International Day for Migrants
On Sunday, 17th January, we have the celebration of International Day of Migrants at St. Joseph's Boy's High
School, Museum Road starting from 9:30 AM till 4:00 PM. We request all the migrants who attend mass in our
parish to partake in this celebration.
January 2, 2016
Crib Competition
The Crib Competition has come to a completion. The Judges had visited the homes of those who had registered their
names in the parish office, as requested, to see the cribs. The results of the competition are as below:
First Place: Mr. Ryan Miranda
Second Place: Mrs. Veronica Mathias
Third Place: Mr. Ramesh
Consolation Prizes: Mr. C.K. Jacob, Mr. Deepak D'Souza, Ms. Shashi Christina, Mrs. C. Marisha Charis,
Mr. Anthony E.T.
Mission Sunday Fete
Once again we remind you about the Mission Sunday Fete that we will be having on Sunday, the 10th of January 2016.
With the view to extend our support to the Missions all over the world, and in order to make this event a great
success, we seek your whole-hearted cooperation and request you to come forward and help by way of donations of
food items, household articles, money, gifts for prizes towards games that will be conducted, volunteer your
services and offer any other form of help towards this cause. Please contact the parish clergy to see how you
can help. We earnestly request your sincere involvement in this parish event.
We cordially invite all our parishioners and all those who attend services at St. Patrick's Church, along with
your family and friends, to come and spend an enjoyable day at our parish on Sunday, 10th January. There will be
plenty of fun and food - so take a break, close your kitchens and relax away from home, for a good cause!
December 26, 2015
Mission Sunday Fete
Once again we would like to remind you about the Mission Sunday Fete planned for Sunday, 10th January 2016. With the view to extend our support to the Missions all over the world, and in order to make this event a great success, we request your whole-hearted cooperation and request you to come forward and help by way of donations of food items, household articles, money, gifts for prizes towards games that will be conducted, your voluntary services and any other form of help towards this cause. Please contact the parish clergy to see how you can help. We seek your sincere involvement in this parish event.
Confessions
Confessions will be heard on Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Thanksgiving
The Parish clergy whole heartedly thanks the ICPE mission, Prema Shanthi, Bread of Life, Catholic Enquiry Centre, the Daughters of St. Paul, the Donors - Mr. Cherian Rampuram and Mr. Mark Braganza, for helping and supporting us in making the Christmas evening programme a beautiful and meaningful one.
Dec 22, 2015
New Year Mass Timings
Thanksgiving Service on December 31st at 11.15pm followed by New Year Mass at 11.45pm. Masses on New Year's Day, 1st January 2016, will be as on Sundays.
Dec 19, 2015
Christmas Mass Timings
Christmas Midnight Service on 24th of December will begin with carol singing at 11:15pm and will be followed by
the Christmas Mass at 11:45pm. The doors of the church will be opened at 10:00pm. Masses on Christmas Day,
25th December, will be as on Sundays.
Parking arrangements for Christmas Midnight Service
Parking for Vehicles on 24th night has been arranged at St. Patrick's School Grounds, St. Patrick's Complex and
St. Joseph's Commerce College Grounds. Please remove your vehicles from the Commerce College Grounds immediately
after the Service has ended.
Penitential Service
There will be a Penitential Service in English on Monday 21st December during the 5:30pm Mass and on Tuesday 22nd of December evening in Tamil at the 6:00pm Tamil Mass, in preparation for the feast of Christmas. Confessions will be heard during these Masses. Please make an effort to attend these services.
Ushers
All those who would like to volunteer as ushers on 24th night for the midnight service are requested to please give in their names at the parish office latest by 22nd December. We request you to please come forward to volunteer your services on 24th night.
Confessions
The parish has organized priests for confessions on 22nd and 23rd of December from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and on 24th of December from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Kindly make use of this opportunity to prepare yourselves for the coming of the Lord.
December 12, 2015
Christmas Tableau
Children who would like to take part in the Christmas Tableau on 24th night at the midnight service, may please
contact Ms. Catherine Correa or Ms. Reji Danny.
Crib Competition
The parish is organizing a crib competition during this season of Christmas. All those who would like to take
part in this competition may kindly give in their name and address in the parish office. A team of judges will
visit your homes to view how meaningfully you present Christ's birth.
Welcome to Deacon Paul Raj
We are happy to introduce and welcome Deacon Paul Raj who will serve in our parish for a few months, starting now.
Let us pray that his ministry among us may be truly fruitful.
Relief Funds for Flooded Areas
Most of us are well aware that the Chennai, Pondicherry and parts of Andhra Pradesh have been flooded due to
heavy rains. Many people in these places are suffering and struggling even for basic necessities. The Archbishop
has therefore decided to raise some relief funds to help them in their need and has called upon all the faithful
to support this cause. Those interested in helping these people can do so by dropping your monetary offerings in
the dumb box placed in the church.
Senior Citizens Christmas
The Christmas celebration for the Senior Citizens of our parish will be held on the 17th of December at 4.00pm
at the Mini Hall. All the senior citizens are welcome for the celebration. Those who would like to take part
in this celebration may kindly give their names to the respective Zonal Representatives.
December 5, 2015
Zonal Mass
On Monday, 7th of December, there will be a Zonal Mass for St. Peter's Zone at Xavier's Nilaya at 6.15pm.
Counseling Centre
Our counseling centre is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. You can walk into the centre or make an appointment by ringing the Parish Office and they will put you in touch with the counselor in charge of the centre. They will then assess your need and decide which counselor you should meet. Please do not hesitate to use this facility. Our counselors are experienced and trained. Complete confidentiality is assured.
Application Forms For Nursery Classes
Application Forms for the nursery classes will be issued at St. Agnes Higher Primary School for the academic year 2016-17 on Friday and Saturday. Similarly, Sacred Heart Nursery School will also issue Information Sheets to the parents for the Nursery Classes for the Academic Year 2016-17. Those interested may kindly see the notice board.
November 29, 2015
Season of Advent
Today we begin the Season of Advent. Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year of worship. This season comprises of four weeks prior to Christmas. The intent of Advent is to prepare us spiritually for celebrating the birthday of Jesus. Advent helps us focus on gratitude and love for Jesus whose birth we celebrate on Christmas.
During advent the faithful are invited to:
- prepare themselves worthily to celebrate the anniversary of the Lord's coming into the world as the incarnate God of love;
- make their souls fitting abodes for the Redeemer coming in Holy Communion and through grace;
- make themselves ready for his final coming as judge, at death and at the end of the world; and
- share his love with others by giving and forgiving
Mission Sunday Fete - Core Committee Meeting
There is will be a Core Committee Meeting for the Mission Sunday Fete on 9th of December at 6.30pm. All members are kindly requested to attend this meeting.
Year of Mercy
The Holy Father, Pope Francis announced the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy last year. This Jubilee will be
celebrated from 8th December 2015 to 20th November 2016. The motto of the holy year of mercy, "Merciful like the Father," (Lk6/36) serves as an invitation to follow the example of the compassionate Father who asks us not to judge or condemn but to forgive and give love and forgiveness without measure. Many proposals are made in the calendar jubilee year of mercy by Pope Francis. We in the Archdiocese will be following this calendar of events.
November 21, 2015
Mission Sunday Fete
St. Patrick's Parish we will be organizing a Fete in the month of January to raise funds for the Missions.
In this connection, we request you to kindly donate any items that you may possess, which are in good usable
condition but no longer required by you, so that they may be put up for sale at the fete.
Census Forms
We remind all our parishioners once again, to kindly fill up the Census Form and return the same to the Parish
Office or to your zonal representative at the earliest. There is an urgent need to conduct a parish census and
hence the forms have been distributed. Please consider this reminder as MOST URGENT.
Nov 14, 2015
We will be having Zonal Masses as per the below schedule:
| Zone | Date | Time | Venue |
| Marian | Monday, November 16, 2015 | 6:15:00 PM | Daughter's of St. Paul Chapel |
| St. Joseph | Wednesday, November 18, 2015 | 6:15:00 PM | Bridgittine Convent |
| St. Thomas | Wednesday, November 18, 2015 | 6:15:00 PM | Holy Cross Father's Chapel |
| St. Antony & St. Francis Xavier | Thursday, November 19, 2015 | 6:15:00 PM | St. Antony's Shrine |
| St. Paul | Thursday, November 19, 2015 | 5:30:00 PM | Loyola Mandir |
Nov 7, 2015
Parish Family Retreat
St. Patrick's Parish is organizing a Parish Family Retreat from the 23rd to the 27th of November. The retreat
program will start with the evening Mass at 5.30pm and will end at 8.00pm daily. We sincerely request you to
please make use of this opportunity to enhance your spiritual and family life. It is targeted towards every
Christian family. For further details please see the Church notice board.
Oct 24, 2015
All Souls Day
November 2nd is commemorated as All Souls Day, when we specially remember our dear departed. There will be two Masses at the cemetery at 11 am and 4:30 pm to pray for all the departed souls. Special collections will be made at the cemetery for Mass offerings and maintenance of the grounds.
Important Announcement regarding Cemetery
Due to acute shortage of space for burial at the cemetery, the Parish Pastoral Council along with the Parish
clergy, have taken a decision to henceforth allot only temporary graves for burial. Please note that all new
graves will be only MUD GRAVES. These graves may be claimed only for a period of 3 years by the family of the
departed, after which it may be reused to bury others. However, there is also a provision of vaults in the
cemetery where the bones of the dear departed may be preserved. All those who possess existing family graves
will be allowed burial in the same grave. No new graves will be allotted.
Mission Sunday
We thank you all for your generous contributions on Mission Sunday. There is a dumb box placed at the altar for those who would like to drop their contribution. There is a proposal to organize a fund raising event, by way of a food fest, for the Missions. The date and time will be intimated shortly. We sincerely seek the whole-hearted cooperation of the parishioners for the success of this event. Kindly come forward to generously do your bit for the Missions.
Oct 10, 2015
Pastoral Visit
In response to requests from the parishioners, the parish clergy will begin pastoral visits to the families
of our parish every evening beginning from this week, starting with the Marian Zone and St. Paul's Zone.
The Civil Services Institute
This institute which is located on the second floor of the St. Patrick's Complex is conducting coaching classes
for those interested in appearing for IAS/IPS/IFS/KAS etc. Special concession is offered for our catholic
students.
Mission Sunday
Next Sunday, 18th of October, is World Mission Sunday. Special collections will be made for the mission
activities of the church. Kindly be generous. All those who would like to contribute through Mission Sunday
Envelopes can do so. The envelopes are kept at the entrance doors of the church. Please collect them when you
leave the church.
Parish Record Book
Those of you who live within the boundaries of St. Patrick's parish are hereby requested to ensure that you
have the family record book. Every family must fill in the census form and submit it to the parish office or
to their respective Zonal Representative.
Lectors and Choir Members
Those of you interested to read the word of God during the holy Mass or join the choirs may please contact the Mass Animators of the particular
Mass. Please click here for contact details of the Mass Animators...
October 3, 2015
Mini Fete at the Little Sisters of the Poor
The Annual Fund Raising Mini Fete at the Little Sisters of the Poor, Home for the Aged on Hosur Road will be held on 11th of October 2015 from
9.30am to 5.00pm. You are requested to kindly patronize the stalls.
Workshop Series on Building a Healthy Family
On Saturday, October 10th, Fr. Morisette from the Holy Cross Fathers will conduct a program on the "Faith Formation of Children in the Family"
as well as "Family Prayer". The Program will take place at the Brothers of Holy Cross, St. Mark's Road, from 9.30am to 5.30pm. The purpose of
the sessions is to help the parents become familiar with the different ways of helping their children grow in the faith and pray in the family.
For further details please see the notice board.
September 26, 2015
Month of the Holy Rosary
October is the month of the Holy Rosary. All the faithful are exhorted to recite the Holy Rosary every day, especially in your families.
Those who would like to have the statue of Our Lady may contact your respective Zonal Leaders. Please click here to get the contact details of your Zonal Representatives.
September 19, 2015
Daily Recitation of the Rosary
Every weekday we have a tradition of reciting the rosary after the evening mass. We invite those of you who find it difficult to join your family in praying the rosary and all others who are interested to join us in reciting the rosary as one catholic parish family.
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Friday, after the evening Mass, we have 45 minutes of Eucharistic Adoration. We encourage you to come and spend this special time before the Eucharistic Lord to receive his blessings.
September 5, 2015
Census:
A New Census Form has been prepared by the parish office in order to help us update our records. We request that every family complete the census form, which will be distributed by the Zonal Representatives. The completed form can be handed over to the priest when he comes to your home for his pastoral visit which will begin shortly.
August 29, 2015
Altar Servers' Ministry
The Altar Servers' Ministry is a special one in the Catholic Church. Other than priests and deacons, no one else is allowed to so closely play
a part in the preparation of the Eucharist. When you serve the priests and deacons, you serve the People of God, and above all, you serve Christ.
Unfortunately, many times at St. Patrick's, the priest has to manage on his own at the Altar due to lack of Altar Servers. We therefore earnestly
request the parents to encourage your children to come forward to serve at the Altar. The meeting for Altar Servers is held every Saturday at
1:45pm after the Mid-day Mass. The meeting will last approximately 45 minutes. Those interested may kindly contact Fr. Mac Donald Fernandis at
+91 89712 16787.
Monthi Fest
Tuesday being the Feast of the Nativity of BVM there will be a special Mass in Konkani at 8.30 am to celebrate the "Monthi Fest", at which the
new paddy will be blessed and distributed.
Society of St. Vincent De Paul
Starting this month, the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, will be making an outdoor collection on the 2nd Sunday of each month for their
charitable works. Kindly donate generously towards this cause.
August 29, 2015
St. Patrick's Youth
St. Patrick's Youth (SPY) has decided to take a few steps to increase their members. SPY has also planned to help the children of St. Patrick's
Boys Home in dance, music, computers and musical instruments. The objectives of the youth group are focused on psycho-spiritual development,
service to the Church and society. This Sunday, the members of the youth group will distribute forms after every mass. The youth are requested
to kindly fill in these forms.
August 15, 2015
Archbishop's Feast Day
Thursday, 20th of August is the feast of St. Bernard, patron of our Archbishop. We thank God for our Chief Shepherd and exhort all the faithful to pray for his good health of mind and body.
Community Day
We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to all the generous persons who tirelessly worked for the community weekend celebrations Our special thanks to the Parish Council Secretary and members, members of various pious associations, volunteers, choir members, musicians and singers, sacristans, altar servers and ushers.
Counseling
Our Counselors are available for consultation at our counseling centre on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. All those in need of counseling may please contact the parish office for appointments.
B.B.M.P. Elections
We the Metropolitan City of Bangalore are well aware of the forthcoming BBMP Elections to be on Saturday, 22nd August in Bengaluru. Voting is our right and choosing the right candidate to serve the people is our incumbent Christian duty. All of us should take it seriously and exercise our franchise in the right spirit.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a pious association in the Church through it reaches out to the poor, widows and orphans and helps them
financially and materially by providing rice, clothes, groceries etc to support their daily living. We have this association in our Parish too,
but it has only a few members. We would like to revive this pious association and therefore request you to come forward to join this association
in reaching out to the poor people in our parish.
Jul 18, 2015
Community Week
St. Patrick's is celebrating its Community Week over two weekends this year, namely 1st/2nd and 7th/8th/9th Aug 2015. The theme for the
Community Week is "Joining Hands in Praise, Love and Service." The Parish Pastoral Council has designed a variety of programmes to suit all age groups and tastes. Please contact your respective Zonal Representative and participate in as many events as possible. Let's build a strong and vibrant St. Patrick's Community.
Volunteers For Faith Formation Classes
We need more faith formators to teach faith and morals to our children on Sundays. We would be conducting a training programme for those
willing to teach before we allocate classes to them. We kindly request you to come forward and help our children to grow in the love of
God and in their spiritual life.
Confirmation Classes
Confirmation classes for children wishing to receive Confirmation begin this Sunday. All those who wish to receive confirmation in October 2016
must register their names at the parish office immediately. Attendance at these classes is compulsory.
Parent's Day Celebration
We would be celebrating parent's day on Sunday the 26th of July. We have organized a special talk by Ms. Aloma Lobo, after the 8.30am Mass,
on parenting styles. Ms. Aloma Lobo had served in the Family Welfare Center for 26 years. We request all parents to attend this session on
parenting styles which will be addressed from a psychological and spiritual point of view. This session will last for less than an hour.
June 20, 2015
Welcome to Msgr. C. Francis
The installation of Msgr. C. Francis as the new Parish Priest of St. Patrick's will be on Sunday, 28th June 2015 at 6pm. The ceremony and the Holy Mass will be officiated by His Grace Archbishop Bernard Moras. All are welcome.
May 24, 2015
Honouring of Merit Students
The Archdiocesan Board of Education (ABE), as in the past, will honour all Catholic boys and girls who have secured more than 80% marks in 2015 SSLC/ICSE/CBSE and P.U.C. examinations. The concerned candidates are informed to send their applications by attaching the photocopy of their marks card to:
The Secretary,
ABE Paalanaa Bhavana,
No. 5, Nndidurg Road,
Jayamahal Extension,
Bangalore 560046
May 9, 2015
Transfers and Appointments
Fr. Sagayanathan, the present Parish Priest has been transferred to Christa Prabhalaya Epiphany Church, Jayanagar. Msgr. C. Francis from Resurrection Church will take charge as the new Parish Priest of St. Patrick's on the 21st of June 2015.
Fr. Edward David, the present Financial Administrator of the Archdiocese has been appointed as the Manager/Correspondent of St. Patrick' Educational Institutions. He will take charge on the 2nd of June 2015.
Fr. Arun Santosh has been appointed as Associate Rector of Bhakti Bhavan, the Archdiocesan minor seminary and he will be succeeded by Fr. Sunny Richard from St. Anthony's Church, T.C. Palaya.
May 2, 2015
Archbishop Bernard Moras Appeals for the Earthquake Victims
Archbishop Bernard Moras has expressed his deep sympathy for the earthquake victims and their families and all those who have suffered injuries or lost their belongings due to this natural disaster in the northern parts of India and several parts of Nepal. He has appealed to all clergy, pastors, religious men and women, and the Christian faithful in the Archdiocese of Bangalore and all over Karnataka, and people of good will in the State to come forward to exercise charity, solidarity and provide generous financial assistance, and requested them to conduct special prayer services in all the churches, religious communities and institutions during the coming week, and to give financial assistance to help the earthquake victims in India and Nepal. He has announced that
A special goodwill collection will be made on Sunday, 3rd May in all the churches and institutions for the earthquake victims of India and Nepal. Cheques in favour of "Archdiocese of Bangalore" and donations can also be sent directly to: Financial Administrator, Archbishop's House, 75 Miller's Road, Bengaluru - 560 046.
April 25, 2015
New Priest from St. Patrick's
We are extremely happy to announce the good news that after many long years, we have a priest ordained from our Parish. Deacon Sandeep Menezes of the Redemptorist Congregation, S/o of Fausto and Lalita Menezes of our Parish was ordained to priesthood on Tuesday, 21st April 2015 at this very Church by Archbishop Bernard Moras. We congratulate the new priest and wish him all the very best in his future ministry.
March 17, 2015
First Holy Communion Classes
First Holy Communion will be administered to the children of our Parish on 7th June 2015, the Feast of Corpus Christi. Preparatory Classes begin on 1st May 2015 from 9am to 11am and will go on for the whole month of May. The classes will be held at the Mini Hall. Attendance at these Classes is compulsory. Please register your child's name along with the Baptism Certificate at the Parish Office.