Pastor's Desk
“IT’S NOT ENOUGH TO BE BUSY; SO ARE THE ANTS. THE QUESTION IS: WHAT ARE WE BUSY ABOUT?”
— Henry David Thoreau
Dearly beloved Parishioners,
After the good monsoon showers which have had a cooling impact on the whole atmosphere around us, we see small rivulets appearing to dance through twigs, thorns and bushes, gushing through rocks and hills, humming through huge mountains and valleys, forming and transforming into milky waterfalls, adorning and beautifying nature as like a new bride.
Sunday Announcements
- The liturgy for the 8.45 AM Mass next Sunday, will be conducted by the Sacred Heart Community, No. 32
- There will be a Rosary at the Grotto on October 31 at 6:15 pm, followed by the Novena Mass.
- Novena Masses for the Feast of the Sacred Heart will be held from October 31 to November 9, 2024, at 7:00 pm. November 9 and 10 will be celebrated as Parish Day. There will be no Novena Mass on November 2, and on November 3, the Novena Mass will be at 5:30 pm.
- November 1 is the Feast of All Saints. Mass timings will remain as usual.
- November 2 is All Souls' Day. An intention box is placed in the church, and we encourage parishioners to drop in petitions along with a Mass stipend. On November 2, morning Masses will be held at 6:30, 7:15, and 8:00 am. Evening Masses will take place at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 pm. A blessing of the cemetery will follow each Mass. Kindly refrain from lighting candles in the cemetery.
- Since November month is dedicated to departed souls, there will be Masses in the cemetery on November 11, 12, and 13 at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. We encourage elders to attend the 5:30 pm Mass. Morning Masses on these days will be held as usual in the church. Those who wish to offer Mass intentions may do so in the office.
- We request parishioners who have Catholic maids in their homes to kindly register their names and details at the parish office by November 3, 2024.
- There "There will be no Sunday School Catechism classes on November 3 and 10. Only one Mass will be held at 10:00 am in the church. Catechism classes will resume on November 17.
- On November 1 Friday, 2024 we are planning to open the counselling services at Sacred Heart Church Andheri. You may avail the facilities only by prior appointments taken from parish office.
- Pre-Baptism Catechesis sessions will be held on November 30 and December 1, 2024, on the first floor of the Community Centre, starting at 5:00 pm. All parents expecting their first child are required to attend these sessions before the birth, preferably during the second trimester. Kindly register at the parish office with a copy of the Church marriage certificate.
- Fathers from Tala Mission are here with the farm products. Kindly patronize them.
- A Konkani retreat will be held at Our Lady of Health Church, Sahar, from October 31 to November 2, 2024, led by Fr. Alban D'Souza and his team. For more information, please refer to the notice board.
- On the eve of 'Violence-Free Families Day,' the Archdiocese of Mumbai Women's Commission invites parishioners to a session on 'Embracing Diversity, Strengthening Families,' on November 10, 2024, at Sophia School, Borivali West. For more details, please see the notice board."
Heart to Heart Parish Newsletter
Our parish's newsletter, "Heart to Heart," serves as a channel of communication, assisting in the announcement of events and the reporting of information regarding the various initiatives of Sacred Heart Parish, Andheri East. It also serves as a testament to God's wonderful works among us in our parish through the activities of its various cells, groups, associations, and communities. Besides circulation within our parish (one copy per family), the bulletin is also sent to the Dean, Bishop etc. as reports. Spiced with humour, information about good health, professional opinion, interviews with leaders within the Parish, a message from the Parish Priest, articles for spiritual growth, and a Bible Quiz corner for Family, The Heart to Heart is a publication that is released quarterly, around the feasts of Easter, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Nativity of Our Lady and Christmas. Each issue focuses on a theme. The editorial team works within a scheduled timeframe and also takes into consideration the economics of publishing the bulletin.
Fr John Mascarenhas SVD
Parish Priest
Fr Edwin Vas SVD
Co-Pastor
Fr Callisto Gomes SVD
Co-Pastor
Fr. George Mepurath SVD
Co-Pastor
Fr. Lucas Parkhe SVD
Co-Pastor
Sacred Heart Parish Anthem
We’re Sacred Heart parishioners, joining hands together
Sharing our time and talents, caring for one another
Building loving communities, in love we come together
The Father, Son and Spirit, we all worship together
We’re Sacred Heart parishioners, joining hands together
Sharing our time and talents, caring for one another
Building loving communities, in love we come together
The Father, Son and Spirit, we all worship together
With vibrant priests and deacons, and associations
Committed to your mission, filled with zeal and passion
With all our families and friends, as parish we are one
Living in communion, marching with a vision
Upcoming Activities
Vacation Bible Joy
Date : Monday,4th Nov 2024 to Thursday, 7th Nov 2024
Timing : 8:30 am to 11 am
Venue : Community Centre
Eligibility : Std I to Std IX
