SAINT OF THE MONTH

St. Blaise - 3rd February

Many Catholics might remember Saint Blaise's feast day, February 3, because of the Blessing of the Throats that take place on this day. Two candles are blessed, held slightly open, and pressed against the throat as the blessing is said.

Very few facts are known about Saint Blaise. It is believed he was a bishop of Sebastea in Armenia who was martyred under the reign of Licinius in the early fourth century.

More...

Apostleship of Prayer Intentions for the month of February 2008 General Intention: That the mentally handicapped may not be marginalised, but respected and lovingly helped to live in a way worthy of their physical and social condition. Mission Intention: That the institutes of consecrated life, which are so flourishing in mission countries, may rediscover the missionary dimension and, faithful to the radical choice of evangelical counsels, be generous in bearing witness to and announcing Christ to the ends of the earth.

Easter Sunday, 16th April 2006, was a red-letter day for the parishioners of St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Ambadi Road, when Bishop Thomas Dabre blessed and consecrated their new church dedicated to the Founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius Loyola. More...

SCC PASSAGE FOR February 2008. Luke (16:19-31) Jesus narrates the parable of the rich man who lived in great luxury and the poor man Lazarus covered with sores who begged for food from the rich man. Neglect of the poor and sick will be punished while doing service to them will certainly be rewarded, is what Jesus wishes to convey to us.

Nothing posted.

• Fr. Andrew Rodrigues, Vicar General of the Vasai Diocese celebrated the 7 p.m. Mass in our church on 25th August 2007. He spoke about the Tanhula Mission Fund of the Diocese which is aimed at minimizing infant mortality. Our parishioners have responded magnificently contributing more that Rs. 85,000/- towards this very worthy cause.
• The Legion of Mary arranged a one-day Retreat on 1st September 2007 at the Blessed Sacrament Retreat House, Agashi. The Retreat was conducted by Fr. Ozy Gonsalves S. J.
• The youth of our parish conducted an old newspaper collection drive on 2nd September and 16th September 2007, the proceeds of which will go towards funding youth activities in the parish.

• The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated with great fervour on 8th September 2007, Zone 10 dedicated to Our Lady of Velankanni celebrated their Feast Mass at 7 pm followed by a get-together for their members.
• Our parishioners have contributed generously in kind for the orphans in Nandigram, Guajarat, all of which was handed over to Fr. Vithal for distribution over there. Earlier, our parishioners had contributed Rs. 1.5lacs towards the cost of building an orphanage for the children there.
• On 9th September 2007, Teacher's Day was celebrated. The children conducted the Liturgy at the 8 a.m. Mass and the teachers who actively teach in the parish felicitated. Prizes for the winners in the August 2007 Quiz were distributed to the Juniors in the Sunday School and for the seniors at the Mass.

• On 16th September 2007, Good Shepherd Zone No. 3 celebrated their Zonal Feast Mass at 6pm followed by a get-together.

The St. Ignatius Loyola Library was opened on 8th October 2006. It contains magazines on theology, spirituality, social and legal issues. It is open on Thursday and Fridays every week from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with an annual subscription of Rs.50/-.

The Konkani Charismatic Prayer Group meet every Monday evening from 6:30 - 8 in the Loyola Hall. A Konkani Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 6:30 a.m. in our church beginning 23rd July 2006.

Parish activities where we need parishioners to help

Nothing posted.