HOLY FATHER'S INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST 2008 General: That the human family may learn to respect God's plan for the world and become ever more aware that Creation is God's great gift. Mission: That the answer of the entire people of God to the common calling to holiness and mission may be promoted and fostered by means of careful discernment of charisms and constant commitment to spiritual and cultural formation.

Sacred Heart Cathedral, the mother Church of the Archdiocese of Delhi, seeks to bring to all those who visit this place of worship a genuine peace of mind and an ongoing inspiration to seek God's gracious love, joy and forgiveness in their daily life. It is our endeavour to help each other to a deeper and transforming Christ experience through community worship and various community-building activities. We look up to the Sacred Heart of Jesus to nourish and sustain us in this noble effort.

FEAST OF ASSUMPTION & INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
On August 15, we celebrate the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady and also our Independence Day. Masses will be as usual (Sunday time table). There will be no Hindi Mass at 4:30 p.m. Soon after the 9 a.m. mass, we will hoist the flag followed by awards for the Best students. All students who have submitted copies of their certificates before the stipulated date are requested to be present on the occasion.

Our Parish youth will organize cultural programmes including singing and dance competitions for different age groups at DCC hall. All are welcome. Lunch coupons are available with the members.

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY GATHERING
On 23rd August, 7:30 p.m. at the residence of Mr.Joseph Kispotta, H. No. 4/43, Lodhi Colony.

ONAM CELEBRATIONS
The Catholic Association will organise ONAM celebrations on 7th Sept. 2008 at DCC after the 9:00 a.m. mass. There would be entertainment programme followed by traditional meal. Coupons costing Rs. 50 for adults and Rs. 25 for children (below 10) can be collected from the parish office and the office bearers of the Catholic Association latest by 31st August 2008.

PILGRIMAGE TO JHANSI
The Catholic Association plans to organise a pilgrimage to St. Jude's Shrine at Jhansi on 3-4 October, 2008. The cost per person will be Rs. 500/-(for children below 12 Rs. 350/-) Those who are interested contact Catholic Association members latest by 10th August. As only fifty slots are available, peopleare requested to register their names as early as possible.

Youth group	First Sunday of the month at 11:15 a.m.
Altar Servers Association	2nd Sunday of the month at 11 a.m.
Catholic Association	2nd Sunday after 9 a.m. mass
Parish Council	1st Sunday after 9 a.m. mass
Catechism classes	English: 10:15 am, Hindi: 3:00 pm every Sunday
Vincent de Paul Society meeting	Every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Choir practice	English: 5:30 pm on Fridays; Hindi: 6:00 pm on Saturdays

The Voice of Delhi and Dilli Vanni, our diocesan news magazines, contain news items and articles of contemporary religious interest. All families in the parish are requested to subscribe to these magazines. The annual subscription is Rs.120 p.a.

'Ordos' a book that contains the details about liturgical seasons, daily readings, feasts, etc. is available at the Book stall. It costs Rs.25/- Kindly buy a copy each.

HINDI BIBLES FOR SALE

are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at Clergy Home, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

First Holy Communion for our children will be given in the month of October. We request the parents of the children who are preparing for the sacrament, to send the children regularly for the catecheism classes.

A pamphlet is printed containing a few important facts based on the Bible on the issue of Jesus and Mary Magdalene prepared by Fr. George Kureethra. They are kept outside the Church. Kindly collect a copy each.

A pamphlet is printed containing a few important questions and answers prepared by Fr. George Kureethra on the novel Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. They are kept outside the Church. Kindly collect a copy each.

YWCA of Delhi is organising different courses both for undergraduate and postgraduates, having full time and part time courses. Scholarship is available for deserved candidates. Prospectus available from the office for Rs.150/- between 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

BIBLE CLASSES FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH

Every Wednesday we have the Holy Hour from 07:15 to 08:15 p.m.

All are invited to join in this hour of prayer specially as we celebrate this year as the 'Year of the Eucharist'.

• ACCUPRESSURE TREATMENT
  There is free clinic for accupressure treatment every Saturday from 09:00 a.m. to 01:00 p.m.
• HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT
  Free homeopathic treatment is available every Saturday from 04:30 p.m. to 07:00 p.m.

The new Parish Directory is available in the Parish Book Stall. Each copy costs Rs. 20/- only.

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