WAY OF THE CROSS

WAY OF THE CROSS Schedule from Friday, 2 0 February 2026 Fridays- 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM at the Parish Grounds Saturdays- 10:00 AM & 6:30 PM in the Main Church Sundays - 6:30 PM in the Main Church

Baptism Seminar

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults 2027

Who wants to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, Communion & Confirmation will start on 17TM April 2026, register before March 31st

Sacrament of Confirmation Formation

Schedule is on 24" April, 15, 8", & 15t May. For inquiries at the parish office.

The POOR OFST ANTHONY (POSA)

Ministry welcome Parishioners to sponsor QAR 50 forfoodkits that will be distributed to the needy to share the joy of Easter. Donations for this cause can be made at the designated POSA counters at the parish grounds or at the Parish Office

The AVONA Women's Program-Qatar

Invites families to celebrate International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at hte 5:30 PM Mas as we honorthe strength and faith of women ni our families, Church, and community.

Cancer Awareness Talk

Cancer Awareness Talk (Early Diagnosis & Prevention) on Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Alverna Chapel with D.r Queenie Fernandes. To register, please scan the QR code on the noticeboards.

St. Francis' Heritage Pilgrimage

The Parish is organizing St. Francis' Heritage Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Padua, San Giovani Rotondo starting 10 to 16 April 2026 (6 days). For all inquiries and registration please check the parish office. This will be first come basis.

Highway 35 - National Teens Conference 2026:

Highway 35 - National Teens Conference 2026: Jesus Youth Qatar invites teens ages 13-19 to the National Teens Conference on April 9,10 & 11, 2026 with a special session for parents. Register at parish ground counters.

LENTEN SACRIFICE ENVELOPES.

Please collect and return it with your LentenSacrificecontributionson or before Good Friday, 3rdApril 2026. BIBLE DIARY 2026 and CHURCH CALENDAR 2026 is available at the Parish Office.

WAY OF THE CROSS

WAY OF THE CROSS Schedule from Friday, 20 th February 2026 Fridays - 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM at the Parish Grounds Saturdays- 10:00 AM & 6:30 PM in the Main Church Sundays – 6:30 PM in the Main Church

Parish Lenten Retreat on 23-25

Parish Lenten Retreat on 23-25 February starting with a Holy Mass at 6:00PM followed by retreat preached by Fr. Pius James D’Souza, OCD. All are invited to attend. Please bring your Bible. Note that there will only be 1 evening Mass during these days.

The AVONA Women’s Program

The AVONA Women’s Program invites all women to an Emotional Regulation Session entitled “Being Clear in Mind & Body to Be Open to Divine Intervention,” given by Dr. Sharon De Souza on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Alverna Chapel. To register, please scan the QR code posted on the notice boards.

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults 2027 who wants to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, Communion & Confirmation will start on 17 th April 2026, please register before March 31.

Sacrament of Confirmation formation schedule is on 24 th April, 1 st , 8 th , & 15 th May. For inquiries please contact Fr. Shantha or the parish office.

The POOR OF ST ANTHONY (POSA)

The POOR OF ST ANTHONY (POSA) Ministry welcome Parishioners to sponsor QAR 50 for food kits that will be distributed to the needy to share the joy of Easter. Donations for this cause can be made at the designated POSA counters at the parish grounds or at the Parish Office

February Marriage Renewal Mass

February Marriage Renewal Mass is on Saturday, 21 st February at 7:00PM Mass in the Main Church. (to be announced until Saturday morning only)

LENTEN SACRIFICE ENVELOPES

LENTEN SACRIFICE ENVELOPES. Please collect and return it with your Lenten Sacrifice contributions on or before Good Friday, 3 rd April 2026. CHURCH CALENDAR 2026 is still available at the Parish Office.


Fr. Paulraj Devaraj, OFM Cap.
Parish Priest

ASH WEDNESDAY, 18 th February 2026.

Lenten Season will begin on ASH WEDNESDAY, 18 th February 2026. Schedule of Masses in the Main Church as follows: Morning: 5:30AM and 9:00AM | Evening: 5:30PM and 7:00 PM

WAY OF THE CROSS

WAY OF THE CROSS Schedule from Friday, 20 th February 2026 Fridays - 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM at the Parish Grounds Saturdays- 10:00 AM & 6:30 PM in the Main Church Sundays – 6:30 PM in the Main Church

Parish Lenten Retreat

Parish Lenten Retreat on 23-25 February starting with a Holy Mass at 6:00PM followed by retreat preached by Fr. Pius James D’Souza, OCD. All are invited to attend. There will only be 1 evening Mass during these days.

The AVONA Women’s Program

The AVONA Women’s Program invites all women to an Emotional Regulation Session entitled “Being Clear in Mind & Body to Be Open to Divine Intervention,” given by Dr. Sharon De Souza on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Alverna Chapel. To register, please scan the QR code posted on the notice boards.

POOR OF ST ANTHONY (POSA) Campaign:

POOR OF ST ANTHONY (POSA) Campaign: The POSA Ministry welcome Parishioners to sponsor QAR 50 for food kits that will be distributed to the needy to share the joy of Easter. Donations for this cause can be made at the designated POSA counters at the parish grounds or at the Parish Office

Rite of Burning of Palms

Please bring your blessed Palm Leaves last year and drop them in the box at the Security guard infront of the Sacrament Chapel. Rite of Burning of Palms on Tuesday, 17 th February, 6:30PM at the Grotto.

Bible Course

Bible Course on 16 th & 17 th of February at 6:50pm in the Seraphic Hall conducted by Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap. All parishioners are invited.

CHURCH CALENDAR 2026

CHURCH CALENDAR 2026 is still available at the Parish Office.

February Marriage Renewal Mass

February Marriage Renewal Mass is on Saturday, 21 st February at 7:00PM Mass in the Main Church.

Today is Parish Family Day.

Today is Parish Family Day. The game stalls will open from 8:30 am onwards. Program and Food Fiesta will start after 3:00pm High Mass with couples renewing their marriage vows in celebration of World Marriage Day. We invite all parishioners and families to come for a day of fun, fellowship, and celebration. (to be announced until 3PM Friday only)


Fr. Paulraj Devaraj, OFM Cap.
Parish Priest

Bible Course

Bible Course on 16 th & 17 th of February at 6:50pm in the Seraphic Hall conducted by Fr. Nelson Lobo OFM Cap. All parishioners are invited.

Feast of our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick

Feast of our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick. Mass at the Grotto on on Wednesday, 11 th February - at 7:00 PM.

ASH WEDNESDAY,

Lenten Season will begin on ASH WEDNESDAY, 18 th February 2026. Schedule of Masses in the Main Church as follows: Morning: 5:30AM and 9:00AM | Evening: 5:30PM and 7:00 PM

Blessed Palm Leaves

Parishoners are requested to bring their blessed Palm Leaves last year and drop them in the box at the Security guard infront of the Sacrament Chapel.

Parish Family Day on Friday, 13 th February.

Parish Family Day on Friday, 13 th February. The game stalls will open from 8:30 am onwards. Program and Food Fiesta will start after 3:00pm High Mass with couples renewing their marriage vows in celebration of World Marriage Day. We invite all parishioners and families to come for a day of fun, fellowship, and celebration.

The AVONA Women’s

The AVONA Women’s Program invites all women to an Emotional Regulation Session entitled “Being Clear in Mind & Body to Be Open to Divine Intervention,” given by Dr. Sharon De Souza on February 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Alverna Chapel. To register, please scan the QR code posted on the notice boards.

Adoration for children

There will be Adoration for children appearing for board exams on Saturday, 7 th February at 10:30 AM in the Main Church. Please bring your writing materials which will be blessed after adoration. (to be announced on Friday only)

Parish Lenten Retreat on 23-25 February

Parish Lenten Retreat on 23-25 February starting with a Holy Mass at 6:00PM followed by retreat preached by Fr. Pius James D’Souza, OCD. All are invited to attend.

CHURCH CALENDAR 2026

CHURCH CALENDAR 2026 is still available at the Parish Office.


Fr. Paulraj Devaraj, OFM Cap.
Parish Priest