Upcoming Events – St. Mary's Forane Church, Chalakudy
Updated every week from the parish announcements. Last updated: 2026-10-10.
Rosary in Family Homes
October 1 – 20, 2026 · As arranged by each unit · Family Units
October is the Rosary Month. Family units will pray the Rosary in homes in groups, as convenient for each unit. Units near the Chenathunad and Mariyapuram chapels should pray the Rosary in homes on the days there is no solemn Rosary at those chapels. Every home in the parish is asked to display a rosary at the front of the house from 1 October.
Deepika Newspaper Subscription Campaign
October 4 – 31, 2026 · Throughout October · Family Units
Campaign to promote Deepika, the voice of the Church. The annual subscription is now ₹3,600 and rises to ₹4,000 from next month, but anyone who subscribes in October pays ₹3,200 and also receives a health card, with attractive prizes for 140 selected subscribers. When your unit leaders visit, please subscribe or renew your subscription.
Rosary Month – Mariyapuram Chapel
October 11 – 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Mariyapuram Chapel
Holy Qurbana, Adoration and Rosary every evening. Every parishioner should join the solemn Rosary at one of the centres for ten days.
Litany and Novena – St. Antony's Chapel
Tue, October 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM · St. Antony's Chapel, near the KSRTC bus station
Weekly Tuesday Litany and Novena.
Feast of St. Teresa of Ávila
Thu, October 15, 2026 · All Holy Qurbanas · St. Mary's Forane Church
The Church celebrates the feast of St. Teresa of Ávila.
Litany and Novena – St. Roch's Chapel
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM · St. Roch's Chapel, near the Government Hospital
Weekly Thursday Litany and Novena.
Holy Qurbana and Novena – Lourdes Matha Chapel, Mariyapuram
Thu, October 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Lourdes Matha Chapel, Mariyapuram
Weekly Thursday Holy Qurbana, Litany and Novena.
Church Cleaning
Fri, October 16, 2026 · Friday · St. Mary's Forane Church
Family Units 55, 56 and 57 will clean the church. Last Friday's cleaning was done by Units 52, 53 and 54, and the parish thanks them.
Litany and Novena – Market Chapel
Fri, October 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Market Chapel
Weekly Friday Litany and Novena.
Feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch
Sat, October 17, 2026 · All Holy Qurbanas · St. Mary's Forane Church
The Church celebrates the feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch.
Holy Qurbana, Novena and Litany – Chenathunad Chapel
Sat, October 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Chenathunad Chapel
Weekly Saturday Holy Qurbana, Novena and Litany.
Sunday Holy Qurbanas Led by Units 58, 59 and 60
Sun, October 18, 2026 · All Sunday Holy Qurbanas · St. Mary's Forane Church
Holy Qurbanas on this Sunday are led by Family Units 58, 59 and 60.
Mission Sunday Auction – Zones 4, 5 and 6
Sun, October 18, 2026 · Sunday · St. Mary's Forane Church
Auction of items collected to support the missions, from Zones 4, 5 and 6 (Units 19, 20 and 25–40). 75% of the proceeds will support the Shamshabad Mission and 25% will go to the parish central committee. Leaders should bring the items to the mini parish hall between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Rosary Month – Parish Church
October 21 – 30, 2026 · 5:00 PM · St. Mary's Forane Church
Holy Qurbana and Adoration, with the Rosary led by the parish associations. Every parishioner should join the solemn Rosary at one of the centres for ten days.
Mission Sunday Auction – Zones 7, 8, 9 and 10
Sun, October 25, 2026 · Sunday · St. Mary's Forane Church
Auction of items collected to support the missions, from Zones 7, 8, 9 and 10 (Units 41–64). 75% of the proceeds will support the Shamshabad Mission and 25% will go to the parish central committee. Leaders should bring the items to the mini parish hall between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Rosary Month Closing Celebration
Sat, October 31, 2026 · 5:00 PM · St. Mary's Forane Church
Solemn Holy Qurbana, a Rosary procession around the town, Adoration and the closing blessing. Each of the 10 zones will present a tableau of Our Lady.
Mission Sunday Auction – Businesses
Sun, November 1, 2026 · Sunday · St. Mary's Forane Church
Auction of items collected to support the missions, from businesses. 75% of the proceeds will support the Shamshabad Mission and 25% will go to the parish central committee. Leaders should bring the items to the mini parish hall between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Raza Qurbana for the Departed – Zone 1
Mon, November 9, 2026 · 10:30 AM · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
Raza Qurbana for parishioners of Zone 1 who have passed away, followed by the common Office for the Dead in the cemetery, where the graves of the zone's families will be blessed with holy water and prayed over. The celebrants will be the four parish priests, together with priests from the parish who belong to the zone. Families of these priests should invite them in advance. Each unit contributes ₹500 to the liturgy fund so the priests can be booked. Unit leaders should pay it at the parish office or through the central committee leaders as soon as possible and have the Raza Qurbana entered in the liturgy diary.
Raza Qurbana for the Departed – Zone 2
Tue, November 10, 2026 · 10:30 AM · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
Raza Qurbana for parishioners of Zone 2 who have passed away, followed by the common Office for the Dead in the cemetery, where the graves of the zone's families will be blessed with holy water and prayed over. The celebrants will be the four parish priests, together with priests from the parish who belong to the zone. Families of these priests should invite them in advance. Each unit contributes ₹500 to the liturgy fund so the priests can be booked. Unit leaders should pay it at the parish office or through the central committee leaders as soon as possible and have the Raza Qurbana entered in the liturgy diary. All units in this zone have already paid.
Raza Qurbana for the Departed – Zone 3
Wed, November 11, 2026 · 10:30 AM · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
Raza Qurbana for parishioners of Zone 3 who have passed away, followed by the common Office for the Dead in the cemetery, where the graves of the zone's families will be blessed with holy water and prayed over. The celebrants will be the four parish priests, together with priests from the parish who belong to the zone. Families of these priests should invite them in advance. Each unit contributes ₹500 to the liturgy fund so the priests can be booked. Unit leaders should pay it at the parish office or through the central committee leaders as soon as possible and have the Raza Qurbana entered in the liturgy diary.
Raza Qurbana for the Departed – Zone 4
Mon, November 16, 2026 · 10:30 AM · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
Raza Qurbana for parishioners of Zone 4 who have passed away, followed by the common Office for the Dead in the cemetery, where the graves of the zone's families will be blessed with holy water and prayed over. The celebrants will be the four parish priests, together with priests from the parish who belong to the zone. Families of these priests should invite them in advance. Each unit contributes ₹500 to the liturgy fund so the priests can be booked. Unit leaders should pay it at the parish office or through the central committee leaders as soon as possible and have the Raza Qurbana entered in the liturgy diary.
Raza Qurbana for the Departed – Zone 5
Tue, November 17, 2026 · 10:30 AM · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
Raza Qurbana for parishioners of Zone 5 who have passed away, followed by the common Office for the Dead in the cemetery, where the graves of the zone's families will be blessed with holy water and prayed over. The celebrants will be the four parish priests, together with priests from the parish who belong to the zone. Families of these priests should invite them in advance. Each unit contributes ₹500 to the liturgy fund so the priests can be booked. Unit leaders should pay it at the parish office or through the central committee leaders as soon as possible and have the Raza Qurbana entered in the liturgy diary.
Raza Qurbana for the Departed – Zone 6
Wed, November 18, 2026 · 10:30 AM · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
Raza Qurbana for parishioners of Zone 6 who have passed away, followed by the common Office for the Dead in the cemetery, where the graves of the zone's families will be blessed with holy water and prayed over. The celebrants will be the four parish priests, together with priests from the parish who belong to the zone. Families of these priests should invite them in advance. Each unit contributes ₹500 to the liturgy fund so the priests can be booked. Unit leaders should pay it at the parish office or through the central committee leaders as soon as possible and have the Raza Qurbana entered in the liturgy diary.
Raza Qurbana for the Departed – Zone 7
Mon, November 23, 2026 · 10:30 AM · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
Raza Qurbana for parishioners of Zone 7 who have passed away, followed by the common Office for the Dead in the cemetery, where the graves of the zone's families will be blessed with holy water and prayed over. The celebrants will be the four parish priests, together with priests from the parish who belong to the zone. Families of these priests should invite them in advance. Each unit contributes ₹500 to the liturgy fund so the priests can be booked. Unit leaders should pay it at the parish office or through the central committee leaders as soon as possible and have the Raza Qurbana entered in the liturgy diary.
Raza Qurbana for the Departed – Zone 8
Tue, November 24, 2026 · 10:30 AM · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
Raza Qurbana for parishioners of Zone 8 who have passed away, followed by the common Office for the Dead in the cemetery, where the graves of the zone's families will be blessed with holy water and prayed over. The celebrants will be the four parish priests, together with priests from the parish who belong to the zone. Families of these priests should invite them in advance. Each unit contributes ₹500 to the liturgy fund so the priests can be booked. Unit leaders should pay it at the parish office or through the central committee leaders as soon as possible and have the Raza Qurbana entered in the liturgy diary.
Raza Qurbana for the Departed – Zone 9
Thu, November 26, 2026 · 10:30 AM · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
Raza Qurbana for parishioners of Zone 9 who have passed away, followed by the common Office for the Dead in the cemetery, where the graves of the zone's families will be blessed with holy water and prayed over. The celebrants will be the four parish priests, together with priests from the parish who belong to the zone. Families of these priests should invite them in advance. Each unit contributes ₹500 to the liturgy fund so the priests can be booked. Unit leaders should pay it at the parish office or through the central committee leaders as soon as possible and have the Raza Qurbana entered in the liturgy diary.
Raza Qurbana for the Departed – Zone 10
Mon, November 30, 2026 · 10:30 AM · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
Raza Qurbana for parishioners of Zone 10 who have passed away, followed by the common Office for the Dead in the cemetery, where the graves of the zone's families will be blessed with holy water and prayed over. The celebrants will be the four parish priests, together with priests from the parish who belong to the zone. Families of these priests should invite them in advance. Each unit contributes ₹500 to the liturgy fund so the priests can be booked. Unit leaders should pay it at the parish office or through the central committee leaders as soon as possible and have the Raza Qurbana entered in the liturgy diary.