Upcoming Events – St. Mary's Forane Church, Chalakudy
Updated every week from the parish announcements. Last updated: 2026-10-31.
Deepika Newspaper Subscription Campaign
October 4 – November 2, 2026 · Throughout October; names due by 2 November · 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. Unit leaders who still have names of new subscribers and ₹3,200 subscriptions to hand in should give them to the central committee office by 2 November.
Sunday Holy Qurbanas Led by Units 1, 2 and 63
Sun, November 1, 2026 · All Sunday Holy Qurbanas · St. Mary's Forane Church
Holy Qurbanas on this Sunday are led by Family Units 1, 2 and 63.
Feast of All Saints and Dedication of the Church (Koodosh Eetho)
Sun, November 1, 2026 · Sunday · St. Mary's Forane Church
The parish celebrates the Feast of All Saints together with the Feast of Koodosh Eetho, the dedication of the Church. Happy feast to everyone.
First Sunday of the Church Dedication Season
Sun, November 1, 2026 · All Sunday Holy Qurbanas · St. Mary's Forane Church
The first Sunday of the Church Dedication season. The new liturgical year begins with this day.
Mission Sunday Auction – Businesses
Sun, November 1, 2026 · After the 7:30 AM Holy Qurbana · St. Mary's Forane Church
Mission Sunday. The traders of Chalakudy present their offerings with the 7:30 AM Holy Qurbana, and after it the products collected from businesses and the coconuts received over the past weeks are auctioned. Everyone is welcome to this final auction of the mission month. 75% of the proceeds will support the Shamshabad Mission and 25% will go to the parish central committee. 580 mission covers have been received so far; families who have not yet returned theirs are asked to do so as soon as possible.
Logos Quiz Prize Distribution
Sun, November 1, 2026 · After the third Holy Qurbana · St. Mary's Forane Church
Prizes for those who won first, second and third places in each category of the Logos Quiz exam are presented after the third Holy Qurbana. The names have been posted in the parish group.
Jesus Youth Prayer Meeting
Sun, November 1, 2026 · After the third Holy Qurbana · St. Mary's Forane Church
Prayer meeting of the parish Jesus Youth group.
Coordination Committee Meeting
Sun, November 1, 2026 · After the 9:30 AM Holy Qurbana · St. Mary's Forane Church
Meeting of the parish coordination committee. The presidents, secretaries and treasurers of all the parish associations should attend.
Family Unit Gatherings – Units 1–15
Sun, November 1, 2026 · As arranged by each unit · Family Units 1–15
Family gatherings in Family Units 1 to 15.
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Mon, November 2, 2026 · 6:30 AM, 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
At 6:30 AM there is Holy Qurbana at the cemetery, the Great Office for the Dead and the blessing of the graves; there is no 7:15 AM Holy Qurbana. At 5:00 PM there is Holy Qurbana in the church and the Office at the cemetery. At 7:00 PM there is Holy Qurbana and the Office in the church. Many people gather at the cemetery during the rites, and candles or incense sticks left burning on the graves can set clothes on fire, so please light them only after the rites are over.
Feast of St. Martin de Porres
Tue, November 3, 2026 · Tuesday · St. Mary's Forane Church
The Church celebrates the feast of St. Martin de Porres.
Litany and Novena – St. Antony's Chapel
Tue, November 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM · St. Antony's Chapel, near the KSRTC bus station
Weekly Tuesday Litany and Novena.
Litany and Novena – St. Joseph's Chapel, Koodapuzha
Tue, November 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM · St. Joseph's Chapel, Koodapuzha
Weekly Tuesday Litany and Novena.
Office for the Departed in November
November 3 – 30, 2026 · After the 6:00 AM Holy Qurbana, daily except Sundays · St. Mary's Forane Church & Cemetery
Throughout November, on every day except Sundays, the Office for the Dead is held after the 6:00 AM Holy Qurbana. It begins in the church and ends at the cemetery.
Feast of St. Charles Borromeo
Wed, November 4, 2026 · Wednesday · St. Mary's Forane Church
The Church celebrates the feast of St. Charles Borromeo.
First Thursday Gethsemane Adoration
Thu, November 5, 2026 · After the 7:00 PM Holy Qurbana · St. Mary's Forane Church
One hour of Gethsemane Adoration for the first Thursday of the month, after the 7:00 PM Holy Qurbana.
Litany and Novena – St. Jude Thaddeus Chapel, South Angadi
Thu, November 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM · St. Jude Thaddeus Chapel, South Angadi
Weekly Thursday Litany and Novena.
Holy Qurbana, Litany and Novena – Mariyapuram Chapel
Thu, November 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Mariyapuram Chapel
Weekly Thursday Holy Qurbana, Litany and Novena.
Church Cleaning
Fri, November 6, 2026 · Friday · St. Mary's Forane Church
Family Units 3, 4 and 5 will clean the church. From now on the units that lead the Sunday Holy Qurbanas clean the church on the Friday before, instead of the Friday after as before.
First Friday Confession for the Sick
Fri, November 6, 2026 · Friday · Parish Office (names); visits to homes
Monthly first-Friday confession for the sick. Those who wish to be included should give their names at the parish office by Wednesday, 4 November.
Litany and Novena – Market Chapel
Fri, November 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Market Chapel
Weekly Friday Litany and Novena.
Holy Qurbana, Litany and Novena – Chenathunad Chapel
Sat, November 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Chenathunad Chapel
Weekly Saturday Holy Qurbana, Litany and Novena.
Sunday Holy Qurbanas Led by Units 3, 4 and 5
Sun, November 8, 2026 · All Sunday Holy Qurbanas · St. Mary's Forane Church
Holy Qurbanas on this Sunday are led by Family Units 3, 4 and 5.
Unit Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers Meeting
Sun, November 8, 2026 · After the 7:30 AM Holy Qurbana · St. Mary's Forane Church
Meeting of the presidents, secretaries and treasurers of the 64 Family Units.
St. Sebastian's Feast 2027 – Welcome Committee Office Opening
Sun, November 8, 2026 · After the 7:30 AM Holy Qurbana · St. Mary's Forane Church
Inauguration of the Welcome Committee office for the 2027 Feast of St. Sebastian (the Arrow Feast).
Vachanabhishekam Evening
Sun, November 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (confession 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM) · St. Mary's Forane Church
This month's Vachanabhishekam (Word anointing) evening, led by Fr. Frijo Parakkal, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Confession is available from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome.
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. Zone leaders should note the date in advance and make the necessary arrangements.
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. Zone leaders should note the date in advance and make the necessary arrangements. 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. Zone leaders should note the date in advance and make the necessary arrangements.
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. Zone leaders should note the date in advance and make the necessary arrangements.
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. Zone leaders should note the date in advance and make the necessary arrangements.
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. Zone leaders should note the date in advance and make the necessary arrangements.
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. Zone leaders should note the date in advance and make the necessary arrangements.
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. Zone leaders should note the date in advance and make the necessary arrangements.
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. Zone leaders should note the date in advance and make the necessary arrangements.
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. Zone leaders should note the date in advance and make the necessary arrangements.
Bible Drama “Mariyam”
Sat, December 19, 2026 · Time to be announced · Venue to be announced
The Darshana Sabha stages the Bible drama “Mariyam”. Members will bring tickets to your homes; please support them.
Feast of St. Sebastian
Sun, January 31, 2027 · Sunday · St. Mary's Forane Church
This year (2027) the Season of Lent begins on Sunday, 7 February, the first Sunday after 2 February. The Feast of St. Sebastian is therefore celebrated on the Sunday before 2 February, 31 January 2027.
First Holy Communion Preparation Classes
April 1 – 30, 2027 · Mornings, daily · St. Mary's Forane Church
Preparation classes for this year's First Holy Communion (Solemn Holy Communion) run every day from 1 April to 30 April 2027, in the mornings only. Children must attend every day without fail, and should come to class having learnt all the prayers by heart.
First Holy Communion
Sat, May 1, 2027 · 9:30 AM · St. Mary's Forane Church
This year's First Holy Communion (Solemn Holy Communion) will be celebrated together for all the children on Saturday, 1 May 2027, at 9:30 AM.
