Upcoming Events – St. Mary's Forane Church, Chalakudy
Updated every week from the parish announcements. Last updated: 2026-10-17.
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. Unit leaders should hand the names of new subscribers and the ₹3,200 subscriptions to the central committee office by Sunday, 25 October.
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.
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.
AKCC General Body Meeting
Sun, October 18, 2026 · After the 7:30 AM Holy Qurbana · St. Mary's Forane Church
General body meeting of the AKCC (All Kerala Catholic Congress).
Darshana Sabha Meeting and Bible Drama Ticket Launch
Sun, October 18, 2026 · After the 7:30 AM Holy Qurbana · St. Mary's Forane Church
Meeting of the Darshana Sabha, followed by the launch of tickets for the Bible drama “Mariyam”, which the Darshana Sabha is staging on 19 December. Members will bring tickets to your homes; please support them.
Family Unit Gatherings – Units 31–45
Sun, October 18, 2026 · As arranged by each unit · Family Units 31–45
Family gatherings in Family Units 31 to 45. The gatherings of Units 33 and 64 are at 5:30 PM and Unit 44's at 6:30 PM, together with the close of the Rosary.
Jesus Youth Prayer Meeting
Sun, October 18, 2026 · After the third Holy Qurbana · St. Mary's Forane Church
Prayer meeting of the parish Jesus Youth group.
Diocesan Competitions – Margamkali and Street Play
Sun, October 18, 2026 · After the third Holy Qurbana · Diocesan venue (leaving from the church)
Children from our parish are taking part in the diocesan-level Margamkali and street play competitions. They will leave from the church after the third Holy Qurbana and be brought back by about 5:00 PM, once the competitions are over.
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.
Snehadeepam Parish Bulletin Committee Meeting
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM · St. Mary's Forane Church
Meeting of the Snehadeepam parish bulletin committee. All members should attend.
“Salt & Light” Seminar for Class 12 Students
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · S.H. College
A one-day seminar, “Salt & Light”, for Class 12 students, with Holy Qurbana and lunch provided. As the day is a holiday, every Class 12 student must attend. Parents and teachers are asked to make sure the children go.
Litany and Novena – St. Antony's Chapel
Tue, October 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM · St. Antony's Chapel, near the KSRTC bus station
Weekly Tuesday Litany and Novena.
Diocesan Performance Competitions
Wed, October 21, 2026 · As scheduled by the diocese · Diocesan venue
Diocesan-level performance competitions. Teachers and parents are asked to encourage the participating children and make sure they take part on time.
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.
Feast of St. John Paul II
Thu, October 22, 2026 · All Holy Qurbanas · St. Mary's Forane Church
The Church celebrates the feast of St. John Paul II.
Holy Qurbana and Novena – Lourdes Matha Chapel, Mariyapuram
Thu, October 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Lourdes Matha Chapel, Mariyapuram
Weekly Thursday Holy Qurbana, Litany and Novena.
Church Cleaning
Fri, October 23, 2026 · Friday · St. Mary's Forane Church
Family Units 58, 59 and 60 will clean the church. Last Friday's cleaning was done by Units 55, 56 and 57, and the parish thanks them.
Litany and Novena – Market Chapel
Fri, October 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Market Chapel
Weekly Friday Litany and Novena.
Holy Qurbana, Novena and Litany – Chenathunad Chapel
Sat, October 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Chenathunad Chapel
Weekly Saturday Holy Qurbana, Novena and Litany.
Sunday Holy Qurbanas Led by Units 61, 62 and 64
Sun, October 25, 2026 · All Sunday Holy Qurbanas · St. Mary's Forane Church
Holy Qurbanas on this Sunday are led by Family Units 61, 62 and 64.
Parish General Body Meeting
Sun, October 25, 2026 · After the 7:30 AM Holy Qurbana · St. Mary's Forane Church
General body meeting of the parish, with a review and the accounts of the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady, and the forming of the committee for the 2027 Feast of St. Sebastian. All heads of families in the parish should attend.
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. Central committee leaders are visiting shops in Chalakudy to collect items; please support them.
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.
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.