1. We welcome Rev. Fr. Xavier Marian D’Souza, OFM Cap who has been appointed as the new Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Church. He will be installed on 17th November at the 5.00 pm mass by Bishop Camillo. We wish him all the best for his new assignment as Parish Priest.
2. As we celebrate Mission Sunday this weekend, the collection made on these days will be sent to the Vatican for Mission works. Please enclose your generous contribution in the envelopes and drop them in the box kept at the entrance of the Sacred Heart Church and the Mother Church.
3. Rev. Fr. Peter Eugenio will be celebrating his Ordination Day on Friday, 27th October. Let us pray for his intentions.
4. The Annual Vicariate Priests Retreat will be held in Bahrain from Monday, 23rd November to Thursday, 26th November. Kindly keep all our Priests from the Vicariate in your prayers. The morning and evening weekday English masses will be held as usual.
5. Catechism Fun Day will be held on 17th November at the church grounds from 8.00am to 2.00 pm with games, food stalls and a variety of entertainment programmes. Various competitions will be held for children to bring out their talents on 9th and 10th November.  Registration forms for the competitions can be collected from the Catechism Office on Friday from 8.00 am to 12 noon and after the evening masses on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.The last date to return the registration forms is 27th October.
6. All are invited to attend the Family Day at Awali Church on Friday, 24th November from 10am to 10pm. For further details, please refer to the banner in the church compound.
7. Music classes have now commenced at the music room.  You May contact Seby on Mobile No. 34360068 or 39869717.

   Fr. Freddy D’Souza, OFM Cap.
   PARISH PRIEST

1. Mission Sunday will be celebrated on Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October. Our Holy Father encourages us to take an active part by praying for the missionaries and extending support through our contributions. The collection made on these days will be sent to the Vatican for Mission works. Envelopes will be distributed after each mass. Please enclose your generous contribution and drop them in the box kept at the entrance of the Sacred Heart Church and the Mother Church.
2. Our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Freddy D’ Souza and Asst. Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Wellington Munoz will be celebrating their birthdays on Thursday, 19th October. A Thanksgiving Mass will be offered at 6.00 pm on that day. Let us participate in the mass and pray for their intentions.
3. We thank you for patronizing and supporting the“Dinner for a Noble Cause,” by purchasing your tickets. All ticket holders, kindly note that gates will open at 7.30 pm, show starts at 8.00 pm sharp and dinner will be served at 9. 30 pm. All are requested to kindly be on time.Those parishioners who wish to contribute towards this cause in either cash or kind are requested to contact Fr Gasper Fernandes, or approach any one of the DFNC members who are at the Help Desk. Your generous contribution will go towards the needy families especially towards sponsoring a child’s school fees and benefitting the needs of the poor of our various communities in the parish.
4. Catechism fun day will be held on 17th November at the church grounds from 8.00am to 2.00 pm with games, food stalls and variety entertainment. Various competitions will be held for children to bring out their talents on 9th and 10th November.  Registration forms for the competitions can be collected from the catechism office on Friday from 8.00 am to 12 noon and after evening masses on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Last day to return the registration forms is 27th October 2017 .

   Fr. Freddy D’Souza, OFM Cap.
   PARISH PRIEST

1. The Deepening of the Catholic Faith Session with the theme – “Rosary, a powerful weapon” will be held on Tuesday, 10th October at 7.00 pm in Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium. All parishioners are invited to attend this session.
2. The next Baptism Preparation Course will be held on Wednesday, 11th October at 6.30pm in the St. Claire Audio Video Room. Please bring your bible with you. Children are not allowed.
3. We thank you for patronizing and supporting the “Dinner for a Noble Cause,” by purchasing your tickets. Parishioners wishing to contribute towards this cause in either cash or kind or who can help to acquire corporate supporters for this event, can contact the Parish Priest or approach one of the DFNC members who are at the Help Desk or the Parish Office. The proceeds raised from this event will go towards the needy families of the various communities in the parish and to assist the families of the deceased.
4. There will be a special Session on Thursday, 12th October at 7.00 pm in Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium. The theme of this service is ‘The Body of Christ & Healing.’ There will be the Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament, praise, sharing of the Word, followed by worship and healing session so that all may experience the work of God.
5. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be held today at 3.45 pm at the Sacred Heart Church.

Fr. Freddy D’Souza, OFM Cap.
PARISH PRIEST

1. The first Friday Parish Holy Hour will be held on 6th October at 3.45 pm at the Sacred Heart Church.
2. The feast of St Francis Assisi, founder of the Capuchins will be celebrated on 4th October at the 5.30 pm mass.
3. October is the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary.  From 1st October, in the evenings the Rosary will be prayed at the Grotto daily. For timings please refer to the Parish Notice Board.
4. Catechism is compulsory for all parish children from Standards 1 to 12. Parents please note that children who regularly attend the Parish Catechism Classes will be eligible to receive the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation. We have observed that there are some children who have received the sacrament of confirmation are not attending catechism classes.
5. We thank you for patronizing and supporting the “Dinner for a Noble Cause”, by purchasing your tickets. Parishioners wishing to contribute towards this cause in either cash or kind or who can help to acquire corporate supporters for this event, can contact the Parish Priest or approach one of the DFNC members who are at the help desk or the Parish Office. The proceeds raised from this event will go towards the needy families of the various communities in the parish and to assist the families of the deceased.
6. There will be a special Session on Thursday, 12th October at 7.00 pm in Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium.The theme of this service is ‘The Body of Christ & Healing.’ There will be the Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament, praise, sharing of the Word, followed by worship and healing session so that all may experience the work of God.

   Fr. Freddy D’Souza, OFM Cap.
   PARISH PRIEST

1. The Bishop’s Pastoral letter is now available and will be distributed after mass.  Please collect one copy per family.
2. Our parish is organizing a “Dinner for a Noble Cause” on Thursday, 19th October at the Gulf Convention Center, Gulf Hotel. We are pleased to inform you that “The Dinner for a Noble Cause” tickets that were launched last Friday, are almost sold out and we have the last five tables remaining. Parishioners wishing to contribute towards this cause or who can help to acquire corporate supporters for this event, can contact Fr Gaspar or approach one of the DFNC members who are at the help desk located in the Church premises. The proceeds raised from this event will go towards the needy families of the various communities in the parish and to assist the families of the deceased.
3. Couples For Christ (CFC) cordially invites all married couples, single men or women, widows or widowers and those whose spouses who are not here in Bahrain to the 78th Christian Life Program from 22nd September to 10th November on every Fridays at 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm, at St. Padre Pio Hall. Application forms are available from the Couples for Christ members or at the Parish Office.
4. We are pleased to announce that we will be having a special Session on Thursday, 12th October at 7.00 pm in Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium.The theme of this service is The Body of Christ & Healing. There will be the Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament, praise, sharing of the Word, followed by worship and healing session, so that all may experience the work of God.

Fr. Freddy D’Souza, OFM Cap.
PARISH PRIEST