Announcements (15-16 October 2023)

1. This Tuesday, October 17 will be observed in our Vicariate as a day of fasting, abstinence, and prayer for peace in the Holy Land. All are invited to join the Rosary for Peace at 6:30 pm followed by the Mass for Peace and Reconciliation.

2. We are observing the 1500th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Christians of Najran, St. Arethas and his companions. Novena will be held after the evening Mass until 23 October. Feast Mass is on October 24th at 7:00 pm.

3. Mission Sunday is on the 21st and 22nd of October. Please collect one envelope at the exits and return it on Mission Sunday or any obligatory mass.

4. The Marriage Preparation Course in English will be conducted on Friday, 20th October from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, 21st October from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Those attending the Course are invited to register online.

Reg. Link: 
https://stjosephsabudhabi.org/marriage-preparation-course

5. St. Francis in Abrahamic Family House invites parishioners for a study program based on the life of St. Francis titled “Ten Franciscan Words”. It will be held on 17th and 27th October at 7:00 pm. Please check the link below.

Link: https://stjosephsabudhabi.org/sf-afh

6. Family Ministry is celebrating “Family Day” of our parish on 28th October, Saturday, with the celebration of life and Jubilation from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. It is a time for the whole family to celebrate in communion with Jesus and all of the parish. Join us by registering with the link provided below.

Reg. Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDXelPavmJRYlRGGDHjqm5tzDGKXkcgMxqyYt8u2tT4apNiA/viewform

7. ALL SAINTS DAY is on Wednesday 1st November. Masses at 6:30 am, 9 am and 7 pm. 
 
8. ALL SOULS DAY is on Thursday 2nd November Masses in English are at 6:30 am, 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 4 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7 pm. 

9. Let us keep our Bishop Paolo Martinelli in our prayers as he celebrates his birthday on 22nd October.