Announcements (29-30 October 2022)

1. Closing of the Rosary month will be on Monday, 31 October. The 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Paolo followed by a procession to the grotto. Parishioners participating in the procession are encouraged to bring their own candles.

2. All Saints Day is on Tuesday 1st November. We will have a regular schedule of masses

3. All Souls Day is on Wednesday 2nd November. All Masses are in English. 

Morning Masses: 6:30 am, 7:30 am, 9:00 am 
Evening Masses: 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:15 pm 

Bus will start from the church at 4:00 pm to Um Al Nar Cemetery and blessing of the grave yard will be at 4:30 pm. Prior registration is required for the buses.

Reg. Link: https://forms.gle/ooZ338o72JtDz3JZ8

4. There will be an additional Sunday English Mass at 7:15 a.m. starting 13th November. Please check our website for updated Sunday Mass timings. 

5. Online Marriage Preparation Course will be conducted from 6th to 11th of November. Couples who wish to attend kindly register on or before October 31st on our church website.

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

6. There will no 9:00 am mass and no confessions from 07th to 10th November (Monday to Thursday), due to Priests’ Annual Retreat. Please keep all the priests of our vicariate in your prayers.

7. Online Seminar for adults who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation will be held from 14 to 18 November. Registration, requirements and details are available on our church website. The last day for registration is November 4. 

Reg. Link: https://stjosephsabudhabi.org/adult-confirmation

8. CHARIS NSC is organizing a training program for charismatic renewal leaders involved in reach-out ministries to help them to listen, counsel and pray. It will be held at St. Antony of Padua Church, Ras Al Khaimah from 17-20 November. For timings, details and registration, please check our parish website. 

9. A Mini-World Youth Day for all UAE young adults will be held on Sunday, 20 November in Ras Al Khaimah. Young adults between 18-35 years are encouraged to register for the event with the volunteers outside. Transportation can be provided.

10. Parish Christmas festival will be held on 11 December 2022 10 am onwards. Those who would like to participate on the stage or volunteer for the festival committee are requested to register on the below links before 10th November 2022. 

Registration for Stage Participation:
https://forms.gle/wdURnLQX8nGvE6zu9

Registration for Volunteers:
https://form.jotform.com/222923791941058

11. Bible Alive for 2023 is now available. All parishioners are encouraged to get a copy.