St. Mary's Catholic Church

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the website for the parish of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Whether you are a new-comer to our area in search of a parish home, a member of the parish family or your life of faith has drawn you to seek this information. It is my conviction that God has a plan for you to become involved in the worship and ministries of the church.

Our parish has been in existence since 1967 and is located in the heart of Dubai has served and continues to embrace the diverse generations of Catholics.

In prayer, worship and service, we gather in His Name, relying on His promise to be in our midst. Founded firmly in the faith and truth of the Catholic Church, we are proud of the legacy of our ancestors and are hopeful for our future.  Without the Lord’s grace there is no other purpose for our existence.

I invite you to review our website in its infancy and encourage you to contact us if you have questions about our parish or its ministries. If you are a parish member, there is a wealth of information for you to use and to offer your many talents in service to your parish.

May God be with you and those you love as you live your journey of faith!

Fr. Lennie J. A. Connully OFM Cap
Parish Priest

Papal Mass

• Papal Mass entry ticket distribution for the registered parishioners who wish to attend the mass will commence from next week, as soon as we receive the tickets from the Central Committee in Abu Dhabi. Dates will be announced through church website.

• The ticket quota we have consists of entry to inside the stadium and outside the stadium. Those who are attending the mass outside the stadium also can see the Pope as the Pope will go through open car, blessing the people outside the stadium. The tickets for seats inside the stadium will be decided by lots.

• A kiosk will be opened in our church premise to sell mementos of Papal visit. Please buy and support the huge expense involved.

• All programs will be called off any time in all facilities of the church to distribute the Papal Mass tickets.

• The faithful are requested to be on their guard against anyone offering tickets for sale or offering tickets through unauthorized channels.
• The only official source of information regarding attendance for the Papal mass is the website www.uaepapalvisit.org or the official social channels of the Vicariate (@avosarabia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)

• Vicariate Level : UAE Papal Visit Call Centre : 04-3179333

• We are not responsible for information transmitted via any other user accounts on Facebook or WhatsApp other than the official channels listed above.

The Government of Abu Dhabi is arranging FREE transportation from designated ‘Access Hubs’ across the UAE to the Papal Mass at Zayed Sports City, on Tuesday 5^th February.

Government - Sponsored Transportation
Faithful attending the Papal Mass will receive one ENTRY TICKET and one TRANSPORT TICKET. The transport ticket will have the Access Hub location and departure time. Faithful should choose their Access Hub at the time of collection of tickets. The locations available for each parish will be announced shortly.

1. Faithful should select their designated Access Hub
2. Faithful should arrange their own travel to the assigned Access Hub
3. Faithful should leave their homes early, and arrive at the Access Hub early to guarantee a seat on the buses
4. Changing your Access Hub is not allowed
5. Faithful should bring BOTH tickets – no ticket, no travel

1. Parish co-ordinators should advise the total number of genuinely disabled, old and pregnant who need special assistance. This information shall be provided to the logistics team well in advance. Please note such services will be available only for a very limited number of attendees.
2. There will be soft check at the Access Hub and only those with a valid Transport Ticket and Entry Ticket will be allowed onto the bus without exception. Children above 2 years should have valid tickets for security reasons.
3. Food and beverages will be allowed on the bus. No food or beverages will be allowed inside the venue. Free water will be available inside the venue. Patients and children may carry essential medicine and food subject to security clearance.
4. Faithful are requested to follow the sign boards directing them to their allocated area as mentioned on their ticket. They should be prepared to walk up to 3km from the drop off point to the venue.
5. Attendees should be prepared to spend approximately of 5 hours in the venue. Pre and post programmes are being arranged. Food will be available for sale after the Mass in the venue.
6. International participants choosing to use the transportation system should collect Transport Tickets from Dubai or Abu Dhabi parishes when they collect their Entry Ticket.
7. All the faithful should remain quiet during the Mass. They shall carefully listen to the Exit plan at the venue by following announcements made.
8. Umbrellas, flags, banners and selfie sticks are not allowed inside the venue.
9. Folding chairs or stools are permitted for the OUTSIDE venue.

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