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REGISTER AS A PARISHIONER FREE FOR ALL PARISHIONERS
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Free registration open for All parishioners
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LITUrgical Calendar
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Mass Readings
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Wednesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time, or Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin
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Feast of Our Lady of Assumption - Festal mass
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Festal Procession Photos
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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
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Upcoming Church Events
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Thursday, September 7Inner Healing Retreat for Young Married Couples : The Family Ministry is organizing a special Inner Healing Retreat for young married couples who are planning to start a family for the first time. The retreat aims to help spiritually and physically those couples feeling the pressure of first time conception. Renowned preacher Rev Fr Joseph Santiago will be conducting the retreat along with medical professional Dr. Elsa De Menezes. SCLICK THE ABOVE LINK FOR MORE DETAILS.
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Friday, September 15Golden Jubilee Education Support: Our parish is providing a one-off educational support to fifty deserving students from our parish, studying in Grades 8 to 12. Application forms are available at the books counter in the parish compound. Please collect, fill it up, and submit your forms in the box outside the parish office. Last day for the submission of application forms is 15th September. Terms and conditions are stated in the application forms.
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Church News
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August 10Marriage Encounter Dubai invites all married couples to a live-in weekend. The weekend offers you a platform to deepen your relationship and be intimate with your spouse and with God. The first weekend starts from 28th-30th September and the second from 12th-14th October. Please contact the ME team couples mentioned on the banners in the compound. ME couples will be available in the compound after mass for more information.
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August 10Announcement from Catechism Office: Catechism books can be collected from the Catechism Office from 11th August during Catechism Office timings for children who have the registration earlier. Catechism Office is now accepting new and renewal of registration. More details click the above link.
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August 10Samaritan Ministry is organizing IELTS and Beginner’s Arabic Course. For course outline and registration details, please check the church website or the Samaritan notice board. Limited seats. Registration will be ONLY ONLINE via the church website. Last date of registration is 23rd August. For more details https://www.saintmarysdubai.org/courses
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August 10The Family Ministry is inviting parishioners who are not married in the Church to join the 25th Mass Wedding on Saturday, 2nd December. Please see the notice board for contact details and register at the Parish Office at your earliest. Last date for submission of documents is 31st October.
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PLENARY INDULGENCES
PLENARY INDULGENCES
For the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima Visiting a statue of Our Lady of Fatima solemnly exposed for public veneration in church or proper place on the 13th of each month from May to October (2017), and there devoutly participating in some celebration or prayer in honor of the Virgin Mary.
Any day: Eucharistic adoration for at least 30 minutes; or reading Scripture for at least 30 minutes; or Stations of the Cross; or rosary (5 decades) in church / group / family / etc.
Visiting the cathedral church of St. Joseph, and there praying an Our Father and the Creed on:
- the Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul (July 2)
- on August 2 (Portiuncula indulgence)
- on the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (November 9)
Visiting a parish church, and there praying an Our Father and the Creed on:- the Solemnity of its Titular Saint
- on August 2 (Portiuncula indulgence)
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Vatican News
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(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis during his General Audience on Wednesday expressed his closeness to those affected by a magnitude 4.0 earthquake that hit the IItalian island of Ischia on Monday night...
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(Vatican Radio) During his General Audience on Wednesday the Pope continued his catechesis on Christian hope reflecting on the hope contained in our ultimate destination, the heavenly Kingdom of God...
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