We thank all those who came for the Flag hoisting on the 15th and for the talk by Dr. Ram Puniyani on the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. The feedback to his talk was very positive, as he touched on the process our country has gone through in achieving Independence and the present need to deepen the values of secularism and socialism. You can watch his presentations on YouTube.
Justice Sunday is a time for reflection. The recent case of a Dalit boy’s death in Rajasthan from an assault by his teacher for drinking from the teacher’s water pot; the release by the Government of Gujarat of 11 convicts convicted for life, for murder and rape during the Gujarat riots; and the jailing without trial of human rights activists like Teesta Setalvad, do not seem isolated cases but are trends in recent times. We reflect on what God’s Spirit is saying to us Christians through this. The Jesuit team invites your responses.
This Wednesday 24th the Church celebrates the Feast of the Apostle Bartholomew, who is reported to have come to India to witness to Jesus.
Our Parish Senior Citizens’ Group is active in providing meaning activities to seniors. Senior Citizens are invited for a session of Line Dancing on Wed 24th August at 5.30 pm in our Lady’s Room. On Thursday 25th August, there will be Housie for Senior citizens at 5.30 pm also in our Lady’s Room.
The Bombay Catholic Sabha invites you next Sunday 28 August to the Picnic Point, Aarey Colony, at 10.30 am, to appeal to the Government against locating the proposed Metro Car Shed in the Aarey area, because it is likely to lead to environmental degradation of the city’s lungs and will also displace hundreds of adivasis from the forests.
The Parish will celebrate Teachers’ Day on the 4th of Sept at the 8.00 am Mass, followed by a reception in the Hall. All present and former teachers from the Parish and those teaching in our Catholic Schools in the Parish are invited to register with the Parish Receptionist by next Sunday.
St. Paul’s Institute of Communication Education announces a 6-month Professional Filmmaking Course, for people of all age groups, beginning from September.
