Achan's Corner

Organizing the Communion Qurbana was something that I would like to call out as an event that all of us should be proud of, as a community. Given the restrictions and the state guidelines around gatherings, we had to be extra cautious to ensure the safety of the kids and all the parishioners who were planning to attend it. This was an event that many extended families of our parishioners, were able to attend because of the livestreaming ( 989 views ) by our SMCB Communication Team.

This edition of SMCB Times is dedicated to our Mother Mary. We have featured 3 beautiful videos from the youth in our Parish who have dedicated their renditions of our Blessed Mother's Hymns for all of us. Also, featured are the fruits of labor of parishioners who tended to their gardens and their pride as they receive the bounty.

We start the month of September with the “Ettu Nombu” or the Eight Day abstinence as a solemn remembrance of Mother Mary’s birthday. As a Syrian Catholic, the Ettu Nombu is integral to our veneration of Mother Mary. This year, our special intention for the "Ettu Nombu" and first Friday fasting, is the COVID 19 pandemic, as requested by our Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar George Alencherry and the synod of Bishops. Let us remember all those who lost their lives and their families, all the infected and the affected, all the care-givers, research workers and frontline workers all over the world.

Just as Blessed Mother has kept us all together during this time of tribulation, she will continue to be our guide and protector.

May God bless you all

Tony Achan