Join Us for the Syro-Convention 2026 – A Jubilee Celebration! 🎉
We’re excited to invite you to the Syro-Malabar USA Jubilee Convention 2026 — a historic four-day gathering of faith, culture, and community from July 9–12, 2026 in Chicago at McCormick Place!
This Silver Jubilee event celebrates 25 years of the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago with inspiring spiritual sessions, cultural programs, youth activities, keynote talks, and fellowship.
👉 Reserve your spot now and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration! Register here
👉 For more details, see here: www.syroconvention.org
Friday, Mar 13, 2026 - Fourth Friday of Great Fast
6:30 PM - Adoration and Confession
7:00 PM - Holy Qurbana followed Way of the Cross
Readings: Heb 10:1-10 and Jn 17:9-19
St, Alphonsa, St, Ann and Thirukudumbam
Offsite retreat for students of Grade 8 through 12
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 - Fourth Saturday of Great Fast
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM - Adoration and Confession
10:00 AM - Holy Qurbana followed by Novena
Readings : Rev 3:14-22 and Lk 24:44-49
Sunday, Mar 15, 2026 - Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast
10:00 AM - Holy Qurbana followed by CCD
Readings : Gen 4:8-16, 1 Jn 1:5-10 and Jn 8:1-11
Family Unit Assignment : St. Anns
Lenten Season Weekday Liturgy
During the Lenten Season, the weekday liturgy schedule at the church will be as follows:
6:30 PM - Adoration and Confession
7:00 PM - Holy Qurbana
On Fridays, the Stations of the Cross will be held after the Holy Qurbana.
2026 - Way of the Cross Schedule
Friday, Feb 20, 2026: Divine Mercy, Infant Jesus and Little Flower
Friday, Feb 27, 2026: CCD - Grade 2, 5, 8 and 11
Friday, Mar 06, 2026: Marian, Nashua and Sacred Heart
Friday, Mar 13, 2026: St, Alphonsa, St, Ann and Thirukudumbam
Friday, Mar 20, 2026: CCD - Grade 1, 4, 7 and 10
Friday, Mar 27, 2026: CCD - Grade KG, 3, 6, 9 and 12
Friday, Apr 03, 2026: Good Friday
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 - Feast of St. Joseph
Those who wish to sponsor the feast are kindly requested to use the link below to sign up by March 17, 2026. https://forms.gle/AFevhrGATjicKTwa9
1:30 PM - Parish Council Meeting
Lenten Retreat
The Lenten Retreat will be held on March 27, 28, and 29, led by Rev. Fr. Bijil Chakkiath, MSFS. Please find the attached flyer. Youth retreat details will be shared later
Parish Office
The Parish office will be open every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Please use this time to submit or collect any forms or bills.
Stay connected with us! Follow our Parish Facebook page for the latest updates, announcements, and photos from our celebrations.
The Holy Qurbana, which refers to the Holy Eucharist, is the Divine Liturgy of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.
Fall Schedule
Sunday
10:00 AM - Holy Qurbana (Malayalam)
10:00 AM - CCD
11:30 AM - Holy Qurbana (English)
Saturday
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM - Adoration & Confession
10:00 AM - Holy Qurbana
Monday - Friday (Rectory Chapel)
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM - Adoration with Holy Rosary
09:00 AM - Holy Qurbana (Malayalam)
First Friday
06:00 PM - 06:45 PM - Confession
07:00 PM - Holy Qurbana (Malayalam/English) & Adoration