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
Thursday, April 02, 2026 - Seventh Thursday of Great Fast
Maundy Thursday
7:00 PM
Holy Qurbana
Washing of the Feet
Eucharistic Procession
Appam Murikkal Sushrusha
Readings: Ex 12:1-20, 1 Cor 11:23-29 and Jn 13:1-14 + Mt 26:26-30
Friday, April 03, 2026 - Good Friday
3:00 PM
Passion Service
• Way of the Cross
• Divine Mercy Novena
Readings:
• Genesis 22:1–19
• Romans 5:6–16
Passion of Christ
Part I:
• Luke 22:63–23:12
• Matthew 27:19
• Luke 23:13–23
• Matthew 27:24–25
• Luke 23:24–45
• Matthew 27:51–54
• John 19:23–30
Part II:
• John 19:31–42
Saturday, April 04, 2026 - Great Saturday
9:00 AM – Holy Qurbana
• Blessing of Water
• Divine Mercy Novena
Readings:
• Genesis 22:1–19
• Romans 6:3–11
• Matthew 28:1–20
7:00 PM – Easter Vigil Qurbana
Readings:
• Isaiah 60:1–7
• Romans 6:1–14
• Matthew 28:1–6
Easter Dinner
Sunday, April 05, 2026 - Easter Sunday
10:00 AM - Holy Qurbana
Divine Mercy Novena
Readings : Is 60:1-7, Rom 6:1-14 and Mt 28:1-6
NO CCD
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.
Virtus Training
The Virtus training for church volunteers is valid for three years. All volunteers must complete a mandatory one-hour refresher training to continue serving. The refresher training will be held on April 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The compliance team will contact all volunteers who require training.
Parish Office
The 2025 tax return forms are now ready. Parishioners who require a copy are requested to collect it from the 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