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, Feb 20, 2026 - First Friday of Great Fast
6:30 PM - Adoration and Confession
7:00 PM - Holy Qurbana followed Way of the Cross
Readings: Jas 1:12-18 and Lk 22:39-46
Way of the Cross - Divine Mercy, Infant Jesus and Little Flower
Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 - First Saturday of Great Fast
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM - Adoration and Confession
10:00 AM - Holy Qurbana followed by Novena
Readings : 2 Cor 2:5-11 and Lk 15:11-24
Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 - First Sunday of the Great Fast
10:00 AM - Holy Qurbana (Malayalam)
Readings : Gen 13:1-13, 1 Tim 6:3-10 and Lk 19:1-10
10:00 AM - CCD
11:45 AM - Holy Qurbana (English)
Family Unit Assignment : Thirukudumbam
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
CCD
Our parish is organizing an offsite retreat for students of Grade 8 through 12 from March 13 - March 15. This includes overnight stay. The retreat will be at the Grotonwood camp and conference center in Groton, MA. We hope your child is able to attend the retreat.
Please submit 1 application for each student Registration - HS Lenten Retreat Form
More details of the retreat can be found here : High School Retreat Details
Parish Office
The 2025 tax return forms are now ready. Parishioners who require a copy are requested to collect it from the Parish Office.
“Protecting God’s Children” - Safety Training will be conducted at our church on March 1, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. All volunteers who have not yet completed this training are expected to attend.
Volunteers who have not completed the training will not be permitted to participate in activities involving children or hold any administrative positions, including Parish Council, Choir, CCD teacher, or other volunteer roles.
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