Parish Newsletter

Three Days Fast (Moonu Nombu)

Nineveh Lent- Moonnu Nombu St. Bernadette Mission — Sunday Reflection Three Days Fast (Moonu Nombu) A Call to Repentance, Conversion, and Renewal   Moonu Nombu in the Syro-Malabar Liturgy Moonu Nombu (literally “three days of fasting”), also known as the Rogation of the Ninevites or Ba’utha d-Ninwaye, is an important

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Saint Devasahayam Pillai

Tomb in front of the main-altar of St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, Kottar, Nagercoil   Faith Tested by Fire Saint Devasahayam Pillai, born as Neelakandan Pillai in 1712 and baptized as Lazarus, is one of the most inspiring witnesses of Christian faith in Indian history. Born into an affluent Hindu family in

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Baptism of Our Lord, Jesus Christ

St. Bernadette Mission — Sunday Reflection             Baptism of Our Lord, Jesus Christ Baptism of Jesus Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the River Jordan. When Jesus came out of the water, heaven opened, the Holy Spirit descended like a dove, and the Father’s

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Feast of Denaha (Epiphany) January 6

St. Bernadette Mission — Sunday Reflection The Feast of Denaha (Epiphany) is celebrated twelve days after Christmas on January 6th. This period recalls the journey from the birth of Jesus to the arrival of the Magi, who came bearing gifts and proclaiming Christ’s manifestation to the world. The Syriac word

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Happy New Year 2026

St. Bernadette Mission — Sunday Reflection Happy New Year 2026!   As we step into this new year, let us pause with grateful hearts to thank God for the wonderful year 2025. It was truly a year of excellence, filled with victories and challenges, highs and lows, lessons and growth.

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Christmas 2025

St. Bernadette Mission — Sunday Reflection Christmas 2025   “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” — John 1:14   Christmas is the celebration of God’s great love for humanity. It is not the story of a baby becoming God, but of God humbling Himself to become

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Thaiboosa: A Celebration of Grace, Faith and Womanhood

St. Bernadette Mission — Sunday Reflection “The angel said to her, ‘Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.’”— Luke 1:28    Thaiboosa 2025 — A Grace-Filled Gathering Thaiboosa 2025 was prayerfully celebrated on Saturday, 13th December in Birmingham. This annual event is

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