ST. JOHN BOSCO PARISH

Holy Week Programme 2008


March 12, 13, 14th      Sacrament of Reconciliation(Confession)
(Wed, Thur, Fri)          6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.


March 16th                  Palm Sunday
7.00 a.m.                     Holy Eucharist
7.45 a.m.                     Blessing of the Palms, Procession to the church followed by Holy
                                    Eucharist
9.15 a.m.                     Holy Eucharist
5.15 p.m.                     Singing of Veronica followed by Holy Eucharist

March 20th                  Maundy Thursday
6.30 p.m.                     Celebration of the Lord's Supper
                                    Washing of the Feet
                                    Celebrant Rev. Fr. Steve Rodrigues
                                    Adoration at Altar Repose
09.00 - 09.30 p.m.       Gorai I, II, III and Eksar
09.30 - 10.00 p.m.       New MHB, Yogi S., St. Anne's
10.00 - 10.30 p.m.       Yogi N., Old MHB, Bhabhai
10.30 - 11.00 p.m.       Jayraj, L.T. Road & Vazira
11.00 - 12.00 p.m.       DBYM - Fr. Allwyn

March 21st                  Good Friday
8.00 a.m.                     Way of the Cross (Don Bosco Ground)
3.00 p.m.                     Presentation of Crucifixion followed by Divine Mercy Novena Prayer
6.30 p.m.                     Passion Service
                                    Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Anthony Santarita
                                    Cantors for Passion:
                                    Rev. Fr. Bosco D'mello
                                    Rev. Fr. Allwyn Misquitta
                                    Rev. Fr. Anthony Santarita

March 22nd                 Holy Saturday
8.30 p.m.                     EASTER VIGIL SERVICE
                                    Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Ronnie Menezes
                                    Blessing of the Pascal Candle: Rev. Fr. Allwyn Misquitta
                                    Exultet: Rev. Fr. Bosco D'mello
                                    Conferring of Sacraments: Rev. Fr. Ronnie Menezes

March 23rd                 Easter Sunday
7.00 a.m.                     Holy Eucharist: Rev. Fr. Salvador D'souza
9.15 a.m.                     Holy Eucharist:Rev. Fr. Allwyn Misquitta
                                   There will be no Mass at 8.00 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

The Salesian community wishes you all A Very Happy and Holy Easter
May you rise with Jesus to a New Life.



March 30th                 Sacrament of Confirmation by - Bishop Percival Fernandez
(Sunday)                     9.15 a.m.
                                   Divine Mercy Sunday
                                   Special Celebration at 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. in the Church

April 13th                   First Holy Communion Service
(Sunday)                     9.15 a.m.