1. Novena in preparation for the Feast of Infant Jesus – 2017
Encountering the Infant in the word and in our lives
Date Theme First
Reading
Second
reading
Gospel Mass Timing Community Message for life
20 Jan
Fri
At Annunciation: His
conception announces the
Divine Plan of salvation
Heb 8:
6-13
Lk 1: 26-38 Konkani: 6.30 pm
English: 7.30 pm
Meghwadi/ Shyam
& Konkan Nagar
Apna Ghar
God has a plan for each one of us.
21 Jan
Sat
At Visitation: His presence
brings joy
Is 8: 23-
9: 3
1 Cor 1:
10-13,
17
Mt 4: 12-
17
Konkani: 6.30 pm
English: 7.30 pm
Shivaji/ Hari Nagar
Subash Nagar
Where there is Christ there is true
happiness
22 Jan
Sun
At His Birth: His birth
brings new hope
Is 8: 23-
9: 3
1 Cor 1:
10-13,
17
Mt 4: 12-
23
English: 9.30 am
Konkani: 5.30 pm
Natwar Nagar
Legion of Mary
Hope in the Lord in all circumstances
of life.
23 Jan
Mon
In the visit of the
Shepherds: His encounter
shows his special love for
the humble and the poor
Heb 9:
15, 24-
28
Lk 2: 8-20 Konkani: 6.30 pm
English: 7.30 pm
Bandrekarwadi 1
Shiv Tekdi & Pratap
Nagar
Have a preferential option for the
poor.
24 Jan
Tue
In the visit of the Magi: He
is acknowledged as
Universal King.
Heb 10:
1-10
Mt 2: 1-12 Konkani: 6.30 pm
English: 7.30 pm
Paras Nagar
Market Area &
Janata Colony
Make Jesus the King of your Life
25 Jan
Wed
In His Flight to Egypt: His
flight into Egypt shows His
care and protection for us
Acts
22:3-16
Mt 2: 13-
15
Konkani: 6.30 pm
English: 7.30 pm
Koliwada
Majaswadi
Be loving and caring towards all
26 Jan
Thurs
At His Presentation: His
presentation is a call to a
life of commitment
Heb 10:
19-25
Lk 2: 22-32 Konkani: 6.30 pm
English: 7.30 pm
Prem Nagar
Bimbisar Nagar
Commit yourself to love and serve
Him
27 Jan
Fri
His presence among the
scholars: shows His
authority and wisdom
Heb
10:32-
39
Lk 2: 41-47 Konkani: 6.30 pm
English: 7.30 pm
Ladies Sodality
Gandhinagar
Know what you believe. Have love for
the word.
28 Jan
Sat
His Finding in the Temple:
shows that He is always
among us.
Zep 2:3,
3: 12-13
1 Cor 1:
26-31
Mt 5: 1-12 Konkani: 6.30 pm
English: 7.30 pm
Shankarwadi
Bandrekarwadi 2
Seek the Lord and you will find Him.
29 Jan
Sun
Encounter the Infant in the
word and in life
Zep 2:3,
3: 12-13
1 Cor 1:
26-31
Mt 5: 1-12
English: 9.00 am Parish Councillors
Serve the Infant King in word and in
deeds.
