St. Thomas Forane Church
St. Thomas Forane Church
Jalahalli, Banagalore, Karnataka 560 013

Season of Lent (നോമ്പുകാലം) - 02 Mar 2025 - 19 Apr 2025

Legacy of St. Thomas Forane church

Legacy of
St. Thomas Forane Church

Welcome to St. Thomas forane church Jalahalli. This Syro-malabar parish community consists of 2500 members, is having its base in North Bangalore, Karnataka. This parish community was formed over the years and was established as a parish community in 1985 in order to address the spiritual needs of the malayalee Catholics. The parish church which was constructed in 1985 in unique Kerala style is an attraction of Claretian campus here. The adoration chapel and the Marian grotto are the sought after places for the innumerable devotees who are seeking peace and solace in their lives. This parish comes under the Holy see at Rome and the Major Archbishop of Syro- malabar church having its headquarters at kakkanad, kochi, Kerala. We follow the liturgical celebrations of Syromalabar rite.

Our Patron

Pope Francis
His Holiness
Pope Francis
Mar Raphael Thattil
Major Archbishop of
Syro Malabar Church
Mar Raphael Thattil
Joseph Pamplany
Metropolitan Arch Bishop
Joseph Pamplany
Bishop Sebastian Adayanthrath
Diocese of Mandya
Bishop Sebastian Adayanthrath
Mass Timings
Monday
6:15 am
Tuesday
6:15 am
Wednesday
6:15 am
Thursday
6:15 am
Friday
6:15 am
Saturday
6:15 am
Sunday
6:30 am
 
8:30 am
 
10:30 am
 
6:00 pm

                                                           

Weekly Notice

  • Transportation: Those needing transportation for the Bible Convention on March 29th, 30th, and 31st should inform their ward members.

  • Monthly Subscription / Special Collection: Pending payments should be cleared at the earliest to help close this year’s account.

Parish Diary

Feb 2025

  • Jubilee Year Inauguration
  • Annual Retreat
  • Pious Association Activites
    • Catechism
    • Society of St. Vincent de Paul
    • Stars Pithruvedi

Shepherds of Our Parish

Vicar
 Msgr James
Kunnampadavil

St. Thomas Forane Church, Jalahalli, Bangalore is one of the first two catholic syro-malabar churches in Bangalore. This parish church which is situated in the northern part of Bangalorehas all the facilities and the right ambience, required for prayer and worship. It provides spiritual solace for   thousands of parishioners, teachers,

Asst Vicar
 Fr. Mathew Moothedam
Asst Vicar
 Fr. Joseph Thoompanal

UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr
20
Holy Week & Easter

The Season of Lent (March 2 – April 20, 2025) is a time of prayer, fasting, and repentance, leading up to the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord. It culminates in the celebration of Easter Sunday, marking Christ’s victory over sin and death.

PAST EVENTS

Mar 3
Ash Monday

Ash Monday - March 3, 2025 Holy Qurbana - 6:15 AM and 6:00 PM

Feb 20
Parish Annual Retreat: February 20th to 23rd, 2025

Parish Annual Retreat: February 20th-23rd, 2025 The Annual Retreat at St. Thomas Forane Church, Jalahalli, from February 20 to 23, 2025, was a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal. Led by Rev. Fr. Jison Paul Vengassery, it deepened faith and embraced the Jubilee Year’s theme, “Pilgrims of Hope.”

Feb 2
JUBILEE YEAR INAUGURATION – 2nd FEB 2025

St. Thomas Forane Church, Jalahalli, celebrates the grand inauguration of the Jubilee Year 2025 and the Ruby Jubilee of our parish (1985-2025)—a sacred time of hope, renewal, and thanksgiving. Click below to journey through this milestone event.

St. Thomas Church

Prayer to St. Thomas

O Glorious St. Thomas, your grief for Jesus was such that it would not let you believe he had risen unless you actually saw him and touched his wounds. But your love for Jesus was equally great and it led you to give up your life for him. Pray for us that we may grieve for our sins which were the cause of Christ's sufferings. Help us to spend ourselves in his service and so earn the title of “blessed” which Jesus applied to those who would believe in him without seeing him.
Amen

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