St. Thomas Forane Church, Jalahalli

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.

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

Feast of St. Thomas (Dukhrana) – July 3–6, 2026

Friday, 3 July 2026 – 6:00 PM

Flag Hoisting
Holy Mass and Ladeenju

Saturday, 4 July 2026 – 6:00 PM

Holy Mass, Message and Ladeenju
Procession around the Church

Sunday, 5 July 2026

6:30 AM: Holy Mass
8:30 AM: Solemn Concelebrated Rasa Qurbana, Homily & Ladeenju
Followed by Procession, Band Melam and Agape

Monday, 6 July 2026 – 6:15 AM

Holy Mass and Oppese at both cemeteries for the departed souls of our parish

Parish Diary

July 2026

During the month of June 2026, the parish witnessed several important pastoral, faith formation, and community-building activities. The following are some of the key highlights:

Annual General Body Meeting (Puthu Yogam) – 21 June 2026
Teachers’ Orientation Programme – 31 May 2026
Diocesan Catechism Inauguration – 7 June 2026
Catechism Orientation Programme – 7 June 2026
Participation in the CML Inauguration – 14 June 2026
Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Monthly activities and charitable outreach
Mathruvedi – Regular meetings and parish initiative

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,

Know More

Asst Vicar
Fr. Mathew Moothedam

Asst Vicar
Fr. Joseph Thoompanal

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