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

Ash Monday Holy Qurbana Timings: 6:15 AM & 6:30 PM.
Daily Holy Qurbana during Lent: 6:15 AM (Morning) & 6:30 PM (Monday to Thursday).
Way of the Cross (Monday to Saturday): 5:45 AM, followed by Holy Qurbana.
Friday Schedule: Way of the Cross at 6:00 PM (Led by Wards), followed by Holy Qurbana.
Saturday & Sunday Holy Qurbana: 6:30AM, 8:30AM & 6:00 PM.

WAY OF THE CROSS – WARD-WISE SCHEDULE
- 07/03/2025 – St. Vincent De Paul Ward (Abbigere), St. Sebastian Ward (Bahubali Nagar), St. Alphonsa Ward (Gangamma Circle)
- 14/03/2025 – Sacred Heart Ward (H.M.T), St. George Ward (Jalahalli West), St. Antony Ward (K.G. Halli)
- 21/03/2025 – St. Kuriakose Ward (Lakshmipura), St. Paul Ward (M.E.S Road)
- 28/03/2025 – Mother Teresa Ward (M.S Palya), St. Joseph Ward (Muthyala Nagar), Little Flower Ward (Nagaland)
- 04/04/2025 – St. Philomena Ward (Sanjayanagar), St. Claret Ward (Shettihalli), Infant Jesus Ward (Sunder Nagar)
- 11/04/2025 – St. Jude Ward (Vidyaranyapura), St. Mary’s Ward (Yelahanka)

Parish Diary

Feb 2025

Jubilee Year Inauguration: The Jubilee Year was solemnly inaugurated with a special ceremony, marking a year of grace, renewal, and indulgences.
Annual Retreat: A spiritually enriching retreat was conducted, guiding parishioners through prayer, reflection, and renewal in the Jubilee Year.
Catechism Activities: The second-semester catechism exam was successfully held, followed by the inaugural Faith Formation Forane Council Meeting.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Outreach programs, including visits to an ashram and an open prison, brought comfort, aid, and hope to those in need.
Stars Pithruvedi: A two-day excursion strengthened fellowship, while a generous donation supported a naturopathy center’s revival, and a special general meeting discussed key charitable initiatives.

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,

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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.

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