1.    [a]    Tomorrow / today, 8th March, 2026, will be observed as Day of Prayer for Peace, with 
special prayers at each Mass.  It is also observed as International Women’s Day.
       [b]    All are urged to pray the Rosary daily from 8th to 14th March for peace. A special intercessory Prayer to Mary, Queen of Peace is to be said at the end of the Rosary.
       [c]    All are encouraged to observe Friday, 13th March, as a day of fasting and prayer, for world peace, for all those affected by the violence and conflict.

2.    On the occasion of Women’s Day tomorrow / today, 8th March, the BCS Unit of St. Anne’s have organized a short session on ‘Bystanders Intervention for the Safety of Women in Public Places’, at 10.30 a.m. at the Kiddies Korner.  

3.    Please make your contributions to the ‘Lenten Alms’ earmarked for St. Pius Seminary, Goregaon. Cheques should be drawn in favour of ‘Archdiocese of Bombay’.

Posters for the following announcements are displayed at the Meet & Greet Area

4.    To celebrate ‘Women’s Day’, Holy Family Hospital announces a special 20% discount on the ‘Well Women Health Check Up Plan’ for the entire month of March.

5.    Women’s Health Awareness Session by Holy Family Hospital on Sunday, 15th March at Bosco Hall from 10.15 a.m. to 11.15 a.m.

6.    The All-Mumbai Walking Pilgrimage to Pray for Peace will be held on Saturday, 21st March, starting at 10.30 p.m. from Cross Maidan-Dhobi Talao, and concluding at Mt. Mary’s Basilica, Bandra, with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

7.    St. Andrew’s College of Hotel Management announces Admissions for CCHMCT and B.Sc (HOSPITALITY STUDIES) for 2026-2027.

8.    Joseph Cardijn Technical Institute offers a month-long technical trade training especially for those who have appeared for their SSC / HSC exam and also for college going students who are on vacation, to know the basics of welding / fabrication, electrical, car servicing and carpentry which will give them an orientation into the technical field.  This course is open to students of all faiths.

9.    Please note the following collections –
   [a] 1st March, 2026 (Sunday) - Rs.62,590/-.  
   [b] Community Welfare Fund for the month of February, 2026 - Rs.1,76,140/-.
Thank you and God Bless.