St. Catherine was born in 287 AD and died in 305 AD, aged 18, in Alexandria, Egypt. At that time Alexandria was one of the finest cities in the world, a centre of learning, culture and faith. Christian tradition states that Catherine was of noble birth and possibly a princess. Her story is of a brave and faithful young woman, whose life illustrates the power of courageous faith. She was the fairest in the land and the most beautiful. She was wealthy, brilliant, had lots of sense and could argue with Philosophers. She was virtuous and did not have time for pagan suitors who wanted to make her a ‘trophy wife’. She wanted to be dedicated to Jesus Christ her whole life.

Sarah: Michael, with All Saints Day and All Souls Day coming up, I’ve been wondering about their significance in our Catholic faith. Could you explain them to me?
Michael: Absolutely, Sarah! All Saints Day is celebrated on November 1st. It’s a solemnity honoring all the saints, both known and unknown. We recognize their lives of virtue and their intercession for us.
Sarah: So it’s a day to celebrate those who have already reached heaven?
Michael: Exactly! It reminds us of our call to holiness. The saints serve as examples and intercessors, guiding us on our own faith journeys.

(3/11/2024)

‘By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.'(Proverbs 24:3-4)

‘Family Day,’ is celebrated to foster stronger family ties, encourage reflection on the importance of family, and express gratitude. This day highlights the value of spending time together, which is essential for emotional well-being and mental health. The mission of the family and the society, complement each other, for Good families can build a Good Society!

The 8th World Day of the Poor, will be observed on Sunday, November 17th,2024. This day was established by Pope Francis in 2017 and it is celebrated annually on the 33rd Sunday in November.

The purpose of this day is to encourage Catholics and people of goodwill to reflect on the needs of the poor, to encounter those living in poverty and to find ways to provide practical support. It aligns with the Pope’s broader focus on promoting social justice and compassionate outreach to the marginalised. The theme for this year is dedicated to prayer,” The prayer of the poor rises up to God”(Sirah 21:5)

Other than walking in processions, ringing the Altar bell, and of course serving on the Altar, we Altar servers except of serving on the altar, and serving in other liturgical service, we also help the church in some small acts as, in whatever service we provide to others we look upon it as the service to God.

Over the past years, the Altar Servers Association has been participating in various competitions like, kopel making, drawing competition, Christmas decoration, and many more events like this. But, in every way possible most of these contests keeps our focus on Christ.

We have heard a lot about Indulgences or Indulgence. Sometimes we read about it in the Catholic magazines, Holy pictures or even the Priests speak about it in their homilies. I was curious to know about this Indulgence and read about it, hence I thought of sharing some view points about the same and how it benefits us. As this month of November is dedicated to souls, we can earn many indulgences and save many souls too.
What is indulgence?

Tooth erosion is when your enamel (the outer, protective layer of your teeth) wears thin. Dental erosion, or tooth erosion, is a common problem that can occur at any age.
When your tooth enamel becomes thin, it weakens your teeth and makes them more vulnerable to stains, sensitivity and cavities.
Left untreated, tooth erosion will continue to wear away the underlying layers of your teeth. this process happens slowly. If you’ve already lost some enamel, there are ways to halt tooth
erosion before it worsens.