My dear parishioners of Derebail, greetings and blessings to you all! May the Most Holy Redeemer bless you and all your near and dear ones abundantly.

We thank the Lord for the gift of the month of September, for the beautiful celebration of Monthi Fest, and for all the blessings we have received. May Mother Mary continue to remain close to our hearts and families and intercede for us always.

We continue to pray for all those families who have experienced pain and sorrow through the loss of a loved one. May the Lord console them, strengthen them, and fill their hearts with His peace and hope.

As we enter the month of October, we have yet another opportunity to draw closer to the Lord and to strengthen our bonds as one parish family.

The Month of the Holy Rosary

October is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Rosary and to Our Lady of the Rosary. Throughout the history of the Church, the Rosary has been a powerful prayer through which countless people have experienced the loving presence and protection of Mother Mary.

The Rosary is a simple yet profound prayer. It brings our families together, strengthens our faith, and unites us as a parish community. Let us therefore make October a special opportunity to pray the Rosary in our families and together as a parish.

I warmly invite as many parishioners as possible to participate in the Rosary devotion held in our parish every evening at 5.30 p.m. Let us come together and place our families, our parish, and all our needs under the loving protection of Our Blessed Mother.

Mission Sunday – 18 October

We will celebrate Mission Sunday on 18 October. It is an occasion for us to reflect, pray, and contribute towards the missionary mission of the Church.

Derebail Parish has always been generous in its support of the missions. I once again appeal to all our parishioners to participate wholeheartedly in the food festival, lucky games, auction, and other activities organised in connection with Mission Sunday.

Through our prayers and generous contributions, let us reach out to our needy brothers and sisters and share with them the blessings that God has entrusted to us.

Komriso Aithar – 25 October

On 25 October, we will celebrate Confraternity Sunday – Komriso Aithar. It is a special day when we, as one parish community, come together around the Eucharistic Lord to pray, celebrate, and express our communion and togetherness.

I warmly invite all our parishioners to participate in this beautiful celebration, which will culminate in Eucharistic Adoration and the Eucharistic Procession.

Let us come together in large numbers and give witness to our faith and our unity as a parish family.

Odlem Fest – 1 November

On 1 November, our parish will celebrate our Annual Feast – Odlem Fest. It is a joyful occasion for us to come together as a parish family and to thank the Lord for the many blessings and graces we have received throughout the year. Let us prepare ourselves spiritually and participate in the celebration in large numbers. May our Annual Feast strengthen our faith, deepen our unity, and renew our commitment to the Lord and to one another.

A Month of Blessings

Dear parishioners, let us make this month of October a time of prayer, unity, generosity, and renewed faith. May it be a month filled with joy and peace, good health, and abundant material and spiritual blessings. May the Most Holy Redeemer continue to guide, protect, and bless every family of our parish. May Our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of the Rosary, intercede for us and accompany us always.

With prayerful good wishes and blessings to you all,

Rev. Fr Joseph Martis

Parish Priest