The parish community of St. Sebastian’s Church, Pallithode, announces the annual celebration of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Scheduled from September 9 (Wednesday) to September 13 (Sunday), 2026, the annual feast includes daily liturgical services, novenas, and community prayers.
Program Schedule & Liturgical Timings
Day 1: September 9, 2026 (Wednesday) – Flag Hoisting
06:30 AM: Holy Mass.
05:45 PM: Welcoming the Prasudhenthis from Kadathukadavu Church.
06:30 PM: Flag Hoisting (Kodikayattam), Rosary, Holy Mass, Litany, and Eucharistic Benediction.
Main Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Clifilant Fernandez.
Homily: Rev. Fr. Yesudas Arakkal.
Leadership: Snekha Samooha Office Bearers.
Day 2: September 10, 2026 (Thursday)
06:30 AM: Holy Mass.
06:30 PM: Rosary, Holy Mass, Litany, and Eucharistic Benediction.
Main Celebrant: Very Rev. Fr. Antony Thattakath.
Homily: Rev. Fr. Jijo Puthenpura.
Leadership: All Liturgical Ministry Committee Members.
Day 3: September 11, 2026 (Friday)
06:30 AM: Holy Mass.
05:45 PM: Welcoming the 2027 Prasudhenthis from the Convent.
06:30 PM: Rosary, Holy Mass, Litany, and Eucharistic Benediction.
Main Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Amal Franklin Maniyapozhi.
Homily: Rev. Fr. Antanito Paul.
Day 4: September 12, 2026 (Saturday) – Vespers Day
06:30 AM: Holy Mass.
06:30 PM: Rosary, Holy Mass, Litany, and Solemn Eucharistic Benediction.
Main Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Gissal Jose Chittanthara.
Homily: Rev. Fr. George Eratapullikkal.
Leadership: Legion of Mary.
Day 5: September 13, 2026 (Sunday) – Feast Day
05:30 AM: Morning Holy Mass.
03:30 PM: Solemn High Feast Mass.
- Main Celebrant: Very Rev. Fr. Siju SCJ.
- Co-Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Albin Arakkal.
- Homily: Rev. Fr. Shelly Antony Arakkal.
- Leadership: Prasudhenthis and Family Members.
Followed by: Grand Feast Procession and Final Eucharistic Benediction.
