Welcome
OUR LADY OF VICTORIES CHURCH, MAHIM West, Mumbai.
VISION STATEMENT.
To make our parish family a Vibrant and Holistic Community Rooted in Christ, that feels, loves, cares and shares.
Parish Notices
21st & 22nd February 2026 – 1st SUNDAY OF LENT – ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Kindly join the session on legal aid and reconciliation which will be held in the church soon after the 9.30 a.m. mass tomorrow/ today – 22nd Feb.
2. BCS is having a free eye check-up camp tomorrow/today 22nd February after 9.30 a.m. mass.
3. The way of the Cross this Friday will be conducted by Christ the King, St. Joseph & St. Jude communities.
4. Bible enrichment session will be conducted every Saturday after the 7 p.m. mass.
5. PPC meeting next Sunday, 1st March, after the 9.30 am mass.
6. International Women’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Canossa High School, Mahim. Kindly register with our parish women cell before 24th Feb. For details refer the notice board.
7. Blood donation camp on Sunday 15th March. Kindly register your name at the BCS helpdesk.
8. Confessions on every Friday from 6.30 to 7 p.m. & on Saturdays from 5.30 to 6.00 p.m. during Lent.
9. As lenten observance, every family member is requested to join the weekly cluster cross prayer in your respective community.
10. A box is kept below the Main Altar in the Church for Lenten Alms. This money will be spent for the training of future Priests in Goregaon Seminary. Put your cash and cheque donations in this box. Cheques should be made in the name of: ARCHDIOCESE OF BOMBAY.
11. Every adult parish member should submit their choice for Parish Council and Youth Co-ordinator for the 2026-2028 term to their community Parish Council & coordinator, from the family list provided to you.
12. For other announcements, please see the church notice board.
Announcements on Ash Wednesday
1️. Lenten Cross in Families: This Lenten season, close to 50 crosses will be sent to our parish families. The Cross will move from one family to another during these 40 days of Lent. Every week, cluster families will meet at a designated place to reflect on the Five Wounds of Jesus. A special prayer booklet has been prepared to assist family and cluster prayer. The booklet will be given to each family at a nominal cost of ₹20, which may be paid to your community coordinator. We request all families to cooperate and participate wholeheartedly.
2️. Bible Enrichment Sessions: Every Saturday after Mass, there will be a Bible Enrichment Session during Lent. Kindly enrol your name at the Parish whatsapp contact.
3️. Youth Mass & Interactive Session: This Sunday at 9:30 a.m., there will be a Youth Mass, followed by an interactive session on the 3rd floor – AV Room. All youth are warmly invited to join.
4️. Legal Enrichment & Reconciliation Awareness Session: A special awareness session on legal matters and reconciliation will be held this Sunday after the 9:30 a.m. You are cordially invited to attend this helpful and enriching session.
5️. Way of the Cross – This Friday, the Way of the Cross will be conducted by the communities of Divine Mercy, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Prince of Peace. Let us participate prayerfully.
- Confessions: Confession on every Friday during lent from 6.30 pm to 7 pm and on Saturdays from 5.30 pm to 6 pm.
For other Lenten programs and details, kindly follow the posters shared on the parish WhatsApp groups.
Parish Lenten Programme: 2026
Lenten Cross Pilgrimage:
During this Lenten season, the Cross will move from one family to another. Cluster-wise weekly prayer meetings will be held throughout Lent at strategic places.
The Lenten Cross journey will culminate on Good Friday in the church with a community-wise Way of the Cross, followed by preaching on the Five Wounds of Jesus by Fr. Hendry SVD.
Confessions: During Lent – every Friday from 6.30 to 7 p.m. & on Saturdays from 5.30 to 6.00 p.m.
Bible Enrichment Session:
Every Saturday after the 7:00 p.m. Mass in the AV Room.
Way of the Cross: On Sundays, after 8 am mass for children, on Wednesdays in Konkani at 6.15 pm & on Fridays after 7 pm mass by SCCs.
Legal Reconciliation Enrichment Session:
On Sunday 22nd February, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in the church.
Youth Mass & Interactive Session:
On Sunday 22nd February – Youth Mass, followed by an interactive session in the 3rd Floor AV Room.
Eye-camp: On Sunday 22nd February, free eye testing & discounted prices for glasses in AV room in the morning.
Women in the Bible – Enrichment Session:
On Sunday 8th March, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass.
Wellness and Spiritual Health Session:
On Sunday 15th March, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass.
Blood Donation Camp:
On Sunday 15th March, blood donation camp will be held in the morning.
Passion Choir Recital:
On Sunday 22nd March, after the 6:00 p.m. mass, by our Victoria Choir.
Night Way of the Cross:
On Friday 27th March at 9 p.m. from the Church by Legion of Mary.
Palm Sunday ( 29th March):
Blessing of Palms at 8:00 a.m. followed by Mass.
Evening Procession with the Veronica Song.
Holy Week Programme: Detailed Holy Week schedule will be announced shortly
Mass Timings
SUNDAY
8am, 9.30am & 6pm
SATURDAY
6pm (konkani) & 7pm (English)
Weekdays : Monday to Saturday
7am & 7pm (Two masses in a day)
