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MASS TIMINGS : Sundays 4:00 PM at ST EPHREM SYRIAC CATHOLIC CHURCH
Welcome to

St. Mary's Syro Malabar Catholic Mission

The path towards the establishment of an oriental Catholic community for the people of Indian origin in North East Florida, particularly began with the initiatives taken by several of our pioneers. Initially the Malayalee catholic community had occasional masses and gatherings on special occasions like Christmas and Easter. There were several Malayalee priests over here serving the local catholic churches who were generous to offer their service and facilities. Some of the names we would like to mentioned with gratitude are Fr. Fr. Jose Kulathinal CMI, Fr. Jose Maniyangat and several others. In the year 2012 under the leadership of Fr. Augustine Nellary, Malayalee catholic community was registered as a Mission under St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago. There after we had church services and mass on every Sunday and Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) for children. We are also thankful to Fr. Augustine Jacob for leading the mission for sometime and Fr. Jaison Punnolikunnel is currently our pastor (vicar), we have around 40 active families and over 60 children in our faith formation classes.

Message from Parish Priest

Standing amazed in the marvelous presence and providence of God, the Psalmist exhorts thus, "What shall I return to the Lord for all His goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of my salvation, and call on the name of the Lord". Commenced in the Jewish Passover meal, completed in Jesus' Paschal meal, continued in the present Eucharistic meal, we are celebrating the same as the Psalmist proclaims. The celebration and enactment of this memorial sacrifice is the core of an ecclesial community, the parish. The church remembers for herself, and reminds the public, that we are all saved through the precious blood of Jesus, and hence everyone must acknowledge and accept this truth by participating in the paschal mysteries, perfectly and effectively present in the Holy Mass. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, let us not forget what our Lord has commanded us to fulfill, 'Do this in memory of me'. Let us eat from the same bread and flesh, that we may not be divided, Let us drink from the same cup of blood, that we may not be defeated. It is the Eucharist that builds up the Church and family. Kindly start singing joyfully: ‘Let us be reconciled, and prepare a new altar. with the love of the Lord Jesus, Let us offer this Qurbana'. Lord God, we praise You for this ineffable gift

Mission Director & Vicar

Fr. Jaison Punnolikunnel

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

Phil 4:13

Mailing address: 210 SW Peach Street Keystone Heights Florida 32656.,
Sunday services will be held at the following address at 4 PM,
4650 Kernan Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
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