St. Anthony Church • Mankhurd, Mumbai
Glimpses of sacred worship, feast days, and community gatherings at St. Anthony Church
Our major annual parish festival celebrated on June 13 with solemn novena prayers, processions, and festive community Mass.
Special Holy Week services, Easter Resurrection Mass, and First Holy Communion celebrated in the sanctuary.
Mandala Hill outdoor Mass, All Souls Day memorial services, and Christmas Eve midnight celebrations on parish grounds.
Below is the schedule of key annual festivals, feast days, special novenas, and parish-wide celebrations. Timings and venues for specific weekly zone activities are announced during Sunday Masses and updated in the weekly bulletin.
| Month | Community / Group | Programme Description | Key Date | Venue Site | Service Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | Mandala Community | Mandala Hill Festival & Outdoor Worship | First Sunday of May | Mandala Hill Site | 08:15 AM Mass |
| June | All Parishioners | Feast of St. Anthony of Padua (Novena & Feast Mass) | June 13 | St. Anthony Church | 06:30 AM & 07:00 PM |
| September | All Parishioners | Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monti Fest) | September 8 | St. Anthony Church | 07:00 AM & 08:15 AM |
| November | Cemetery Committee | All Souls Day Memorial Service | November 2 | Parish Cemetery / Vaults | 07:00 AM & 06:00 PM |
| December | All Parishioners | Christmas Solemn Midnight Mass & Carols | December 24 | Church Open Grounds | 10:00 PM onwards |
| December | Sunday School | Parish Children's Christmas Tree Celebration | Last Sunday of Dec | Padua High School Hall | 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM |