April 1 | Wednesday

• 07:30 pm: Holy Qurbana, Novena to St. Joseph

April 2 | Maundy Thursday

• 07:30 pm: Holy Qurbana, Washing of the Feet, Peseha Appam Murickal (Hall)
• One-hour silent Adoration in the Church

April 3 | Good Friday

• 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm: Silent Adoration
• 05:00 pm: Good Friday Service, followed by Way of the Cross & Nagari Kanickal (led by St. Sebastian Unit & St. Thomas Unit)

April 4 | Saturday | Easter Vigil

• No Holy Qurbana in the morning
• 07:30 pm: Holy Qurbana, Procession
• Qurbana Readings:
  1. First Reading: Isa 60:1–7 – The glory of the Lord has risen on you
  2. Second Reading: 1 Sam 2:1–10 – My heart exults in the Lord
  3. Third Reading: Rom 5:20–6:23 – Dying and rising with Christ
  4. Gospel: Matt 28:1–6 – The Resurrection of Jesus

April 5 | Easter Sunday | St. Chavara Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Bakersfield

• 11:00 am: Holy Qurbana at St. Chavara Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Bakersfield

Let us remember:

• May 3, 08:00 am – 3:00 pm: SSVDP- American Redcross blood drive
• Rosa Mystica Prayer on every 13th of the month (church or virtual).
• CML & Holy Childhood Association meetings every 2nd Sunday of the Month (15 minutes after Malayalam Qurbana).
• Malayalam Class every Sunday (03:30 pm Online).
• 2025 Church contribution statements are available in our church office, and you can also download from Parish OnNet.