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Welcome to Sohar Parish!
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the website of St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church Sohar, whether you are newly arrived in our parish, or already an active member of the parish family, or you are in search of a parish family! I am convinced that God has a plan for you to become involved in the worship and ministries of the church.
Our parish is part of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia, a territorial jurisdiction of the Latin Rite in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen.How pleasant it is to live, love and pray together as one parish community! I invite you to review our website and become an active member of the parish community. You are most welcome to offer your many talents in service to this parish.
May the Lord Jesus Christ, be amongst you, to defend you; within you, to preserve you; before you, to guide you; after you, to guard you; above you, to bless you; who with the Father and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns forever.
Fr. Baby Mathew, OFM Cap.
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MASS TIMINGS
ENGLISH MASSES
Monday & Thursday 6.30 AM
Tuesday & Wednesday 7.30 PM
Friday - 7.00 Am, 9.30 AM, & 7.30 PMSaturday - 7.30 PM
Sunday - 6.30 AM & 7.30 PM
VERNACULAR MASSES
MALAYALAM
1,3 & 5 Thursday 8 PM
2 & 4 Friday 4.00 PM
MALANKARA
3rd Saturday 8.30 PM
TAGALOG
4th Friday 5.30 PM
KONKANI
2nd Thursday 7.30 PM
TAMIL
4th Thursday 8.00 PM
No Thursday evening mass except language mass
MARRIAGE RENEWAL MASS
Every 4th Sunday at 7.30 PM -
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT MESSAGE OF BISHOP PAOLO MARTINELLi
Peace and love,
Here we are on the second week of Advent. Christmas is coming and we must intensify our preparation.
The Church presents us with the figure of John the Baptist whose role was precisely to prepare the way for Jesus. What can we do to prepare for Christmas in the best way? John called people to the baptism of repentance and thus asked the people to prepare the way of the Lord.
Last week, I invited you to pray a little more, read the Gospel, and prepare the nativity scene in your homes.
Today, I invite you to approach the sacrament of reconciliation, to confession. Make a sincere effort to go to confession before Christmas.
If you can, I also invite you to come to the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Abu Dhabi to make the pilgrimage to the Holy Door and the shrine of Saint Arethas and companions and receive the plenary indulgence. In this way, you will prepare your heart to welcome Jesus, who will be born again in our hearts.
And don't forget to express every day: Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus, come!
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Prayer intention of the week
Let us pray for our parishioners who are sick, for those affected by layoffs and unemployment, for all who grieve the death of loved ones, for our departed faithful and for peace in the world.
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Vicariate News
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Bp Paolo celebrated mass at Al Ain Parish of Saint Mary, dedicated to her Immaculate Conception, for its patronal feast.
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John the Baptist reminds us that we must arrive prepared for the encounter with the Lord. If someone important comes to visit us at home, we need to check that everything is prepared to welcome him...
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For the first time, a meeting of the Catholic religion teachers was held along with Bp Paolo Martinelli who addressed them words of gratitude for their dedication, elements of reflection on their...
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On the occasion of the World Youth Day on 24 November 2024, Pope Francis addressed a special message to the youth of the vicariate thanks to Bp Paolo who had met him in Rome. "Youth is the time of...
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A mini WYD was held in in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE on November 24, bringing together youth from across the vicariate for a day of fellowship, and reflection. Mgr. Paolo Martinelli was present to guide and...
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TODAY'S LITURGY
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Bishop Paolo Martinelli
Pastoral Letter 2023Bishop Paolo Martinelli released his new Pastoral Letter 2023 titled, "Come and See" (John 1:39), 'Life is a Vocation' on 25 September, addressed to the faithful of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia.
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Vatican News
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Vatican News speaks to three representatives of Syria's Catholic community about the sudden downfall of the Assad government, and their hopes for the rebirth of a free and democratic Syria. ...
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On the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, we reflect on the progress made in addressing genocide, while...
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The “Life is hanging on by a thread” campaign will shine a light on the countless stories of human rights defenders and environmentalists who risk their lives for their causes. ...
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The Catechists were urged to be mentors of prayer, dedication and rootedness in the Word of God. Read all
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Pope Francis highlights the “feminine genius” that inspires the work of “Manos Unidas” in combatting hunger, underdevelopment, and lack of education in developing countries. Read...
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