Dear Parishioners,
As we joyfully prepare for the celebration of Christmas, let us come together as one parish family to share the love, peace, and joy of Christ through our Christmas caroling.
May the beautiful tradition of caroling bring blessings to every home and strengthen the bonds of faith, love, and fellowship among us.
Wishing you and your families a blessed and joyful Christmas!
With prayers and blessing.
Fr. Thomas Kadukapillil
Ward coordinators are requested to confirm their participation and coordinate with the assigned priest.
Please review the schedule regularly for the latest updates and changes.
Any changes to dates or priest assignments will be reflected in the published schedule.
Kindly coordinate with your ward representatives for caroling arrangements and timings.
All parishioners are encouraged to participate and make this Christmas season a joyful experience of faith and fellowship.
Caroling Dates: Nov 27 - 29, Dec 4 - 6, Dec 11 - 13, Dec 18 - 20
NOVEMBER 19, 2026 (Thursday) :
Ward Officials Meeting - Alphonsa Hall
NOVEMBER 22, 2026 (Sunday) :
Blessing of Infant Jesus.
Please bring the Infant Jesus to the Cathedral for the 8:00 AM or 11:15 AM Holy Qurbana and place it on the designated table for the blessing.
NOVEMBER 24, 2026 (Tuesday):
Distribution of Christmas Cakes and Calendars to Ward Officials
NOVEMBER 29, 2026 (Sunday):
Blessing of Infant Jesus (If unable to bring on Nov 22)
Please bring the Infant Jesus to the Cathedral for the 8:00 AM or 11:15 AM Holy Qurbana and place it on the designated table for the blessing.
DECEMBER 20, 2026 (Sunday):
Submission of Crib and External Decoration Competition Winners List by Ward Officials
Please note that submissions received after the deadline will not be considered for the final evaluation at the Church level.
DECEMBER 23, 2026 (Wednesday):
Submission of Final Christmas Collection to the Trustee's Office
Please ensure that the final Christmas collection is submitted by December 23, 2026, to be considered for the competition.
Christmas 2026 Competitions
Christmas is a season of joy, creativity, generosity, and togetherness! We warmly invite all our wards, families, and parishioners to participate enthusiastically in the Christmas 2026 competitions and share their God-given talents.
Let's celebrate the true spirit of Christmas together!
👉 Click here to Explore Competitions – Rules, Categories & Details
We invite all parishioners to participate and contribute as they are able. Donations can be made through any of the following options:
1. Check / Cash
Make checks payable to St Thomas Syro Malabar Cathedral, Chicago. Please include your Family ID and "Christmas Donation" on the check. Contributions may be submitted at the Trustee Office, during Mass, or through Ward Officials during caroling visits.
2. Online Contribution
👉 Click here to make an online donation. Please enter your Ward Name and Family ID in the Notes and your Family ID in the designated Text box for tracking.
3. ParishOnNet
👉 Click here to Login to ParishOnNet, select Donate, and choose Christmas Caroling from the dropdown menu.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support. May God bless you and your family with a joyful and blessed Christmas!
We gratefully acknowledge the generous sponsors who have come forward to support the cash prizes for our Christmas Crib Competition and Exterior Home Decoration Competition.
The First, Second, and Third Prizes for both competitions are proudly sponsored by our valued supporters. Their generosity adds joy and excitement to our Christmas celebrations and encourages greater participation from our parish community.
We sincerely thank all our sponsors for their generosity and support!
