A Sacred Celebration for Our Parish
St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, under the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Chicago, joyfully invites the faithful to celebrate the Priestly Ordination of Deacon Michael and Deacon Sam. This sacred event will take place on June 13, 2026, and marks a significant milestone not only in the lives of the ordinands but also in the life of our parish and the wider Syro-Malabar Catholic community.
Priestly ordination is one of the most sacred moments in the life of the Church. Through the laying on of hands by the bishop and the prayer of the Church, a deacon is ordained into the priesthood and is entrusted with the mission of serving God’s people through theproclamation of the Word, celebration of the Holy Qurbana, and pastoral ministry.
Meet The Main Celebrant
Ordination Ceremony Schedule - Saturday, June 13, 2026 |
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9:30 AM - Reception of the Bishop at the Church
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9:45 AM - Procession |
10:00 AM - The Priestly Ordination ceremony |
1:00PM - Felicitation Program |
2:00 PM - Lunch Reception |
First Qurbana Schedules - Sunday, June 14, 2026 |
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9:30 AM - First Holy Qurbana of Dn. Sam Kuttappassery |
11:00 AM - Early Lunch & Refreshments |
11:30 AM - First Holy Qurbana of Dn. Michael James |
1:00 PM - Lunch |
Location:
St. George Syro Malabar Catholic Church | 408 Getty Avenue, Paterson, NJ |
Ordination Ceremony Schedule
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
The community joyfully gathers for the sacred priestly ordination of Dn. Michael and Dn. Sam, presided over by Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt.
9:30 AM – Reception of the Celebrant
Clergy and the faithful assemble to warmly welcome Bishop Mar Joy Alappatt, the main celebrant for this holy occasion.
9:45 AM – Procession
The clergy and participants form a solemn procession and enter the church in preparation for the sacred liturgy.
10:00 AM – Priestly Ordination Liturgy
The solemn ordination ceremony begins.
Dn. Michael and Dn. Sam will be ordained to the priesthood according to the ancient and beautiful traditions of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.
This will be followed by the celebration of the Holy Qurbana.
1:00 PM – Felicitation Program
The parish community comes together for a special felicitation program to honor and congratulate the newly ordained priests.
2:00 PM – Lunch Reception
Fellowship and celebration continue with a lunch reception hosted for the entire parish community.
All are cordially invited to be part of this blessed day and witness the beautiful sacrament of Holy Orders.
First Holy Qurbana Celebrations
Sunday, June 14, 2026
The joyous celebrations continue as the newly ordained priests, Dn. Sam Kuttappassery and Dn. Michael James, offer their First Holy Qurbana with the parish community.
9:30 AM – First Holy Qurbana of Dn. Sam Kuttappassery
Dn. Sam Kuttappassery celebrates his First Holy Qurbana, marking the beginning of his priestly ministry in the Syro-Malabar tradition.
11:00 AM – Early Lunch & Refreshments
An early lunch will be served for those who are unable to stay for the second Holy Qurbana. Light refreshments will also be available for those remaining for the second Holy Qurbana.
11:30 AM – First Holy Qurbana of Dn. Michael James
Dn. Michael James celebrates his First Holy Qurbana, marking the beginning of his priestly ministry in the Syro-Malabar tradition.
1:00 PM – Lunch
The celebrations conclude with a joyful community lunch, fostering fellowship and thanksgiving.
Event Logistics
The parish is preparing to welcome more than 1,000 guests for this special celebration. To accommodate the large number of attendees, outdoor tents will be arranged to provide additional seating and gathering space.
Parking will be organized off-site with shuttle services transporting guests to and from the church premises. A large group of volunteers has been organized into twelve sub-teams responsible for various aspects of the event.
How You Can Help
We warmly invite parishioners of our St. George community to be part of this joyful celebration by volunteering in one of the following areas:
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Hospitality
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Food Services
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Parking Coordination
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Greeters/Ushers
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Outdoor Site-Setup
If you are interested in helping, please sign up using this link- Volunteer Sign Up
or contact one of the trustees.
Accomodation Signup
We are seeking volunteers to assist with hosting clergy and seminarians who will be attending the upcoming ordination celebration. Parishioners are invited to support by offering accommodation and/or transportation for our guests. If you are interested in volunteering, please use the link below to share your availability and how you are able to help. - Accomodation Sign Up
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