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ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
~ NAWALAPITIYA ~
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” - Luke 1:38
A message from the Bishop of Kandy
It indeed is a good attempt and initiative taken by the Parish of St. Mary, Nawalapitiya to launch a website with a vision of taking the Good News to a wider reception.
It is a timely move and I congratulate the Parish Priest, the assistant and all the technical supporters for making it a reality to go along with the Digital Evangelization.
With Prayerful best wishes,
Rt. Rev. Dr. Valence Mendis,
The Bishop of KandySri Lanka
A message from Chancellor of Kandy Diocese
I am glad to note that Parish of Nawalapitiya is launching a website for herself in order to facilitate the parishioners and the well wishers to come to know the events take place with regard to parish activities.
Very Rev. Fr. Bala Rajendram
Chancellor of Kandy Diocese
A welcome message from Parish Priest
Beloved friends in Jesus Christ,
A heartfelt greeting to you as you join us at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nawalapitya, Sri Lanka.
In our everyday existence, we are tasked with sharing the message of Christ, not just within our immediate community but extending it globally. We pledge to use the gift of social communication wisely and conscientiously, fostering unity among our community and radiating the happiness of the gospel to individuals far and wide.
May Mother Mary intercede for you and your loved ones!
Rev. Fr. Cecil Xavier
About Us
Our Mission
We the parish of St. Mary's Church, Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka, strive to emulate the love that dwells in Jesus Christ, the Lord our God through Holy Mary, the mother of God, for all the people of God, by fostering love and unity among peoples of all denominations who form part of the parish family as well as with those in the wider community.Our Community
The parish community has grown from less than few families in 1967 to over 625 today. Masses are celebrated in English on Saturdays and in all three languages on Sundays. Our parish is proud of the fact that 2 sons of the parish became priests, and 13 daughters of the parish became religious Sisters.Our Priests
Assistant Priest
(from 2023 to present)Regular services at our church 2024
Sundays
07.30 AM English (for Sunday School children)08.30 AM Sinhala10.00 AM TamilWeek days
Tuesdays 05.00 PM (Sinhala/Tamil)Fridays 05.00 PM (Sinhala/Tamil)First Friday
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 04:00 PM followed by holy mass at 05:00 PMSpecial services at our church 2024
Lent Season
Every week days 08:00 AM (throughout the lent season)
Sundays 'The way of the cross' (Sinhala/Tamil) after the holy mass at 10:00 AM
Palm Sunday (24-03-2024)
- 07:00 AM (for Sunday School children)
- 08:00 AM Cholankanda
- 09:00 AM Sinhala/Tamil
- 10:30 AM Easter Drama
- 04:00 PM Galaboda
Maundy Thursday
(28-03-2024)
- 05:00 PM Nawalapitiya
- 05:00 PM Cholankanda
- 05:00 PM Galaboda
- 05:00 PM Bowhill
Holy Hours
- From 07:00 PM to 12:00 MN
Good Friday
(29-03-2024)
Way of the cross
- 07:00 AM Nawalapitiya
- 07:00 AM Cholankanda
- 07:00 AM Galaboda
- 07:00 AM Bowhill
Mass
- 03:00 PM Nawalapitiya
- 03:00 PM Cholankanda
Easter Vigil
(30-03-2024)
- 07:00 PM Nawalapitiya
- 07:00 PM Cholankanda
- 06:00 PM Galaboda
- 06:00 PM Bowhill
Easter Sunday
(31-03-2024)
- 08:00 AM Nawalapitiya
- 10:00 AM Nawalapitiya
- 08:00 AM Cholankanda
- 10:00 AM Galaboda
Parish Office Hours
Tuesday through Sunday from 09:00 AM to 12:00 noon.(Parish Office will remain closed on Mondays)Telephone: (+94) 54 2222360Email: stmaryschurchnwp@gmail.com
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