Frequently Asked Questions

We celebrate Holy Mass daily. Weekday Masses are at 6:00 AM and 6:30 PM. Sunday Masses are at 6:00 AM (English), 7:30 AM (Kannada), 9:00 AM (English), 10:30 AM (Tamil), and 5:30 PM (English). Special feast day timings are announced in the parish bulletin.

Welcome! Visit the parish office during working hours (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday to Saturday) with proof of address and a baptism certificate. Our staff will help you complete the registration form. New families receive a welcome kit and are assigned to a Basic Christian Community (BCC).

We offer all seven sacraments: Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick. Each sacrament requires preparation classes. Contact the parish office at 080-2545-0725 to learn about schedules and requirements.

Admissions for the new academic year open in January. Pallotti School serves nursery through 10th standard and follows the Karnataka state curriculum. Contact the school office at 080-2545-0725 or email school@pallottibanaswadi.org for admission forms and requirements.

Our Pallottine Youth Junction (PYJ) is open to young people aged 15-30. Activities include weekly fellowship every Saturday, community service projects, leadership workshops, cultural events, and annual retreats. Over 672 youth are currently active members.

We welcome volunteers in many areas: liturgical ministries (lectors, Eucharistic ministers, choir), outreach programs, Sunday school teaching, event coordination, and administrative support. Contact the parish office or speak with any ministry coordinator after Mass.

Yes, we conduct mandatory marriage preparation courses for couples planning to receive the Sacrament of Marriage. The course runs over three weekends and covers topics including communication, faith life, family planning, and sacramental theology. Register at least 3 months before your wedding date.

Mass intentions can be requested at the parish office during working hours. You may request Masses for the living or deceased, for thanksgiving, or for special intentions. A suggested offering accompanies the request. Intentions are published in the weekly bulletin.

Our outreach includes: educational support through Pallotti School (3,500+ students), disability inclusion programs, healthcare camps, blood donation drives, emergency relief during disasters, cultural integration activities, and support for underprivileged families in the Banaswadi area.

Donations can be made via bank transfer, cheque payable to "St. Vincent Pallotti Church", or cash at the parish office. Online giving options are available on our website. All donations are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G. Contact 080-2545-2868 or donations@svpchurch.org for details.