We learned this Sunday that Mr. Mathew (Thomman Mathai) Vellimoozhayil, father of Rev. Paul Mathew, Administrator of St. Lawrence, passed away earlier that day in Kerala, India.

His funeral will be celebrated on Wednesday November 26, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Little Flower Church, Nediyakad, in Kerala, India, and Father Paul has gone to India to be present for the funeral and to be with his family in this difficult time.

While Fr. Paul is away there will be only Masses on Saturday (10am) and Sunday (11am) here at the parish. Fr. Paul will continue to celebrate daily Mass while he is away for the intentions of the day.

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Mathew (Thomman Mathai) Vellimoozhayil, and that Father Paul and his family may be strengthened in their grief with the consolation of our faith.