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Merry Christmas — a child is born
Holy Mass on 25th Dec. 2025 @ 10:30 am
From the announcement
- MERRY CHRISTMAS — a child is born.
- Holy Mass on 25th Dec. 2025 @ 10:30 am
Updates & Events
Current Events
Feasts, celebrations and announcements from the life of our parish.
October 26th 2025
October: 26th Sunday @ 4:30 pm
Join us in celebrating our beloved patron saint!
Come and be blessed!
October 2025
October: Month of the Holy Rosary
Honoring Our Lady by praying the Rosary this month, may this devotion bring peace, strengthen families, and draw us closer to Christ.
From the announcement
- Holy Rosary Month
- October — all weekends, 06:00 PM
September 28th 2025
Safety Awareness
Join us for Safety Awareness Day as we come together to learn about child safety, road laws, and practical tips to keep our families and community protected.
From the announcement
- 28th Sept — Safety Awareness Day
- One-day seminar presented by Jijo Puthiakunnel
September 21st 2025
Fundraising Auction
Please bring any items for the Fundraising Auction on September 21st. All raised funds will proceed to the October 26th Thirunnal.
From the announcement
- Join us for a Fundraising Auction Gala — Sunday, September 21
- 1030 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA
- All raised funds will go towards October 26th Thirunnal. Bring any groceries and stationery items. All families please participate.
Aug. 17th 2025
Welcome back to Sunday School
From the announcement
- Welcome — August 17th — Back to Sunday School
July 13th 2025
Warm Welcomes to Our New Vicar
Fr. James Nerappel will celebrate his first Holy Mass on July 13th at Bakersfield.
From the announcement
- Welcome Rev. Fr. James Nerappel to St. Chavara Church Bakersfield
- 1030 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304
June 22nd 2025
A Faithful Farewell
With grateful hearts, we bid farewell to Rev. Fr. Dr. Sebastian Valiyaparampil, who has faithfully served our St. Chavara community with dedication, wisdom, and love. His leadership has been a true blessing — guiding us in prayer, strengthening our faith, and walking beside us through moments of joy and reflection.
As he moves forward to his next mission, we carry with us the inspiration of his words, the warmth of his pastoral care, and the steadfast example of his priestly life. Though his time with us comes to a close, the seeds he has sown in our parish will continue to bear fruit for years to come.
Thank you, Father Sebastian, for your faithful presence. You will always remain in our prayers and in the heart of our community.
June 8th 2025
St. Chavara website launch
From the announcement
- St. Chavara Website Launch — 8 June 2025, 6:00 PM after Mass
- 1030 Brundage Ln., Bakersfield, CA 93304
- Chief Guest: Rev. Dr. Theophane Antony, OCD
- Patronage: Rev. Fr. Dr. Sebastian Valiyaparampil
- Blessings: Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Kumbakeel
- www.stchavarabakersfield.org
April 17th–20th 2025
Holy Week
From the announcement
- വലിയ ആഴ്ച തിരുകർമ്മങ്ങൾ 2025 — Holy Week services 2025
- പെസഹാ വ്യാഴം (Maundy Thursday) — April 17, 8 AM — കാൽകഴുകൽ കർമം (washing of the feet); അപ്പം മുറിക്കൽ (breaking of bread) after Holy Qurbana
- ദുഃഖ വെള്ളി (Good Friday) — April 18, 8 AM; കുരിശിന്റെ വഴി (Way of the Cross) 6 PM outdoor
- ഈസ്റ്റർ ഞായർ (Easter Sunday) — April 20, 11 AM; സ്നേഹവിരുന്ന് (agape meal) and Easter egg hunt after Holy Qurbana
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter
March 2nd 2025
Season of Lent
From the announcement
- Season of Lent — 2025 March 2, 4:30 PM Holy Qurbana
- Signing with Ashes (Vibhuthi)
- “Reflect. Repent. Restore”
- “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” — Mt. 4:4