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Past feasts, celebrations and announcements, newest first.

October 18th & 25th 2026

Thirunal — Feast of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara & St. Sebastian

Kodiyettam — Sunday, October 18th, 4:30 pm.

Feast Celebration — Sunday, October 25th: 4:15 pm Ambu Sweekaranam · 4:30 pm Solemn Holy Eucharistic Celebration · 6:30 pm Ladeenju | Procession · 7:00 pm Snehavirunnu.

Your prayerful presence is requested for this great community celebration with family and friends.

From the announcement

Feast of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara & Saint Sebastian
Saint Chavara Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Bakersfield — 1030 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Kodiyettam — Sunday, October 18th, 4:30 pm
Feast Celebration — Sunday, October 25th: 4:15 pm Ambu Sweekaranam; 4:30 pm Solemn Holy Eucharistic Celebration; 6:30 pm Ladeenju | Procession; 7:00 pm Snehavirunnu
Celebrants: Rev. Fr. James Nirappel (Vicar), Rev. Fr. Denny Avimoottil, Rev. Fr. Devassy Painadath, Rev. Fr. Vibin Antony
Trustee: Antony Varghese 661 586 4540 · Paul Anthony 661 229 8960
Thirunal Committee: Anil Tom 909 675 6417 · Minimol Jospeh · Hannah Biju

December 25th 2025

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

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

October 26th 2025

October: 26th Sunday @ 4:30 pm

Join us in celebrating our beloved patron saint!

Come and be blessed!

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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