Mass Times at St. Philip Neri’s Church, Pettah.
Daily
7.00 am
7.35 am – Morning Prayer
8.00 am
12.10 pm
5.00 pm
Sundays
7.00 am
8.00 am
9.00 am
11.00 am
12.10 pm
5.15 pm
6.30 pm
(All Masses will be in English)
Confessions
8.30 am – 1.30 pm
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
(Every day except on Wednesdays)
Flash News
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Province of Christ the Bread of Life Holds Annual Outing, Seminar, and Assembly
Province of Christ the Bread of Life Holds Annual Outing, Seminar, and Assembly The members of the Province of Christ the Bread of Life gathered at the Eymard Campbell Retreat House on September 4th, 5th, and 6th for the annual outing, seminar, and assembly, respectively. On September 4th, after the morning prayer and Holy Eucharist,… Read more
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Roadwork Project at Nagolla, Matale: A Testament of Unity and Generosity
In the spirit of progress and unity, we are thrilled to announce the commencement of the roadwork project from the main entrance to the novitiate at Nagolla, Matale. With the generous contributions from benefactors and friends of Fr. Justin, this ambitious endeavor took flight on 13th July 2023. Under the able coordination of Fr. Rohitha,… Read more
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Celebrating the Feast of St. Peter Julian Eymard: Embracing the Eucharistic Mission
On the 2nd of August, the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament gathered at St. Thomas’s Church, Matale, to celebrate the solemn feast of St. Peter Julian Eymard. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Rev. Fr. Justin Chawkan, SSS, the Provincial Superior. In his homily, he highlighted the progressive stages of the various struggles Fr.… Read more
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A Blessed Retreat: Nourishing Souls with Love
The annual retreat of the SSS religious of the Province of Christ the Bread of Life, Sri Lanka, commenced on the 23rd of July, 2023, and concluded with the Holy Eucharist on the 29th of July, presided over by Rt. Rev. Dr. Winston Fernando, SSS. We are filled with gratitude to Rev. Fr. Edward Mudavassery,… Read more
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A Journey of Dedication: Brother Emilio’s Ordination and Gratitude
Deacon Emilio Agostinho Sozinho Mossa, SSS, arrived in Sri Lanka in 2018 to pursue his religious formation and theological studies at the National Seminary, Kandy, being attached to our Scholasticate community . He dedicated five years for this, immersing himself in the pursuit of knowledge, formation and spiritual growth. After successfully completing his five-year journey,… Read more
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New Website: Province of Christ the Bread of Life, Sri Lanka
In sync with the digital era, the SSS community joyously re-launched their website after the conclusion of their annual retreat. The platform reflects their commitment to embrace modern technology to disseminate their spiritual messages and engage with the digital-savvy audience. Fittingly, the website’s relaunch ceremony was presided over by the esteemed Fr. Nilindra, who emphasized… Read more
Blessed Sacrament foundation in Sri Lanka
It was May 20th , 1956 when six religious of the Blessed Sacrament Order sailed into the port of Colombo. Their arrival was at the invitation of the then Archbishop of Colombo, Thomas Cardinal Cooray, OMI. Naturally, they were accommodated at the archbishop’s house in Borella.
These SSS Religious had been commissioned to implant the charism of our Holy Founder in Sri Lanka. This was a grace that they had received, for the Order has now flourished on this soil for fifty-seven years. The first exposition was made on August 1 st 1956. It was the 100th year of our Congregation and also a centenary since the foundation. The pioneer missionaries to Sri Lanka were, Rev. Frs. Patrick Fitzerald,SSS (from Australia) Henri Pollini,SSS (from Italy) Jim Poyerd,SSS (from the United States) and with them were two Australians; Bros. Stephen Mckenna, SSS and Kevin Gallagher, SSS who were later ordained priests. Mention must also
be made of the two other Australians who have served so many years in our country, Fr. Lawrence Sullivan,SSS (1956) and Bro. Geoff Campbell ,SSS (1957).
The Congregation’s Mission Statement focuses on rekindling their passion for the Eucharistic mission through the celebration of the Eucharist, adoration, and inner healing. They aim to bear witness to the life of Christ through personal commitment, authentic communion, joyful living of the Word of God, sharing their charism with the laity, and becoming Eucharistic missionaries.
Mission Statement 2022-2026
Inspired by the experience of our Founder’s gift of self, and being part of the Eymardian family, we embrace the universal nature of our Congregation as we journey together with the whole Church with synodal mentality:
“1. To be a gift of self to God and humanity by witnessing to the Eucharistic spirituality and promoting prayer and community life as part of our mission.
2. And to share our charism with priests, religious and lay faithful.
දුත මෙහෙවර 2022 -2026
අප නිකායේ නිර්මාතෘ මුනිදුන්ගේ ආත්ම පරිත්‍යාගයේ ආනුභාවය ලැබ, ඒමාර්ඩ් පවුලේ සාංගිකත්වය තුළ අප නිකායික විශ්වීය ස්වභාවය වැලඳගනිමින් සාන්ත සභා මාතාව සමග රදගුරු සංසදයේ මානසිකත්වය පෙරදැඩි කරගෙන එක මග ගමන් ගනිමු:
1. අපගේ දුත මෙහෙවරේ කාර්යයක් ලෙස දිව්‍ය සත්ප්‍රසාදිය අධ්‍යාත්මිකත්වයට සාක්ෂි දරමින් යාච්ඤාව සහ සාංඝික ජීවිතය ප්‍රවර්ධනය කිරීම (ගොඩනැගීම) සඳහා දෙවියන් වහන්සේ සහ මනුසත්කම වෙනුවෙන් පරිත්‍යාගශීලී දිවිපෙවතක් ගතකරමු.
2. එමෙන්ම සැමවිටම ගිහි විශ්වාසවන්තයින්, පැවිද්දන් සහ පුජකවරුන් සමග අප නිකායේ කරිශ්මාව බෙදා ගැනීමට වෙරදරමු.
பணிக்கூற்று 2022-2026
எமது ஸ்தாபகரின் கொடையாகிய வாழ்கை அனுபவத்தால் ஈர்க்கப்பட்டு, எம்மார்டியன் குடும்பத்தின் ஓர் உறுப்பினராக இருப்பதால், முழு திருச்சபையுடன் இணைந்து சினோடல்(Synodol- மாமன்ற) மனநிலையுடன் பயணிக்கும்போது, எங்கள் சபையின் உலகளாவிய தன்மையை ஏற்றுக்கொள்கிறோம்:
1. நற்கருணை ஆன்மிகத்திற்கு சாட்சியாக இருப்பதன் மூலமும், எமது பணியின் ஒரு பகுதியாக செபம் மற்றும் குழும வாழ்க்கையை ஊக்குவிப்பதன் மூலமும் கடவுளுக்கும் மனித குலத்திற்கும் ஒரு கொடையாக இருத்தல்.
2.மேலும் குருக்கள், துறவியர் மற்றும் பொதுநிலையினருடன் எங்கள் சபை தனிவரத்தை(charism) பகிர்ந்து கொள்ளுதல்.
Remembering Brother Michael: A Legacy of Love, Laughter, and Devotion (15/08/2021)
Birth: 07.02.1940
Profession 15.08.1962
Death: 15.08.2021
As we commemorate the second anniversary of Brother Michael’s passing, his legacy continues to shine brightly in our hearts and memories. Brother Michael’s life was a true reflection of the love espoused by Saint Peter Julian Eymard and exemplified by Saint Philip Neri. His devotion to the Eucharist, which he shared with all, was a testament to his deep spirituality and commitment to serving others. As a dedicated lector and organist, he enriched our liturgical experiences and brought us closer to the divine.
Beyond his religious duties, Brother Michael’s playful spirit and mischievous sense of humor endeared him to everyone he encountered. The laughter he evoked and the practical jokes he played were a hallmark of his warm and welcoming nature. His presence in the Pettah church, intertwined with peals of laughter, remains an indelible memory.
Brother Michael’s impact extended far beyond the walls of the church. He was an ambassador of hospitality, welcoming all with a spirit of charity and kindness. His dedication to the Congregation and the people of Sri Lanka continues to inspire us, even in his absence. As we remember him on this anniversary, we are reminded of his likable character, his grace, and the enduring gift of his memory. Brother Michael’s journey of service, which he embarked upon in the Pettah, left an everlasting imprint on us all. As we celebrate his life and legacy, we honor a cherished friend who touched our lives with his unwavering faith, joy, and profound kindness.
On this 2nd anniversary of his heavenly birth, we pray for the repose of his soul. May he rest in peace!
SSS Sri Lanka 