Together we can make a difference
Welcome to St. Joseph syro Malabar Catholic Church!
We are delighted to have you visit our online home. As a vibrant and welcoming faith community, we strive to share the love, hope, and grace of Christ with all who enter our doors. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, a place to belong, or simply looking to connect, we are here for you.
MISSION STATEMENT
Bestowed with the Apostolic blessings of the Supreme Pontiff of Rome and of His Major Archbishop of Syro-Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly.
St. Joseph’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Tampa Florida is a Parish within St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago, adhering to the Eastern traditions of the Catholic Church and cultural heritage of St. Thomas Catholic Christians of Kerala India, is dedicated to the service of the faithful for the Liturgical worship, Religious education, and to the works of Charity among its neighbors.
Beyond the primary objective to sustain nourish and enrich the spiritual needs of the families of Syro-Malabar origin, St. Joseph’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church envisions its ministry to transform its faithful to be the beacons of traditional Catholic Christian values through their exemplary living among the fellow citizens around them.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Connecting Youth to Jesus & One Another
EVERY SATURDAY
Holy Qurbana and Novena at
9:30 AM.
Confession & Adoration at
9:00 AM
EVERY SUNDAY
Holy Qurbana at
9.30 AM (Malayalam)
11:00 AM (English)
Confession at 9:00 AM
TUE - FRI
Holy Qurbana at 6:30 PM
Confession & Adoration at
6:00 PM
Together we can
make a difference.
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Sundays (Holy Mass in Malayalam) | 9:30 AM |
| Sundays (Holy Mass in English on CCD days) | 11:00 AM |
| Saturdays | 9:30 AM |
| Tuesday - Friday | 6:30 PM |
| CCD on Sundays | 9:30 AM |
| First Friday Adoration | After 6:30 PM Holy Mass |
| Adoration & Confession (Tuesday – Friday) | 6:00 PM – 6:25 PM |
| Adoration & Confession (Saturday & Sunday) | 9:00 AM – 9:25 AM |
| Weekday Confessions | Available after Holy Mass upon request |
| Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Sun | CCD Semester II (Final) Exam |
| May 9 | Fri | 9-Days Novena starts |
| May 11 | Sun | CCD Graduation/Teacher Appreciation Day/Last Day of CCD |
| May 16 | Fri | Perunnal Kodiyettam & Qurbana for departed loved ones |
| May 17 | Sat | Youth Qurbana 6 PM and Thattukada 7:30 PM |
| May 18 | Sun | Parish Feast / Perunnaal; Finals - Cricket Tournament |
| May 25 | Sun | Mother's Day and Father's Day Celebration |
| June 1 | Sun | Graduation Day |
| July 1 | Tue | CCD Registration Begins |
| July 6 | Sun | St. Thomas Feast Celebration |
| July 25-26 | Fri, Sat | VBS |
| July 27 | Sun | St. Alphonsa Feast Celebration |
| August 2-3 | Sat, Sun | Summer Olympics - Sports Day |
| August 10 | Sun | Summer Olympics - Arts Day; Back to school blessing |
| August 15 | Fri | Feast of Assumption (Day of obligation) / India Independence Day |
| August 17 | Sun | First day of CCD |
| Sept 1 - 8 | Mon - Mon | Ettu Nombu |
| September 5 | Fri | Feast of St. Mother Teresa |
| September 6 | Sat | Onam Celebrations |
| September 8 | Mon | Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary (Ettu Nombu samapanam) |
| September 14 | Sun | Exaltation of the Holy Cross |
| September 21 | Sun | Catechetical Sunday |
| Oct 3 - 12 | Fri - Sun | 10 Day Solemn Rosary |
| October 16 | Thur | Feast of Blessed Kunjachan |
| October 19 | Sun | Mission Sunday |
| October 25 | Sat | Parish Picnic |
| November 1 | Sat | All Saints Day; Parish Sradham |
| November 2 | Sun | All Souls Day |
| November 9 | Sun | All Saints Day Celebration |
| November 30 | Sun | Blessing of Baby Jesus for Caroling |
| December 20 | Sat | Christmas Carol Finale, 6-8 PM |
| December 24 | Wed | Christmas Eve Mass @ 7 PM |
| December 25 | Thur | Christmas Day Mass @ 9:30 AM |
| December 31 | Wed | Year end Adoration @ 8:30 PM, Mass @ 9:30 PM, New Year celebrations @ 10:30 PM |
| January 10 (2026) | Sat | Christmas & New Year celebrations for 2026 |
Message from the Vicar
“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you”. Jeremiah 1:5 Dear members of St. Joseph’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Tampa, as we continue our journey of faith together, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the blessings and challenges that have shaped our parish community. First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to each of you for your unwavering support, dedication, and love for our parish. Your commitment to our faith community is a testament to the strength of our bond as brothers and sisters in Christ. SJSMCC, Tampa, is one of the significant parishes of the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago. This parish is blessed with a diverse group of Catholics from Kerala, adding color, beauty, and vibrancy to the church. God’s admirable intervention in blessing us with such a beautiful and prominent place of worship, where people can easily gather together for prayer, worship, and togetherness, and approach the church in their time of need, is a marvel in itself. This is a common platform for children, youth, adults, and seniors to come together and grow intellectually, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. As we look ahead, I encourage all of us to remember the core values that define our parish: love, compassion, and service to others. Let us embrace these values and carry them forward into our daily lives, both within and beyond our parish boundar