Waroda Road Zone / Divine Mercy Community

We are a relatively small zone in St. Peter’s Parish consisting of about fifty-four families and according to the January 2005 census, the total number of parishioners were approximately 223, wherein the maximum persons are Senior Citizens with a very small number of youngsters.

Our zone is involved in the following activities:

Visiting
Visiting is one of the strongest attributes of our zone. We regularly visit the sick in the hospitals or the house-bound and elderly at their homes. During the time we spend with them we:
- Try to know one another, better.
- Keep the channels of communication open.
- Search or identify new talent.
- Try to understand any difficulties or problems that people may be facing and assist them in finding solutions.

These visits help us achieve the following:
- Gives people a sense of belonging and of being cared for.
- Helps people know where they stand in the community: their roles, responsibilities, duties and expectations.
- Helps sort out misunderstandings and clears misgivings.
- Helps draw people out to participate in parish and community activities.
- Helps people who may have gone astray to find God once again.

Community Mass
The annual Community Mass is usually celebrated after Easter in our zone. After the mass we have a small get together. It is really heartening to see all the members of our zone come together for this mass and the celebration afterward.

Children’s Party
We usually have some fun and entertainment programs for the children of our zone. This is usually held on a day close to the 14th of November. These entertainment programs are open to children of all faiths belonging to our zone.

Cooking Classes
On some occasions we organize programs like cooking classes for our community members. These classes are held by parishioners form our zone. These classes aim to keep the old recipes alive, especially ones that are not usually followed nowadays.

Outreach Programs
Each year we try to conduct some outreach programs. During the most recent one we visited Mother Tereza’s home at Byculla and Mukta Jeevan at Vehlolli near Shahapur.

 

DIVINE MERCY COMMUNITY (WARODA ROAD) 2008 PROGRAMME JAN: Gospel sharing among animators on "Jesus the Lamb of God" -- Jn 1: 29-34 FEB: Shared on the importance of reading the word of God , and on "God's love for us" -- Romans 5: 1-8 . MAR: Gospel sharing among animators on "Faith and Hope" -- 1 Peter 1 : 17-21. An evening with the aged women and the Bal - Bhavan children at Andheri (W) APRIL: Community Easter mass, Theme 'KOINONIA' which means fellowship or caring. Enjoyed by all the community members. MAY: All animators on vacation . JUNE: Gospel sharing on the Declaration of Peter to Jesus as the Messiah. -- Mt16:13-19 Prayer service for three candidates receiving confirmation on the theme "CALLED TO FULLNESS IN CHRIST" JULY: Gospel sharing on the three parables of Mt 13:44-52 .The hidden treasure in the field, the merchant in search of fine pearls, and the net thrown in the sea. A visit to the St. Joseph's Convent infirmary called 'Emily Care'. AUGUST: Gospel sharing on Mary being the Mother of God -- Lk1: 36-51 Each one gave their reflection and how to derive strength from the passage. SEPTEMBER: Gospel sharing on the two sons -- Mt 21:28-32 Prayer meeting with the confirmation candidates, theme "CALLED TO A FILIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FATHER". OCTOBER: Gospel sharing on how God is showing us a way to Him. -- Mt 25 :15-21. Five cluster rosary, with petition, intention, hymns, and fellowship. NOVEMBER: Gospel sharing on Mt 25: 31-46 on the Kingship of Christ. Also shared on how Christian life is not easy but challenging and demanding. Children's day celebration -- 20 children of the community had a wonderful get-together. DECEMBER: Christmas preparation sharing based on the Birth of Jesus, Lk 2: 1-7, by Fr. Gerard. A few shared they best Christmas experience and left with a message to welcome some poor person this Christmas. A visit to the sick and house bound in the community with a gift given by Fr. Gerard. A visit to every family of the community wishing and greeting them, and Sr. Irene and the coordinator gave them the Church calendar.