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Everyone has a dream one struggles to realize. Micheal wasted no time. Rev. Fr.

Joseph Michael Suares, popularly known as Michael, dreamed for us all. Ever since he came to Gurgaon in November 1990, he had dreamed of a Church in the vicinity of DLF. To this end he enlisted the support of the late Archbishop Alan De Lastic. Even though hs Grace was enthusiastic about the idea, unfortunately he did not live to see it materialize. Micheal, however din’t give up through his wide

network and diligent research, he learnt that Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) periodically allots land – one to each major religion - Hinduism, Islam, Christianity. It must be mentioned here that although each religion comprises numerous sects, only one plot is allotted to each religion. It therefore leads to a great amount of jostling and competition to obtain the plot. Micheal’s forte was his ability to envision the need of another Catholic Church is this area. He anticipated an increase in population due to the changing scenario in Delhi. In the late 1990’s prices and rentals of business properties skyrocketed and the Delhi government encouraged businesses to shift out to the satellite towns in the National Capital Region. As a result, offices of major business houses shifted to Gurgaon, among other places. Even though the Church of Immaculate Conception had been beautifully and impressively rebuilt, the Catholic population had witnessed an exponential growth. Having also worked in DLF himself in the early 1990’s and though he was in the field of Corporate Tax planning. Tax laws and Finance, he was also fully well versed with systems and processes of land allotment. He therefore realized the place to start was the Town and Country Planning Office (TCPO) in Chandigarh. He established contact with the TCP officer there. Using all the facts and figures at his command regarding the increase in population and the non-availability of adequate place for worship, he tried to persuade the TCPO to allot some land to the Archdiocese of Delhi. Sucg was the strength of Micheal’s persuasiveness and convincing arguments that the TCPO, while expressing his inability to directly allot land to a church, told him that HUDA would be releasing advertisements of religious sites and that he should get his religious authority to apply. He obtained the formal land application form and requested his Grace Archbishop Vincent Concessao to apply in the name of the Archdiocese of Delhi. Though initially sceptical, the Archdiocese did apply. However after due process when the allotments were made, to everyone’s dismay, the plot for the Christians was allotted to the Bible Society of India ans the Archdiocese was back to square one. Undaunted and undeterred, he started pursuing the matter from scratch with the TCP. Again the process – scan papers and the wait for the advertisement, fill and submit the application with relevant documents. Anyone who has applied for a plot of land on the basis of quota or reservation knows the heaps of an application. Singlehandedly Micheal did the needful. Then began the period of waiting. Finally, after sorting through all applications HUDA asked the Archdiocese of Delhi to make a presentation on their application. A team led by Father Charles D’Souza, who specifically requested Micheal to join them, did so. As Father Charles later told us, Micheal was able to convincingly argue, using his knowledge of Gurgaon demographical patterns and growth for the allotment of a plot for religious worship to the Archdiocese of Delhi. It was with great happiness and joy that in September 2007 (?), Father Charles informed Micheal that the land allotment letter had finally been received by the Delhi Archdiocese. Micheal’s untiring efforts and dogged determination in securing the land for another church in Gurgaon was also acknowledged by the late Father Lourdasamy, then parish priest of Kanhei Church to applause from the Sunday morning congregation. Many parishioners have worked to build the church of the Holy Name of Jesus, but the plot of land on which this beautiful church stands is a memorial of the vision and determination of Joseph Micheal Suares. The Church was inaugurated on 14th August 2011 by Most. Vincent M. Concessao Archbishop of Delhi and Rt. Franco Mulakkal Auxiliary bishop of Delhi, along with priests, nuns,and faithful. Victor Immanuel has been installed as the Parish Priest of Holy Name Church on 14th August 2011. Micheal passed away on April 20, 2010, just 4 months before his dream came true.
- Marina Suares

✨ With love and humility, the faithful gathered at Holy Name Church, Gurugram for the Easter Vigil on Saturday, 3rd Apri...
06/04/2026

✨ With love and humility, the faithful gathered at Holy Name Church, Gurugram for the Easter Vigil on Saturday, 3rd April. The candlelight filled the basement and main hall, while the choir sang melodious hymns that lifted every heart. Under the guidance of Father Blessin, supported by Father Goe, Father Rajan, and Father Soreng, the vigil became a radiant proclamation: Christ has risen!
📖 “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” – Matthew 28:6
The following morning, the congregation returned for the Easter Mass in Hindi and English, celebrated separately at different times. Each service carried its own warmth and devotion, uniting the faithful in the joy of resurrection.
📖 “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” – John 11:25
🙏 इस पवित्र अवसर पर, मोमबत्तियों की रोशनी ने अंधकार को दूर किया और विश्वासियों के हृदयों में आशा और शांति भर दी।
🙏 मंडली ने एक स्वर में गाया – मसीह जी उठे हैं!
🙏 “यहोवा मेरा चरवाहा है; मुझे कुछ घटी न होगी।” – भजन संहिता 23:1
🙏 “क्योंकि जैसा आदम में सब मरते हैं, वैसा ही मसीह में सब जिलाए जाएँगे।” – 1 कुरिन्थियों 15:22
✨ The vigil and the morning Mass together became a living testimony of hope, renewal, and the victory of life over death.
✨ यह पर्व हमें याद दिलाता है कि मृत्यु पर विजय और जीवन की ज्योति केवल मसीह में ही है।

04/04/2026
✝️🌿 Good Friday Mass – Holy Name Church, Gurgaon (3rd April 2026) 🌿✝️At 12 noon in Hindi and 6 pm in English, the faithf...
04/04/2026

✝️🌿 Good Friday Mass – Holy Name Church, Gurgaon (3rd April 2026) 🌿✝️
At 12 noon in Hindi and 6 pm in English, the faithful gathered in solemn devotion. The service began with the Stations of the Cross ✝️, retracing the steps of our Lord’s suffering, and continued with the Passion of Christ 🙏.
Our Parish Priest Fr. Blessin, aided by Fr. Maria, led us in prayer 🕊️, reminding us of the prophecy fulfilled through Christ’s crucifixion. With passionate love, Jesus bore the cross ✝️, carrying the sins of the world, and showered us with God’s eternal blessing 🌿.
📖 “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” – 1 Peter 2:24 ✝️🕊️
📖 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13 ❤️✝️
After the Mass, parishioners were lovingly served Hot Cross Buns 🍞, a symbol of fellowship and remembrance.
🙏🕊️ May the sacrifice of Christ inspire us to walk in humility, love, and faith, carrying His cross daily, and living as witnesses of His resurrection hope.
✝️🌿 गुड फ्राइडे मास – होली नेम चर्च, गुड़गाँव (3 अप्रैल 2026) 🌿✝️
12 बजे हिंदी में और 6 बजे अंग्रेज़ी में भक्तगण प्रभु के प्रेम और बलिदान को याद करने के लिए एकत्र हुए। सेवा की शुरुआत क्रॉस की यात्रा (स्टेशन ऑफ द क्रॉस) ✝️ से हुई और आगे बढ़ते हुए हमने प्रभु यीशु मसीह के पैशन ऑफ क्राइस्ट 🙏 को स्मरण किया।
हमारे पैरिश प्रीस्ट फादर ब्लेसिन, और फादर मारिया ने प्रार्थना 🕊️ कराई। प्रभु यीशु ने भविष्यवाणी को पूरा करते हुए क्रूस ✝️ उठाया, हमारे पापों का भार सहा और हमें परमेश्वर का आशीर्वाद 🌿 दिया।
📖 “वह हमारे अपराधों के कारण घायल किया गया, हमारे अधर्म के कारण कुचला गया; हमारी शांति के लिए दण्ड उस पर पड़ा, और उसके घावों से हम चंगे हो गए।” – यशायाह 53:5 ✝️🕊️
📖 “सबसे बड़ा प्रेम यह है कि कोई अपने मित्रों के लिए अपना जीवन दे।” – यूहन्ना 15:13 ❤️✝️
मास के बाद, भक्तों को प्रेमपूर्वक हॉट क्रॉस बन्स 🍞 दिए गए, जो संगति और स्मरण का प्रतीक हैं।
🙏🕊️ प्रभु का बलिदान हमें विनम्रता, प्रेम और विश्वास में चलने की प्रेरणा दे, ताकि हम प्रतिदिन उसका क्रूस उठाकर जीवन में उसकी गवाही दें।

On the sacred occasion of Maundy Thursday, 2nd April 2026, at Holy Name Church, the atmosphere was deeply filled with lo...
03/04/2026

On the sacred occasion of Maundy Thursday, 2nd April 2026, at Holy Name Church, the atmosphere was deeply filled with love, humility, and unwavering faith.

The Hindi Mass at 6:00 PM, led by Father Maria in the basement, and the English Mass at 7:00 PM, celebrated by Father Geo Jacob, both witnessed a full and devoted congregation—truly a packed house, reflecting the spiritual fervor of the faithful.

What made the evening profoundly special was the symbolic washing of the feet, commemorating Christ’s act of humility and service. In a beautiful and unique gesture, the twelve “disciples” chosen were all women—ranging from young children to teenagers and elderly ladies—gracefully representing devotion across generations. The ceremony was conducted with deep reverence, leaving everyone present touched and inspired.

The entire service stood as a powerful reminder that true faith is expressed through love, humility, and selfless service to one another.

Bible Verses:
“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.”
— John 13:14

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
— Philippians 2:3

A truly blessed and soul-stirring evening, reminding us all of the essence of Christ’s teachings—love in action, humility in service, and faith in togetherness.

2 अप्रैल 2026, पवित्र मौंडी थर्सडे के अवसर पर Holy Name Church में प्रेम, विनम्रता और अटूट विश्वास का अद्भुत वातावरण देखने को मिला।

शाम 6:00 बजे बेसमेंट में Father Maria द्वारा हिंदी में पवित्र मिस्सा सम्पन्न हुआ, तथा 7:00 बजे Father Geo Jacob द्वारा अंग्रेज़ी में मिस्सा अर्पित किया गया। दोनों ही स्थानों पर श्रद्धालुओं की भारी उपस्थिति रही—पूरी तरह भरा हुआ प्रार्थना स्थल, जो लोगों की गहरी आस्था को दर्शाता है।

इस पावन अवसर की सबसे विशेष बात थी “पैर धोने” की रस्म, जो प्रभु यीशु के प्रेम और विनम्र सेवा के प्रतीक के रूप में मनाई जाती है। इस बार इसे एक विशेष रूप में प्रस्तुत किया गया—बारह “शिष्यों” के रूप में केवल महिलाओं को चुना गया, जिनमें छोटे बच्चे, किशोरियाँ और बुजुर्ग महिलाएँ शामिल थीं। यह दृश्य अत्यंत सुंदर, भावपूर्ण और प्रेरणादायक था, जिसने सभी के हृदय को छू लिया।

यह संपूर्ण आयोजन हमें यह संदेश देता है कि सच्चा विश्वास प्रेम, विनम्रता और निस्वार्थ सेवा में ही निहित है।

प्बाइबल वचन:

“यदि मैं, जो प्रभु और गुरु हूँ, ने तुम्हारे पाँव धोए हैं, तो तुम्हें भी एक-दूसरे के पाँव धोने चाहिए।”
— यूहन्ना 13:14

“किसी बात को स्वार्थ या घमंड से न करो, परन्तु नम्रता से एक-दूसरे को अपने से बढ़कर समझो।”
— फिलिप्पियों 2:3

यह एक अत्यंत आशीषपूर्ण और आत्मा को स्पर्श करने वाला अनुभव था, जिसने हमें प्रभु के सच्चे संदेश—प्रेम, सेवा और विश्वास—की याद दिलाई।

🌿 Palm Sunday at Holy Name Church – 22nd MarchOn this sacred and blessed day, the parish community came together in deep...
31/03/2026

🌿 Palm Sunday at Holy Name Church – 22nd March
On this sacred and blessed day, the parish community came together in deep faith and devotion to celebrate Palm Sunday. Father, with humility and reverence, led the faithful carrying blessed palm leaves, reminding everyone of the Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem — a symbol of peace, sacrifice, and eternal love.
The homily was delivered with spiritual depth and grace, guiding the parishioners to reflect on the meaning of Palm Sunday in their own lives. Father के शब्दों ने हर दिल को छू लिया और सभी को मसीह के मार्ग पर चलने की प्रेरणा दी।
The choir added a divine dimension to the celebration. क्वायर की मधुर और सुरमयी आवाज़ ने पूरे चर्च को आशीर्वाद से भर दिया, lifting hearts and souls closer to God. The harmony felt like a heavenly blessing, reminding all that worship in unity brings strength and peace.
Palm Sunday was not just a ritual, but a day of prayer, humility, and gratitude. यह दिन हमें यह याद दिलाता है कि परमेश्वर का प्रेम सदा हमारे साथ है। जब हम अपने विश्वास को ईमानदारी और विनम्रता से जीते हैं, तो हमें अनंत कृपा और आशीर्वाद प्राप्त होते हैं।
The celebration at Holy Name Church was a true reflection of faith lived with sincerity — a gathering where devotion, humility, and blessings flowed abundantly, preparing hearts for the journey toward Easter.

*Pastoral Visit of Auxiliary Bishop Father Deepak Valerian Tauro**Guided by Parish Priest Father Thomas Blessin**Holy Na...
27/03/2026

*Pastoral Visit of Auxiliary Bishop Father Deepak Valerian Tauro*
*Guided by Parish Priest Father Thomas Blessin*
*Holy Name Church – 22nd March 2026*
On the blessed morning of 22nd March 2026, *Auxiliary Bishop Father Deepak Valerian Tauro* presided over the Holy Mass at 8:30 a.m. यह पवित्र आराधना हिंदी और English दोनों भाषाओं में सम्पन्न हुई, जिसमें सभी भक्तों ने एकता के साथ प्रभु की स्तुति की। The Youth of our Church led the choir with devotion and beauty, और उनकी मधुर आवाज़ ने सभी के हृदय को ऊपर उठा दिया।
During the homily, the Bishop explained the meaning and purpose of the Pastoral Visit — उन्होंने बताया कि एक shepherd अपने flock को ज्ञान और विश्वास में मज़बूत बनाता है। After the Mass, सभी parishioners ने basement में मिलकर नाश्ता किया, जो fellowship और gratitude का एक सुंदर पल था। उसी basement में Parish Council और 12 parish groups के core members की बैठक हुई। हर group lead ने अपनी annual report प्रस्तुत की, जो धैर्य और स्पष्टता के साथ समझाई गई। *यह पूरा कार्यक्रम हमारे Parish Priest Father Thomas Blessin के स्नेहपूर्ण और सक्षम नेतृत्व में बहुत ही सुचारू रूप से सम्पन्न हुआ।*
A special word of thanks goes to the Tribal ladies और हमारे युवा, जिन्होंने अपने नृत्य से इस अवसर को और भी आनंदमय और सांस्कृतिक बना दिया।

_*Scripture Blessings*_
*“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”*
— Jeremiah 3:15

*“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”*
— Matthew 18:20

Holy Week Schedule
24/03/2026

Holy Week Schedule

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20/03/2026

Amended *✝️ Blessed Pilgrimage – West Delhi Diocese*
On the sacred morning of 14 March 2026, hamare 150 faithful parishioners ek पवित्र यात्रा par nikle. This pilgrimage was prayerfully organized by *Father Thomas Blessin, Parish Priest of Holy Name Church* . हर गिरजाघर पर 2 Stations of the Cross devotion के साथ perform किए गए, reminding us of Christ’s sacrifice and love. This blessed pilgrimage took us across the West Delhi Diocese, visiting seven cherished churches, each filled with devotion and divine energy.
Visited Churches:
1. Sacred Heart Cathedral
2. St. Paul’s Church, Delhi Cantt
3. Our Lady of Graces, Vikaspuri
4. महिमा Church, जनकपुरी
5. St. John the evangelist church Palam
6. Our Lady of Lourdes, Dwarka
7. इश वाटिका, नजफगढ़
*🙏 “प्रभु यीशु की स्तुति हो”*

At the first halt – *Sacred Heart Cathedral* , जो Delhi Diocese का pillar माना जाता है, pilgrims were welcomed with प्यार और refreshments. Fifth halt – St. John the evangelist church Palam पर विनम्रता से भोजन serve किया गया. Aur ant mein, Star Church – इश वाटिका Najafgarh, jo Limca Book of Records mein apni unique identity ke liye registered hai, wahan sabne धन्यवाद प्रार्थना और भक्ति गीत ke saath Yeshu ko glorify kiya.
At the इश वाटिका, नजफगढ़ last halt, sabko चाय और refreshment प्यार और स्नेह के साथ serve किए गए, aur ek पवित्र मास भी *Father Blessin ke dwara* मनाया गया, jisme sabne मिलकर प्रभु का धन्यवाद किया.
🕊️ “प्रभु की शांति हमारे साथ रहे”
By 8 pm, hum sab wapas apne starting point par पहुँचे, hearts filled with कृतज्ञता, प्रभु के आशीर्वाद और शांति.
*📖 “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” – Psalm 122:1*
*(“धन्य हैं वे जो कहते हैं – आओ हम प्रभु के घर चलें।”.*

24/12/2025
Christmas Mass Timings at Holy Name Church
23/12/2025

Christmas Mass Timings at Holy Name Church

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