Santhome Malankara Catholic Church \u2014 Perumbavoor<\/title>\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;1,400;1,500&family=Marcellus&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n:root{\n --maroon-950:#3a0d14; --maroon-900:#5c141f; --maroon-800:#74192a; --maroon-700:#8a2036;\n --gold-600:#b8892b; --gold-500:#c9a227; --gold-300:#e3c675; --gold-200:#f0debb;\n --cream-50:#faf6ee; --cream-100:#f4ecdb;\n --ink-900:#2a201c; --ink-600:#5c5049; --ink-400:#8a7d73;\n --line:#e6dcc8; --white:#fff;\n --pad: clamp(20px, 4vw, 70px);\n}\n*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\nhtml{scroll-behavior:smooth}\nbody{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;color:var(--ink-900);background:var(--cream-50);\n 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.qb{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}\n .find .btn.outline{margin-left:0;margin-top:12px}\n .story .stats{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"hero-bg\">\n \n <div class=\"ph dark\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\u26ea<\/span>\n <b>Church Photo<\/b>\n <small>Exterior of the church \u2014 landscape, 2400 \u00d7 1400 px. This sits behind the text, so choose a wide shot with space in the middle.<\/small>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-veil\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"rays\"><\/div>\n\n <div class=\"hero-inner\">\n <svg class=\"hero-cross\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.4\"><path d=\"M12 2v20M5 8h14\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Since 1930 \u00b7 Malankara Catholic<\/div>\n <h1>Santhome<em>Catholic Church<\/em><\/h1>\n <div class=\"place\">Perumbavoor<\/div>\n <p class=\"lede\">A parish family rooted in the ancient tradition of St. Thomas \u2014 gathered in worship, held in grace, and open to everyone who comes through our doors.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-ctas\">\n <a href=\"\/ml\/mass-timings\/\" class=\"btn\">Mass Timings<\/a>\n <a href=\"\/ml\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn outline\">Plan Your Visit<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"scroll-cue\"><span><\/span>Scroll<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"quickbar\">\n <div class=\"inner\">\n <a class=\"qb\" href=\"\/ml\/mass-timings\/\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd70<\/span><div class=\"lbl\">Sunday Qurbana<\/div><div class=\"val\">7:00 AM<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"qb\" href=\"\/ml\/mass-timings\/\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\u271d<\/span><div class=\"lbl\">Weekday Qurbana<\/div><div class=\"val\">6:30 AM<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"qb\" href=\"\/ml\/contact-us\/\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udccd<\/span><div class=\"lbl\">Find Us<\/div><div class=\"val\">M.C. Road<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"qb\" href=\"\/ml\/contact-us\/\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcde<\/span><div class=\"lbl\">Parish Office<\/div><div class=\"val\">+91 00000 00000<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"welcome reveal\">\n <div class=\"inner\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">A Word of Welcome<\/div>\n <h2>You are always welcome<br>in this parish family<\/h2>\n <p>For almost a century, this church has been a spiritual home to the families of Perumbavoor \u2014 a place where children are baptised, where the faithful are married, where the departed are remembered, and where God’s grace is quietly at work in ordinary lives.<\/p>\n <p>Whether you have prayed here since childhood or are stepping through our doors for the first time, there is a place for you here.<\/p>\n <div class=\"ornament\"><span class=\"ln\"><\/span><span class=\"dot\">\u271d<\/span><span class=\"ln r\"><\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"verse-band reveal\">\n <p>“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”<\/p>\n <span>Matthew 11 : 28<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"split reveal\">\n <div class=\"media\">\n \n <div class=\"ph\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd6f<\/span>\n <b>Altar Photo<\/b>\n <small>A clear view of the sanctuary and altar \u2014 portrait or landscape, at least 1200 \u00d7 1400 px<\/small>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">The Heart of Our Parish<\/div>\n <h2>At This Altar,<br>Heaven Touches Earth<\/h2>\n <p>Here the Holy Qurbana is offered according to the Liturgy of St. James \u2014 the ancient West Syriac rite of our Church, prayed in Malayalam with the old Syriac invocations still carried on our lips.<\/p>\n <p>Every Sunday and every weekday morning, the parish gathers around this altar. It is the same offering our fathers knew, and the same grace given to us now.<\/p>\n <a href=\"\/ml\/mass-timings\/\" class=\"btn dark\">View Full Schedule<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"pieta reveal\">\n <div class=\"glow\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"inner\">\n <div class=\"pieta-frame\">\n \n <div class=\"ph dark\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd4a<\/span>\n <b>Piet\u00e0 Photo<\/b>\n <small>Portrait orientation, 1000 \u00d7 1300 px. A softly lit shot works beautifully in this arched frame.<\/small>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div>\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">A Place of Quiet Prayer<\/div>\n <h2>Our <em>Piet\u00e0<\/em><br>Mother of Sorrows<\/h2>\n <p>Standing within our church is the Piet\u00e0 \u2014 the Blessed Mother holding her Son taken down from the Cross. It is among the most beloved sights in our parish, and few pass it without pausing.<\/p>\n <p>Families come here before weddings and after funerals, before examinations and before journeys. Candles are lit, petitions are whispered, and grief is laid down at the feet of the one who understood it first.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"scripture\">\n <p>“And a sword will pierce through your own soul also.”<\/p>\n <span>Luke 2 : 35<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-head\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Worship With Us<\/div>\n <h2>Mass & Prayer Timings<\/h2>\n <p>Timings change during Great Lent, Passion Week, and major feasts \u2014 please watch the parish notice board.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"time-grid\">\n <div class=\"time-card\">\n <div class=\"ic\">\u271d<\/div>\n <h3>Sunday<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Morning Prayer <b>6:30 AM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Holy Qurbana <b>7:00 AM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Sunday School <b>9:00 AM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Evening Prayer <b>6:00 PM<\/b><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"time-card\">\n <div class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd6f<\/div>\n <h3>Weekdays<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Mon \u2013 Fri <b>6:30 AM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Saturday <b>7:00 AM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Evening Prayer <b>6:00 PM<\/b><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"time-card\">\n <div class=\"ic\">\ud83d\ude4f<\/div>\n <h3>Confession<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Saturday <b>4 \u2013 6 PM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Sunday <b>Before Qurbana<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Appointment <b>Call Office<\/b><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"time-card\">\n <div class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcff<\/div>\n <h3>Devotions<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Holy Rosary <b>Daily 6 PM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Novena <b>Wednesday<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Adoration <b>First Friday<\/b><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"center-cta\">\n <a href=\"\/ml\/mass-timings\/\" class=\"btn dark\">Full Timings & Sacraments<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section alt reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-head\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Mark Your Calendar<\/div>\n <h2>Upcoming Celebrations<\/h2>\n <p>The feasts and gatherings coming next in our parish.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"ev-grid\">\n <div class=\"ev\">\n <div class=\"media\">\n <span class=\"date\"><span class=\"d\">15<\/span><span class=\"m\">Aug<\/span><\/span>\n \n <div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Add Photo<\/b><small>1200 \u00d7 750 px<\/small><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"body\">\n <h3>Feast of the Assumption<\/h3>\n <div class=\"mal\">Shunoyo Perunnal<\/div>\n <p>Solemn Qurbana and procession, concluding the eight-day fast kept in honour of the Mother of God.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ev\">\n <div class=\"media\">\n <span class=\"date\"><span class=\"d\">08<\/span><span class=\"m\">Sep<\/span><\/span>\n \n <div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Add Photo<\/b><small>1200 \u00d7 750 px<\/small><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"body\">\n <h3>Nativity of St. Mary<\/h3>\n <div class=\"mal\">Ettu Nombu Perunnal<\/div>\n <p>The birthday of the Blessed Virgin, with special Qurbana and the blessing of grain and pulses.<\/p>\n 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Servers<\/h4><\/a>\n <a class=\"min\" href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\"><div class=\"ic\">\ud83c\udfb5<\/div><h4>Choir<\/h4><\/a>\n <a class=\"min\" href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\"><div class=\"ic\">\ud83c\udf97<\/div><h4>MCYM Youth<\/h4><\/a>\n <a class=\"min\" href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\"><div class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67<\/div><h4>MCMF Mothers<\/h4><\/a>\n <a class=\"min\" href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\"><div class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/div><h4>Sunday School<\/h4><\/a>\n <a class=\"min\" href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\"><div class=\"ic\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div><h4>St. Vincent de Paul<\/h4><\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"center-cta\">\n <a href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\" class=\"btn dark\">Explore All Ministries<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"story reveal\">\n <div class=\"media\">\n \n <div class=\"ph\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd70<\/span>\n <b>Heritage Photo<\/b>\n <small>An old photograph of the church, or a foundation-stone image \u2014 1200 \u00d7 1400 px<\/small>\n 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Land was purchased on M.C. Road, a nunnery in Germany sent aid, and a small church rose where ours stands today.<\/p>\n <p>From five families to a parish that has built homes for the needy, opened its doors in friendship to its neighbours, and sent its witness far beyond this town.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"stats\">\n <div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"n\">1930<\/div><div class=\"l\">Founded<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"n\">5 \u2192 24<\/div><div class=\"l\">Families<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"n\">95<\/div><div class=\"l\">Years<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <a href=\"\/ml\/parish-history\/\" class=\"btn dark\">Read Our Full Story<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section alt reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-head\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Moments We Keep<\/div>\n <h2>From Our Parish Life<\/h2>\n <p>Feasts, processions, and the ordinary joys of a parish family.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"strip\">\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"center-cta\">\n <a href=\"\/ml\/events\/\" class=\"btn dark\">View Full Gallery<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"find reveal\">\n <div class=\"inner\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd4a<\/span>\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Come and See<\/div>\n <h2>Join Us This Sunday<\/h2>\n <div class=\"addr\">\n Santhome Malankara Catholic Church<br>\n M.C. 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span{display:block;margin-top:18px;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.18em;\n text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-400)}\n\n\/* ---------- SPLIT FEATURE (altar) ---------- *\/\n.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;width:100%;align-items:stretch}\n.split.rev .media{order:2}\n.split .media{position:relative;min-height:520px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--cream-100)}\n.split .media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}\n.split .text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:clamp(40px,5vw,84px) var(--pad)}\n.split .text h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,2.8vw,2.5rem);color:var(--maroon-900);margin:12px 0 20px;line-height:1.22}\n.split .text p{color:var(--ink-600);margin-bottom:18px;font-size:clamp(.98rem,1.1vw,1.08rem)}\n.split .text .btn{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:12px}\n@media (max-width:900px){\n .split{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n .split.rev .media{order:0}\n .split .media{min-height:340px}\n}\n\n\/* ---------- PIET\u00c0 FEATURE 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.ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--cream-100);color:var(--maroon-800);\n display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:16px}\n.time-card h3{font-size:1.06rem;color:var(--maroon-900);margin-bottom:12px}\n.time-card li{list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;padding:7px 0;\n border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);font-size:.87rem;color:var(--ink-600)}\n.time-card li:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.time-card li b{color:var(--maroon-800);font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap}\n.center-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:44px;padding:0 var(--pad)}\n\n\/* ---------- EVENTS ---------- *\/\n.ev-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:24px;width:100%;padding:0 var(--pad)}\n.ev{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;\n box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(58,13,20,.05);transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s 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*\/\n.min-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:16px;width:100%;padding:0 var(--pad)}\n.min{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:26px 16px;\n text-align:center;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(58,13,20,.045);transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease}\n.min:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(58,13,20,.1)}\n.min .ic{width:46px;height:46px;margin:0 auto 12px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--cream-100);\n color:var(--maroon-800);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.2rem}\n.min h4{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--maroon-900);line-height:1.35}\n\n\/* ---------- STORY TEASER ---------- *\/\n.story{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;width:100%;align-items:stretch}\n.story .media{min-height:460px;background:var(--cream-100);position:relative;overflow:hidden}\n.story .media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}\n.story 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*\/\n.strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:10px;width:100%;padding:0 var(--pad)}\n.strip .s{aspect-ratio:1\/1;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--cream-100);\n transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease}\n.strip .s:hover{transform:scale(1.04);box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(58,13,20,.16);z-index:2}\n.strip .s img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}\n\n\/* ---------- FIND US ---------- *\/\n.find{background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--maroon-950),var(--maroon-800));color:var(--white);\n padding:88px var(--pad);position:relative;overflow:hidden;width:100%;text-align:center}\n.find::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.1;\n background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.85) 1px,transparent 1.5px);background-size:24px 24px}\n.find .inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.find .ic{font-size:2.1rem;margin-bottom:14px;display:block}\n.find .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-300)}\n.find h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.7vw,2.4rem);margin:14px 0 18px;line-height:1.24}\n.find .addr{font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.7vw,1.5rem);\n color:var(--gold-200);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:30px}\n.find .btn.outline{margin-left:12px}\n\n@media (max-width:900px){\n .quickbar .inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}\n .qb:nth-child(2){border-right:none}\n .qb:nth-child(1),.qb:nth-child(2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}\n}\n@media (max-width:560px){\n .quickbar .inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n .qb{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}\n .find .btn.outline{margin-left:0;margin-top:12px}\n .story .stats{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"hero-bg\">\n \n <div class=\"ph dark\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\u26ea<\/span>\n <b>Church Photo<\/b>\n <small>Exterior of the church \u2014 landscape, 2400 \u00d7 1400 px. This sits behind the text, so choose a wide shot with space in the middle.<\/small>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-veil\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"rays\"><\/div>\n\n <div class=\"hero-inner\">\n <svg class=\"hero-cross\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.4\"><path d=\"M12 2v20M5 8h14\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Since 1930 \u00b7 Malankara Catholic<\/div>\n <h1>Santhome<em>Catholic Church<\/em><\/h1>\n <div class=\"place\">Perumbavoor<\/div>\n <p class=\"lede\">A parish family rooted in the ancient tradition of St. Thomas \u2014 gathered in worship, held in grace, and open to everyone who comes through our doors.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-ctas\">\n <a href=\"\/ml\/mass-timings\/\" class=\"btn\">Mass Timings<\/a>\n <a href=\"\/ml\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn outline\">Plan Your Visit<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"scroll-cue\"><span><\/span>Scroll<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"quickbar\">\n <div class=\"inner\">\n <a class=\"qb\" href=\"\/ml\/mass-timings\/\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd70<\/span><div class=\"lbl\">Sunday Qurbana<\/div><div class=\"val\">7:00 AM<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"qb\" href=\"\/ml\/mass-timings\/\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\u271d<\/span><div class=\"lbl\">Weekday Qurbana<\/div><div class=\"val\">6:30 AM<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"qb\" href=\"\/ml\/contact-us\/\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udccd<\/span><div class=\"lbl\">Find Us<\/div><div class=\"val\">M.C. Road<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <a class=\"qb\" href=\"\/ml\/contact-us\/\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcde<\/span><div class=\"lbl\">Parish Office<\/div><div class=\"val\">+91 00000 00000<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"welcome reveal\">\n <div class=\"inner\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">A Word of Welcome<\/div>\n <h2>You are always welcome<br>in this parish family<\/h2>\n <p>For almost a century, this church has been a spiritual home to the families of Perumbavoor \u2014 a place where children are baptised, where the faithful are married, where the departed are remembered, and where God’s grace is quietly at work in ordinary lives.<\/p>\n <p>Whether you have prayed here since childhood or are stepping through our doors for the first time, there is a place for you here.<\/p>\n <div class=\"ornament\"><span class=\"ln\"><\/span><span class=\"dot\">\u271d<\/span><span class=\"ln r\"><\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"verse-band reveal\">\n <p>“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”<\/p>\n <span>Matthew 11 : 28<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"split reveal\">\n <div class=\"media\">\n \n <div class=\"ph\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd6f<\/span>\n <b>Altar Photo<\/b>\n <small>A clear view of the sanctuary and altar \u2014 portrait or landscape, at least 1200 \u00d7 1400 px<\/small>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">The Heart of Our Parish<\/div>\n <h2>At This Altar,<br>Heaven Touches Earth<\/h2>\n <p>Here the Holy Qurbana is offered according to the Liturgy of St. James \u2014 the ancient West Syriac rite of our Church, prayed in Malayalam with the old Syriac invocations still carried on our lips.<\/p>\n <p>Every Sunday and every weekday morning, the parish gathers around this altar. It is the same offering our fathers knew, and the same grace given to us now.<\/p>\n <a href=\"\/ml\/mass-timings\/\" class=\"btn dark\">View Full Schedule<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"pieta reveal\">\n <div class=\"glow\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"inner\">\n <div class=\"pieta-frame\">\n \n <div class=\"ph dark\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd4a<\/span>\n <b>Piet\u00e0 Photo<\/b>\n <small>Portrait orientation, 1000 \u00d7 1300 px. A softly lit shot works beautifully in this arched frame.<\/small>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div>\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">A Place of Quiet Prayer<\/div>\n <h2>Our <em>Piet\u00e0<\/em><br>Mother of Sorrows<\/h2>\n <p>Standing within our church is the Piet\u00e0 \u2014 the Blessed Mother holding her Son taken down from the Cross. It is among the most beloved sights in our parish, and few pass it without pausing.<\/p>\n <p>Families come here before weddings and after funerals, before examinations and before journeys. Candles are lit, petitions are whispered, and grief is laid down at the feet of the one who understood it first.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"scripture\">\n <p>“And a sword will pierce through your own soul also.”<\/p>\n <span>Luke 2 : 35<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-head\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Worship With Us<\/div>\n <h2>Mass & Prayer Timings<\/h2>\n <p>Timings change during Great Lent, Passion Week, and major feasts \u2014 please watch the parish notice board.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"time-grid\">\n <div class=\"time-card\">\n <div class=\"ic\">\u271d<\/div>\n <h3>Sunday<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Morning Prayer <b>6:30 AM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Holy Qurbana <b>7:00 AM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Sunday School <b>9:00 AM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Evening Prayer <b>6:00 PM<\/b><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"time-card\">\n <div class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd6f<\/div>\n <h3>Weekdays<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Mon \u2013 Fri <b>6:30 AM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Saturday <b>7:00 AM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Evening Prayer <b>6:00 PM<\/b><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"time-card\">\n <div class=\"ic\">\ud83d\ude4f<\/div>\n <h3>Confession<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Saturday <b>4 \u2013 6 PM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Sunday <b>Before Qurbana<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Appointment <b>Call Office<\/b><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"time-card\">\n <div class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcff<\/div>\n <h3>Devotions<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>Holy Rosary <b>Daily 6 PM<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Novena <b>Wednesday<\/b><\/li>\n <li>Adoration <b>First Friday<\/b><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"center-cta\">\n <a href=\"\/ml\/mass-timings\/\" class=\"btn dark\">Full Timings & Sacraments<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section alt reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-head\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Mark Your Calendar<\/div>\n <h2>Upcoming Celebrations<\/h2>\n <p>The feasts and gatherings coming next in our parish.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"ev-grid\">\n <div class=\"ev\">\n <div class=\"media\">\n <span class=\"date\"><span class=\"d\">15<\/span><span class=\"m\">Aug<\/span><\/span>\n \n <div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Add Photo<\/b><small>1200 \u00d7 750 px<\/small><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"body\">\n <h3>Feast of the Assumption<\/h3>\n <div class=\"mal\">Shunoyo Perunnal<\/div>\n <p>Solemn Qurbana and procession, concluding the eight-day fast kept in honour of the Mother of God.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ev\">\n <div class=\"media\">\n <span class=\"date\"><span class=\"d\">08<\/span><span class=\"m\">Sep<\/span><\/span>\n \n <div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Add Photo<\/b><small>1200 \u00d7 750 px<\/small><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"body\">\n <h3>Nativity of St. Mary<\/h3>\n <div class=\"mal\">Ettu Nombu Perunnal<\/div>\n <p>The birthday of the Blessed Virgin, with special Qurbana and the blessing of grain and pulses.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"ev\">\n <div class=\"media\">\n <span class=\"date\"><span class=\"d\">14<\/span><span class=\"m\">Sep<\/span><\/span>\n \n <div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Add Photo<\/b><small>1200 \u00d7 750 px<\/small><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"body\">\n <h3>Exaltation of the Cross<\/h3>\n <div class=\"mal\">Sleeba Perunnal<\/div>\n <p>Veneration of the life-giving Cross, with special prayers and the blessing of the parish.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"center-cta\">\n <a href=\"\/ml\/events\/\" class=\"btn dark\">All Events & Celebrations<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-head\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Serving Together<\/div>\n <h2>Our Ministries<\/h2>\n <p>Whatever your age or gift, there is a place for you among us.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"min-row\">\n <a class=\"min\" href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\"><div class=\"ic\">\u271d<\/div><h4>Altar Servers<\/h4><\/a>\n <a class=\"min\" href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\"><div class=\"ic\">\ud83c\udfb5<\/div><h4>Choir<\/h4><\/a>\n <a class=\"min\" href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\"><div class=\"ic\">\ud83c\udf97<\/div><h4>MCYM Youth<\/h4><\/a>\n <a class=\"min\" href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\"><div class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67<\/div><h4>MCMF Mothers<\/h4><\/a>\n <a class=\"min\" href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\"><div class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/div><h4>Sunday School<\/h4><\/a>\n <a class=\"min\" href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\"><div class=\"ic\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div><h4>St. Vincent de Paul<\/h4><\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"center-cta\">\n <a href=\"\/ml\/ministries\/\" class=\"btn dark\">Explore All Ministries<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"story reveal\">\n <div class=\"media\">\n \n <div class=\"ph\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd70<\/span>\n <b>Heritage Photo<\/b>\n <small>An old photograph of the church, or a foundation-stone image \u2014 1200 \u00d7 1400 px<\/small>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Since 1930<\/div>\n <h2>A Story That Began<br>With Five Families<\/h2>\n <p>In September 1930, the reunion movement of Mar Ivanios reached Perumbavoor. Land was purchased on M.C. Road, a nunnery in Germany sent aid, and a small church rose where ours stands today.<\/p>\n <p>From five families to a parish that has built homes for the needy, opened its doors in friendship to its neighbours, and sent its witness far beyond this town.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"stats\">\n <div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"n\">1930<\/div><div class=\"l\">Founded<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"n\">5 \u2192 24<\/div><div class=\"l\">Families<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"n\">95<\/div><div class=\"l\">Years<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <a href=\"\/ml\/parish-history\/\" class=\"btn dark\">Read Our Full Story<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section alt reveal\">\n <div class=\"section-head\">\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Moments We Keep<\/div>\n <h2>From Our Parish Life<\/h2>\n <p>Feasts, processions, and the ordinary joys of a parish family.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"strip\">\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"s\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udcf7<\/span><b>Photo<\/b><small>1000\u00d71000<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"center-cta\">\n <a href=\"\/ml\/events\/\" class=\"btn dark\">View Full Gallery<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"find reveal\">\n <div class=\"inner\">\n <span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd4a<\/span>\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Come and See<\/div>\n <h2>Join Us This Sunday<\/h2>\n <div class=\"addr\">\n Santhome Malankara Catholic Church<br>\n M.C. 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