Cells & Associations
The Parish Pastoral Council Heads have formed an Executive Committee which meets the Parish Priest before every PPC meeting to discuss the agenda in advance. The parish runs smoothly thanks to the active participation and planning of our executive committee members.
Leadership Team
Secretary: Mrs. Sunita Sarote
Parish SCC Coordinator: Mrs. Felcy Tauro
PPC Vice President: Mr. Philip Gathe
Archdiocese Pastoral Council Representative: Mrs. Jacintha Mendonsa
along with Mr. Arun Colaco (ex Parish Administrator)
Our vibrant youth have been very
active on a community, parish,
deanery and even diocese level.
A great mix of spiritual, cultural and
sports activities is what helps the
youth stay united and give their
best at all times. The youth have
regular events and activities planned
for them and even on a parish level
to keep everyone happy.
Parents Day, Food Stalls, Workshops,
Retreats, Gospel Band and more.
Leadership Team
Vice President: Mr. Ronald Menezes
Secretary: Ms. Shanelle Sethi
Deanery Representatives:
Mr. Ronald Menezes
Ms. Shanelle Sethi
Our talented singers and musicians
make every mass better with their
melody and skills. Feast masses
and special occasions are a treat
to the ears thanks to our choir who
have been winning various prizes
at inter-parish choir festivals. Our
choir members make it a point to
make every mass divine with their
voices and hymn selections.
Coordinator: Mrs. Sneha Rego
Our liturgy has always been divine
with each and every word touching
the heart. Every prayer is meaningful
with an aim of praying for everyone
in this world whilst thanking God first
for everything that we have. Our
readers are also trained and groomed
to understand the word of God and
the prayers in order make everyone
reflect on the Word of God and
prayers in a very meaningful way.
Coordinator: Mrs. Jacintha Mendonsa
Our young at heart Senior Citizens are
the heart beats of our parish. Their
excitement, enthusiasm and energy is
absolutely sensational & their love for
God is inspiring. Their participation
and involvement makes our
communities & our parish a better place.
Coordinator: Mrs. Pamela John
With 19 trophies won since the formation
of the sports association in late 2022,
we are one of the leading parishes when
it comes to sports in the entire Mumbai
Diocese. On a parish, community and
inter-parish level, we have annual
tournaments for every age group for
many different sports. We are also
the only parish to have won all these
5 events at Inter-Parish Championships :
Cricket for boys, Cricket for girls,
Football for boys, Table Tennis Open
& Deanery Sports Day for youth.
Coordinator: Mr. Selwyn Santmajor
Our dynamic ladies have taken the
entire parish by a storm ever since
the Women’s Cell was formed a
few years ago. They show us that a
woman can do everything if she wants
in the best possible way and are an
example to all girls in our parish too.
With various activities conducted by
them throughout the year covering
spiritual and cultural events, they are
one of the leading cells of our parish.
Coordinator: Mrs. Rachael Dsouza
Our Charismatic Renewal team has been
a pillar of our Church ever since it was
started. With Praise and Worship sessions
every Wednesday and also the introduction
of Discipleship Course, it is safe to say
that the parishioners of STCJ, Airoli
have come closer to God with prayer,
thanksgiving and gratitude.
Coordinator: Mr. Merwyn D’souza
Our ushers have been an example of
professionalism, perfection & precision.
Their work is always on point for each &
every event inside or outside Church.
Regardless of the volume of the event,
the availability, discipline & dedication
of the ushers is always at 100% & they
help our parish run very effectively.
Coordinator: Mr. Maurice Rosario
The Bombay Catholic Sabha team has
been doing an excellent job with regards
to community service in different fields.
From health to awareness, they are
involved with multiple activities and
they have helped our parishioners
and Catholics all over Mumbai Diocese.
Coordinator: Mr. Edwin Gras
Our finance committee has doing a
marvelous job with regards to the
accounts, expenditures and all aspects
that involve money. For a growing
parish with limited families, finance is
one of the biggest concerns, however,
by God’s grace our finances have
been in place and our finance team
has always taken care of the same.
Coordinator: Mr. Philip Gathe
You can call them teachers or you can
call them Wonder Women, our
Sunday School teachers will always
leave you impressed with their
work rate, dedication and efficiency.
Always available for the kids, they are
always on time and always the first
to say yes to every activity that is
assigned to them. They help our
parish kids grow more in faith via
Sunday School, Vacation Bible Joy &
many activities outside the Church too.
Coordinator: Mrs. Geeta Santiago
Our health outreach team has been
selflessly working to make sure that
the needy parishioners always have
access to medicines and also food
whenever possible. A proper system
is designed and a proper protocol is
followed every single time to help
the parishioners in need. Their service
during the entire year helps us
restore our faith in humanity.
Leadership Team
Mr. Augustine Fernandes
Mr. Proctor John
Mr. Arun Colaco
Our blessed Eucharistic Ministers are
available during weekday and weekend
masses & are also available for the ones
who can’t make it to the Church. For
our growing parish, they are a
blessing during every single mass.
Coordinator: Mrs. Helen Gras
Altar service is a very crucial part of
mass and our altar servers have always
been up to the mark with absolute
desire to serve the Lord. Weekday,
weekends and feast masses have the
right number of altar servers depending
on the mass who are well trained and
groomed before every single mass.
Leadership Team:
Mr. Nitin Luke
Ms. Cleona Tauro
Tamil Group - Mr. Lourdswamy
Konkani Group – Mr. Edwin Gras
Pre Baptism – Mrs. Pamela John
RCI Course – Mr. Mahendra Dhamal
Parish Office – Mrs. Irene Braganza
Sound – Mr. Rohan Pinto
Photography – Mr. Vendell D'souza
The PPT team make it easier for
our choir and parishioners to sing
and pray in the best possible way.
With lyrics of every hymn, words of
every prayer and books of readings,
gospels etc displayed as and when
needed, they do their best to help
everyone come closer to God by
making the best use of technology.
They have been doing this
selflessly for years and have
upgraded to another level with time.
Leadership Team:
Coordinator : Ms. Swizel Fernandes
Core Members
Ms. Annie Santiago
Ms. Amreena Thomas
Ms. Cleona Tauro
Ms. Sarah Fernandes