Syro vs ParishConnect App

First-ever SyroMalabar Catholic Church app. Salient features: - Bi-Lingual App: The app in one touch can toggle between English & Malayalam text. - Daily SM Liturgy Readings: SM rite readings of liturgy calendar in both Malayalam (POC Version) and English (NAB version) - Qurbana(Holy Mass) Text: The full SM-rite Qurbana(Holy Mass) text in English & Malayalam with user type selection as Celebrant or Participant. - Qurbana Intro Page: The pictorial representation of the qurbana intro page according to major feast day or saints day. - Qurbana Season Selection: All round the year the season of the SM gets auto selected according to the date of the device and the mass text gets updated accordingly. However user can choose to change the season too. - History: The history of the SM church. - Location: The church locations in both map & list view. Along with church info details & the ability to locate it. (U.S. only) - Saints feature: The saints particular to SM church feature is coming soon.

ParishConnect is the official mobile companion for your parish — one secure place where the whole faith community stays informed, connected and involved. Parish life extends well beyond Sunday morning. ParishConnect brings the essential resources of your parish together in a single, thoughtfully designed application, so you can remain close to your church family whether you are at home, at work, travelling, or unable to attend in person. Simple enough for a first-time user and complete enough for an active parishioner, ParishConnect is built for members of every generation. Your parish controls what you see, and everything shown to you is specific to your own parish community. What you can do with ParishConnect Mass and Confession schedules Current service times at any moment — weekday Masses, Confession hours, holy days, feast days, adoration and novenas, plus any last-minute change announced by your parish office. Parish news and bulletins Read the weekly bulletin, announcements and reflections on your device. Past issues stay available, so you can catch up at any time — no paper required. Instant notifications Secure push notifications for what matters now: schedule changes, weather closures, emergency notices, liturgical celebrations and community news — delivered only to members of the relevant parish. Parish calendar and events Ministry meetings, youth gatherings, Bible studies, formations, sacramental preparation, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, with the details you need to take part. Parish directory Find fellow parishioners, family and ward contacts, and parish office details quickly and respectfully. Access is limited to verified members of your own parish, and families and individuals choose which details are shown. Prayer requests Submit personal prayer intentions discreetly and pray with others for the needs of the community. Daily scripture and reflection Daily readings and reflections delivered at the time you prefer, nurturing your spiritual life through the week. Programs and ministries Sunday school, altar society, choir, youth ministry, prayer groups and more — with schedules and participation details. Blood donor registry Find willing donors within your parish community quickly and privately when an emergency arises. Mobile giving Where enabled by your parish, contribute securely from your device, including recurring gifts. Family and sacramental administration Review and confirm parish records relevant to your family, respond to parish office requests, and keep your contact details current. Why ParishConnect Community is at the heart of the faith. ParishConnect strengthens it by removing friction from everyday communication — no more email chains, noticeboards, or waiting for the weekend to learn what is happening. Everything a parishioner needs to stay informed, participate fully and grow in faith is in one accurate, current place. Access and cost The mobile application is free for every registered member of a parish that uses ParishConnect — no charges, no advertisements, no card details. Your parish office provides the Parish ID and verification code you need to join. Conditions apply: the member app remains free while your parish maintains an active ParishConnect subscription, and reasonable limits apply to storage and notification volume. Your privacy ParishConnect is built for a faith community, not for advertising. Personal information is used only to operate parish services and is never sold or shared with advertisers. Contact details, dates of birth, occupations and addresses can be marked private by families and individual members. Getting started Install ParishConnect, enter the Parish ID and verification code from your parish office, confirm your email, and you are connected. Download ParishConnect today and carry your parish family with you, wherever you go.