Introduction
Understanding the mass timings at the various chapels and basilicas within the Velankanni church complex can help visitors plan their visit and participate in the spiritual services.
This blog provides detailed information on mass timings at Velankanni, including special services and schedules for different languages.
Velankanni Church Mass Timings
Weekday Mass Timings (Monday to Friday)
| Time | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 05:40 AM | Morning Prayer | Main Shrine |
| 06:00 AM | Mass (Tamil) | Main Shrine |
| 07:00 AM | Mass (Tamil) | Lower Basilica |
| 08:00 AM | Mass (Telugu) | Upper Basilica |
| 09:00 AM | Mass (Malayalam) | Lower Basilica |
| 10:00 AM | Mass (English) | Lower Basilica |
| 11:00 AM | Mass (Hindi) | Upper Basilica |
| 12:00 PM | Mass (Tamil) | Lower Basilica |
| 06:00 PM | Rosary and Litany followed by Mass (Tamil) | Lower Basilica |
- Morning Prayer in Velankanni Main Shrine: 05:40 AM
- Mass in Tamil in Velankanni Main Shrine: 06:00 AM
- Mass in Tamil in Velankanni Lower Basilica: 07:00 AM
- Mass in Telugu in Velankanni Upper Basilica: 08:00 AM
- Mass in Malayalam in Velankanni Lower Basilica: 09:00 AM
- Mass in English in Velankanni Lower Basilica: 10:00 AM
- Mass in Hindi in Velankanni Upper Basilica: 11:00 AM
- Mass in Tamil in Velankanni Lower Basilica: 12:00 PM
- Rosary and Litany in Tamil followed by Mass in Tamil in the Velankanni Lower Basilica: 06:00 PM
Sunday Mass Timings
Sunday Mass Timings
| Time | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 05:00 AM | Mass (Tamil) | Lower Basilica |
| 07:30 AM | Mass (Tamil) | Lower Basilica |
| 06:00 PM | Rosary, Novena Prayer, Benediction and Mass (Tamil) | Lower Basilica |
- Mass in Tamil for Parishioners of Velankanni in Velankanni Lower Basilica: 05:00 AM
- Mass in Tamil in Velankanni Lower Basilica: 07:30 AM
- Rosary, Novena Prayer, Benediction and Mass in Tamil in Lower Basilica: 06:00 PM
Saturday Mass Timings
Saturday Mass Timings
| Time | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 05:45 AM | Car Procession of Our Lady of Health, Benediction and Mass (Tamil) | Lower Basilica |
| 07:00 AM | Mass (Tamil) | Our Lady’s Tank Chapel |
- Car Procession of Our Lady of Health around the Shrine Benediction and Mass in Tamil in Velankanni Lower Basilica: 05:45 AM
- Mass in Tamil at Our Lady’s Tank Chapel: 07:00 AM
Special Mass Timings
Special Mass Timings
First Friday
| Time | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 AM | Mass (Tamil), Eucharistic Procession, Sermon and Benediction | Upper Basilica |
First Saturday
| Time | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 05:30 PM | Car Procession of Our Lady of Health, Blessing of the Sick, Benediction and Mass (Tamil) | Lower Basilica |
| 09:00 PM | Three-Hour Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament | Main Shrine |
Second Saturday
| Time | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM | Healing and Fasting Prayer Service | Velankanni Retreat House |
Third Saturday
| Time | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| After 07:00 AM Mass | One Hour Intercessory Prayer Service | Our Lady’s Tank Chapel |
Fourth Saturday
| Time | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 06:30 AM | Mass (Tamil) | Naduthittu Chapel |
| 08:00 PM | Children’s Evangelization Programme | In front of Presbytery |
- First Friday: Mass in Tamil, Eucharistic Procession around the Shrine, Sermon and Benediction from the front view of the Velankanni Upper Basilica at 07:00 AM
- First Saturday: Car Procession of Our Lady of Health through the Beach Road, Blessing of the Sick with the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction and Mass in Tamil in the Lower Basilica at 05:30 PM, and a Three-Hour Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament in the Velankanni Main Shrine at 09:00 PM
- Second Saturday: Healing and Fasting Prayer Service at Velankanni Retreat House from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
- Third Saturday: One Hour Intercessory Prayer Service at Our Lady’s Tank Chapel after 07:00 AM Mass
- Fourth Saturday: Mass in Tamil at Naduththitu Chapel at 06:30 AM, and Children’s Evangelization Programme in front of Presbytery at 08:00 PM
Other Relevant Mass Timings
Morning Star Church
| Time | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 AM | Mass (Malayalam) | Morning Star Church |
| 04:00 PM | Mass (Tamil, Monday to Saturday) | Morning Star Church |
| 08:00 PM | Mass (Konkani) | Morning Star Church |
- Mass in Malayalam: 09:00 AM
- Mass in Tamil (Monday to Saturday): 04:00 PM
- Mass in Konkani: 08:00 PM
Naduthittu Church
| Time | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 AM | Mass (Tamil, Last Saturday of the month) | Naduthittu Church |
- Mass in Tamil (Last Saturday of the month): 07:00 AM
Our Lady’s Tank Chapel
| Time | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 AM | Mass (Tamil, Every Saturday) | Our Lady’s Tank Chapel |
| 06:30 PM | Mass (Tamil, Lent Season only) | Our Lady’s Tank Chapel |
- Mass in Tamil (Every Saturday): 07:00 AM
- Mass in Tamil (Lent Season only): 06:30 PM
Velankanni Church Opening Hours
The church is open every day from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Devotees can attend daily services that include masses in Tamil, Malayalam, and English, along with Novena Prayers, Rosary, and Evening prayers.
Conclusion
Attending a mass at Velankanni is a deeply spiritual experience. With this comprehensive guide to Velankanni church mass timings, visitors can plan their pilgrimage to ensure they don’t miss any significant services.
Whether you’re attending a regular weekday mass, a special first Friday or Saturday service, or participating in one of the unique Saturday schedules, Velankanni offers numerous opportunities for worship and reflection.
