Velankanni Church Mass Timings

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.

1 thought on “Velankanni Church Mass Timings”

  1. Good Day 🙂

    Could I please have Mass Times for either Saturday Vigil Mass or Sunday English Mass times?

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