GENERAL INFORMATION

1. HOW TO REACH SHRINE

Coming by S.T. Bus: Alight at the Bus stand. Take a Rickshaw and ask for the Shrine of the Infant Jesus / St. Xavier's School, Nashik Road (Rs. 40-50) Agree with the Rickshaw man before-hand about the fare. Coming by train: Alight at Nashik Road Station. Take a Rickshaw. Ask for the same address (Rs. 25 -30) Agree with the Rickshaw-man before-hand. Shared Rickshaws are available (Rs. 5/- per head), also Local Buses.

2. PILGRIMS REST HOUSE

Lodging and boarding is available for two days only, for Pilgrims. Room are not available for pilgrims who are alone. No bookings are made in advance. First come, first served basis. Preference is given to those traveling by public conveyance. Rooms are alloted between 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Pilgrims arriving after 9.00 p.m. may spend the night in the common Hall of the Rest House, free of cost.

The Rest House remains closed:

From 24th December to 26th December inclusive. From Wednesday of Holy Week to Easter Sunday inclusive. From Wednesday to Tuesday inclusive during the Annual Feast in February.

Note : Pilgrims may also find suitable accommodation at reasonable rates close to the Shrine in the following Hotels: Darshan, Raj, Pawan, Avanti, all next to the Nashik Railway Station. For posh Hotels, you may check at Nataraj or Durga Hotels. Private guest rooms are also available close to the Shrine.

3. MASSES

Daily at : 6:30 a.m. 12:00 noon 6:00 p.m.

On Second Thursday of the month the 6:00 p.m. Mass is in Marathi

Sunday : 6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 6:00 p.m.

4. WEEKLY INTERCESSORYPRAYER & NOVENA MASS

Every Thursday of the year at 5:30 p.m. there will be an intercessory prayer service with Benediction followed by Novena Mass.

5. PERPETUAL NOVENA MASS

Everyday throughout the year, for the convenience of pilgrims desiring to return home on the same day, we have a Novena Mass at 12:00 noon. This Mass is offered for the intentions of all our pilgrims, Devotees, Friends and Benefactors.

6. YEARLY SOLEMN CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF THE INFANT JESUS; THE YEARLY FEAST OF THE SHRINE FALLS ON THE THIRD SATURDAY OF FEBRUARY

The Yearly Solemn Feast Celebration: Masses are held on the frounds every hour from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. inclusive. During the nine days preceding the Annual Feast, Solemn Novena Masses are conducted: In English at 6:30 a.m. 12:00 noon and 5:45 p.m. and in Marathi at 11:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m.

7. MASS OFFERINGS

Check at the Mass-offering Counter inside the Shrine. Kindly, follow the instruction printed on the envelopes kept on the counter. Drop the envelopes "Personally" in the box.

8. PETITIONS AND REQUEST TO THE INFANT JESUS

Check at the Petition Counter in the Shrine. Fill the petition slips kept on the counter and drop them in the box.

9. "LOVE OFFERINGS' TO THE INFANT JESUS

a) You may do them by the Cheque / D.D. / M.O. / Postal Orders

Those residing in India : in favour of

"SHRINE OF THE INFANT JESUS"

Those residing outside India : in favour of "THE BOMBAY XAVERIAN CORPORATION". Post them to the Shrine's address.

b) You may make them in Cash : at the Offering counter inside the Shrine, nest to the image of the Infant Jesus. You may use envelopes that are kept on the counter. Drop the envelopes "Personally" in the box.

c) Of you wish to secure a receipt, either make your offerings in the Chaplain's or Asst. Chaplain's office, or at the Inquiry Office Counter outside the Shrine. For this: Ask for the "Donation Register". Fill one slot in your own handwriting. Write: Name, address and amount given. Affix your signature. Ask for receipt.

10. DONATIONS OF ARTICLES

Ornaments, cloth, liturgical items, etc..... You may offer them in the Chaplain's or Asst. Chaplain's Office.

If they are not available, offer them at the Inquiry Office Counter outside the Shrine. For this : Ask for the " Donation Register".

Fill one slot in your own handwriting: Write: Name, address and the description of the article offere. Affix your signature. If you wish to secure a receipt, request the person on duty.

11. FOR PERSONAL MATTERS: CONFESSIONS AND GUIDANCE

Meet the Chaplain or the Assistant Chaplains in their offices, if they are not in the office, call for them.

WELCOME TO THE SHRINE OF THE INFANT JESUS.

The Shrine Remains Open Daily From 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

MAY THE INFANT CHILD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.

Fr. Aubrey Mascarenhas, S.J.

Fr. Rudy Fernandez, S.J.

Fr. Bernard D'Souza, S.J.

(CHAPLAINS)