The Catholic Sabha, in collaboration with the District Wenlock Hospital Blood Bank, Shakthi Friends Club, Catholic Sabha City Deanery, Lions Club, Tata Health Insurance Company, Rickshaw Drivers and Owners Association, and Nejiguri Group, organized a Blood Donation Camp at Shakthi Friends Club, Shaktinagar on 15 September 2024. The program commenced with a prayer song, followed […]
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On September 8, 2024, at 7:30 a.m., the faithful of Shakthinagar Church gathered for a solemn celebration in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Parishioners expressed their devotion and love for Mother Mary by offering flowers. The newly harvested corn was blessed and brought to the altar by the vice president, secretary,
Anti-Drug Awareness Month, an initiative by the Diocese of Mangalore, was organized by ICYM at Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar, on September 1, 2024, after the first mass to address the growing concerns related to substance abuse. The event aimed to educate, inform, and support individuals and families affected by drug addiction. Ashton Dsouza
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Catholic Sabha organized a flag hoisting ceremony at Shakthinagar Church grounds to commemorate India’s 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024 at 8:30 am. David Crasta, president of Catholic Sabha, extended a warm welcome to everyone. The national anthem was sung as the flag was hoisted and saluted by the gathering. Rev. Fr Apolinaris Crasta
To make the liturgy more meaningful, a half-day training program was held on August 11, 2024, at Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar. The event was organized by the Liturgy Commission, with Rev. Fr Boniface Pinto, Spiritual Director, Propaedeutic Seminary – Karnataka Region, as the resource person. He was welcomed by the Parish Priest, Rev.
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A training program was held for all the coordinators and secretaries of the 21 Commissions at Mother of God Church on June 30, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Asha Monteiro, the former Commission Convener, was the resource person. The training covered the importance, duties, and responsibilities of the commissions, as well as the
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On 16th June 2024, YCS Shakthinagar Unit held the elections for the year 2024-25. The meeting began by invoking God’s blessings. Animator Laveena Pinto briefed about the posts and the responsibilities and smoothly conducted the elections. Priston Sequeira was Elected as President, Anshal Dsouza as Secretary, Siona Lobo as Treasurer and Deon Dsouza as Yuvatare
On May 12, 2024, at 3:30 pm, a shramadhan event was held in preparation for welcoming the new parish priest at Mother of God Church. Around 90 parishioners joined in, engaging in the cleaning of the church, presbytery, and the surrounding vicinity.
The parishioners of Shakthinagar held a thanksgiving program in honor of Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Gerald Dsouza on May 12, 2024. The 7:30 AM Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Gerald and concelebrated by Fr. Vincent and Fr. Pramod. Following the Mass, a felicitation ceremony took place in the community hall. The program began with
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Nine children received the First Holy Communion on May 5, 2024. At 8:00 a.m., the mass began. In the liturgy, the children took an active part. Readings, Psalm singing, and Prayers of faithful were all managed by the communicants. Rev Fr Gerald DSouza was the main celebrant, Rev. Fr Pramod Crasta concelebrated. After the Eucharistic
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