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The inauguration of the Catechetical Year 2023-24 took place during the 7:30 am mass on Sunday, June 4th, 2023. The theme for this year is ‘ಆಯ್ತಾರಾಚೆಂ ಕ್ರಿಸ್ತಾಂವ್ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ್, ಬರಿಂ ಕುಟ್ಮಾಂ ಬಾಂದುಂಕ್ ಪ್ರೇರಣ್’. Following the guidelines from Mangala Jyothi, the inaugural rite was performed. After reciting ‘I believe,’ all catechists gathered around the altar and took […]

Mother of God Church Education Fund and Rev. Dr Alwyn Serrao Memorial Scholarship Distribution Program took place on May 21, 2023, at 9:00 am in the Church mini hall. The organizing responsibility was undertaken by the Diakonia Commission group. Cynthia Pinto led the prayer, and Vincent Dsouza, the Convenor of Diakonia, extended a warm welcome

On May 14, 2023, the parishioners of Shakthinagar Church congregated to bid a heartfelt farewell to the resident priest, Rev. Fr Vincent Vinod Saldanha. The day commenced with a mass at 7:30 am led by Fr Vincent himself. Following the Mass, a felicitation ceremony was conducted, initiating with a touching gesture wherein Fr. Gerald, the

Nine children received the First Holy Communion on May 7, 2023. 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. After the Eucharistic celebration children were given rosaries

On April 19th, Fr Vincent celebrated his birthday, and on April 21st, he celebrated his ordination day. Both events were combined and held on April 19th after the 6:30 am Mass. A brief celebration took place at the church portico, during which a cake-cutting ceremony marked the occasion. The gathering included Fr Gerald, Fr Pramod,

On April 16, 2023, Rev Fr. Gerald celebrated 38th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. The Mass took place at 7:30 am, followed by a brief felicitation event. The choir members sang a congratulatory song, and Fr Gerald received a floral bouquet from Frs Vincent, Pramod, Vice President Stany Mascarenhas, Secretary Mary Pinto, and

On 8th April 2023 at 7:30 pm, the Easter celebration began. The Easter Candle was lit from the New Fire and carried to the Altar in a procession. Parishioners lit candles from the flame as it was carried down the aisle. The water was blessed, and the Holy water was sprinkled on everyone. The Exsultate

Video Credits: Divine Word TV The Good Friday service commenced at 5:30 pm. The Bishop and the priests prostrated at the sanctum in reverence and humility. The Gospel was sung by Most Rev Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Fr Vincent Saldanha, and Gladson Pereira after which the Bishop reflected on the Word of God. He cited

The Way of the Cross began at 7:30 am on Good Friday. Fr Pramod initiated and it was led by the parishioners. Fr Gerald concluded the way of the cross with a prayer. The faithful gathered took part in recollecting the Lord’s Passion with great devotion.

Maundy Thursday was celebrated on the 6th April 2023. The service commenced at 6:30 pm. Fr Pramod presided over the service. In the homily, Fr Vincent reflected on the importance of Jesus who set an example to each one of us by washing the feet of his disciple. He emphasized the role that priests play