Video Credits: Suraj Machado The people of Shakthinagar spontaneously organized a human chain to protest and exhibit their feelings against the recently introduced anti-conversion bill which is in contravention of the rights conferred by the constitution to its citizens, affecting the rights of the Christian community in particular and also to protest against the innumerable […]
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The session of lent in the liturgical calendar begins on Ash Wednesday. The 40 days of Lent marks the memory of Jesus spending days in the desert where he spent in fasting and in prayer before beginning his public ministry. Hence Ash Wednesday is an important day. This year Ash Wednesday was observed on the
The people of Shakthinagar gathered to give thanks to the Lord for all the Blessings they received throughout the year 2021 and prayed for the coming year 2022. The adoration began at 7:00 pm. Rev Fr Pramod Crasta led the adoration. At 8 pm the thanksgiving mass began. Rev Fr Gerald Dsouza was the main
Report & Pics: Kevin Sequeira ICYM unit of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar had conducted Crib and Star making competitions in view of Christmas. The parishioners participated with great enthusiasm. The winners of the Crib making competition are as follows. Place Name Ward 1 Ashwin Colaco Velankanni 2 Reena Pereira Velankanni 3 Valerian Mascarenhas Dev
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Report & Pics: Kevin Sequeira The members of the ICYM unit of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar visited the homes of the elderly members of the parish on the occasion of Christmas. The unit members greeted, presented gifts and celebrated Christmas with them.
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Christmas is a season filled with joy and love over the birth of Jesus. Shakthinagar Parishioners gathered to celebrate Christmas on 24th December 2020. At 7.00 pm, the Christmas carols began which was followed by the Eucharistic celebration at 8:00 pm. Rev Fr Gerald Dsouza was the main celebrant, Rev Fr Pramod Crasta preached the
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Report & Pics: Kevin Sequeira The ICYM unit of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar had organized Christmas Carols from 12th December 2021 onwards for the parishioners. The unit members visited the homes of the parishioners gave them Christmas message, sang carols and danced along with them. The parishioners were glad to welcome them to celebrate
On Sunday, November 29th 2021, Society of St Vincent De Paul conducted senior’s day at 11:30 am. 78 senior’s participated in the programme. The Parish priest Rev Fr Gerald Dsouza along with Fr Pramod Crasta, Secretary Mrs Pauline Dsouza, Religious Sisters of Santa Cruz Convent and Catechism Coordinator Mrs Jean Dsouza were present on the
On Sunday, 14th November 2021, St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori Ward members gathered at the residence of Norbert Rodrigues for children’s day celebration. Children from all communities from UKG to 12th grade gathered for the same. Norbert Rodrigues welcomed the gathering. A prayer service was led. Fr Pramod Crasta gave the reflection on the word
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The children’s day was celebrated on 14th November 2021 at Mother of God church Shakthinagar. The Eucharistic celebration was offered for their special intentions. From KG to 10th-grade catechism students participated in various games conducted by the catechism teachers. The winners were congratulated by Parish Priest Fr Gerald Dsouza with prizes. Fr Pramod Crasta, Catechism