Mother of God Church

Maundy Thursday was prayerfully observed at Mother of God Church on 17th April 2025, with the solemn service beginning at 6:00 PM. Rev. Fr Apolinaris Crasta was the main celebrant for the evening’s liturgy. In remembrance of Jesus Christ’s humble act of service, Rev. Fr Walter Dsouza OCD performed the ritual washing of the feet, […]

Palm Sunday, commemorating entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem ahead of his passion and crucifixion. On 13th April 2025, the Parishioners of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar took part in the Holy rituals. Blessing of the palm leaves, distribution among all faithful and a procession of entry into church singing Hosanna to the King of

The Lenten Retreat for Parishioners of Mother of God Church, Shaktinagar was held from 3rd to 6th April 2025. Fr Domonic Charles Vas, Parish Priest of Infant Mary’s Church, Bajjodi was the preacher for the retreat along with his vocalist Mr John. On all days the retreat commenced at 5.30pm with praise and worship, followed

3. Holy Eucharistic celebrations for ailing and the elderly at wards As announced, out of the three wards for celebration of Holy Mass for the elderly of the Ward members, the celebration at St Joseph ward was held on 26th March 2025 at 6 pm. Parish priest Rev.Fr. Apolinaris Crasta celebrated the Holy Mass for

“For Dust you are, and unto dust you shall return (Gen 3:19) Ash Wednesday marks the dawn of Lent, a season of penance, prayer and alms giving. The Lenten season begins from Ash Wednesday a day of fasting. On 5th March 2025 at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, holy mass offered at 7 am and

A memorable day for the children as the Catechism Day was joyfully celebrated on Sunday, March 2nd 2025 at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar. The day commenced with the solemn mass at 7.30 am. Rev. Fr Pramod Crasta was the main celebrant and Rev Fr Apolinaris Crasta and Rev Fr Lawrence Cutinha were concelebrants. Catechism

On Thursday, the 27th February 2025, Fr Pramod Crasta celebrated his Birthday. As a resident priest of our Parish for the past 4 years, Fr Pramod Crasta served the Parishioners in a very pleasing and cordial way and rightly deserved the love and gratitude of every parishioner. The day began with the Holy Mass at

Sunday the 23rd of February 2025, was a eventful day. A remarkable Day for the Married couples of the Mother Of God Church, Shakthinagar. The program commenced with a prayer song by the members of Stree Sangaton. President Mary Pinto welcomed Parish Priest Rev Fr Apolinaris Crasta, Fr Alwyn Richard DSouza, Director, Family Welfare Commission,

2. Compassionate visits for the Ailing and Elderly An initiative by the members of Parish Parishod Mother of God Church Shakthinagar, towards personal visit of the Ailing and Elderly parishioners on Sunday, 9th February 2025, as a part of Jubilee year celebration. Offering prayers along with the sick and elderly, hearing to their pains and

The Annual parish feast of Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar was celebrated on Sunday 2nd February 2025. The newly installed TV sets screening the proceedings in the church were inaugurated by the Parish Priest. The donors (Muddhom) were honoured by presenting the Candle of Honor by the Parish Priest Rev Fr Apolinaris Crasta, followed