On the evening of Friday, 25th April many Parishioners gathered at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar to bid farewell to Papa Francis. The evening began with a solemn requiem Mass at 6:00 PM, celebrated by our Parish Priest Rev Fr Apolinaris Crasta and Rev Fr Pramod Crasta concelebrated. Many faithful attended the Holy Eucharist and […]
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In order to make the celebration of the Jubilee Year 2025 more meaningful, we conducted the Devotion of the Holy Cross in our ward with fervent devotion. We welcomed the Holy Cross to our ward on 20th February in a very grand manner from Alphonsus Maria Liguori Ward and took it in a procession through
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As a part of the programmes of the Jubilee Year 2025, the Holy Eucharist was celebrated in our ward for the intentions of the sick and elderly faithful on 24th March 2025, at 6.00p.m at the residence of Mr. Joseph-Philomena Vas. Ward members from Alphonsus Maria Liguori ward were also present along with the ailing
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The Easter celebration commenced on the evening of 19th April 2025 at 7. 00 PM with the lighting of the Paschal candle, symbolizing the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The ceremony unfolded with four significant parts. The Paschal candle was lit with flames lit and carried in procession to the main alter. As it was carried
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The parishioners of Mother of God Church Shakthinagar gathered at 7.00 AM on 18th April 2025 for the Way of The Cross. Rev Fr Apolinaris Crasta commenced with the introductory prayers and 14 stations were recited by the parishioners. Many parishioners attended, ruminating the Lord’s Passion with great devotion and also spent time in meditation
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,
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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
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“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