Church Events

The 70th birthday of Rev. Fr. Apolinaris Crasta, Parish Priest of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, was joyfully celebrated on January 8, 2025. The day began with a solemn Mass at 6:30 AM, concelebrated by Fr. Apolinaris Crasta and Fr. Pramod Crasta, with parishioners offering thanks for his good health and service. Following the Mass, […]

The faithful of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar gathered near the Grotto of mother Mary on 5th January 2025 for inauguration of the Jubilee year 2025. As per proclamation, the preparation for this jubilee year had begun in 2023. In the Universal Church, Pope Francis inaugurated the year 2025 as the Jubilee Year, on the

On December 1, 2024, the parishioners of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, united for a cleaning drive at 3 PM as part of preparations for Christmas and the New Year. Around 60 dedicated volunteers came forward to clean the church surroundings, demonstrating the true spirit of service and community. Their enthusiasm and teamwork not only

Catechism teachers meet was held at Mother of God Church Shakthinagar on November 10th 2024. The feast of St Charles Borromeo, the one who initiated catechism in Catholic church was celebrated on 4th November. Parish Priest Rev Fr. Apolinaries Crasta applauded all the teachers who voluntarily teach catechism for the students from kindergarten to PU

On 20th October 2024, Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, celebrated Mission Sunday with devotion and unity. Ward Gurkars distributed Mission Sunday covers to parishioners, inviting their contributions to support missionary work. During the Mass, community representatives presented offertory gifts, symbolizing the parish’s commitment to the mission cause. Afterward, the Auction (Elam) was led by Mr.

The blessings of the vehicles was done at Mother of God Church Shakthinagar on Sunday 13th Oct 2024 after the 7AM mass. Parish priest Rev Fr Apolinaris Crasta, Fr Pramod Crasta and a guest priest Rev Dr Fr Richard DSouza OCD and PPP Secretary Mary Pinto were present. After the prayers by the parish priest,

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,

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.