Christmas Eve Celebration – 24th December The Christmas Eve celebration began with Christmas carols sung by the choir members from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Before the Mass, the Infant Jesus Ward prepared a beautiful crib, which was blessed by Vicar Apolinaris Crasta and Fr. Promod Crasta. PPP members were also present. The Solemn Mass […]
The Catechism Teachers’ meet was held at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar on Sunday, November 9, 2025, soon after the second Mass. The gathering was organized in connection with the feast of St. Charles Borromeo, celebrated on November 4, who is known as the initiator of catechism in the Catholic Church. Parish Priest Rev.Fr. Apolinaris
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The Vehicle Blessing Ceremony was held at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, after the 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses. The blessing was conducted by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Aplonaris Crasta and Resident Priest Rev. Fr. Pramod Crasta. A large number of parishioners brought their vehicles for the special blessing,
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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated with Devotion and Fervor at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar. On September 8, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. the parishioners gathered in large numbers to celebrate the feast with deep devotion and reverence. The celebration began with Blessing of the newly harvested corn, followed by traditional way of
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On September 7th, the previous day of Mother Mary’s Nativity Feast, a cleaning drive was organized at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Around 75 parishioners were actively participated in cleaning the church and its premises with great enthusiasm and devotion. After the cleaning, snacks and drinks were served to
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The nine-day novena for the Feast of Mother Mary began on 30th August 2025 with the 5:30 p.m. Mass, followed by the novena prayers at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar. Children and elders actively participated by offering flowers to Mother Mary with deep devotion. Around 200 faithful gathered each day for the novena. After the
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On 3rd August 2025, a medical health checkup camp was held at Mother of God Church hall, Shakthinagar. Stree Sangaton, Catholic Sabha, Commission for women, SFO and ICYM coordinated with Jewels Group, in association with Fr Mullers Hospital, A J Hospital and Indian Cancer Society organized this free health camp for local residents and parishioners,
The inauguration of the Catechetical Year 2025-26 with a meaningful ceremony took place at beginning of the 7:30 AM Mass on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar. The Theme for the year is “Faith Formed – Hope Filled”. (Hope does not disappoint us). As per the guidelines from Diocese, inaugural rite
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On 11th May 2025, six children received their First Holy Communion at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, during the solemn Eucharistic celebration held at 8:00 AM. The celebration was marked with deep devotion and active participation by the communicants themselves. The children contributed meaningfully to the liturgy by taking part in the readings, singing of
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5. Pilgrimage Trip: A pilgrimage trip for Catechism students, YCS, ICYM along with catechism teachers was organized on Monday 28th April. The group of 55 members, setoff from Mother of God Church Shakthinagar at 8:30 AM after a brief prayer session. Parish Priest Rev Fr Apolinaris Crasta, PPP Vice President Mr. Stany Mascarenhas, Secretary Mrs.
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