Church Events

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 […]

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

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.

4. Sports and Games: As part of the Jubilee year 2025 celebrations, at Mother of God Church Sabhabhavan, a day of Sports and games was organized on Sunday 27Th April. The event commenced in the morning, after the Holy Mass. The program began at 9:30 AM with a prayer and warm welcome by the program

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

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

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,

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