Maundy Thursday was celebrated on the 14th of April 2022. The service commenced at 6:30 pm. Fr Nilesh led the service. In the homily, he reflected on the importance of Jesus who set an example to each one of us by washing the feet of his disciple. He emphasized the role that priests play in […]
The parishioners took part in the Eucharistic Celebration with great devotion on Palm Sunday on 10th April 2022. The service commenced on the church grounds by blessing the palms and distribution. The parishioners then proceeded to the church in a procession, holding palms and singing. The Holy Mass then followed.
The annual retreat of the parish was held from March 21st to March 23rd, 2022. The retreat was conducted by Rev Fr Andrew Dsouza, Parish Priest, Holy Spirit Church, Bajal. The 3 days retreat began with praise and worship at 5 pm followed by the talk. The retreat used to conclude with Eucharistic Celebration and
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Catechism Day was celebrated on Sunday, March 6th, 2022. The day commenced with a Eucharistic celebration led by Fr Gerald Dsouza along with catechism teachers, children, parents and parishioners. The liturgy was led by the children of the parish. The children’s choir added to the solemnity of the service. The mass was followed by cultural
Video Credits: Suraj Machado The people of Shakthinagar spontaneously organized a human chain to protest and exhibit their feelings against the recently introduced anti-conversion bill which is in contravention of the rights conferred by the constitution to its citizens, affecting the rights of the Christian community in particular and also to protest against the innumerable
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The session of lent in the liturgical calendar begins on Ash Wednesday. The 40 days of Lent marks the memory of Jesus spending days in the desert where he spent in fasting and in prayer before beginning his public ministry. Hence Ash Wednesday is an important day. This year Ash Wednesday was observed on the
The people of Shakthinagar gathered to give thanks to the Lord for all the Blessings they received throughout the year 2021 and prayed for the coming year 2022. The adoration began at 7:00 pm. Rev Fr Pramod Crasta led the adoration. At 8 pm the thanksgiving mass began. Rev Fr Gerald Dsouza was the main
Christmas is a season filled with joy and love over the birth of Jesus. Shakthinagar Parishioners gathered to celebrate Christmas on 24th December 2020. At 7.00 pm, the Christmas carols began which was followed by the Eucharistic celebration at 8:00 pm. Rev Fr Gerald Dsouza was the main celebrant, Rev Fr Pramod Crasta preached the
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The children’s day was celebrated on 14th November 2021 at Mother of God church Shakthinagar. The Eucharistic celebration was offered for their special intentions. From KG to 10th-grade catechism students participated in various games conducted by the catechism teachers. The winners were congratulated by Parish Priest Fr Gerald Dsouza with prizes. Fr Pramod Crasta, Catechism
On Sunday, October 17th, 2021 during the Eucharistic celebration Fr Gerald Dsouza inaugurated Synod 2021-23 by unveiling the Synodal logo in the presence of the assembled faithful. Fr Nilesh Crasta, Fr Pramod Crasta, Vice President Vincent Carlo, Commission Convener Asha Monteiro were present. During the homily, Fr Gerald explained the meaning of the Synodal logo.