Church Events

The vehicle blessing ceremony was held on 9th and 10th October 2021 soon after the mass at Church Premises. A short prayer service was led by Fr Gerald Dsouza and Fr Pramod Crasta who blessed the vehicles by sprinkling Holy water.

On 26th September 2021, 11 children received their First Holy Communion. The mass began at 8:00 am. The children actively participated in the liturgy. Readings, Psalm singing, Prayers of faithful were all managed by the communicants. Parish Priest Rev Fr Gerald DSouza was the main celebrant. Rev Fr Nilesh Crasta and Rev Fr Pramod Crasta

The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was solemnly celebrated at Shakthinagar Church on 8th September 2021 at 8:00 am. The parishioners offered flowers as a mark of respect and love to Mother Mary. The new corns were brought by Gurkar’s during the mass to the alter. It was blessed at the

The 9 days of Novena in preparation for the Nativity Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary was started on Monday, 30th August and continued till 7th September at Shakthinagar Church. The novena mass was at 6:00 pm led by Fr. Gerald Dsouza, Fr Nilesh Crasta, and Fr Pramod Crasta. The liturgy was conducted by wards

Mother of God Church Shakthinagar celebrated 75th Independence Day at the church grounds. ICYM President Gregs Pinto welcomed the gathering. Fr Gerald Dsouza hoisted the Indian flag and delivered his message. Coconut sapling was planted by ICYM members on this occasion. Fr Nilesh Crasta, Parish Pastoral Parishad Secretary Pauline Dsouza, ICYM President Gregs Pinto, ICYM

Rev Fr Gerald Dsouza celebrated his 64th birthday on 27th July 2021. Fr Gerald celebrated thanksgiving mass at 6:30 am. After the mass, a short greeting program was held. Parish Pastoral Parishad members and Parishioners wished him with flowers bouquets. Fr Nilesh Crasta, Fr Pramod Crasta, Parish Pastoral Parishad Vice President Vincent Carlo and Commission Convenor Asha

Shakthinagar Church celebrated Laudato Si on Sunday 11th July 2021. The programme was organised by the environmental commission of the parish. The saplings were planted in the church compound. Parish Priest Fr Gerald Dsouza, Resident Priests Fr Nilesh Crasta and Fr Pramod Crasta, Parish Pastoral Parishad Vice President Vincent Carlo, Environmental commission convener Jacintha Dsouza and

The Easter celebration started at 7:30 pm. Rev Fr Gerald Dsouza lighted the Easter Candle from the New Fire and carried it to the Altar in a procession. As the candle was taken down the aisle, parishioners lit the candles from the flame, illuminating the area in candlelight. Water was blessed and the Holy water

The Good Friday service in Shakthinagar Church commenced at 5 pm on 2nd April 2021 with Rev Fr Gerald Dsouza as the main celebrant along with Rev Fr Antony Shera. The Passion of Christ was narrated by Fr Gerald Dsouza, Gregs Pinto and Gladson Pereira. Fr Antony in his homily stressed the significance of suffering

Maundy Thursday was celebrated at Shakthinagar on April 1st, 2021. Rev Fr Gerald Dsouza was the main celebrant of the mass. Rev Fr Nilesh Crasta concelebrated. After the mass adoration was held.