1. Proclamation of Word of God As part of the preparation for the Jubilee year 2025, on 19th January, at the Holy Mass, The holy Bible was carried to the Altar, Venerated and was placed in a prominent place by Fr Pramod Crasta. In The Noon at 2 PM Proclamation of the Gospel Readings in […]
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The Catechism Parent Teachers meeting was held on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar following the first mass. The gathering was warmly welcomed by Parish Priest, Rev.Fr. Apolinaries Crasta. Children from classes 1 to 10, their parents, and members of the Parish Parishod attended the meeting. The resource person for the
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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,
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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
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The parishioners of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, gathered in great numbers on New Year’s Eve to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the New Year 2025 with devotion and joy. The evening program commenced at 6:30 pm with a Thanksgiving Adoration, during which the faithful expressed their gratitude to God for the manifold blessings
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Christmas is a season for sharing of love and joy with one another. The parishioners of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar celebrated the day with great joy. On 24th at 6:30pm the carols by Parish Choir, resonated and proclaimed the birth of Jesus, in the hearts of the gathering. The members of Alphonsus Maria De
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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
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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
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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.
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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,