On May 14, 2023, the parishioners of Shakthinagar Church congregated to bid a heartfelt farewell to the resident priest, Rev. Fr Vincent Vinod Saldanha. The day commenced with a mass at 7:30 am led by Fr Vincent himself. Following the Mass, a felicitation ceremony was conducted, initiating with a touching gesture wherein Fr. Gerald, the […]
Nine children received the First Holy Communion on May 7, 2022. At 8:00 a.m., the mass began. In the liturgy, the children took an active part. Readings, Psalm singing, and Prayers of faithful were all managed by the communicants. Rev Fr Gerald DSouza was the main celebrant. After the Eucharistic celebration children were given rosaries
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On April 19th, Fr Vincent celebrated his birthday, and on April 21st, he celebrated his ordination day. Both events were combined and held on April 19th after the 6:30 am Mass. A brief celebration took place at the church portico, during which a cake-cutting ceremony marked the occasion. The gathering included Fr Gerald, Fr Pramod,
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On April 16, 2023, Rev Fr. Gerald celebrated 38th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. The Mass took place at 7:30 am, followed by a brief felicitation event. The choir members sang a congratulatory song, and Fr Gerald received a floral bouquet from Frs Vincent, Pramod, Vice President Stany Mascarenhas, Secretary Mary Pinto, and
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On 8th April 2023 at 7:30 pm, the Easter celebration began. The Easter Candle was lit from the New Fire and carried to the Altar in a procession. Parishioners lit candles from the flame as it was carried down the aisle. The water was blessed, and the Holy water was sprinkled on everyone. The Exsultate
Video Credits: Divine Word TV The Good Friday service commenced at 5:30 pm. The Bishop and the priests prostrated at the sanctum in reverence and humility. The Gospel was sung by Most Rev Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Fr Vincent Saldanha, and Gladson Pereira after which the Bishop reflected on the Word of God. He cited
The Way of the Cross began at 7:30 am on Good Friday. Fr Pramod initiated and it was led by the parishioners. Fr Gerald concluded the way of the cross with a prayer. The faithful gathered took part in recollecting the Lord’s Passion with great devotion.
Maundy Thursday was celebrated on the 6th April 2022. The service commenced at 6:30 pm. Fr Pramod presided over the service. In the homily, Fr Vincent 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
The parishioners took part in the Eucharistic Celebration with great devotion on Palm Sunday on 2nd April 2023. 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. Rev. Fr Vincent presided over
The Annual Retreat of the parish was held from March 2nd to March 4th, 2023. The retreat was conducted by Rev Fr Vijay Machado, Director, Diocesan Biblical, Catechetical & Liturgical Centre. The 3 days retreat began with praise and worship at 5:30 pm followed by the talk. The retreat used to conclude with Eucharistic Celebration