Church Events

The novena in preparation for the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Nativity Feast commenced at Shakthinagar Church on Wednesday, August 30, and continued until September 7th. The novena mass was led by Bishop Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Rev. Fr Gerald Dsouza, and Rev. Fr Pramod Crasta at 5:30 pm. Throughout the novena, various wards and […]

The Mother of God Parish in Shakthinagar experienced great joy and lasting memories during the pastoral visit of Bishop His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha on September 2nd and 3rd, 2023. On September 2nd, 2023, at 3:30 pm, priests and parishioners gathered at the main gate to warmly welcome our beloved bishop, then

The parishioners of Shakthinagar Church gathered for a solemn Eucharistic celebration at 7:30 a.m. on August 15, 2022, the glorious day of Mother Mary’s Assumption into Heaven. The Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Gerald Dsouza. In his homily, Fr. Pramod preached about the virtues of Mother Mary, her faith, and how she helps all

On July 27th, 2023, Fr. Gerald celebrated his 65th birthday. The celebrations were held on Sunday, July 30th, 2023. Fr. Gerald celebrated a thanksgiving Mass at 7:30 a.m. After the Mass, a short greeting program was held. Parish Pastoral Parishad members and parishioners wished him with flowers. Fr. Pramod Crasta, PPP Vice President Stany Mascarenhas,

Laudato Si’ Sunday was observed at Shakthinagar Church on Sunday, July 2, 2023. The program was organized by the Martyria Commission group in collaboration with Catholic Sabha, Stree Sanghotton, ICYM, and YCS. The event included a brief program where Maria Dcruz, the convenor of the Martyria, extended a warm welcome to the attendees. Riya Albuquerque

On 25th June 2023, the Gurkars of Infant Jesus Ward Robert Rodrigues and St Lawrence Ward Molly Dsouza assumed office for a four-year term, following a one-year probation, at Mother of God Church after the 7:30 am mass. The oath-taking ceremony was conducted in the presence of Parish Priest Rev Fr Gerald Dsouza and devoted

The inauguration of the Catechetical Year 2023-24 took place during the 7:30 am mass on Sunday, June 4th, 2023. The theme for this year is ‘ಆಯ್ತಾರಾಚೆಂ ಕ್ರಿಸ್ತಾಂವ್ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ್, ಬರಿಂ ಕುಟ್ಮಾಂ ಬಾಂದುಂಕ್ ಪ್ರೇರಣ್’. Following the guidelines from Mangala Jyothi, the inaugural rite was performed. After reciting ‘I believe,’ all catechists gathered around the altar and took

Mother of God Church Education Fund and Rev. Dr Alwyn Serrao Memorial Scholarship Distribution Program took place on May 21, 2023, at 9:00 am in the Church mini hall. The organizing responsibility was undertaken by the Diakonia Commission group. Cynthia Pinto led the prayer, and Vincent Dsouza, the Convenor of Diakonia, extended a warm welcome

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