Church Events

Shakthinagar Church had solemn celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Nativity on September 8, 2022, at 7:30 am. As a sign of reverence and affection for Mother Mary, the parishioners offered her flowers. The new corn was blessed and then carried to the altar by the Gurkars. Fr. Gerald Dsouza presided over the solemn Eucharistic celebration. […]

At Shakthinagar Church, the nine-day novena that was held in preparation for the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Nativity Feast began on Tuesday, August 30, and lasted till September 7th. At 5:30 p.m., Fr Gerald Dsouza, Fr Vincent Saldanha, and Fr Pramod Crasta led the novena mass. The wards and associations led the liturgy. Many children had

Report: Jacintha Dsouza On 20th August 2022, the members of the Ecology and Environment Commission met together in order to repot the flower pots. New mud and fertilizer was added to the existing pots in order to boost its growth. The members also cleared all the weeds and grass from the compound of the church

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

On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Laudato Si was observed at the Shakthinagar Church. The Commission for Ecology and Environment and ICYM collaborated to organize the program. The saplings were planted in the church compound. Fr Gerald Dsouza, Vice President of Parish Pastoral Parishad Vincent Carlo, Commission Convenor Asha Monteiro, Environment Commission Coordinator Jacintha Dsouza, ICYM

The Catechetical Year was inaugurated on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 during 7:30 am mass. The entrance procession started for the mass by the vice president leading with the crucifix, which included the Celebrants, Catechism teachers, altar servers, a couple representing all parents, and one student from each division. The Holy Bible was placed on the

The Confirmation ceremony took place at Shakthinagar Church on May 26, 2022. The Bishop of Mangalore Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, administered the sacrament of confirmation to 29 youngsters of the Parish. The ceremony began at 5:00 pm with a formal welcome. Rev. Fr Gerald extended a bouquet of flowers to the bishop,

Fr Vincent Vinod Saldanha arrived at Shakthinagar Church on May 20, 2022, at 5:30 pm. Fr Gerald Dsouza, Fr Pramod Crasta, Parish Pastoral Parishad Vice President Vincent Carlo, and parishioners greeted him. A short prayer service was held. Fr Vincent was accompanied by Fr Edwin Pinto and Manjeshwar Parishioners.

Six children received the First Holy Communion on May 8, 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

After the 7:30 a.m. mass on May 15, 2022, a small farewell program was held to honor Fr Nilesh Crasta. Fr Gerald presented a citation, which Fr Pramod read. Fr Nilesh expressed gratitude to Fr Gerald Dsouza Parish Priest, Fr Walter Dsouza Former Parish Priest, Fr Pramod Crasta, Vincent Carlo Vice President PPP, Pauline Dsouza