On Sunday, August 9, 2026, the YCS members and the Commission for Environment Apostolate of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, gathered at the farm of Mr. Louis D’Souza to commemorate Environment Day by planting a fruit-bearing sapling as a symbol of their commitment to protecting and caring for the environment. Mr. William Colaso, the mentor, […]
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The feast of St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori Ward was joyfully celebrated on Sunday, 2nd August 2026. The celebration began with a Thanksgiving Holy Mass at 7:00 a.m. at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, celebrated by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Apolinaris Crasta. The evening celebration was held at the residence of Mr. Joachim D’Souza, beginning
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On 5th July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the members of Nithyadar Ward of Mother of God Church, Mariagiri Shakthinagar, visited six elderly and sick members of their ward. They spent time with them, offered prayers, and encouraged them with words of comfort and hope. The visit reflected the ward’s spirit of love, care, and Christian
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The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Shakthinagar Unit held its Oath-Taking Ceremony on 5th July 2026 during the 7:00 AM Holy Mass at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar. The newly elected office bearers took their oath in the presence of the parish community, seeking God’s blessings as they began their responsibilities. The office bearers are:
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The oath-taking ceremony of the Young Christian Students (YCS) of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, for the year 2026–27 was held on 28th June 2026 during the 7:00 a.m. Holy Mass. The Eucharistic celebration was led by Rev. Fr. Ivan Cordeiro, the main celebrant. During the Holy Mass, the newly elected office bearers solemnly took
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The Catechism Opening Ceremony of our parish was held on 7th June at 8:00 a.m. during the Holy Mass. The celebration marked the beginning of a new catechetical year with prayer, devotion, and blessings for all children, parents, and teachers. A special inauguration enactment was presented during the Mass, depicting parents bringing their children near
The month of May, dedicated to Mother Mary, was observed with great faith and devotion by the members of St. Joseph Ward. Throughout the month, ward members gathered every evening at Kiriya Pushpa Community Hall to recite the Holy Rosary, seeking the intercession and blessings of Mother Mary for their families and the parish. The
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On 13th May 2026 at around 2:45 PM, nearly 65 parishioners from Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar gathered together to pray for Rev. Fr. Pramod Crasta as he began his new mission as Assistant Parish Priest of Infant Jesus Church, Modankap, Bantwal. The parishioners later arrived at Infant Jesus Church, Modankap at 3:30 PM, where
The parishioners of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar warmly welcomed the new resident priest, Rev. Fr. Ivan Peter Cordeiro, on May 11, 2026. Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Apolinaris Crasta, PPP Vice President Mr. William Colaco, Secretary Mrs. Gracy DSouza, Commission Coordinator Mrs. Maria DCruz, PPP members, and numerous parishioners gathered together to receive and welcome
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Ten children received their First Holy Communion during the 8:00 AM Holy Mass held on Sunday, 10th May 2026, at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar. The Holy Eucharistic celebration was led by the Main Celebrant, Rev. Fr. Pramod Crasta, marking his final service in our parish before taking charge as Assistant Parish Priest at Infant
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