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 […]

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 2023. 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

The catechism day was celebrated on Sunday, February 26th, 2023. The day commenced with the Eucharistic celebration presided by Fr Gerald Dsouza along with catechism teachers, children, parents, and parishioners. The liturgy was conducted by the children of the parish. The children’s choir added to the solemnity of the service. The mass was followed by

The season of Lent in the liturgical calendar begins on Ash Wednesday. The 40 days of Lent marks the memory of Jesus spending days in the desert where he spent in fasting and in prayer before beginning his public ministry. Hence Ash Wednesday is an important day. This year Ash Wednesday was observed on the

Pics: Prajwal Pinto The annual parish feast of Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar was celebrated on 5th February 2023. The donors (Muddhom) were honored by presenting the Candle of Honor by Rev. Fr Gerald Dsouza, the Parish Priest. Very Rev. Fr James Dsouza, Vicar Forane St Peters City Deanery & Parish Priest, St Joseph