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 […]
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On May 29, 2022, ICYM Shakthinagar unit held elections for the year 2022–23. A short prayer service marked the start of the assembly. Outgoing President Grags Pinto welcomed everyone. Fr. Gerald D’Souza, Parish Priest, presided over the gathering. Animator Fr. Vincent Saldana oversaw the elections. Newly elected office-bearers for 2022-23 President Anish Makwin Menezes Vice
Report: Riya Rodrigues Photos: Johnson Dsouza Members of the Infant Jesus Ward celebrated their feast on Sunday, May 29, 2022. The festive mass was presided by Fr Gerald Dsouza. Fr Pramod Crasta and Fr Vincent concelebrated. A large gathering of faithful of the Parish participated at the 7:30 am mass. The cultural celebrations were held
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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,
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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.
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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
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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
Report: Arun Dsouza ಮದರ್ ಆಫ್ ಗಾಡ್ ಚರ್ಚ್ ಹಾಲ್, ಮರಿಯಗಿರಿ, ಶಕ್ತಿನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾತ್ರಿ 9:00 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ, ಮದರ್ ಆಫ್ ಗಾಡ್ ಚರ್ಚ್ ಶಕ್ತಿನಗರ, ಅಂತರ್ ಧರ್ಮೀಯ ಸೌಹಾರ್ದ ಆಯೋಗ ಹಾಗೂ ನೇಜಿಗುರಿ ಗುಂಪು ಇವರ ಜಂಟಿ ಸಹಭಾಗಿತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೌಹಾರ್ದ ಈಸ್ಟರ್ ಹಬ್ಬ ಆಚರಣೆ ಹಾಗೂ ನೇಜಿಗುರಿ ಧ್ವನಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ಸಂಚಿಕೆ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳನ್ನು ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಯಿತು. ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ನವೀಕರಿಸಿದ ಸಭಾಂಗಣವನ್ನು ಕಿರು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥನ ದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಫಾ.ಜೆರಾಲ್ಡ್ ಅವರು ಆಶೀರ್ವದಿಸಿದರು. ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಗಣ್ಯರು ಕ್ಯಾಂಡಲ್ ಅನ್ನು
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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 in attendance. The Exsultate — the
The Good Friday service commenced at 5:00 pm. The priests prostrated at the sanctuary in reverence and humility. The Gospel was sung by Fr Gerald, Gregs Pinto, and Gladson Pereira after which Fr Pramod reflected on the last seven words of Jesus uttered on the cross. He cited multiple instances from our daily lives where