On 20th October 2024, Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, celebrated Mission Sunday with devotion and unity. Ward Gurkars distributed Mission Sunday covers to parishioners, inviting their contributions to support missionary work. During the Mass, community representatives presented offertory gifts, symbolizing the parish’s commitment to the mission cause. Afterward, the Auction (Elam) was led by Mr. […]
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The Parish Pastoral Parishad (PPP) training session was held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Church mini hall. The session began with an opening prayer led by the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Apolinaris Crasta, invoking the Lord’s guidance for the proceedings. Rev. Fr. Joseph Martis, the vicar of Derabail Church, was
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The blessings of the vehicles was done at Mother of God Church Shakthinagar on Sunday 13th Oct 2024 after the 7AM mass. Parish priest Rev Fr Apolinaris Crasta, Fr Pramod Crasta and a guest priest Rev Dr Fr Richard DSouza OCD and PPP Secretary Mary Pinto were present. After the prayers by the parish priest,
The Feast of St. Vincent de Paul was celebrated on Sunday, 29th September, at Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar. The event commenced with the Holy Eucharistic Mass, followed by a short program in the Mini Hall. President Dolphy Dsouza welcomed the gathering. Secretary Flavia Pinto presented the annual report, and Treasurer Deepak Dsouza presented
The New Corn Festival was celebrated at Dev Matha Ward on September 15, 2024, at the residence of Lilly Rodrigues. The event began at 6:00 p.m. Ward Gurkar Irene Monteiro warmly welcomed everyone. A prayer service led by ward members followed, including a floral offering to Infant Mary and reflection of gospel and on the
The Catholic Sabha, in collaboration with the District Wenlock Hospital Blood Bank, Shakthi Friends Club, Catholic Sabha City Deanery, Lions Club, Tata Health Insurance Company, Rickshaw Drivers and Owners Association, and Nejiguri Group, organized a Blood Donation Camp at Shakthi Friends Club, Shaktinagar on 15 September 2024. The program commenced with a prayer song, followed
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On September 8, 2024, at 7:30 a.m., the faithful of Shakthinagar Church gathered for a solemn celebration in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Parishioners expressed their devotion and love for Mother Mary by offering flowers. The newly harvested corn was blessed and brought to the altar by the vice president, secretary,
Anti-Drug Awareness Month, an initiative by the Diocese of Mangalore, was organized by ICYM at Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar, on September 1, 2024, after the first mass to address the growing concerns related to substance abuse. The event aimed to educate, inform, and support individuals and families affected by drug addiction. Ashton Dsouza
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Catholic Sabha organized a flag hoisting ceremony at Shakthinagar Church grounds to commemorate India’s 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024 at 8:30 am. David Crasta, president of Catholic Sabha, extended a warm welcome to everyone. The national anthem was sung as the flag was hoisted and saluted by the gathering. Rev. Fr Apolinaris Crasta
To make the liturgy more meaningful, a half-day training program was held on August 11, 2024, at Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar. The event was organized by the Liturgy Commission, with Rev. Fr Boniface Pinto, Spiritual Director, Propaedeutic Seminary – Karnataka Region, as the resource person. He was welcomed by the Parish Priest, Rev.
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