Report: Flevy Pinto On Sunday, 7th August 2022 St Alphonsus Maria De Liguori Ward members joyfully celebrated the patron’s feast. Prior to the feast, there was three days of Novena in three houses in the ward. The festive mass was presided by Rev Fr Gerald Dsouza, and Fr Vincent Saldanha preached the meaningful homily on […]
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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
Report: Asha Monteiro Photos: Vivian Dsouza Nithyadar Ward Feast was celebrated on Sunday, June 26, 2022. The ward people conducted a meaningful liturgy for the mass at 7:30 am and thanked God Almighty for His blessings. The festal celebration took place at the house of Mr. Cyprian Cynthia Pinto in the evening at 6:30 pm.
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Report: Ashwil Colaco On 19th June 2022 YCS Shakthinagar Unit held the elections for the year 2022-23. The meeting began by invoking God’s blessings. Animator Fr. Pramod Crasta briefed about the posts and the responsibilities and smoothly conducted the elections. Glavin Periera was elected as the president and Shinal Patrao as the secretary. Newly elected
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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