As October month is also known as rosary month, ICYM took initiative to conduct rosary on Sunday, October 17th 2021 at 5:45 pm in front of the Grotto. Fr Nilesh Crasta gave a brief introduction about the rosary and its importance. Fr Gerald Dsouza blessed the rosaries and scapular and were distributed to all present. […]
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On Sunday, October 17th, 2021 during the Eucharistic celebration Fr Gerald Dsouza inaugurated Synod 2021-23 by unveiling the Synodal logo in the presence of the assembled faithful. Fr Nilesh Crasta, Fr Pramod Crasta, Vice President Vincent Carlo, Commission Convener Asha Monteiro were present. During the homily, Fr Gerald explained the meaning of the Synodal logo.
The vehicle blessing ceremony was held on 9th and 10th October 2021 soon after the mass at Church Premises. A short prayer service was led by Fr Gerald Dsouza and Fr Pramod Crasta who blessed the vehicles by sprinkling Holy water.
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On 26th September 2021, 11 children received their First Holy Communion. The mass began at 8:00 am. The children actively participated in the liturgy. Readings, Psalm singing, Prayers of faithful were all managed by the communicants. Parish Priest Rev Fr Gerald DSouza was the main celebrant. Rev Fr Nilesh Crasta and Rev Fr Pramod Crasta
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The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was solemnly celebrated at Shakthinagar Church on 8th September 2021 at 8:00 am. The parishioners offered flowers as a mark of respect and love to Mother Mary. The new corns were brought by Gurkar’s during the mass to the alter. It was blessed at the
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The 9 days of Novena in preparation for the Nativity Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary was started on Monday, 30th August and continued till 7th September at Shakthinagar Church. The novena mass was at 6:00 pm led by Fr. Gerald Dsouza, Fr Nilesh Crasta, and Fr Pramod Crasta. The liturgy was conducted by wards
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ICYM Shakthinagar Unit celebrated teachers day on 5th September. The cake was cut by the Priests and wishing was done. ICYM Director Fr Gerald Dsouza, Asst Director Fr Nilesh Crasta, Fr Pramod and ICYM members took part in this celebration.
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On August 15th on the occasion of Independence Day ICYM, with the guidance of Director Fr Gerald Dsouza, Assistant Director Fr Nilesh Crasta and Fr Pramod Crasta, under the leadership of President Gregs Pinto, took up the work of replanting the plants in the church campus. The replanting work began at 9 am and lasted
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Mother of God Church Shakthinagar celebrated 75th Independence Day at the church grounds. ICYM President Gregs Pinto welcomed the gathering. Fr Gerald Dsouza hoisted the Indian flag and delivered his message. Coconut sapling was planted by ICYM members on this occasion. Fr Nilesh Crasta, Parish Pastoral Parishad Secretary Pauline Dsouza, ICYM President Gregs Pinto, ICYM
On Sunday 1st August 2021, one ward of our Parish joyously celebrated the feast of St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori their patron. The festive mass was presided by Fr Gerald Dsouza Parish Priest, Fr Pramod Crasta preached the homily of Sunday Liturgy and Fr Nilesh Crasta concelebrated. A large gathering of faithful of the Parish participated
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