The parishioners of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar warmly welcomed the new resident priest, Rev. Fr. Ivan Peter Cordeiro, on May 11, 2026. Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Apolinaris Crasta, PPP Vice President Mr. William Colaco, Secretary Mrs. Gracy DSouza, Commission Coordinator Mrs. Maria DCruz, PPP members, and numerous parishioners gathered together to receive and welcome
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Ten children received their First Holy Communion during the 8:00 AM Holy Mass held on Sunday, 10th May 2026, at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar. The Holy Eucharistic celebration was led by the Main Celebrant, Rev. Fr. Pramod Crasta, marking his final service in our parish before taking charge as Assistant Parish Priest at Infant
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The Parish Summer Camp “NAKTIR” (meaning “Star”) was successfully held from April 13th to 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., bringing together children and parish members for four days of spiritual growth, learning, and joyful fellowship. The camp commenced with a prayer service led by the Parish Priest. The inauguration was carried out in
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Easter Vigil Celebration at Shakthinagar The faithful of Mother of God Church gathered in large numbers to participate in the solemn Easter Vigil Mass held at 7:00 p.m., marking the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord. The liturgy began with the meaningful rite of candle pricking followed by the lighting of candles, symbolizing the
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The solemn liturgy of Good Friday was devoutly observed at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, on April 3rd at 5:00 p.m., drawing a large gathering of the faithful. The service was led by Rev. Fr. Pramod Crasta, along with the Vicar, Rev. Fr. Apolinaris Crasta, and Assistant Manager of Codialbail Press, Rev. Fr. Ivan Peter
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Good Friday – Way of the Cross at Mother of God Church. The faithful gathered at 7:00 AM outside the church to participate in the solemn Way of the Cross on Good Friday. The devotion was meaningfully conducted, helping all reflect on the passion and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The service was enriched with hymns,
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Maundy Thursday at Mother of God Church Maundy Thursday Mass was solemnly celebrated at 6:00 PM at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, marking the beginning of the Sacred Triduum. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by the Vicar, Rev. Fr. Apolinaris Crasta, with the presence of resident priest Fr. Pramod Crasta. The liturgy included the
Catholic Sabha Shakthinagar Unit On the occasion of Women’s Day, a one-day program was organized on March 29 at 4:00 PM at Happiness Old Age Home (R), Kulshekhar. The program began with a prayer song. Mr. Tony Pinto warmly welcomed the gathering. Mr. Arun D’Souza shared his experiences and insights about the old age home.Children
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The Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) of Mother of God Parish organized a compassionate outreach visit to the elderly and sick members of the parish on March 29, 2026. The visit began at 4:00 p.m., with a total of 15 members actively participating in this pastoral initiative. The members were divided into two groups to ensure
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Palm Sunday was solemnly celebrated on March 29, 2026, at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, with deep devotion and reverence. The Holy Mass commenced at 7:00 a.m., beginning with the traditional blessing of palms, marking the faithful’s remembrance of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by the parish clergy, with