On 13th August 2023, the Gurkar of St Joseph Ward David Crasta assumed office for a five-year term. On 10th September 2023, the Gurkars of Dev Matha, Nithyadar, St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, and Vailankanni Wards Irene Dsouza, Jacintha Dsouza, Ronald Tony Pinto, and William Colaso respectively assumed office for probation term of one year. […]
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On September 8, 2023, at 7:30 am, the faithful of Shakthinagar Church held a solemn celebration in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Nativity. Parishioners expressed their reverence and affection for Mother Mary by offering flowers. The newly harvested corn was blessed and then carried to the altar by the Gurkars. The solemn Eucharistic celebration
The novena in preparation for the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Nativity Feast commenced at Shakthinagar Church on Wednesday, August 30, and continued until September 7th. The novena mass was led by Bishop Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Rev. Fr Gerald Dsouza, and Rev. Fr Pramod Crasta at 5:30 pm. Throughout the novena, various wards and
The Mother of God Parish in Shakthinagar experienced great joy and lasting memories during the pastoral visit of Bishop His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha on September 2nd and 3rd, 2023. On September 2nd, 2023, at 3:30 pm, priests and parishioners gathered at the main gate to warmly welcome our beloved bishop, then
On August 20th, with the guidance of Director Fr. Gerald Dsouza, and under the leadership of ICYM and YCS Presidents, YCS and ICYM took on the task of rearranging the plants in the church campus. The replanting work commenced at 11 a.m. and continued until 5 p.m. Everyone participated with great enthusiasm in this green
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, the members of St Lawrence Ward joyfully celebrated the patron’s feast. The festive Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr Gerald D’Souza, and a large gathering of faithful parishioners participated in the 7:30 a.m. Mass.
YCS organized the ‘Meet & Greet’ program on the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day. The members visited the houses of servicemen from the Indian Armed Forces and police personnel, spending time with them and listening to their experiences. As a token of love and gratitude, flower pots were presented to them. YCS animators Maria
ICYM and YCS jointly organized a flag hoisting ceremony at Shakthinagar Church grounds to commemorate India’s 77th Independence Day. Deran Crasta, president of YCS, extended a warm welcome to everyone. The national anthem was sung as the flag was hoisted and saluted by the gathering. Greshal Rodrigues explained the significance of the day. Members of
The parishioners of Shakthinagar Church gathered for a solemn Eucharistic celebration at 7:30 a.m. on August 15, 2022, the glorious day of Mother Mary’s Assumption into Heaven. The Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Gerald Dsouza. In his homily, Fr. Pramod preached about the virtues of Mother Mary, her faith, and how she helps all
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Mission Caring Hearts for Seniors, an initiative by YCS & ICYM, was organized on August 6th, 2023. Prior to this, a donation drive was organized in which grocery items were collected from the parishioners. On the day, 25 people visited Paschim Charitable Trust located at Someshwar with 290 kg of rice, groceries, and clothes. A
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