The parishioners of Shakthinagar held a thanksgiving program in honor of Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Gerald Dsouza on May 12, 2024. The 7:30 AM Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Gerald and concelebrated by Fr. Vincent and Fr. Pramod. Following the Mass, a felicitation ceremony took place in the community hall. The program began with […]

Nine children received the First Holy Communion on May 5, 2024. 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, Rev. Fr Pramod Crasta concelebrated. After the Eucharistic

On May 2, 2024, Rev. Fr Pramod celebrated 5th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. The Mass took place at 6:30 am, followed by a wishing event.

On April 16, 2024, Rev Fr. Gerald celebrated 39th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. The Mass took place at 6:30 am, followed by a wishing event.  

On 30th March 2024 at 7:30 pm, the Easter celebration began. The ceremony commenced with the Blessing of the Paschal Candle, symbolizing the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Candle was lit from the New Fire and carried to the Altar in a procession. Parishioners lit candles from the flame as it was carried down the

The Good Friday ceremony at Shakthinagar Church began at 5:00 pm. The entire ceremony consisted of four parts: The Word of God, Prayers of the Church, The veneration of the Holy Cross and The Holy Eucharist. The priests prostrated at the sanctum in reverence and humility. The Gospel was sung by Rev. Fr Gerald, Rev.

The parishioners gathered at 7:30 am on 29th March 2024 for the Way of the Cross. Fr Gerald initiated with the introductory prayers and 14 stations were led by the parishioners. The way of the Cross represented the sufferings and sacrifice of Jesus for the whole humankind. The way of cross ended with a concluding

Maundy Thursday was celebrated on the 28th March 2024. The service commenced at 6:30 pm. Fr Gerald presided over the service. As a symbolic gesture to commemorate Jesus’ selfless act of washing his disciples’ feet, Fr Pramod washed the feet of the twelve chosen parishioners. The Mass concluded with a procession of the Blessed Sacrament

The Annual Parish Retreat, was held from 25th March to 27th March, 2024. Rev. Fr Gabriel Lobo, who serves as a Formator to the levites at Nithyadar Nivas in Alangar was the preacher for the retreat. Commencing with a Holy Eucharistic Celebration at 5:00 pm, the three-day retreat featured insightful talks, concluding with adoration. Confessions

The parishioners participated fervently in the Eucharistic celebration during Palm Sunday on the 24th March, 2024. The commencement of the service took place at the church premises with the ritual of blessing the palms and their distribution. Subsequently, the parishioners proceeded towards the church in a ceremonial procession, holding palms and singing hymns. The celebration