On May 26th, 2024, the Vailankanni Ward organized a picnic to Relax Leisure Park in Bramhavar, Udupi District. After attending the first Holy Mass on Sunday, the group of 40 members embarked on the journey at 9 a.m., filled with fun. The group arrived at the destination at 10:30 a.m. and began the day with […]
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Rev. Fr Gerald Dsouza took charge as the Parish Priest of Our Lady Virgin of the Poor Church, Uppinangady on May 19, 2024. At 2:45 pm, the Shakthinagar parishioners gathered at Mother of God Church for a prayer service and to accompany Fr Gerald. Rev. Fr Pramod Crasta and Rev. Fr Vincent Saldanha led the
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Rev. Fr Apolinaris Crasta took charge as the Parish Priest of Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar, on May 17, 2024. The new Parish Priest was welcomed by Rev. Fr Gerald Dsouza, the outgoing Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Pramod Crasta, Resident Priest, Rev. Fr Vincent Saldanha, Manager, Codialbail Press, Stany Mascarenhas, Vice President of PPP,
On May 12, 2024, at 3:30 pm, a shramadhan event was held in preparation for welcoming the new parish priest at Mother of God Church. Around 90 parishioners joined in, engaging in the cleaning of the church, presbytery, and the surrounding vicinity.
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.