Nativity of the Virgin Mary – Harvest festival.

Report : Anil Danthy, ICYM Animator

September 08, 2024

All the parishioners should be thankful to the Lord for the good rain, good crops and good health and sustenance said Fr Roshan Dsouza, Chancellor of the Diocese of Udupi. He was preaching a meaningful homily on the occasion of the ‘Monthy Festh’ as the main celebrant. He took children around him and asked them a few questions on the birth of Mary and narrated the relevance of vegetarian dishes generally cooked on this occasion in the region. He stressed along his homily the importance of forgiveness, compassion, generosity, simplicity and ultimately the joy of being kind to each other like Mary.

The traditional honour has been given to the Gurkars and heads of the ecclesiastical associations.

During the occassion four new Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist (EMHE) were initiated with special initiating prayers.

Fr Jerome Monteiro, Parish Priest wished every parishioner in house and abroad a very happy feast and Gods blessings. Special prayers are offered for the peace and good health. Fr Pascal Menezes joined the concelebration.

Mr Arun Dsouza, president of PPC, Mrs Cynthia Pinto, secretary of PPC, Mrs Flavy Dsouza, coordinator for the ecclesiastical associations Sr Pauline Pereira SSpS, superior, Kripalya Convent and faithful were present in large numbers.

Photographs by : Avil Nazareth, ICYM President.