FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES - 11 FEBRUARY 2009

The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes was solemnized in the parish - coming as it did a few days after the inauguration of our parish grotto. Coinciding as it does with World Day of the Sick, the parish decided to have a special mass with prayers for the sick. Preparations of the place began early in the evening and so all was in place for the 6:30 pm appointment.

The rosary was recited by the 100 odd faithful gathered and then the mass commenced. The main celebrant was Fr. Nelson Falcao, and he was joined by Frs. Diego Nunes and Matthew Coutinho.

It was truly a prayerful experience for all who came, with well proclaimed readings, well sung hymns and bright lighting. Soon after the Eucharist we had the blessing of the sick. After the mass many remained to enjoy the boiled grams that were generously sponsored by some of the parishioners.

We continue to pray for the sick and suffering the world over who need our prayers and support.

31 JANUARY 2009

We have just celebrated a lovely day - the Eucharist was well-animated and we had about 18 concelebrants. We had set up about 400 chairs and all of them were filled. The main celebrant was Rev. Fr. Peter D'Souza - Procurator of our Diocese. Our bishop Felix Machado could not make it as he was attending the mass of suffrage for his recently departed dad. Here are a couple of pictures from the mass.

And soon after the mass came the moment many of us were looking forward to for some years now...Well check out the next post to find that out...