The Nativity Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated on 8 September 2026 at Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar. The celebration began at 7:30 AM with the blessing of the new corn and flower offerings at the Mother Mary Grotto, followed by the Holy Eucharist, with Rev. Fr. Ivan Cordeiro as the main
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The 9-Day Novena to Mother Mary commenced on 30 August 2026 at Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar. The Holy Mass and novena prayers are celebrated every evening at 5:30 PM, with the faithful gathering in prayer and devotion to seek the intercession of Mother Mary. Fr. Ivan Peter Cordeiro is the main celebrant of
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A cleaning drive was organized in preparation for the Monthi Feast at Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar, on Sunday, 6 September 2026, at 3:00 PM. Around 80 parishioners actively participated in the drive and helped clean and prepare the church premises for the feast. The programme concluded with the distribution of snacks to all
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A Health Information Camp was organized by the Seva Commission and Legion of Mary Association at the Mini Hall of Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar, on 6 September 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Around 100 parishioners and community members attended the programme. The programme began with breakfast. PPP Vice-President William Colaso welcomed
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Celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of Mother Mary and the 80th Independence Day. The faithful gathered at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, for the 7:00 a.m. Holy Mass on the occasion of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Rev. Fr. Ivan Cordeiro was the main celebrant, with Rev. Fr.
On Sunday, August 9, 2026, the YCS members and the Commission for Environment Apostolate of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, gathered at the farm of Mr. Louis D’Souza to commemorate Environment Day by planting a fruit-bearing sapling as a symbol of their commitment to protecting and caring for the environment. Mr. William Colaso, the mentor,
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The feast of St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori Ward was joyfully celebrated on Sunday, 2nd August 2026. The celebration began with a Thanksgiving Holy Mass at 7:00 a.m. at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, celebrated by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Apolinaris Crasta. The evening celebration was held at the residence of Mr. Joachim D’Souza, beginning
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On 5th July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the members of Nithyadar Ward of Mother of God Church, Mariagiri Shakthinagar, visited six elderly and sick members of their ward. They spent time with them, offered prayers, and encouraged them with words of comfort and hope. The visit reflected the ward’s spirit of love, care, and Christian
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The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Shakthinagar Unit held its Oath-Taking Ceremony on 5th July 2026 during the 7:00 AM Holy Mass at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar. The newly elected office bearers took their oath in the presence of the parish community, seeking God’s blessings as they began their responsibilities. The office bearers are:
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The oath-taking ceremony of the Young Christian Students (YCS) of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, for the year 2026–27 was held on 28th June 2026 during the 7:00 a.m. Holy Mass. The Eucharistic celebration was led by Rev. Fr. Ivan Cordeiro, the main celebrant. During the Holy Mass, the newly elected office bearers solemnly took
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