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 […]

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

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