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

Maundy Thursday was celebrated on the 28th March 2024. The service commenced at 6:30 pm. Fr Gerald presided over the service. As a symbolic gesture to commemorate Jesus’ selfless act of washing his disciples’ feet, Fr Pramod washed the feet of the twelve chosen parishioners. The Mass concluded with a procession of the Blessed Sacrament

The Annual Parish Retreat, was held from 25th March to 27th March, 2024. Rev. Fr Gabriel Lobo, who serves as a Formator to the levites at Nithyadar Nivas in Alangar was the preacher for the retreat. Commencing with a Holy Eucharistic Celebration at 5:00 pm, the three-day retreat featured insightful talks, concluding with adoration. Confessions

The parishioners participated fervently in the Eucharistic celebration during Palm Sunday on the 24th March, 2024. The commencement of the service took place at the church premises with the ritual of blessing the palms and their distribution. Subsequently, the parishioners proceeded towards the church in a ceremonial procession, holding palms and singing hymns. The celebration

The Catechism Day was joyfully celebrated on March 3rd, 2024 at Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar. The day commenced with the solemnity of the second Mass followed by the way of the cross. Rev. Fr Jerald D’Souza was the main celebrant for the Mass. Catechism students actively participated in leading the liturgy and the

Rev. Fr Pramod Crasta celebrated his birthday on 27th February, 2024. Fr Pramod celebrated the thanksgiving mass at 6:30 a.m. After the mass, a short greeting program was held. Parish Pastoral Porishod members and Parishioners wished him with flowers bouquets. Fr Gerald Dsouza Parish Priest, Royden Mascarenhas Parish Pastoral Porishod Vice President, Mary Pinto Secretary,

For Dust you are, and unto dust you shall return (Gen 3:19) Ash Wednesday marks the dawn of Lent, a season of penance, prayer and alms giving . The Lenten season begins with a day of Fasting. This year on February 14th, at Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar, the catholics gathered in large numbers at

The Parish Community Day of Mother of God Church, Mariagiri, Shakthinagar, was celebrated on Sunday, February 4, 2024.  At 10:30 a.m., the donors were honored by presenting the candle by Rev. Fr Gerald Dsouza, the Parish Priest followed by the Holy Mass presided over by Rev. Fr Joachim Fernandes, Diocesan Director of SCCs. Rev. Frs