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Nashik , Oct 10 : The Konkani Association of Nashik , Maharashtra celebrated the Monthi Fest (The Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary) on 28th September 2019 at Don Bosco Parish here, in a very joyful and wonderful manner.

The celebration of "Monti Fest" started at 6:45 p.m. with offering of flowers to Mother Mary near the grotto Quadrangle with konkani hymns by the choir of Holy Cross Parish, followed by a procession to the church.

The mass celebration was started with an introduction by Mr. Henry Menezes the main organizer of this celebration.

Fr. Vishal Melwin Monis, the parish priest of Our Lady of Fathima Church, Peruvai who had come all the way from Mangalore celebrated the Holy Mass along with Parish Priest Fr Ivan, Fr Benzello, Fr Terence and Fr Elias and more than 300 faithful parishioners from Nashik with the support of melodious Choir of Don Bosco Salestion Brothers and Capuchin brothers.

Parish Priest Fr. Ivan thanked Fr. Vishal who celebrated holy mass and those who took initiative to make this feast very devotional and fruitful.

Mr. Robert Cardin delivered the vote of thanks. Mr. Rajesh Fernandes helped in video recording and Mr. Henry Menezes and his team arranged the delicious fellowship meal.

The Konkani Association of Nashik take this opportunity to thank each and every one for participating and making this "Monti Fest" a wonderful family fest and making it a grand success.