Mangalore Diocese News

By Fr Franklin Dsouza, Hiriyur, Shimoga Diocese

Oct 19 : Karnataka Regional Service of Communion, held their meeting at Diocesan Pastoral Centre "Jnananilaya", Diocese of Belthangady on 17th and 18th October, 2023.

On 17th the program began at 9am with Rosary led by Fr Franklin D'Souza, welcome by KRSC Coordinator Bro. Cherian Ramapuram. Episcopal Advisor of KRSC Most Rev. Lawrence Mukkuzhy - Bishop of Diocese of Belthangady, Spiritual Director of KRSC Rev. Fr Franklin D'Souza, KRSC Secretary Bro. Thomas Chinnappa, Bro. Joseph Varghese, Bro. Elias Coelho, Bro. Anthony Raj, Bro. Ajay and Bro. Abhishek were present for the meeting.  

At 9:15pm Bro. Elias Coelho led the Praise and Worship. Then Bishop Lawrence led half day with prayer experience. All the members shared their experiences. At 12pm Rev. Fr Franklin D'Souza celebrated the Holy Eucharist and preached a homily on "formation of one's conscience".

At 3pm the team gathered for the meeting. Bro. Joseph Varghese led the Praise and Worship. KRSC Secretary Bro. Thomas Chinnappa read minutes of the previous meeting. Then there was discussion on the minutes and agenda.

At 7pm Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy led the adoration.  

On the 18th day began at 6am with Morning Prayer. At 6:30am Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy celebrated Holy Qurbana and preached a homily on "Importance and richness of Holy Eucharist". He said that we need to draw strength from the Eucharist and courageously witness Jesus through our love and service.

At 9am Bro. Cherian Ramapuram led the Praise and Worship. Then the Agenda of the meeting continued from 9:30am to 11am. From 11:30 am to 1 pm the meeting continued.

During the lunch time KRSC members and Pastoral Centre priests wished Fr Franklin D'Souza on his Golden birthday.

Meeting commenced after lunch at 2pm. Fr Franklin D'Souza led the Praise and Worship. Then Bro. Cherian Ramapuram,  KRSC Coordinator presented the accounts. After the Agenda, Episcopal Advisor Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy gave the guidelines and his inputs on the coming days' activities.

Bro. Cherian Ramapuram thanked Bishop, Fr Franklin D'Souza and all the members.

Two days' meeting concluded with Adoration at 3:15pm led by Fr Franklin D'Souza. At 3:45pm Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy blessed the KRSC members individually and commenced them to the mission of the Lord.