Udupi Diocese News

By Avil Dsouza

Karkala, Sep 9 : The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monti Fest) was celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Nirmalpadav with great devotion and fervor on September 8, 2022. The celebration began with the blessing of new paddy corns near the mother Mary grotto, followed by a procession to the church by singing 'Moriyek hogalsiyan'.

The Holy festive Solemn High Mass began at 8:45 am and was concelebrated by Rev.Fr Rohan Dias, Redemptorist along with parish priest Rev Fr. Denis Dsouza.  The liturgy was conducted by various wards of the parish.

In his beautiful homily, Rev Fr. Rohan Dias, pointed out Mother Mary and we need to make devotion to the Mother of Lord, Mother Mary. She was chosen by God and became Mother of Jesus Christ. Mother Mary is also Mother of us. Mother Mary listened to the good news from God and She followed God throughout Her life. She is the Salvation of Humanity and we, devotees of Mother Mary should respect humanity as well.

At the end of the celebrations after the announcement by the Parish Priest , the 'Mordom' donors for the feast were honored , meanwhile candles were also distributed to sponsors of the feast during the end of the mass. Fr.Denis also handed over prizes to the winners of the 'Mother Mary Quiz' competition.

The blessed corn was arranged and sponsored by Mr. Arun Dsilva, Vice president of the parish Council. Very delicious dessert  and sugarcane was served  to all the parishioners  after the celebration .

Rev Fr. Denis Dsouza wished all parishioners a happy and blessed Monthi Fest- 2022.