Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated in Valencia parish

: 8-Sep-2023 8:40:06:pm

By Gordon DAlmeida

Mangaluru, Sep 8 : The feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary was solemnly celebrated at St Vincent Ferrer Church Valencia on 8th September 2023. The nine days of Novena concluded with the final flower offering, where children and the parishioners carried varieties of baskets with beautiful flowers to offer Mother Mary.

The new corn was blessed by Parish Priest Fr Roque DSa which was followed by Mass where Fr Roque DSa was the Main Celebrant. Beautiful homily was preached by Fr Vishwas Misquith SJ. Asst parish priest Fr Vijay Monterio, Fr Vishwas Misquith SJ and Fr William Barracas were the co-celebrants.

Anil Lobo was honoured for being re-elected as the chairman of MCC Bank Ltd during the occasion. Breakfast was served to all which was sponsored by him.