Udupi Diocese News

Report : Avil Dsouza

Nirmalpadav - Parapady, Dec 26, 2023 : Christmas is a season of love and peace. The celebration brings togetherness among all through sharing. The Celebration of Christmas at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church Nirmalpadav, Parapady began with Carol Singing at 7:00 pm on Dec 24 followed by the festal Holy Eucharistic celebration of Christmas Eve at 7.30pm, Celebrated by Rev. Fr. Reginald Pinto, Director of Sampada, Udupi Diocese and concelebrated by Fr. Denis Dsouza , Parish Priest .

In his homily, Fr Reginald Pinto said that the world awaited the arrival of Jesus Chirst, who is the light of the world. He also said that the celebration of Christmas brings us together, unity and peace. We should try to build happy families by helping the poor and needy. Fr Denis D’Souza , Parish Priest in his thanksgiving note offered Christmas wishes to all the faithful at the end of the mass.

After the Mass, Youth of the parish organised a game of housie , lucky draw and Dance with Santa that was held in the open parish hall. All parishioners gathered together after mass where they all greeted each other and enjoyed the fun of Christmas Eve . Delicious dinner was served to all gathered , which was sponsored by a few well wishers to enhance Christmas Joy. May Jesus who was born in the manger come and continue to stay in our lives and may we radiate His love and peace to all around us.