Moodbidri: Annul feast of St Martin De Porres Church, Belvai

By Fr William Barboza
Pics By Elroy Serrao Belvai
Bellevision Media Network

Moodbidri, Nov 07, 2014: The annual feast of S. Martin De Porres parish, Belvai, near here was celebrated with utmost religious fervor on Wednesday November 5.

 

Mangalore diocesan Konkani Weekly ‘Raknno’ editor Fr Francis Rodrigues concelebrated the festal Eucharistic Celebration along with several clergies here on Wednesday at 10.30am.

 

Fr Francis in his thought-provoking homily dwelt on the simple life of patron St Martin De Porres and his works of charity that extended even to animals.

 

The parish choir trained by Bro Anil Fernandes presented melodious hymns.

 

Earlier, the blessed candles were distributed to all those who contributed in organizing the annual feast.

 

Belvai parish priest Fr William Barboza expressed his sincere gratitude to all the priests who celebrated the festal Holy Mass and also conveyed best wishes to all parishioners on the occasion.

 

The confraternity Sunday was held at Belvai parish here on November 2.

 

 

Fr Ronald Serrao, Professor of Sacred Liturgy at St Josephs Seminary, Mangalore celebrated the Holy Mass here on Sunday at 9.00am.

 

Adoration of Blessed Sacrament was held after the Holy Mass, followed by procession of Blessed Sacrament along the highway singing devotional hymns. The procession concluded at Mariam Niketan Convent.

 

The parish priest made an act of confederation of the parish to the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. The Celebration concluded by blessing of Holy Sacrament.