Mumbai: Konkani community of Good Shepherd parish, Andheri (W) celebrates Monti Fest

Bellevision Media Network

Mumbai, 22 Sep 2015: The Konkani community of Good Shepherd parish, Four Bungalows, Andheri (West) here celebrated Monti Fest on Sunday September 15.

 

The festal celebration began with children showering flowers and venerating Infant Mary. This was followed by a Konkani Mass celebrated by Fr Hubert Goveas.

 

Fr Hubert, in his homily emphasized that devotion to Mother Mary held Catholic families together. Such Marian devotions have drawn children of all ages closer to their spiritual Mother and through her to her Son, Jesus. Traditionally, this feast was indeed a family celebration where all members together honored Mary and shared a festive meal.

 

The new crop (Novem) was blessed by Fr Paveen during the festal Mass. The Mass was complimented by traditional Konkani hymns sung by the Konkani choir.

 

 

It was followed by a cultural programme staged in the parish hall.  Novem mixed in milk was served to everyone.  Cultural events included Konkani songs, a comedy skit and spot prizes.  There was also a raffle draw and the lucky winner walked away with the bumper prize.

 

Everyone enjoyed the fellowship meal (Novem Jevonn), a traditional Mangalorean vegetarian lunch served with vorn (kheer). Novem and laddoo were distributed to everyone after lunch.

 

It was truly a memorable day for everyone who was part of the programme.