Udupi: New Year mass with an adoration celebrated at St. John’s Church Pangala

By Alphonse Mendonsa
Bellevision Media Network

Pangala/Shankerpura, 03 Jan 2017: The New Year 2017 began with a special adoration to the Holy Sacrament was held thanking God for all the blessings He has bestowed on the faithful through-out the year. The service began at 6pm on 31st Dec 2016 followed by Holy Eucharistic Mass at 7pm which was attended by a large number of faithful.

 

The main celebrant of the Holy Eucharistic Mass was Rev. Fr. Vincent Coello concelebrated with Rev. Fr. Augustine Mendonsa, Rev. Fr. Lawrence Mendonsa and a visiting guest priest Rev. Fr. Roy. In his brief Homily he narrated the significance of New Year as it is dedicated to Mother Mary. He said God has bestowed special honour on Mother Mary as Mother of Church. Mother Mary was a very simple human being and bowed to the will of God. For her humility, simplicity God made her greatest person. When we step into the New Year we must submit ourselves to Mother Mary and seek her blessings. He also advised to take Mother Mary as our role model as she did and served God with all her will and humility. We too should be able to follow her in our daily routine such as practicing love, humbleness and Will of God in our every task and deed.

 

 

At the end of the service Fr. Vincent thanked each and every one and conveyed his greetings on the occasion.

 

Also on the occasion, ICYM members of Pangla arranged draw of Nashibacho Dhabbo (A special donation box for the upcoming National Youth Convention 2017 NYC-2017) to be held in Mangalore between Jan 14 to 17, 2017. The winner was given away with a winning prize of Mobile.

 

After the mass all people greeted each other New Year Wishes.