Monthi Festh celebration by Indiranagar Konkani Kutamb,Bangalore

Report by Elsie D’Souza and Simon Lasrado
Pics by Ms. Caren Rodrigues
Bellevision Media network

Bangalore, 11th Sept 2011: The feast of Nativity of Mother Mary-Montichem Festh, was celebrated by Indiranagar Konkani Kutam at Resurrection Church, Old Madras road, Bangalore on Thursday,  September the 8th with a solemn Holy Mass in Konkani  at 7.30 A.M.  by Fr. Joy  Fernandes,  S.J., after  the blessing of new corn ’Novem’. The melodious choir conducted by Mr. Ronald Mascarenhas with the Konkani hymns, made the Mass more prayerful and meaningful.The homily sermon  delivered by Fr. Joy Fernandes laid emphasis on the family values and the quality time to be spent with the family.

 

 

 

After the Holy mass, the devotees showered flowers amidst the sweet strains of ever- fresh hymns ’ Sakkad sangatha melyan’ and’ Moriyek  Hogolshiyam’. Dr. Richard Rodrigues welcomed the gathering before the commencement of Mass and Mrs. Colin D’Souza thanked one and all with a special mention of those who contributed for the grand celebration.

A hearty breakfast was shared by all the devotees after the Mass.