Monti Fest Celebrated at Dahisar

By Ancy DSouza Paladka
Bellevision Media Network

Mumbai, 19 Sep 2012: Monti fest was celebrated at St. Louis Church, Dahisar west on 16th September in a solemn manner. The celebration started with Novena to Mother Mary, Blessings of New paddy and flower offerings. The Maria Bombina statue was decorated with flowers. The crowd moved with the Maria Bombna statue in a rocession to the church for a Konkani mass.

 

Fr. Ronson R. D’Souza csc was the main celebrant. Fr. Leo D’souza csc, the parish priest, Fr. Johnny csc, the principal and Fr. Ashok Vino csc, the administrator con-celebrated Mass. The liturgy and choir was well organized by the liturgy committee.

 

 

After the mass there was attractive cultural programme by the Konkani speaking people. All the parish Fathers and Mr. Salvadore Saldanha the chief guest of the programme were honored with bouquets.

 

"Ugtem kar tumche Dole" a skit written and directed by Joseph D’Souza Borivili was presented by the local artists.

 

The celebration ended with the Noven Jevonn.