Monti Fest Celebrated at St. Louis Church Dahisar, Mumbai

By Ancy DSouza Paladka
Bellevision Media Network

Mumbai, 11 Sep 2013 : Monthi Fest was celebrated at St. Louis Church Dahisar, Mumbai, on Sunday, 8th September 2013, symbolizing a precise blend of solemnity, devotion, unity, joy and merriment. ’Monthi Fest’ is a family festival of love, peace and emotions.

 

 
At 10:30 AM the grains representing the new harvest were blessed at stilt area. Rev. Roonald Fernandes, CSC, Parish priest, along with Rev. Johny Thekamaly, CSC and Rev. Ronson D’Souza, CSC, Then the procession to the church followed and offering of solemn holy mass followed. Rev. Ronald Fernandes offered the sacrifice of the holy mass, together with Frs. Johny and Ronson, in the presence of the congregation and also delivered the festive sermon briefing about Mother Mary and how the feast was related to family feast.

After the Eucharistic Celebration, there was an hour Konkani cultural programme by the members of St. Louis Konkani group followed by sumptuous traditional Novem Jevan.