Assumption Konkani Sangh Kandhivli celebrates Monti Fest

By Ancy DSouza Paladka
Bellevision Media Network

Mumbai, 20 Sep 2013: Assumption Konkani Sangh (AKS) Kandhivli West belonging to Our Lady of Assumption Church celebrated its 10th anniversary along with the Monti Fest Celebration on Sunday, 15-Sep-2013 at the church premises. Auxiliary Bishop Percival Fernandez along with Fr. Byron Mendonca celebrated the Konkani mass. Flower showering programme and blessing of paddy was done infront of Mother Mary’s grotto. His Grace Bishop Percival blessed the new paddy corns. Then the crowd moved to the church in a procession singing traditional hymns to Mother Mary.

 

"Kandivlicho Kallo" a 10th anniversay souvenir of AKS was released by the Bishop. Blessed paddy was distributed to all the faithful after the mass.

 

 

Cultural programme was organised in the parish hall. Mr Michael Sequeira, President of AKS welcomed the guests. Chief guest Mr Albert W Dsouza addressed the gathering. Sangeet Samrat Mr Henry Dsouza was the guest of honour. Mr A J Pereira and Mr John Monteiro were felicitated by the guests for their contribution towards AKS. The youth Ms. Reema Quadros was also felicitated for her active participation in the organisatoin. Fr Jerald Fernandez and Fr Byron Mendonca were also present during the programme.

 

Mr Valerian Pais and Mr Royston Pinto beautifully anchored the programme. Mr Melvin D’souza proposed the Vote of thanks. Novem Jevonn was served to all.