Nativity of BVM and Silver Jubilee of Fr. Isidore in Siddhpur parish

Silver Jubilee of Fr. Isidore Almeida

Siddhpur parish is preparing along with the universal Church for the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary with Novena, Holy Rosary, Holy Eucharist and Adoration. It was a great and joyous occasion to celebrate the silver jubilee of the priesthood of Fr. Isidore Almeida who was the pioneering missionary in North Gujarat missions of Palanpur and Vadgam. He has worked tirelessly and is committed to his mission work with the blessing of mother Mary. We wish him all success in his priestly ministry as he is in the silver jubilee year of his ordination. (Xavier James)

Nativity of Our Lady in Siddhpur parish

As the preparation for the feast of the nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary, Siddhpur parishioners had the Holy Rosary, Novena and Holy Eucharist in different homes as well as in the Church. As we are in the year of Mercy, themes for different days were based on how Mary experienced and communicated God’s Mercy and how we as her devotees could also experience and share God’s Mercy with all who come in contact with us. Prior to that His Grace Archbishop Thomas celebrated the Holy Eucharist for the people and the faithful were so glad to meet him. On 8^th September 2016, all had gathered to recite the Holy Rosary and participate in the Holy Eucharist. As we celebrate the girl child day, the sermon was on protecting and promoting the girl children. After the Benediction the girls cut cake and all shared in the fellowship meal. (Xavier James)