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 8th
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)
