Divine Mercy Feast Mass in Palanpur Parish with tribute to Pope Francis.

 

Holy Week 2025 in Palanpur Parish

 Holy Week in Palanpur Parish

The Palm Sunday had a huge gathering of the people for the blessing of Palms and procession from boarding to the Church. After the Holy Eucharist, a short meeting of the parishioners took place to finalize the lectors and proclaimers. The RJM sisters, Fr. Sonu with boarding boys, Haribhai with the choir were preparing for the Sacred Triduum. On Maundy Thursday 6 men and 6 women took the place of the apostles for the washing of the feet. They joined the entrance procession and lit the lamp. They also joined the procession of the transfer of the most holy Sacrament. Scholastics Alam, Jopson came from Vidhya Jyoti, Delhi who belong to Gujarat Jesuits joined the celebration and gave the introduction to the Sacred Liturgy.

On Good Friday soon after the stations of the Cross, Swadhya Parivar came and read the message of their didi and sang a song. The celebration of the Passion of our Lord took place at 3 pm with the presence of large faithful and boarding children. After the celebration all shared Kanji, which was prepared by the faithful.   

The Easter Vigil service began at 10.30 pm in front of the Church for the service of the light. All people participated vibrantly in the service. After the Easter Mass cake, Coffee, egg were served to all.

On Easter Sunday the Holy Eucharist was celebrated in the morning followed by the Easter blessing of homes commenced.  

Blessing of the tomb of John Mathews.

 

Easter celebration at Palanpur Parish.