Nativity of Our Lady
in Siddhpur Mission
Preparation for the feast of
Nativity of Our Lady is a unique occasion when all the parishioners make
adjustment to participate in the recitation of the Holy Rosary, Novena, Holy
Eucharist followed by the benediction since it is the year of the Eucharist. This
year themes of the Novena were focused on the Eucharistic attitudes and it
brought about deeper understanding of the Eucharist. On 8th September,
we were fortunate to have His Grace Archbishop to celebrate the feast with us
in Siddhpur and to visit the construction site for St. Xavier’s School,
Umru-Siddhpur.
In the evening, the solemn Holy
Eucharist was celebrated with full participation of the faithful after which
surprise edible items that were brought by five families was shared with all
which added colour to the celebration. We also wished and celebrated Teacher's
Day in our parish. Two girl children cut the cake and shared and Monti fest was
also celebrated for the three Manglorian families of our parish. Giving
importance to each one in the parish makes the Church vibrant and
participative.
On the feast of the Exaltation of the
Cross, Fr. Francis Xavier, who is pursuing his doctoral studies in Rome, visited
Siddhpur and celebrated the Holy Eucharist for the parish community. Fr.
Francis Xavier was also felicitated. He was glad to witness to a lively
Eucharistic community. It was a special occasion yet to honour our new priests
of the Archdiocese Frs. Arul Britto and Shankar Dodiar. Thank God for the
vocations we receive. (16th Sep 2014)
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