Christian Fraternity Celebrates Nativity Feast with Devotion
Mangaluru: The Christian fraternity from various parishes in the Mangaluru diocese celebrated the birthday of Mother Mary, also known as the “Nativity Feast”, with devotion and enthusiasm on September 8.
In Bendur Parish, the procession of the Bambina of Virgin Mary was taken in a procession at 7:30 am from the Brigitine Convent, Calvery Hill Nanthur and Presidency Zone 1, Bendurwell.
The procession culminated at St Sebastian Church, accompanied by the faithful carrying the sheaves of newly grown paddy.
Parish Priest of St Sebastian Church Fr Vincent F Montiero blessed the newly grown paddy which was followed by children offering flowers to Mother Mary as the congregation sang “Sakkad Sangatha Melya”.
In Rosario Cathedral, the procession of the Bambina of Infant Mary began from Mankistand. All the people marched in procession carrying the new grown paddy, with children carrying flowers. The procession culminated at the cathedral ground, accompanied by the faithful carrying the sheaves of newly grown paddy.
Bishop of Mangaluru, Dr Aloysius P D’Souza blessed the newly grown paddy which was followed by children offering flowers to Mother Mary as the congregation sang “Sakkad sangatha melya”.
Bishop Aloysius along with the parish priest of Rosario Cathedral Fr J B Crasta and other priests celebrated the festive mass.
New grown paddy corn was distributed to the parishioners and children left happily with sugar canes!.
Monthi Festh celebration was also held at Milagres Church, where prior to the Mass and showering flowers at the statue of Baby Mary, the Catholic faithful participated in a procession taken from KMC-Attavar, passing through Falnir Road and culminating at Milagres Church compound.
Fr Valerian D’souza along with other clergy of Milagres Church blessed the new paddy, followed by a mass, attended by a large gathering. Following the mass, refreshments was served to the Faithful, and the children received their favorite Sugar Cane
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