Christmas Celebrated at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Derebail

Christmas Celebrated at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Derebail

Mangaluru: Christmas is a season of great joy. It is a time of experiencing God’s great love for us through the gift of His son Jesus Christ.

The Christmas celebration at Most Holy Redeemer Church Derebail began with the Christmas Carols lead by the choir group at 7:00 pm. The Holy Mass began at 7:30 pm. Fr Austin Peter Peres, Parish priest was the main celebrant. Fr Gratian Alvares, Residential Priest, Fr Gerald Pinto and Fr William Pinto concelebrated the mass.

In his Homily, Fr Austin dwelled upon the importance of the virtues of giving, of being humble and of listening.

The church crib was blessed during the mass. A short Christmas programme was held by the youth of the parish that included live crib, dance and housie-housie.

Excitement and Joy of Christmas was seen among all the people at the end of the celebration. The entire celebration was held at the Holy Family School Grounds, Derebail.

Report by: Adriel Quadros
Pictures: Simon Photography