National Day of Intercession Organized by the Diocese of Shimoga
Shivamogga: In accordance with the guidelines set forth by Charis National Service of Communion (CNSC), Charis Diocesan Service of Communion (CDSC) of the Diocese of Shimoga successfully organized the National Day of Intercession on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The event was held at St. Joseph’s Church, Sagara, Shivamogga, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
CDSC members, including Mr. Davidraj, Mr. Francis D’Mello, Mr. John Lobo, Mr. Francis Lopis, Ms. Elvira Fernandes, and Ms. Mary Louis, played a pivotal role in leading the Intercession, under the spiritual guidance of Fr. Franklin D’Souza, the Spiritual Director of the CDSC. Additionally, prayer group members from St. Joseph’s Church, Sagara, provided valuable assistance during the Intercession. The Blessed Sacrament was exposed from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Intercessions for the country, church, youth, Charis, and pro-life were specially prayed for.
Monsignor Felix Joseph Noronha, expressing his gratitude, welcomed the members and acknowledged their efforts in effectively conducting the National Day of Intercession within his parish.
A substantial number of devoted individuals gathered to offer prayers for the well-being of the nation. The Intercession focused on the theme “My Grace is sufficient for you.” (2 Cor 12:9).
The Intercession concluded with the Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. Fr. Franklin D’Souza celebrated the Holy Eucharist together with Monsignor Felix Joseph Noronha and Fr. Vinuth Balu Kumar, Assistant Parish Priest of St. Joseph’s Church, Sagara.