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Mangalore: Ceremonial Start to Year-long Bejai Parish Centenary Celebrations

  •   Sun, Aug 07 2011 03:00:59 PM

Mangalore: Ceremonial Start to Year-long Bejai Parish Centenary Celebrations

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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (VA)

Mangalore, Aug 7: The Centenary jubilation of St Francis Xavier Church, Bejai here was inaugurated ceremoniously with the Solemn Eucharistic celebration on Sunday August 7.

Before the mass, the Holy Bible was brought in the procession and enthroned by the main celebrant. The main celebrant Fr  Vincent Furtado Cap, Dr Victor Machado the parish priest, Fr Anil Roshan Lobo the assistant parish priest, Augustine Rodrigues, vice-president Parish Pastoral Parishad, Charlotte Patrao the secretary ,Sr Mable UFS superior, St Angela conevent, and  Melwyn Mascarenhas  president ICYM, launched the centenary year.

In the inaugural address, Fr Vincent Furtado said that we need to cherish the faith, live the faith and transfer the same faith to the next generation. The world that will come after hundred years will be different. Make use of the available resources especially media for the faith formation activities, he advised.

Addressing the people during his homily, Fr Denis D’Sa said ‘look back and thank God, look within you and introspect look around and serve and look forward and trust God.

After the homily the parish priest distributed the candles to the Gurkars of 24 wards, the vice president and the secretary who represented the parish community, which was followed by the profession of faith. Following the mass “Amso Bhavarth Amchi Phirgas, Amso Sambram” (Our faith, our parish our celebration) the logo of the centenary year celebration was unveiled by the parish priest.

A centenary plant (Mango) and Jasmine flower saplings were planted by the parish clergy. The centenary flags were given to all the gurkars symbolizing the Unity of the parish. Robin Cutinha compered the programme.

St Francis Xavier Church, Bejai established in the year 1912 is in the heart of Mangalore city in the South Canara District of Karnataka State in India. It is situated at a distance of 2 kms from the Diocesan headquarters and is surrounded by Bendore, Bondel, Milagres and Derebail parishes.
  

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  • laveena, bejai

    Mon, Aug 08 2011

    it was really a wonderful event..thanks to the parish priest and other priests..Fr Dennis Dsa' s homily was really touching.the choir was really excellent,we could feel the solemnity in the mass.hats of to Joel pereira for his hard work.keep the good work doing..

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  • James D Souza, Karangalpady

    Mon, Aug 08 2011

    Congradulations to ALL who worked as a dedicated team work for the well organised Inagurations of Centenary Celebrations of Bejai Parish.

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  • Fr Anil Lobo, Bejai

    Mon, Aug 08 2011

    Our faith,our parish and our celebration is the apt theme for this centenary year. I personally appreciate the hard of Fr Victor Machado, our parish priest in making inaugral programme a memorable one. I do acknowledge the valuable services are rendered to our parish by Fr Ferdinand and Fr Richard.I congrajulate the ppp president Mr Augustine ,Secretary Shalet Patrao, all the members of ppp and all parishioners for their support in making the inaugral event a memorable one .Thanks to Daiji for publishing the report and photos of the inaugration crermony. May God bless u all.

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  • FR FELIX MONTEIRO, COUNSELOR, FR MULLER HOSPITAL,MANGALORE

    Sun, Aug 07 2011

    DEAR REV. DR VICTOR MACHADO-THE DYNAMIC PEOPLE LOVING PASTOR, FR ANIL AND FR FERDINAND-GIFTED PASTORS, MR AUGUSTINE RODRIGUES-THE WISE AND TALENTED VICE- PRESIDENT, THE COMMITTED PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS, VARIOUS PIOUS ORGANISATIONS, YOUTH, CHILDREN AND EVERY MEMBER OF BEJAI PARISH COMMUNITY, CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL FOR THE BEAUTIFUL AND MEANINGFUL INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF YOUR PARISH CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS. I DID MY SUNDAY MINISTRY 19 YEARS BACK IN YOUR PARISH AND I WITNESSED YOUR STRONG FAITH, PIETY, LOVE FOR THE POOR AND CONCERN FOR EACH OTHER. THE YOUTH AND CHILDREN OF YOUR PARISH ARE REALLY TALENTED AND YOU WERE LEADING AT EVERY COMPETITIONS TEHN AND EVEN NOW. THE ELDERS AND LEADERS OF YOUR PARISH ARE REALLY WORK HAND IN HAND WITH THE PASTORS. NOW, UNDER THE ABLE LEADERSHIP OF YOUR DYNAMIC PARISH PRIEST, YOU HAVE INAUGURATED THE CENTENARY CELEBARTIONS. ALL THE BEST. THE HOMILY PREACHED BY FR DENIS D'SA WAS INSPIRING AND WILL HELP YOU TO MAKE THE CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS MORE MEANINGFUL. CONGRTAS TO ALL THE ORGANISERS AND MR JOEL PEREIRA FOR HIS MELODIOUS AND HEART TOUCHING CHOIR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT THAT I RECEIVED WHILE I WAS DOING MY MINISTRY IN YOUR PARISH.I STILL CHERISH IT.

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  • maisie D'souza, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 07 2011

    Congratulations to the Parish priest,the assistant priests,the vice-president,sectary & the PPC.
    Well organized celebration.

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  • Manohar Dsouza, Mangalore/Bahrain

    Sun, Aug 07 2011

    Good ceremonial start and nice pictorial coverage by Daijiworld as always. My best wishes to the Centenary Celebrations of St Francis Xavier Church, Bejai

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  • Kurt Waschnig, Oldenburg Germany

    Sun, Aug 07 2011

    I would like to congratulate again the parish priests and the parishioners of Bejai Parish on launching the Centenary jubilation.
    I regret not having been in M´lore and attending the celebration among the parishioners.
    Fr Vincent Furtado is right all believers need to cherish the faith, live the faith and transfer the same faith to the next generation.
    And it is important to see the poor and needy and I know so much is done by the parish to help.
    After one hundred years the world is changing and Christians shall use the latest technology, social websites, the internet, media to spread faith, joy, happiness and a meaning of life.
    All shall be done to make use of the available resources especially media for the faith formation activities.
    The church is situated in the hear of M´lore and attracts even lots of foreigners.
    Entering St Francis Xavier Church gives one joy, harmony and peace and the wish to pray and worship and one is able to feel the presence of God.
    These are solemn and important moments in the life of every Christian to spend time at a church and to talk with God and to thank and to receive strength for everyday life.
    Bejai Parish has been offering help and spiritual guidance for one hundred years.
    It is a special place in the heart of M´lore.
    I look forward to come again to Mangalore and to attend mass at Bejai Parish.
    Wish you all joy and the best!


    Best regards


    Kurt Waschnig Oldenburg Germany


    e-mail: chess2550@gmx.de







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