Media Release

Udupi, Dec 8: As part of the annual festival celebrations, Confraternity Sunday was observed at St Ann's Church, Thottam. The event carried the message, "Let us strengthen our church families on the foundation of the Holy Eucharist."

The Holy Eucharistic celebration and solemn mass were led by Fr Stephen Rodrigues, assistant parish priest of Udyavara St Francis Xavier Church.

In his sermon, Fr Stephen emphasized the importance of the Eucharist in the life of Christians. He stated, "A life without the Eucharist is like barren land. The Eucharist is the centre of our lives, and our faith should be firmly rooted in it. Receiving the Holy Eucharist helps in strengthening the spiritual life of Christians."

Following the eucharistic celebrations, a public Eucharistic procession was held in the church premises, and blessings were imparted to the congregation.

The event saw the participation of the parish priest, Fr Denis D'Sa, parish council vice president Sunil Fernandes, secretary Blessila Crasta, coordinator of the 20 commissions Vanitha Fernandes, and other dignitaries.

The annual parish feast will be celebrated on December 10 and 11. On December 11, Wednesday, the festal Eucharistic celebration will be presided over by Dr Francis Serrao, bishop of the diocese of Shimoga.