Media Release

Calgary, Sep 13: The Feast of Nativity (Monthi Feast) was celebrated on September 8 at St Thomas More Parish Calgary NE with more than 250 devotees of Mother Mary gathered for the Eucharistic Celebration and thereafter reception in the hall. Mangalorean community of Calgary was proud in celebrating the divine feast that every one felt a sense of Mother Mary’s invisible presence throughout the celebration.

After the blessing of Corn at the Foyer by Fr John Pinto, the parish priest of St Thomas More Parish, followed the procession to the church by singing favorite hymn “Sokkad Sangatha Melyan” and showering of flowers to the statue of Mother Mary.

The Mass was celebrated by Fr Jack Vicar General of Calgary Diocese, Fr John Pinto, Fr Malcolm, Fr Melvin and Deacon Tom. All faithful joined the vibrant children's choir led by Nikita Tauro, in singing with their melodious voices, the joyful and spirit filled hymns through out the celebration.

After the Mass during the cultural program, Mangaloreans specially the children and youth showed their talents in performing various activities such as singing, dance, skit etc. It was a fun filled occasion in the city of Calgary for the first time with big gathering to pay homage to our Lady. 97-year-old Andrade also sang a song during the program. Every one enjoyed the evening with delicious Mangalorean style food prepared by various families.