Media Release

Bantwal, Dec 3: Sacred Heart Church, Madanthyar, observed the Confraternity Sunday ('Kompricho Aitar') on Sunday, December 2, as a preparation for the annual feast celebration which will be held on December 5. Fr. Anthony George Pinto, scripture professor, St Joseph’s Seminary, Mangaluru, celebrated the solemn Holy Mass and preached the homily.

After the Holy Mass, a majestic procession was taken out to honor the Holy Eucharist through the streets of Madanthyar. The entire parish community participated in huge numbers on this blessed day. Two sets of musical bands, beautifully decorated vehicle carrying the Holy Eucharist, the choir of the parish, the prayerful singing of the parishioners, and the colourful decoration all along the way with quotes from the scripture added magnificence to the entire celebration.

After the procession the parishioners assembled at the church ground to participate in the Benediction that was again led by Fr Anthony George Pinto.

The ceremony helped the entire parish community to prepare spiritually for the annual feast of the parish.