Media Release
Chennai, Sep 14: The Kanara Catholic Association (KCA) – Chennai, celebrated the Monthi Fest on September 10 with pomp and festivities at the Votive Shrine Church in Kilpauk, Chennai.
The celebration began with a prayer service at the grotto of our MonthiSaibini. Children and adults showered the statue of Maria Bambino with flowers while the hymns were being sung. This was followed by a procession to the church where a bi-lingual Konkani – English, holy Mass was celebrated by Fr Valerian Mendonca SJ and Fr Francis D’Souza SJ.
The Jesuit brothers of Sacred Heart college, Chennai who hail from the Konkan region, formed a choir and led the congregation in prayerful singing during the service at the grotto and the Mass.
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After the Mass, the members assembled in the parish hall for the traditional fellowship meal.
The function which was attended by around 120 members provided a good opportunity to start new friendships and renew existing ones. The food was home cooked by members of the KCA – Chennai family.
Catholic families hailing from Mangaluru and the surrounding Konkan region are invited to apply for membership of the Association.
Interested persons may contact:
Allan Govias – President – Mobile no.98410 94840
John Lasrado – Secretary – Mobile no.99401 85247
Nirmala D’Souza – committee member – Mobile no. 98410 88719
Or write an email to kcaofchennai@gmail.com