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UAE: Fujairah Church Celebrates 10 Years of its Consecration

  •   Sun, Oct 28 2012 10:48:58 AM

UAE: Fujairah Church Celebrates 10 Years of its Consecration

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Fujairah (UAE), Oct 28: The Church dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Fujairah has completed 10 years of its consecration. The Church serves the needs of the faithful of Fujairah, Kalba, Khorfakkan and Dibba. To mark the 10th anniversary a solemn Eucharistic celebration was offered on Thursday October 25.

The beautiful church was built in 2002 under the leadership of Fr Michael Cardoz, the first parish priest of Fujairah parish. On October 25, 2002, the new Church was consecrated by Archbishop Giuseppe De Andrea, the Apostolic Nuncio.

Bishop Paul Hinder presided over the Mass which was concelebrated by 12 priests. The bishop emphasized on the importance of the devotion to Mother Mary in one's life. "She is the Ark of the Covenant who intercedes for us at all times," he said.

A short programme was held after the mass. Fr Jayapalan, the Provincial of Salesians and Fr Raj, the former principal of St Mary’s Catholic High School Fujairah, who celebrate their silver jubilees of priesthood and religious life, were felicitated.

The Bishop also released the 10th Anniversary Souvenir on the occasion. The new website of the church www.olphfujairah.org was inaugurated during the programme.

Melvin Vas, the vice-president of the parish council welcomed and conducted the proceedings. Parish priest Fr Patrick thanked everyone for their leadership and co-operation.

A short cultural programme was presented by the children and youth of the parish.
  

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  • Kurt Waschnig, Oldenburg Germany

    Sun, Oct 28 2012

    By reading this article I am struck by one certainty, the Church is universal. One can go probably to most countries all over the world it will be possible to attend Holy Mass and to meet Catholics in the parish and to get in touch.
    Even if one does not understand the language that is used, the Holy Mass is understood by believers and it gives one a feeling as being at home.
    The prayers, the songs, the symbols are familiar, the special atmosphere in every church is special.
    One who believes in God and has to settle down abroad because of occupational reasons will find easily new friends in a new environment.
    One brings along his faith and convictions and there are no difficulties to be integrated in any Catholic parish abroad.

    The Fujairah Church is dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Fujairah has completed 10 years of its consecration. The Church serves the needs of the faithful of Fujairah, Kalba, Khorfakkan and Dibba.
    The church was built in 2002 and since then believers have a place to praise the Lord, to pray and worship and to attend Holy Mass.
    May this church prosper and strengthen believers and give them a meaning of life.
    The message of the Gospel is wonderful, it is joy, happiness, love, mutual understanding, respect, tolerance, looking after the poor and downtrodden.



    Best regards


    Kurt Waschnig Oldenburg Germany


    e-mail: oldenburg1952@yahoo.de

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