Ancy D'Souza Paladka
Daijiworld Media Network- Mumbai
Mumbai, Sep 12: Monthi Fest was celebrated at St Louis Church Dahisar, Mumbai, on Sunday September 8, symbolizing a precise blend of solemnity, devotion, unity, joy and merriment. is a family festival of love, peace and emotions.
At 10:30 am the grains representing the new harvest were blessed at the stilt area. Fr Ronald Fernandes, parish priest, along with FrJohny Thekamaly,and Fr Ronson.
Then the procession to the church followed and offering of solemn holy mass followed. Fr Ronald Fernandes offered the sacrifice of the holy mass, together with Fr Johny and Fr Ronson, in the presence of the congregation and also delivered the festive sermon briefing about Mother Mary and how the feast was related to family feast.
After the Eucharistic Celebration, there was an hour long Konkani cultural programme by the members of St Louis Konkani group followed by sumptuous traditional Novem Jevan.