Report and pics by KanajarOnline.Com Team

Kanajar, Feb 11: The Vespers day (Besp) was celebrated on February 10 by Kanajar parish community with all grandeur.  Fr. George D'Souza, manager, Kodialbail Press, Mangalore, was the main celebrant of the ceremonial mass.  In keeping with the custom of Vespers day, he preached a meaningful homily in Tulu.

Earlier in the evening, the celebrations commenced at sharp at 6.30 pm with a candle-lit procession by devotees singing Marian hymns. The procession timed well with the setting sun to light up the surroundings.

Priests from Karkala Deanery and guests priests had joined in the Eucharistic celebration. Lot of devotees participated in the celebration. Bro Denzil Crasta conducted the festal choir. The Parish Priest Fr Alwyn D'Cunha thanked all the devotees and the guest priests.

The illumination of the church and the beautiful Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes were the main attractions of the day. The church was also decorated with flowers. The Mass was followed by spectacular fire works, which was a real feast to the eyes.

Kanajar is the only parish in the whole of Mangalore Diocese dedicated to our Lady of Lourdes.