Report: Hazel D’Souza
Pics: Kevin Coutinho

Frankfurt, Sep 16: In the spirit of this beautiful hymn the members, family and friends of the Konkani Association of Germany came together to celebrate the birthday of Mother Mary in Frankfurt on September 12 at St Christophorus Church. Around 140 members were present on this occasion.

At 11 am the community gathered together in the church compound to sing praises to our Mother Mary and venerated her statue with flowers. A procession into church followed thereafter for a Eucharistic celebration in Konkani. The main celebrant and founder of the association Fr Robert Rego along with Fr Steve led us through a beautiful spiritual experience. The Bethany sisters prepared a meaningful liturgy and choir. During the offertory procession vegetables grown by our community members were presented.

The spiritual celebration was followed by a social one in the church hall. It was an opportunity to meet for new members to interact with older ones. A big spread of home-cooked lunch and voarn was served. The afternoon was entertaining with song, dance, music, games and an auction of the vegetables. We also felicitated two couples of the community who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary earlier this year.

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