By Ancy DSouza Paladka

Mumbai, Sep 29: Monthi Fest was celebrated at St Louis Church, Dahisar, Mumbai, on Sunday September 13, symbolizing a precise blend of solemnity, devotion, unity, joy and merriment. All the families in the parish came together to celebrate this feast.

At 10.30 am, Novena to Mother Mary was said after which the blessing of new harvest took place. After this, a procession consisting of the little children at the lead went to St Louis Church, sing a traditional hymn “Sakadd sangata mellyam”. Holy Mass was celebrated by Parish Priest Fr Lancy D’Silva CSC.

This was followed by a cultural programme wherein parishioners of all age groups came forth and actively participated in a variety of skits, dances and songs.

There were around 300 devotees gathered for this feast and they cherished every moment of this celebration as this event reminded everyone of their good old days in Mangaluru.

On the whole, Monthi Saibinnichem Fest was organised by members of the Konkani Cell of St Louis Church, Dahisar. It was in a very grand and traditional way, with the support of all the members and their families. At the end of the cultural programme Fr Vincent Barboza from IC Church initiated the grace and blessed the food (Novem Jevonn).