Mogarnad: On September 8th, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was joyously celebrated by the parishioners of Mother of God Church, Mogarnad. This significant feast day, which commemorates the birth of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, holds deep meaning in Christian tradition and was observed with devotion and community spirit.
The day’s celebrations began with the blessing of newly harvested paddy sheaves by Fr. Naveen Prakash Pinto, Headmaster of Deva Matha English Medium School. The blessing served as a symbol of gratitude for God’s providence. A solemn procession followed, where the Bambina of Infant Mary was carried from the school grounds. Parishioners participated with reverence, carrying the blessed paddy, while children joyfully offered flowers to Mother Mary. The procession was accompanied by the singing of hymns in honor of Infant Mary, adding a spiritual vibrance to the occasion.
The central event of the celebration was the Holy Eucharistic Mass, led by Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D'Souza, Bishop Emeritus of Mangalore Diocese. He was joined by the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Anil Canute D'Mello, Fr. Naveen Prakash Pinto, Fr. Rohan D'Souza SVD, and Deacon Melwyn D'Souza. The Mass brought the congregation together in prayer and reflection, emphasizing the importance of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s birth in Christian faith.
Following the Eucharistic celebration, the newly redesigned and updated website of Mother of God Church (www.mogarnadchurch.in) was officially launched by Bishop Aloysius D'Souza, marking a new chapter in the church's digital engagement. In a special recognition of Teachers' Day, the Catechism teachers were honored by the Bishop for their dedication and significant contributions to religious education within the parish.
During the event, the parish also took the opportunity to acknowledge and honor the generous donors who contributed to the success of the feast and the associated events, expressing heartfelt thanks for their continued support.
The celebration concluded with the distribution of blessed paddy sheaves and sugarcane to all parishioners, symbolizing gratitude for God’s blessings and bringing the joyful festivities to a close. This celebration was a beautiful display of faith, unity, and thanksgiving, leaving a lasting impression on the parish community.