Karkala, Sept 07: The Ninth day of the Novena at Christ the King Church, Karkala, began with the traditional offering of flowers to Infant Mary. The day’s observance started with the Holy Eucharistic Mass, during which special prayers were offered for the intentions of families. The Mass was celebrated by Parish Priest Fr. Clement Mascarenhas as the main celebrant. Children actively participated in the novena by bringing flowers and offering them to Infant Mary, while a large number of devotees were present to take part in the devotion.
