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| Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas SFX celebrating the Mass |
The Konkan Christian
Association (KCA), Ranchi celebrated its 50th Annual Monti Fest, the
Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary in Ranchi, Jharkhand on 13th
September 2015 at Vidya Sadan, Capuchin Friary, Shamlong. This was the Golden
Jubilee Celebration from its formation in Ranchi. The Konkan Christians
Association includes Konkani speaking Christians from Mangalore, South Canara,
Karwar area, Bombay, and Goa. Together with this the KCA also celebrated Golden
Jubilee of Sr. Bernard OSU and Fr. C.R.Prabhu in the religious life as Sister
and Priest respectively. They are the backbones of this organization. Sr.
Bernard for the last 50 years is taking care of this organization.
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| Sr. Bernad Welcoming the Bishop |
The Holy Eucharist was
presided over by Most Rev. Theodore Mascarenhas SFX, the Auxiliary Bishop of
Archdiocese of Ranchi. Fr. Joseph Prasad Pinto, Fr. C.R. Prabhu (Both former
Rectors of St. Albert’s Major Seminary, Ranchi), Fr. Rohan, Fr. John Crasta,
Fr. Roque Cardoza, Fr. Gilbert D’Souza, Fr.
Edward Saldanha, Fr. Edwin Coelho, Fr. Raju Felix Crasta, Fr. Ivan D’Souza, Fr.
Maxim Pinto, Fr. Leo D’Souza, Fr. James Quadros, Fr. Vernon D’Souza, Fr. Roshan
and Fr. Anand concelebrated at the Eucharist.
Bishop Theodore
Mascarenhas in his homily stressed the right relationship with God. Building up
spiritual relationship with the Father, Son and Spirit is essential for the
showers of blessings. Harvest is God’s blessing. God bless us even in our
troubled condition if we are faithful to Him.
Fr. Joseph Prasad
Pinto welcomed in the beginning of Mass and Sister Bernard Thanked at the end.
Soon After the Mass, Fr. Prabhu blessed the corn (Novem) was blessed by and
distributed. Then the Jubilee Cake was cut a by two Jubilarians, Sr. Bernard
and Fr. Prabhu. During that time Jubilee Song was sung by the Choir. Anasthacia
and Clara sang a melodious song and Shalom and Alma performed an enchanting
dance. Traditional Mando was sung
thereafter. At the end Fr. Gilbert said the grace before meals. With a
delicious food prepared by several religious houses, the programme was
concluded. The whole programme was compered by Fr. Raju Felix Crasta.
Fr. Raju Felix Crasta
