Platinum JubileeSolemnity and grandeur marked the celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Christ the King Parish, Karkala Town on Wednesday, 23 November 2016 which was also observed as the annual parish feast day. Prior to the solemn feast and jubilee mass, the Bishop of Udupi Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo was accorded red carpet welcome to the sound of brass band by Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Parish Priest of Christ the King Church and Rev. Fr. Roshan Cordero, Assistant Parish Priest. The Bishop entered the renovated church and prayed in front of the main altar for few minutes.
Just before the feast and jubilee mass, Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes distributed candles of honour to the office bearers and gurkars of the parish and sponsors of the annual feast(Mud-dhoms). The Secretary of the Parish pastoral Council Antony Aranha read the names. The solemn jubilee and annual feast mass was concelebrated by the Bishop along with Rev. Fr. John Barboza, former parish priest, Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, present parish priest of Christ the King Church as well as other priests from and outside the Karkala Deanery. In his homily, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo highlighted the meaning and importance jubilee by citing examples from the Old Testament. He said that Jubilee includes five important elements. These are: Remembrance, Return to God, Reconciliation with God and fellow beings, living according to the will of God and Jubilation or celebration. He further said that jubilee year is the gift of God. While celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of the parish, the parishioners should remember the sacrifices that their ancestors did in order to build not only the church but the parish community and thank God for His blessings in bringing prosperity to the community. |
CONFRATERNITY FEAST
The feast of confraternity (Comprichen Festh) was celebrated 22nd November at Christ The King Church, Karkala. Large number of people attended the mass held in the church at 8.00 am. The main Celebrant was Rev. Fr. Baptist Menezes, Concelebrated by the Parish priest Rev. Fr . Joswey Fernandes. The procession started at around 9:15am. people participated with the devotion and enthusiasm. |
Feast of St. Vincent De Paul
Sept . 27th: Feast of St. Vincent de paul was celebrated by the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. After the first mass a small program was held in the church hall by the SSVP members. Mr. Herald Pais anchored the proceedings.The gathering was welcomed by Mr . Edward Mathias. Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes presided over the function and Rev. Fr. Baptist menezes was the chief guest.Mr. Philip menezes gave the vote of thanks.And the programme ended with a refreshment. |
Ward wise Marian Hymns Competition Conducted STREE SANGHATAN
The Stree Sanghatan of the parish conducted inter ward Marian Hymns Competition for the first time in the parish. 14 Wards actively participated. It was a great success. The Participants and the parishioners appreciated generously the leadership taken by Stree Sanghatan. In the morning Ward wise Bouquet Competition was held and all the 15 wards participated. |