Annual Feast -2020 Day-2
The Second day of annual feast of St Joseph Vaz Shrine was celebrated with great devotion on December 4th, 2020. At 10:00am Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, the Bishop of Mangalore was given an affectionate welcome. After which he distributed the murdom candles to all the donors. At 10:30 am the Solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Bishop, amidst a good number of faithful. In his homily bishop reflected on the life of St Joseph Vaz. And he released prayer book for the preparation of Christmas novena which was published by Rev.Fr. Vijay Machado. Fr. Benjamin Pinto, the Rector of St Joseph Vaz Shrine thanked the bishop profusely for his constant support and guidance. He expressed his gratitude to all those who worked for the smooth functioning of the annual feast. Mr. Naveen D’Souza, Vice-President Parish Pastoral Parishad honoured the Bishop. Rev. Fr Cyprian Pinto, the dean of St Joseph Vaz deanery and Fr. Cyril lobo assistant parish priest and guest priests were present. Fr Vijay Machado, Director, Mangala Jyothi animated the liturgy of the annual feast.
At 5.00 pm solemn mass in Kannada was celebrated by Rev Fr. Vijay Machado Director, Mangala Jyothi and guest priests were present
