After 40 days of the Lenten Season, including the Holy Week the Christian fraternity celebrated Easter with joy and fervour. The celebration started at 7.00 pm at St Joseph Vaz Church Mudipu. Parish Priest Rev Fr.Assisi Rebello celebrated the Holy Eucharist along with Fr Richard dsouza. Before the festive mass all the lights were switched off at the church. Fr. Assisi Rebello lighted the Easter Candle from the “New Fire” and carried it to the Altar in a procession. As the candle was taken down the aisle, parishioners lit the candles from the flame, illuminating the area in candle light. Water was blessed and the Holy water was then sprinkled on all those present.
. Five readings from the Sacred Scriptures gave a glimpse of the salvation story of Israel and mankind in general. Fr Richard Dsouza in his homily highlighted on the Importance of Easter. Parish priest delivered the vote of thanks and wished all the parishioners a very happy Easter. Muddom candles were Distributed.
