The Third day of the annual feast
The solemn Eucharist celebration of the third day of the annual feast of St Joseph Vaz Shrine Mudipu was presided over by Fr Benjamin Pinto, the Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception church Urwa and the former Director of the Shrine. In His homily, we explained how to transform families as holy families after the model of the Holy family. He stressed the importance of prayer in the family which will make our families Holy. Fr. Anil Joel Dsouza parish priest Fajir, Fr. Shaun Rodrigues Asst parish priest Cordel, Fr Michael Dsouza Parish priest Bola, Fr Antony Lasrado parish priest Nithyadhar, Fr John Dsouza Parish priest Eliyarpadav, Fr Assisi Rebello Shrine Director concelebrated the Eucharist.
The second mass of the third day was celebrated by Fr John Lobo OCD, Carmelite Father from Ryshivana in Kannada language. In His homily he said, God chose the partners first later they were married with each other, therefore marriage is planned by Gods. God chose us to be born in a family, it is not our choice. The faith is a gift from God.
The last mass of the day was presided over by Fr Andrew D Souza, gave a call in his homily to form the families of strong faith. He said family life is the altar where the husband and wife are like celebrants of the Eucharist. Fr Roshan Crasta, Administrator Fr Muller Homeopathic Hospital, Deralakatte, Fr Rohan Dias, Asst Director Fr Muller Homeopathic Hospital, Deralakatte, Fr Alwyn Richard D Souza , Asst Director of St Joseph Engineering College , Fr Assisi Rebello, the Shrine Director concelebrated the Eucharist. Thousands of devotees took part in the Eucharistic celebrations, novena and festal meals. Shri Ramanatha Rai Former Minister and other guests Visited and seeked the blessings.
