Udupi: The NYC Cross which was at Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi, was handed over by Fr. Fred Mascarenhas, Parish Priest of Udupi Church to Fr. Romeo Lewis, Parish Priest of Perampalli church, and was brought to Our Lady of Fathima Church, Perampalli, in a procession on Monday December 5, at 5.30 pm.
Fr. Romeo Lewis, Denis Furtado, Vice president of Parish Council Perampalli, Ronak Olivera, President of ICYM Perampalli, on behalf of all parishioners and youth welcomed the cross to the parish by offering flowers. Later, Fr. Romeo Lewis offered prayers to the Holy cross and explained the holiness, journey and importance of the NYC cross to the gathering. Thereafter, Taize prayer was held for the gathering which was conducted by Norbert Misquith. At the end, everyone was given a chance to get a close glimpse of the cross and receive its blessings.
On Tuesday, December 6, the cross will remain in Perampalli parish and there will be Adoration from 6 am to 3pm. Mass will be held in respect to the Cross. After all the ceremonial celebrations, the cross will be handed over to Kundapur deanery. Those who wish to see the cross and receive blessings are most welcome. This event was conducted by ICYM Perampalli unit.
