Mangaluru: The Annual Parish Feast of Guardian Angels Church, Angelore was celebrated in an atmosphere of devotion and gaiety on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.
Prior to the solemn concelebrated Festal Mass, Fr. William Menezes, the parish priest distributed the ‘Candles of Honour’ to all the members of the Parish Pastoral Council, Gurkars and Representatives of the wards, presidents of different parish associations, those who had contributed towards the feast and also the sponsors of the annual feast. Roshan Patrao, Vice President of the Parish Pastoral Council and Dora Rodrigues, Secretary of the Parish Pastoral Council, read out the list of names.
Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D Souza, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Mangalore celebrated the Solemn Festal Mass. Rev Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, preached the Homily, V Rev Fr Matthew Vas, Rev Fr Benjamin Pinto, Rev Fr James D’Souza, Rev Fr Denis D’Souza, Rev Fr Victor D’Souza, Rev Fr Vijay Lobo, Rev Fr Benjamin D’Souza and other priests were present.
Rev Fr William Menezes greeted the priests and the parishoners and thanked everyone for the contribution, participation and their cooperation.
Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D Souza extended the festal greetings to Fr William Menezes, the parish priest and to the entire parish community.
A number of devotees were found lighting candles near the statue of Guardian Angel in front of the church. The stall of the ICYM with varieties of lucky games was the chief attraction of the feast revelers.
Prior to the feast, Vesper Mass was offered on Monday 1 October 2018. Rev Fr. Ivan D’Souza from St. Joseph Seminary was the main celebrant.
