Pamboor, 08 September 2013: Holy Cross church Pamboor Shantipura celebrated the nativity of Mary with great fervor. Rev. Fr. Paul Rego conducted the mass followed by the new corn. The children had brought the flowers well arranged in plates, baskets when they arrived for the mass, which were offerd to Mary singing ‘Moriyek Hogalsiam’.

Church Pastoral Council Vice President Fredrick Menezes, Secretary Jacintha D’Souza, members of the council and the parishenors had gathered for the occasion in large number. Earleir the nine days Novenas for the fest were conducted every day morning until yesterday.

Monthi Fest has a powerful message of thanksgiving to God for the bounty of nature filled with fresh and lush greenery, flowers, vegetables and rice and a sign of family union signifying family bond, love and unity.

 

By Pundalika Marathe
Pics by Anil Studio Pamboor