The Celebration of the Solemnity of Mother Mary and the Outset of the New Year at Most Holy Redeemer Church

The Celebration of the Solemnity of Mother Mary and the Outset of the New Year at Most Holy Redeemer Church Back

The Celebration of the Solemnity of Mother Mary and the Outset of the New Year at Most Holy Redeemer Church

On the First day of the Year i.e. The New Year's Day, the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Within the octave of Christmas, this day marks the celebration of Mary's motherhood of Jesus.

In order to honour Mother Mary and to offer thanks to Lord for His blessings throughout the year, the parishioners of Most Holy Redeemer Church Derebail assembled together for a short Holy Hour and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on the New Year's Eve at 6.30PM . The Holy Hour was led by Rev.Fr. Rockwin Praksh Pinto.
This was followed by a Festal Mass at 7 PM. Rev.Fr. Rockwin Prakash Pinto along with Parish Priest Rev.Fr. Austin Peter Peres, Socious Priest Rev.Fr. Gerald Pinto and Rev.Fr.Walter Pinto celebrated the mass.

In his Homily, Fr. Rockwin highlighted the significance of the day by speaking on Mary's role in the life of Pope John Paul II and how her presence in our life fills our life with hope. Fr. Rockwin sent out a beautiful message of positivity as he said, "Remember the past with gratitude, the present with passion and the future with hope." These words indeed inspired the parishioners to begin their year with a happy heart.

The choir led by Mr. Alwyn Dcunha added to the solemnity of the mass.

Ms. Preema Dsouza was felicitated for securing the first prize at the Diocesan Level Elocution Competition.

The prizes for Star Making Competition, Carrom and Chess Competition were distributed after the mass. The lucky draw for Christmas Click Challenge was also conducted.

The New Year for sure began on a celebratory note for all the Derebail Parishioners.

Puffs and Juice were served as refreshments after the service.

The Parishioners exchanged greetings of a Happy New Year.

Report by: Lynsha Lobo

Pictures: Simon Pereira