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Great devotion and grand celebration – A vibrant Patron Feast of Mount Rosary Church, Santhekatte – Kallianpur

Great devotion and grand celebration – A vibrant Patron Feast of Mount Rosary Church, Santhekatte – Kallianpur on Tuesday, 7th October, 2025
The Choir of the Church at its usual best to sing the entrance hymn ‘santos-bharith monan,kalzan  Mandirant Tujya ailyav..’, as the celebrants entered the well decorated Church in a colorful procession, with brass band, at 10.30 am, led by Rev Fr John Fernandes, OFM Cap, Parish Priest, Holy Family Church, Brahmmavar, the main celebrant, of the festal Holy Mass. Tuesday was a working day and many were duty bound, except children,   there was no dearth for enthusiasm, devotion and joy, as the Church was almost full to its capacities.

As the formal introduction was read out to welcome the parishioners and guests, ‘during this year of Jubilee the titular Feast of the Queen of the Holy Rosary, the Patroness of our parish,  holds a special place in our hearts, serving as a poignant reminder of our spiritual journey and devotion to Mary, our patroness. This annual celebration brings together our community in a symbol of faith, hope, and love’.

While breaking the word of God, Rev Fr John Fernandes focused on Mother Mary a woman of faith, hope and love to humanity as he beautifully narrated different stages of Mother Mary’s life, happiness, sad moments and triumphs as we observe in the prayer of Holy Rosary every day. We being part of pilgrim church hold rosary in hand and go forward, he insisted…

Quoting the famed Marian Hymn ‘Asavn Poinar, Magthav Upkar kanthi, Dukhi Vignan Nivar….., ‘this titular feast on 7th October, 2025, not only deepens our connection to Mary but also strengthens our bonds with one another, creating a space for shared grace and communal support. Together, we celebrate our faith, our heritage, and the profound impact of the prayers in our lives’.

He further explained in his well prepared sermon that how Mary, Mother of God, part of Jesus journey and mission for 33 years from womb, cradle, Cross to tomb. While concluding Fr Fernandes summarized the whole life of Mother Mary, that of prayers – in thoughts, words and actions – “Behold the handmaid of the Lord: be it done unto me, according to Thy word...” and called the parishioners to recite the Rosary being an integral part of our daily life, as the prayer of memorare assured us whatever petitions raised through her never be denied on its merit….’
Pirjenth, the main sponsors for the Titular Feast, Mr. Ronald Saldanha and family made elaborate arrangements – the decoration, live telecast of the Holy Mass, melodious Sunshine Brass Band, Cake and soft drinks for all... etc, and were acknowledged by the Vicar and deservedly thanked with decorated candle, from the hands of Vicar General Msgr Ferdinand Gonsalves, who conveyed festal greetings to all present on behalf guest priests both of the Deanery and Diocese.

Rev Dr Roque DSouza, the Parish Priest thanked everyone for their cooperation and coordination – Assistant Parish Priest Fr Rohan Muscarenhas, the Choir, Liturgy Ayog led by Sr. Ancilla DMello, Altar servers, the youth and Gurkars and all pious organizations and laity leadership of Parish Pastoral Council…..

As informed by the Parish Priest earlier, the offering / collections during the Holy Mass will be credited to ‘Parish Medical Fund’.
 ‘The Feast of the Queen of the Holy Rosary, celebrated annually on October 7th, is a significant event in our community, honoring our patroness’. Vicar General of the Diocese, Msgr Ferdinand Gonsalves expressed his happiness to be a part of the celebrations of this fast growing parish as parishioners attended the Mass and related events, showcasing strong community involvement. The celebration not only strengthened our devotion to Mary but also reinforced the importance of prayer in our lives.  He appreciated the leadership of Vicar and his assistant, Fr Rohan Muscarenhas, involvement of SRA Sisters,  cohesive Choir team, role and involvement of youth in the parish, Deanery and Diocese, the parish magazine ‘Rozaricho Gaanch’ etc. and active role in the Varado as such in the Udupi Diocese….in his crispy message to the faithful.

Many attendees expressed gratitude for the opportunity to gather in faith. The Feast of the Queen of the Holy Rosary was a profound celebration that united our community in prayer and fellowship. It served as a reminder of our patroness’s guidance.

Priest’s from the Kallianpur Deanery, guest priests from the neighborhood and from native town participated in the Holy Mass along with parishioners and other faithful.

Reported by: P. Archibald Furtado
Photographs: Mr. Praveen Cutinho.