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Kemmannu, January 14: Annual Parish Feast of Kemmannu Parish patron saint St.Theresa was celebrated on Wednesday, the 14thJanuary at Kemmannu church. On the feast day, Murdom of the feast Mrs Irene Cornelio and family were accorded a ceremonial welcome by the parish priest at the church at 10 am.

‘Manacho Vaati’, blessed candles were distributed to church Founders, Benefactors, Donors and to all parish families. Fr. Vincent Furtado, Sri Lankan mission de chef of Capuchin Order led the high mass with host of other guest priest joining him at the altar.

Fr.Mahesh D’Souza, Head Teacher of Milagres English High School delivered a powerful homily dwelling on the family life, the evils associated with the present modern world and the effects they have on family life.

At the end of the festive mass, Rev. Parish Priest Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves on behalf of himself and the priests extended the warm greetings of the annual feast and expressed gratitude to all those who have been helping in running the administration and various service activities of the parish.

At the end of the mass, Mrs. Eliza Lasrado of Kambla Thotta was crowned as the Murdom (Pirgenth) of the next years feast. They were crowned by Vicar Vara of Milagres Cathedral Fr. Stany B. Lobo along with the Parish Priest Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves. People exchanged greetings and shared the love of the feast.

The three day programs arrangement were co-ordinated by parish priest Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves, Church VP Mr. Ronald Menezes and Secretary Mrs. Grace Machado along with parish council members, Gurkars, ICYM, YCS and other church associations.

• St. Theresa Church Kemmannu-Vespers Celebrations on the eve of the annual parish feast

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