Mangalore Diocese News

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Badyar - Belthangady, Sep 9, 2024 : Monthi feast celebrated at St Raphael Church Badyar with joy and devotion on September 8. Celebration began at 7.30am with the blessing of New corn at school grounds. Parish priest Fr Roshan Crasta conducted the prayer service followed by offering of flowers to Infant Mary and procession.

Eucharistic celebration began at 8am. Fr Roshan Crasta was the main celebrant. Fr George Crasta concelebrated the mass.

Parishioners who actively supported the feast were felicitated with a blessed candle. Parish website was launched on the same occasion by Fr Roshan Crasta.

After the mass sugar cane and sweets were distributed to the people. Auction was held for gifts and offerings presented during the mass. Large number of parishioners actively participated in the feastal celebration.