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Saverapura - Moodbidri, Sep 9 : The feast of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Feast) was celebrated with devotion and joy at St Francis Xavier Church, Saverapura, Murkoth Palke on September 8, 2024.

The ceremony started with the blessing of new corn near the grotto at 8am. Children offered flowers to Infant Mary to the tune of "Moriyek Hogolsiyam" hymn. Then followed a solemn procession to the church.

This was followed by festal mass. Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Noel Mascarenhas celebrated mass and delivered a meaningful homily. Large number of faithful participated in the ceremony.

Nine days' novena was held in preparation for the feast. Parish priest thanked all those who helped to conduct the celebration in a meaningful way.

As the mass concluded, parishioners were presented with blessed corn, refreshments and sugarcane. 

Parish ICYM unit played a major role in the celebration. They charged the festive atmosphere with a variety of competitions for parishioners like singing, drawing , cooking without fire etc.

Watch video of the cooking without fire competition held on September 1.