Udupi Diocese News

By Avil Dsouza

Nirmalapadav - Parapady , April 21 : In an initiative to promote Vocations to priesthood and religious life among altar servers, the Youth Commission of the parish, organised "ಆಲ್ತಾರಿಚೆ ಆಂಜ್ ಭಡ್ವೆ - 2024" camp for altar servers at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church , on Sunday April 21st 2024.

Almost 12 altar servers attended the camp. Rev. Fr Denis Dsouza, parish priest motivated altar servers to respond to God's Call and choose a life which pleases the Lord. He helped them to discern their call and gave them a brief understanding of priestly and religious life. As part of the programme, all Altar servers attended the Holy Mass with their altar serving vestments.

During the Holy Mass, Rev. Fr Denis said, "Altar servers are the chosen ones to be close to the altar at every Mass. You are all invited to be close to the Lord and serve him dearly. You are all called to be holy as you touch the holy articles used for the mass. The desire to serve the Altar must inspire you to become priests and religious so that one day you yourself can offer this Holy Sacrifice in your hands." Besides the mass and motivational half day program was filled with altar services offered during the mass , importance of the roles of altar servers during the mass , and lots of fun were arranged .

 Mr. Johan Lobo, Mr. Hensal Mathais , Mr. Laston Dsouza youths of the parish were the resource persons.