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News: Fr Vernon Vaz
Pics: Alpha Digital Studio, Moodbidri

Sep. 8: The feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary began with the blessing of the paddy corns which is the staple food of our people,followed by a solemn procession to the church and the offering of flowers to the statue of our Lady.The Blessing of the harvested sheaves of paddy corn was done by Rev.Fr Basil Vas the Parish Priest of the Holy Rosary Church.

Alangar,followed by Solemn Eucharistic celebration by Fr Vernon Vaz.A meaningful homily preached by Fr Edwin Pinto(asst and Headmaster)brought into focus the importance of Mary's role in salvation history.The homily highlighted the need to respect the girl child and to thank God for the gift of creation.Fr Basil with the help of the Parish Pastoral council distributed the corns to the congregation.Sugarcane and cake were distributed to all who were present under the leadreship of ICYM.Hundreds of people attended the celebration.Many people even from the neighbouring parishes were present.It was a joy to find many.

Nonchristians also among the devotees.All offertory gifts namely rice,vegetables and fruits were distributed to the poor soon after mass thru SVP.