Month: September 2023

Library Week 2023 (August 28 – September 1) at St Agnes PU College began with a flurry of programmes that set an exciting tone to the whole event and sent an adrenaline rush among the students who enthusiastically participated in the numerous competitions and won prizes.

The book exhibition held in connection with the Library Week Celebrations was inaugurated by Dr Vishala BK, Chief Librarian, St Agnes College. She stressed the value of reading books to accomplish lofty goals in life. Books are a veritable gold mine of life skills because it enhances confidence and enables one to face challenges boldly. She expressed her appreciation and congratulated the students for planning and organizing the whole event in a unique and engaging manner.

The cultural cornucopia that set the tone for the rest of the week included a kathak group dance, Book Review, Book Cinematic, Pick and Speak, Poetry writing et al. The purpose of celebrating Library Week was to raise awareness about the scope of libraries and the inestimable role they play in society. This is significant especially in this automated age where technology is paramount.

Ms Caroline warmly welcomed the audience, Ms Manvitha ably compered the programme, while Ms Vaishnavi delivered the vote of thanks. Ms Hannah spoke on the significance of library week and Ms Diya conducted a quiz on the occasion. The dignitaries the Principal SrNorineDSouza, Vice Principal Sr Janet Sequeira, the convenor Dr TressieMenezes andthe Lecturer Mrs AvithaDSouzawitnessed the programme along with the faculty and students.

ಕುಂದಾಪುರ : ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 6ರಂದು ಇಲ್ಲಿನ ಭಂಡಾರ್ಕಾರ್ಸ್ ಪದವಿ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ರೋಟರಿ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಕುಂದಾಪುರ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಯುನಿವರ್ಸಲ್ ಗ್ರೂಪ್ ಆಫ್ ಇನ್ಸ್ಟಿಟ್ಯೂಷನ್ ಇವರ ಸಹಯೋಗದಲ್ಲಿ ದಿ. ಶ್ರೀ ಸುನೀಲ್ ಚಾತ್ರ ಇವರ ಸವಿನೆನಪಿಗಾಗಿ ಭಂಡಾರ್ಕಾರ್ಸ್ ಪದವಿ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ಐ.ಎ.ಎಸ್,ಐ.ಪಿ.ಎಸ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಕೆ.ಎ.ಎಸ್ ಕುರಿತು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ನಡೆಯಿತು.
ಕುಂದಾಪುರದ ಶ್ರೀ ದುರ್ಗಾಂಬಾ ಮೋಟಾರ್ಸ್ ನ ಮಾಲಕರಾದ ಸುಪ್ರೀತ್ ಚಾತ್ರ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿ ಶುಭಹಾರೈಸಿದರು.
ಯುನಿವರ್ಸಲ್ ಗ್ರೂಪ್ ಆಫ್ ಇನ್ಸ್ಟಿಟ್ಯೂಷನ್ ನ ಯು.ಪಿ.ಎಸ್.ಸಿ ಫ್ಯಾಕಲ್ಟಿ
ಪ್ರಭುಲಿಂಗ ಬಿ.ಕೆ. ಅವರು ಐ.ಎ.ಎಸ್,ಐ.ಪಿ.ಎಸ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಕೆ.ಎ.ಎಸ್ ಕುರಿತು ವಿಶೇಷ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡಿದರು. ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆಯನ್ನು ಭಂಡಾರ್ಕಾರ್ಸ್ ಪದವಿ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾದ ಡಾ.ಶುಭಕರಾಚಾರಿ ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು.
ರೋಟರಿ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ನ ವಲಯ ಲೆಪ್ಟಿನೆಂಟ್
ವಲಯ 1 ಉತ್ತಮ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಪ್ರಾಸ್ತಾವಿಕವಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರು.
ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ರೋಟರಿ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಕುಂದಾಪುರ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಇದರ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಸುರೇಶ್ ಮಲ್ಯ, ಓಂ ಟೈಲ್ಸ್ ನಾ ಸಚಿನ್ ನಕ್ಕತ್ತಾಯ, ಕುಂದಪ್ರಭ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಾದ ಯು.ಎಸ್.ಶೆಣೈ, ರೋಟರಿ ಕ್ಲಬ್ ಕುಂದಾಪುರ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಇದರ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ರಮಾನಂದ ಕಾರಂತ ಹಾಗೂ ಭಂಡಾರ್ಕಾರ್ಸ್ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ವೃತ್ತಿ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ಕೋಶದ ಸಂಯೋಜಕರಾದ ಅಣ್ಣಪ್ಪ ಡಿ. ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.
ವಾಣಿಜ್ಯ ವಿಭಾಗದ ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸಕಿಯರಾದ ಸುಮಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಿ, ದಿವ್ಯ ಫೆರ್ನಾಂಡಿಸ್ ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸಿ, ಪ್ರಜ್ಞಾ ಪಿ.ಹೆಗಡೆ ವಂದಿಸಿದರು.

Chitradurga, September 4 ,2023: Our Lady of Velanganni Sub Station of Holy Family Church, Chitradurga, celebrated its annual feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary on September 3rd.

August 31st was the flag hoisting done by Rev. Fr Richard Anil D’Souza, Dean of Holy Family Deanery and,Mission Director of Infant Jesus Church,  Challakere. 

September 1st & 2nd, Rev. Fr Pius D’Souza, Diocesan Youth Director of Diocese of Shimoga prepared spiritually through retreat and held confessions. He also led the healing prayers and Holy Eucharist. 

On September 3rd, Rev. Fr Franklin D’Souza, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur, Chitradurga District was the main celebrant of the feast. Festal celebrations began with Holy Rosary at 10am. Then Fr Franklin D’Souza celebrated Holy Eucharist at 10:30am. Parish Priest Rev. Fr Clarence Dias, Rev. Fr Stany Mariyappa,  Rev. Fr Lawrence SDB & Rev. Fr Stephen SDB concelebrated the Holy Eucharist. 

In his homily Fr Franklin D’Souza spoke on the Values of the family of Blessed Virgin Mary. He spoke on Joachim, Anne & Mary family, Zacharias, Elizabeth & John the Baptist family. He also spoke on Herod and Herodias who went against the family values. He invited faithful to follow the footsteps of Blessed Virgin Mary. He said that external beauty of the feast should radiate internal disposition. He said the greatest gift the we can give or offer is our heart which should be pure. Then he prayed a healing prayer for the faithful. 

After the Mass there was a decorated chariot procession by the faithful. 

Then Fr Franklin D’Souza led the adoration and prayed for the people. Which concluded with benediction. 

Cultural programmes were organised by the Sub station children. 

Parish Priest Fr Clarence Dias thanked the Donors as well as priests and religious. He also thanked everyone those who supported for the feast.

Meals was served for all those gathered.  Around 350 faithful participated in the festal celebration.

Davanagere, Harihara, September 5, 2023: Seventh day’s Novena at Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara, Davanagere District, Diocese of Shimoga, began at 5:30pm with flag hoisting done at “Darshana Degula” (Apparition place) Chapel by Shri. Harish, MLA of Harihara constituency.

Then there was Rosary and floral homages to Harihara Matha. Then Basilica Rector & Parish Priest Rev. Fr George K. A. led the Novena.

At 6:30pm Rev. Fr Anthony Nazareth, Parish Priest of St. Thomas Church, Davanagere, offered the Holy Eucharist. He preached his homily on the theme: “Mother Mary is a model for upbringing of children in the family”. 

In his homily he explained that role of parents in upbringing of the children in the family. Mother Mary is the perfect role model in upbringing of our children. The role she played as Mother of Jesus is really praise worthy.  She knew the plan of God. But didn’t know how it will take place. She walked in faith and never compromised values if life. Her prayer life and faith influenced many around her.

Rev. Fr George K A, Rev. Fr Venil D’Silva, Rev. Fr Richard SJ and Rev. Fr Shanthraj SJ concelebrated the Holy Eucharist. 

After the Mass Rev. Fr Anthony Nazareth led the benediction and priests prayed over the pilgrims.

Rector of the Minor Basilica Rev. Fr George K A thanked Rev. Fr Anthony Nazareth 

Davanagere, Harihara, September 3, 2023: Fourth day’s Novena at Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara, Davanagere District, Diocese of Shimoga, began at 5:30pm with Rosary, Procession and floral homages to Harihara Matha. Then Basilica Rector & Parish Priest Rev. Fr George K. A led the Novena.

At 6:30pm Very Rev. Fr Richard Britto, Rector of St. Peter’s Pontifical Seminary, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru offered Holy Eucharist. He preached his homily on the theme: “Mother Mary is an inspiration for Unity in the family”. 

In his homily explained the unity of Joachim, Anna and Mary. How they kept up their faith amidst of the difficulties they have faced. He called the faithful to respect elders in the family and take their examples as role models. He also spoke on the  importance of the family values. Mary is role model for all of us through her sacrifice and commitment to the call of God till end of her life.

Rev. Fr Venil D’Silva, Rev. Fr Alphonse Lobo and Rev. Fr Alvin Stanislaus concelebrated the Holy Eucharist. 

After the Mass Rev. Fr George K A led the benediction and priests prayed over the pilgrims.

Then he on behalf of Minir Basilica felicitated Rev. Fr Richard Britto as he is in the year of his silver Jubilee of Priestly Ordination. 

September 2, 2023: Fourth day’s Novena at Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara, Davanagere District, Diocese of Shimoga, began at 5:30pm with Rosary, Procession and Novena led by Rector & Parish Priest Rev. Fr George K. A.

Then Rev. Fr Franklin D’Souza, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur Chitradurga District offered Holy Eucharist. He preached his homily on the theme: “Mother Mary is an inspiration for Forgiveness in the family”. 

In his homily he stressed need of Forgiveness in the family. He said that Mother Mary is the real example how she forgave the people who mocked at her son. She never complained or grumbled about anything in her life. She was a very serene woman, who knew her roe as a Mother of Jesus and as handmaid of Heavenly Father. He also said that when we Forgive, healing takes place in us. Harihara Basilica is such a place which gives us grace to Forgive people those who have hurt us. Then he led a healing prayer. 

Rev. Fr Venil D’Silva, Rev. Fr George K A and Rev. Fr Alvin Stanislaus concelebrated the Holy Eucharist. 

After the Mass Rev. Fr George K A led the benediction and priests prayed over the pilgrims.

September 1, 2023: Third day’s Novena at Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara, Davanagere District, Diocese of Shimoga, began at 5:30pm with Rosary, Procession and Novena led by Rector & Parish Priest Rev. Fr George K. A.

Then Rev. Fr Richard Anil D’Souza, Mission Director of Infant Jesus Church, Challakere as well as Manager and Corresspondent of Infant Jesus School, Challakere, offered Holy Eucharist. He preached his homily on the theme: “Mother Mary is an inspiration for love in the family”. He explained about Love of God which radiated in the life of Mary. How she obeyed God with love and faced everything with the loving grace of God.  He said that we invited to love one another. We should build our families upon love of God through which experience healingin our live. Rev. Fr Venil D’Silva, Rev. Fr George K A and Rev. Fr Alvin Stanislaus concelebrated the Holy Eucharist. 

After the Mass Rev. Fr George K A led the benediction and priests prayed over the pilgrims.

Harihara, August 31,2023: Second day’s Novena at Our Lady of Health Minor Basilica, Harihara Davanagere, Second day’s Novena at Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara, Davanagere District, Diocese of Shimoga.

Novena began at 5:30pm with Rosary, Procession and Novena led by Parish Priest Rev. Fr George K. A.

Then Rev. Fr Alwin Stanislaus, Manager and Correspondent of Lourdes Boys School, Davanagere offered Holy Eucharist. He preached his homily on the theme: “Mother Mary is an inspiration for prayer in the family”. He stressed importance of the prayer in the family and through prayer we receive abundant blessings of God.

After the Mass Rev. Fr George K A led the benediction and priests prayed over the pilgrims.

ಕುಂದಾಪುರ, ಸೆ. 7: ಉಡುಪಿ ಧರ್ಮಪ್ರಾಂತ್ಯದಲ್ಲೆ ಹಿರಿಯ ಇಗರ್ಜಿಯಾದ 452 ವರ್ಷದ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಇರುವ ಹೋಲಿ ರೋಜರಿ ಚರ್ಚಿನಲ್ಲಿ ತೆನೆ ಹಬ್ಬ (ಮೇರಿ ಮಾತೆಯ ಹುಟ್ಟು ಹಬ್ಬದ)  ಪ್ರಯುಕ್ತ ತಯಾರಿಗಾಗಿ 9 ನೇ ದಿನದ ನೊವೆನಾ ಸಂಪನ್ನವಾಯಿತು.ಇಗರ್ಜಿಯ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಧರ್ಮಗುರು ಅ|ವಂ| ಸ್ಟ್ಯಾನಿ ತಾವ್ರೊ ಪವಿತ್ರ ಬಲಿದಾನ ಅರ್ಪಿಸಿ ನೊವೆನಾ ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥನೆ ನಡೆಸಿಕೊಟ್ಟು, 9 ದಿವಸಗಳ ನೊವೆನಾಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಹಿರಿಯವರು ಆಗಮಿಸಿದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳನ್ನು ನೀಡಿದರು. ನಾಳೆ ಸೆ. 8 ರಂದು ಕನ್ಯಾ ಮರಿಯಮ್ಮನ ಜನ್ಮ ದಿನಾಚರೆಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ತೇನೆ ಹಬ್ಬ ವಿಜ್ರಂಭಣೆಯಿಂದ ನಡೆಯುವುದೆಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.