Date: 5th January 2025
Time: 5:00 PM onwards
Holy Mass
Main Celebrant: Most Rev. Leo Cornelio, Retired Arch Bishop of Bhopal a proud Rosarian.
Homily: Rev. Fr. Philip Neri Aranha, former parish priest and architect of the artistic church in 2015, currently Vicar of Kemmannu Church
Concelebrants:
Rev. Dr. Roque D’Souza, Vicar of Mount Rosary Church
Rev. Fr. Oliver Nazareth, Assistant Vicar.
Rev Fr Vincent R Crasta, CESU secretary Diocese of Udupi.
Rev Fr Steevan Fernandes, ICYM Diocesan Director & Rev Fr Clany DSouza Director Minor Seminary Bajpe, Diocese of Mangalore – both served as Assistant priests along with other guest priests from Pilar and CSC congregations.
Followed by: A colorful procession of the Holy Sacrament through the beautifully decorated streets of Santhekatte, Kallianpur.
Stage Program
Time: 7.00 PM
Venue: Open Ground of the Church
Presided by: Bishop Rt Rev Dr Leo Cornelio Guests of Honour Msgr Ferdinand Gonsalves Vicar General of the Diocese, Rev. Dr. Leslie Clifford D’Souza, former parish priest of Mount Rosary Church and current Dean of Shirva Varado and Rev Fr Philip Neri Aranha presently vicar of Kemmnnu Church.
Chief Guest: A well-known businessman and former Vice President of the Parish Pastoral Council, who played a key role during the church’s construction phase.
Welcome Address: Rev. Dr. Roque D’Souza, Vicar
Overview of the Decade and historical background of the parish: Presented by Vice President of PPC Mr. Luke D’Souza
Honors: Former and present – parish priests, Assistant parish priests, office bearers of the PPC and ward Gurkars, presidents of various pious organisations, youth achievers and leaders, other special achievers in sports, games etc were recognized for their distinct and valuable contributions and leadership, by draping traditional shawl bouquet and memento.
Prize winning performances were reproduced by wards teams, as a part of the cultural programme.
The welcoming dance performances by the children of Mount Rosary High School – Sarveshwara, to the Our Father prayers in Sanskrit sung by legendary Yesu Das, caught the attention of the viewers.
Rev Fr Oliver Nazareth proposed vote of thanks as the attractive triune program concluded with dinner generously sponsored by Pirjenth family of Saldanha St Joseph ward.
This joyous event will be a blend of faith, gratitude, and celebration, marking 10 years of Mount Rosary Church’s remarkable journey.
