St Francis Xavier Feast this year too was celebrated in a solemn Eucharist at 7pm by our Parish Priest,
Fr. Nelson Saldanha in Konkani on 3rd December. The parishioners were in true festive spirit to give
praise and glory to God for the gift of St. Francis Xavier, fondly called Goencho Saib to our country
India and the patron of our Archdiocese. Everyone participated in the Eucharist in the true spirit of
devotion and fervour. The choir with their melodious singing through a perfect blend of voices
helped the faithful lift their hearts in perfect prayer to the Almighty Lord through the intercession of
St. Francis Xavier. Fr. Nelson presented in short the life of St. Francis Xavier and challenged the
congregation to follow in his footsteps. Thanks to all our parishioners who made it possible to attend
this konkani mass in large numbers. After mass mostly all present were treated to a piece of cake
and those registered moved to the school quadrangle to join in the festivities. All present were
served cake and wine and joined in the feast March, followed by a group game and spot prizes.
having snacks in between. Everyone as best as they could participated in the dance session that
followed to some well played Konkani numbers. After the vote of thanks and words of appreciation
by our Parish Priest, Fr. Nelson Saldanha all present joined in the truly festive dinner carrying home
memories of an evening well spent. We received a good response to the sale of sannas and mouth
watering sorpotel.
