Parish News

Jan 3 : The entire campus of Sacred Heart Church Madanthyar erupted in joyous celebrations welcoming the New Year 2019 and Celebrating solemnity of Holy Mother of God with much spirit and gusto.

On the eve of the New Year, people gathered in a large number to thank God for all the blessings which God has given, in the past year.

The evening liturgy began with adoration of the Holy Sacrament from 7 pm to 8 pm, conducted by Rev. Fr. Basil Vas, the Parish Priest of Madanthyar, which helped people to recall the several events that took place in the Parish, Institutions and lives of the people, and thank God for it.

The vigil solemnity Holy Eucharist was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Alwyn Richard Dsouza, Assistant Parish priest of Madanthyar and concelebrated by seven priests. Fr. Alwyn Dsouza SJ preached homily.

After the Eucharist, prizes were distributed to the winner of Crib, Star, quiz, poem, Greeting card competitions.

‘Legion of Mary’ association took care of entire liturgy. Thereafter, cake and coffee was distributed to all and a large number of faithful participated in the New Year’s vigil services and wished each other on this special dual occasion.