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22Aug

Mangaluru: Body of Jesus taken down from Cross – Thousands watch recreated scene at Cordel church

Daijiworld Media network, Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Apr 8: Thousands of devotees witnessed the recreation of scene where the body of Jesus is taken down from the Cross at Holy Cross Church, Cordel on Friday, April 7.

After a 50 year-long gap, the recreational custom was performed by the parishioners. After lowering the body from the Cross, it was laid in a cradle and a small procession was taken out. Fr Cliford Fernandes, parish priest, Fr Jovin Sequeira and Fr Ivan Corderio led the prayer.

“When I was in 8th standard, the recreation of the scene where the body of Jesus is being taken down from the Cross, was held in our Cordel parish. After that, it was stopped for various reasons. Now I am happy to see the custom again in my old age. It is very difficult to move the Cross which weighs around 80 kg and the cradle which is made of heavy wood. Nowadays, the custom is followed in many parishes and this year in our parish too,” says Roman, a senior citizen.

This year, Cordel parish marks the 150th year of laying foundation stone to the parish church by the founder, the holy priest, Fr Alexander Dubois, popularly known as Fradsaib.

08Dec

Inspirational Talk on Vocation for Altar servants

Inspirational Talk on Vocation

           In view of imparting information on vocation to priesthood and to religious life, Rev. Fr Anil Ivan Fernandes, Rector Gladsome Home for Students and Director of  the Diocesan Vocation Service Centre, motivated the altar boys and girls of Holy Cross Church, Cordel to inculcate a desire towards priesthood and religious life . He invited everyone to pray for vocations during their family prayer. About 70 altar servers were present.   

08Dec

Inauguration of the Year of St Joseph at Holy Cross Church, Cordel

 Inauguration of the Year of St Joseph at Holy Cross Church, Cordel In honour of the 150th Anniversary of declaring St Joseph as the patron of the Universal Church by Pope Pius IX in 1870, Pope Francis has proclaimed this year (December 08, 2020 to December 08, 2021) as “Year of St Joseph”. In our parish, the inauguration of the year of St Joseph was held on Sunday January 24, 2021after the 7.00 am mass. Rev. Fr Victor Machado, the Parish Priest unveiled the photo of St Joseph and formally inaugurated the year along with Fr Lawrence Cutinha , Fr Shaun Rodrigues, Mr Michael D’Souza, Vice President and Mr Lancy Sequeria, Secretary .

08Dec

ICYM CORDEL ORGANIZED –‘YUVA EKVOT-2021′

‘YUVA EKVOT’ 2021 – The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Cordel unit organized a youth orientation programme –‘YUVA EKVOT-2021’ on Sunday 31st January 2021. The programme began with the prayer song led by Mr Lanville Sequeira and team.

 V. Rev. Fr Victor Machado, in his inaugural address encouraged the youth to actively participate in all the activities and stay united.

In order to conduct the orientation session Mr Jaison Periera, Karnataka Regional ICYM President ; Ms Jesvita Quadras, International Youth Advisory Body Member, and Mr Norbert Misquith, Ex Diocesan President were present. Fr Ashwin Cardoza, ICYM director Mangalore Diocese, Mr Leon Saldanha, President ICYM Mangalore diocese and his team paid a visit and encouraged our youth.

The orientation session began with an ice breaking session lead by Jaison Pereira after which Ms Jesvita Quadras shared her experience in youth ministry. Mr Norbert Misquith with his vast experience in training the youth motivated the participants with his inspiring talk and group activities.

 Deacon Ivan D’Souza welcomed the gathering. Mr Reinald Lobo introduced the guests, Ms Avrel Fernandes, Secretary of ICYM Cordel unit delivered the words of gratitude and Anisha D’Souza compered the programme.

 Rev. Fr Lawrence Cutinha, Assistant director ICYM Cordel, Fr Shaun Rodrigues, Rev. Dn Ivan D’Souza, Mr Michael D’Souza, Vice President Parish Pastoral Parishad were present. The curtains were drawn to the programme with  Mangalorean Baila. A good number of youth participated in the programme.

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