Report and Pics : Ancy DSouza Paladka
Daijiworld Media Network- Mumbai
Mumbai, Sep 19: Monti fest was celebrated at St Louis Church, Dahisar west on September 16 in a solemn manner.
The celebration began with Novena to Mother Mary, Blessings of new paddy and flower offerings. The Maria Bombina statue was decorated with flowers. The crowd moved with the Maria Bombna statue in a procession to the church for a Konkani mass.
Fr Ronson R D’Souza CSC was the main celebrant. Fr Leo D’souza CSC, the parish priest, Fr Johnny CSC, the principal and Fr Ashok Vino CSC, the administrator con-celebrated Mass. The liturgy and choir was well organized by the liturgical committee.
After the mass there was attractive cultural programme by the Konkani speaking people. All the parish priests and Salvadore Saldanha the chief guest of the programme were honored with bouquets.
"Ugtem kar tumche Dole" a skit written and directed by Joseph D’Souza Borivili was presented by the local artists.
The celebration ended with the Noven Jevon.