Daijiworld Media Network - Moodbidri (GA)
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Moodbidri, Nov 1: The season of annual feasts or 'vhodlem fest' of churches in Mangalore diocese began with Our Lady of Rosary Church of Alangar near here celebrating the feast on Wednesday October 31.
Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu, vicar general of the Mangalore diocese offered the festal mass which began at 10.30 am. Fr Stany Goveas, parish priest of Cathedral church preached a touching homily on Our Lady of Rosary.
Fr Alban D'Souza, dean of Moodbidri deanery, Fr Mark D'Silva of Shimoga and more than 30 priests concelebrated the Solemn Eucharist. A melodious choir under the baton of choir master Herald Tauro was the highlight of the entire ceremony.
Alangar parish's telephone director 'Moga Ulo' was released on the occasion by Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu. At the end of the celebration Alangar parish priest Fr Vincent D'Souza proposed the vote of thanks.
A fair outside the church with fame 'tambde gulle', ice creams, toys, cosmetics and other things was indeed a special attraction for children who were found busy bargaining and purchasing items of their choice.