Media Release
Beltangady, Mar 22: Fifteen choir groups over 350 singers sung the praises to Almighty with 150 Psalms in ‘Keerthanacho Vhalo’, in Konkani text as in the Bible at Sacred Heart Church Madanthyar from March 20 at 5pm onwards to March 21 at 6:15 pm.
The historical event in the history of the church began with the Holy Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Lawrence Mukuzzy. In his homily, he highlighted the importance of praying Psalms and spiritual benefit of praying Psalms. He gave a call to the youngsters to memorize the Psalms. Msgr Maxim Noronha, vicar general, diocese of Mangalore, expressed his joy and flagged off the event by reciting the prayer. Prior to the beginning of the singing, Bible installation was done with a grand procession.
The groups took their turn and completed the singing with devotion.
‘Keerthanacho Vhalo’ concluded at 4.45 pm on Sunday. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Fr Dr Ronald Serrao, rector of St Joseph Seminary.
Before the Holy Eucharist, a short felicitation programme was arranged to thank the donors and people who made the event successful. Fr Dr Ronald Serrao, Fr Joseph Cardoza, vicar, Beltangady vicariate, Fr Valerian D’Souza, chaplain, Mariashram Talapady, Fr Basil Vas, convener, Fr Arun Lobo, coordinator, Leo Rodrigues, vice president, Madanthyar, and Jerald, secretary, were present. All the parish priests and the priests of the varado were present.
Fr Simon D’Souza compered the programme.
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