Dec. 01, 2017: The Nine days Novena of the Feast of Our Lady of Pompei was inaugurated today at the Shrine of Pompei in the presence of her devotees who gathered in large numbers. A brief prayer service was held at the Shrine consisting of incensing the statue, reading the Word of God followed by the reflection. Thereafter, the statue of Our Lady of Pompei was carried in procession to the Church.
Rev Fr Walter D'Souza, Director, SCC and Parish Priest of Shaktinagar Church was the main celebrant. In his homily, he enunciated the theme of the day “Community Life of Jeus and His disciples" and it's impact on our day today life. Novena prayers were offered towards the end of the Eucharistic Celebration. Priests laid their hands and prayed for everyone gathered in the Church for the Novena. Rev Fr Stany Pereira, Parsih Priest , Rev Fr Johnson Sequeira and Rev Fr Nelson Pais , ast parish priests were also present.
