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Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary in Bahrain

  •   Sun, Sep 13 2009 08:37:21 AM

by Hilary Tellis and Edwin D'Souza

Bahrain, Sep 13: Bahrain’s Sacred Heart Church, Konkani Catholic Community celebrated Monthi-fest entitled Konkan Harvest Festival 2009 in grand way on Friday, 11 September. Nine days Novena in preparation for the feast commenced on 2nd September 2009 and was attended by over 400 Community parishioners daily.  

The Novena was followed by the Feast Mass on Friday 11th September 2009, which was attended by more than 1500 parishioners.  

The service commenced at 10.30 am at the outdoor stage,  with blessing of new paddy by the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Thomas Quadros, along with guest Priest Rev. Fr. Archibald Gonsalves, Provincial of Carmelites Order for Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra Province and Spiritual Director of Konkani Community, Rev. Fr Vincent D’Souza, This was followed by floral offerings to the Blessed Infant Mary by the fervent children to the singing of traditional hymns Sokkod Sangatha Meliam and Moriek Hoglsiam.





































 

A grand procession led the congregation to the Multipurpose Hall where the solemn feast Mass was held  and was concelebrated by Rev. Fr Thomas, Rev. Fr. Archibald and  Rev. Fr Vincent.  Fr. Archibald brought about a nostalgic feeling in his homily which included some humour as well.  For the 1,500 plus congregation, it was indeed an awesome experience. The choir led by Menino helped the devotees participate in the celebration meaningfully.  At the end of the celebration Rev. Fr. Archibald was felicitated by the Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Thomas Quadros.  The choir concluded by singing Happy Birthday to Mama Mary. 


During the nine days, hundreds of devotees prepared themselves religiously during the evening mass and novena prayers;  refreshments were served daily to all the devotees.  All the children who offered floral tributes to Blessed Mary were  given gifts on the last day of the Novena.  The costs of the event were met through support from various patrons who contributed wholeheartedly and extended all their support as one community.
  

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  • Julias Miranda, Farangipet/Manglore

    Tue, Sep 15 2009

    The celebration of this Konkan Harvest festival in Bahrain was indeed very well organised Rev. Fr Thomas, Rev. Fr. Archibald and Rev. Fr Vincent. Fr. Archibald brought about a nostalgic feeling in his homily which included some humour as well. For the 1,500 plus congregation, We give many thanks to the organizers, volunteers & well wishers for making such beautiful arrangements here in Bahrain.

    Bahrain Konkani Catholic community Monthi-fest, Nine days Novena’s are refreshed our back home festive atmosphere & specially our childhood days. It is very beutifull monthi fest to all of u.god bless all,

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  • Melba & Ronald Martis, Pangla/Bahrain

    Sun, Sep 13 2009

    The celebration of this Konkan Harvest festival in Bahrain was indeed very well organised.The crowd of over 1,500 people who witnessed this entire feast will surely agree that this was a commemorable event.The Konkani Catholic Community in Bahrain has always done its best to bring all its people together especially during these events.Fr. Archibalds homily was very thought provoking, the choir was fantastic and not to forget the cute little children who showed their love for Mamma Mary by offering flowers.Last but not the least thanks to Hillary and Edwin for the beautiful pictures and detailed article related to this entire event.Hats off to u guys! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!

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  • Herald L D''silva, Pangla,Shankerpura/Bahrain.

    Sun, Sep 13 2009

    We give many thanks to the organizers, volunteers & well wishers for making such beautiful arrangements here in Bahrain. Bahrain Konkani Catholic community Monthi-fest, Nine days Novena’s are refreshed our back home festive atmosphere & specially our childhood days.

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