Parish News

March 30, 2024: Easter celebrations commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, began with Easter Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual succour church at 7:30 pm .

Parishioners in large numbers congregated on the easter eve to celebrate this joyful feast with lots of fervour and devotion.

Rev. Fr Gilbert Lobo, CSSR, Alangar , led the ceremony along with the concelebrant Rev. Fr Denis Dsouza , Parish Priest, starting from blessing of Pascal candle which signifies the victory of light over darkness.He also blessed the fire and holy water before the Holy Eucharist began. In his homily, Fr Gilbert called on faithful to learn how to “enter the mystery” of Easter, the commemoration of the Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead, three days after his crucifixion.

A melodious choir which animated the entire Easter vigil with melodious voice.

“I wish all my brothers and sisters and parish family members who are working abroad,a Glorious Easter and the blessings of the Risen Lord in abundance,” stated, Fr Denis D’Souza in his thanksgiving message.

Also Fr Denis , thanked the main celebrant Fr Gilbert Lobo for rendering his selfless service for three days in the Holy Week and for his meaningful homilies.

At last Refreshments were served to all the parishioners on behalf of Easter vigil eve.