Dec 24, 2015 : Christmas is a festival celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Jesus Christ. Christmas carols were sung by the church choir prior to the mass. The Eucharistic mass started at 7:30PM. The Eucharistic mass was celebrated by rev.Fr.Joel Noronha. Rev.Fr.Paul Rego and Rev.Fr.Donathus Martis were the co celebrants. During the homily Fr.Joel related Christmas to the year of Mercy and he addressed the people to celebrate Christmas by having Mercy on others. After the mass rev.Fr.Paul Rego conveyed his wishes and honored the people who helped with a contribution and the people who worked to decorate the Church. Rev.Fr.Joel Noronha also conveyed his wishes. The Church Magazine “Khursaacho Taalo” was released by Fr.Joel Noronha. Fr.Paul gave away the prizes to winners of various competitions organized by the church magazine. The mass ended at 9:45PM.

The ICYM members organized a programme and gave away the prizes to the winners of star making competition and organized various games. Minister of Urban Development of Udupi district Mr.Vinay Kumar Sorake visited the church premises and conveyed his wishes.

- By Josil Noronha

CHURCH OF H0LY CROSS
Pamboor, Shanthipura
Bantakal P.O. – 574 115
Udupi District

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