Parish News

The faithful of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Nirmalapadav, Parapady celebrated the birthday of our  Beloved Mother of the Lord in grand way on Sept 8, 2015. The whole parish family gathered around the altar of the Lord to thank God for the blessing of Family, new corn and for the unity. At 8.30am the parishioners, the  guest priest Rev Fr Vijay Machado, the director of Mangala Jyothi, Mangaluru Diocese and the parish priest Rev Fr Vincent Lobo gathered near the grotto to bless the new corn. After the blessing there was a procession to the church. followed by eucharistic celebration. Rev fr Machado preached on Mary's simplicity, Her hard life in the family and her dedication and constant support to her so in the mission makes us to be like Mary to follow Jesus.

After the Mass there The priest prayed over the Payasa and the new corn was mixed with it and every one ate and relished the feast joy. there was jilebi and laddu and sugar cane for all the people.

we wish all a Happy feast . May our mother intercede for you all.

Photography: Mr Jackson Fernandes, Report by : Joslin Lobo, Web Committee