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13.09.2015, Sunday: It has been a custom of Bajjodi Parish to come together as a parish to celebrate their oneness on the following Sunday after Month fest.  This year too Bajjodians witnessed a great day of unity. The Holy mass was offered for all the families at 8.30 Am; ‘Bajjodicho shilpi’ Rev. Fr. Melwin D’ Cunha was the main celebrant. Fr. Richard Saldanha, at present serving in Mysuru, had been the preacher of the day. His Message to all families was, “remember, if you have a Family you are rich enough in this World.” He also exhorted the families to live in the light of the scripture.

Frs., Shabas Crasta (Parish Pastor), Jocy D’ Souza (Asst. Pastor), Deep Fernandes, Barnabas Monis (Vice Rector of St. Joseph’s Monastery, Carmel hill), Elias D’ Souza (Infant Jesus Shrine Director), Roshan OCD, Rohan OCD, Vinod OCD were also present for the Mass.

The second part of the celebration was the cultural event. There was variety of programmes performed on the stage by different ward members and by various intuitions of the church. Mayor Jacinta Alfred was the chief guest. Corporater  Keshava also visited the venue. All Parishioners enjoyed every minute of the cultural event.
Third part was the common meal, where all Christian brothers and sisters renewed the spirit of family and unity. A lot of Hindu neighbors also participated in the common meal and gave witness to oneness.

Fr. Deep blessed the new corn and mixed it in the payasam and also prayed grace over the meals. Fr. Jocy D’ Souza thanked one and all. Mr. Awin and Mrs. Jennifer compeered the whole programme.

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