Monthi Fest – Saccidananda On the 08th of September as the
Mother Church Celebrates the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary, the community of
Saccidanand along with the faithful celebrated this traditional feast in a very
grand scale. The celebration began at 7.00 a.m. in front of the Portico, main
celebrant of the Ceremony Fr. Andrew Anil Sequeira, welcomed faithful to honor
mother Mary. The gathered faithful as token of love and tradition offered the
flowers to Mother Mary, after which the Main celebrant blessed the new corn.
After the brief opening ceremony the faithful along with the celebrant proceeded
towards the Chapel for the Eucharistic Celebration. The homily for the Mass was
preached by Fr. Robin Victor D’souza. The superior of the house Fr. Joachim
D’souza, wished the faithful a happy Feast and also thanked the faithful for
their generous contribution towards the flowers, corns and sugarcane. After the
Mass Mr. Ronald and Lavita sponsored the delicious breakfast to all the faithful
and as the faithful proceeded to their homes, they never forgot to take with
them the sweet sugarcane to mark this traditional occasion of Monthi Fest.
