The Parish Priest emphasized that the Solemnity of Assumption of th Mary which is celebrated on 15 August that it be celebrated with the
same importance and attendance at Masses just as on Sunday.
The catechist Co-Ordinator, Miss Savion Fernandes put forth the programme of Traditional Day to be held on August 15, 2025 at 4 p.m.
As a part of ongoing Jubilee celebration 2025, it was decided earlier that the interested members would be going for a jubilee pilgrimage, visiting St Jerome church Mapusa and St Christopher church, Tivim. The Parish Priest reminded the PPC members to give the names of the parishioners from their ward who would want to join the same by the 15 of August 2025. Transport would be arranged .The bus will be leaving from the church compound at 1.30 p.m.
The novenas of the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary will th begin on 30 August which will be organised by the cathecists and catechism students supported by the somudais. The faithful were invited to offer grocery like rice, oil, dal and flour during the Novenas, which will later be distributed to the underprivileged. There would be a canteen organised by the Association of Legion of Mary.
The feast will be celebrated on 8 of September. Preparations for the same would be done by the Association of Legion of Mary.
The joint secretary conveyed that if any members or parishioners are st interested in the course could still join and take part in the 1 session at Old Goa on 23th August 2025 and then continue the remaining sessions every Sunday at Grace Church, Margao. Names of those interested may be given in our parish office at the earliest.
The Parish Priest appealed to take part in the peaceful morcha organised by the Social Justice and Peace to be held on 9 August 2025 at 3.30 p.m. at Azad Maidan with regards to the attacks on minorities. Free bus service was made available.
The Moderator informed the members that during the Deanery level meeting which was attended by the PPC Ex-Co, it was conveyed that Archbishop Felipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao has asked the faithful to pray for the cause of sainthood of Venerable Fr Agnelo. He further urged members to make use of space available in their compounds and to take active steps in protecting the environment.
Tr. Philoo Cardozo, PPC Secretary