1.The PPC President Rev Fr Simpliciano N. Fernandes in his address to the members, highlighted that October is observed in the church as the month of Rosary and month of Missions. He quoted Pope St. John Paul II stating that “The church is missionary by nature” and that missionaries are sent to proclaim the Good News not only by words but in deeds too. He emphasized, that not all can personally proclaim the Good News, but all can still be missionaries participating in the mission by other means as by praying for the mission work and for missionaries and also stressed that it is our responsibility to encourage and stand by those who work on the front lines. He also appealed for offering monetary assistance to support missionary activities and requested the faithful to sacrifice their nonessential needs and save money with a purpose and contribute joyfully at least once a year towards the mission fund. By doing so each member becomes an active member in the mission of the Church.
2.He then conveyed to the members that the High Court has upheld the right of the Diocesan Society of Education to manage and administer its schools including the appointments and disciplinary controls without
interference from the state.
3.He further emphasized the need to support minorities by creating awareness within our community and working together to build a stronger foundation for our future generations.
4.The Moderator informed that there would be a prayer service in the cemetery on All Saints Day in the evening at 530 p.m. The Parish Priest said they may clean and decorate the graves of their loved ones on st November 1 evening but should be careful while lighting the candles and
ensure to clean the area later.
Masses on All Souls day would be as follows:
1st Mass in the Church at 6:15 a.m.;
2nd Mass in the Cemetery at 7:30 a.m.
3rd Mass in the Church at 9:00 a.m
5.The moderator announced that our Parish will host the 4 edition of the event “Kantaram Lharam” in the month of January 2026 and a Drama would be staged on occasion of the Parish feast in February 2026. It was told that Margao Deanery would hold Small Christian Community the Jibilee get together for SCCs at Deanery level on 20 October 2025 at Holy Spirit Church Margao. Any three members of each SCC from Margao Deanery who wish to participate in the same were encouraged to register their names at the earliest .
Philoo Cardozo, PPC Secretary