New Year Eve Mass held at Valencia Church

News by Gordon DAlmeida
Pics by Stanly Bantwal

As people bid Goodbye to 2022, the people of Valencia gathered to give thanks to the Lord for all the Blessings they received throughout the year and prayed for the coming year 2023

Adoration began at 6.30pm.The adoration was led by Fr Roque Dsa, Parish priest.At 7.30pm the thanksgiving mass began.The main celebrant was Fr Paul DSouza Resident Priest.

Meaningful homily was preached by Asst Parish Priest Fr Vijay Monterio .The theme of the homily was “Mary mother of God, Intercedes for us”.

Newly elected parish council Vice President Ronald Rodrigues and Secretary Rita Menezes along with the other elected council members took oath.

Fr Vijay Monterio,Fr Roque Dsa,Fr Willian Barracas and Fr Sebastian Pinto were the Co-celebrants.