PANAJI
The Novena preparations for the Feast of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Patroness of Panjim Parish, will begin with the blessing of the flag (Maddi) after the Mass on November 28 at 5.30 pm. According to Parish Priest Fr Walter de Sa, Novena Masses which are allocated zone-wise, will be celebrated on weekdays at 8 am (English), 1.15 pm (Konkani) and 6 pm (Konkani) with Salve by angels. On December 5, the Masses will be celebrated at 7.30 am (Konkani), 9 am (English) and 5.30 pm (Konkani). On December 7, Vespers will be sung and integrated in the Mass at 6 pm. The Feast day Masses will be celebrated at 5 am, 6 am, 7 am, 8 am (English), 10 am, 12 pm and 5.30 pm. The daily Novena Mass at 6 pm and the solemn concelebrated Feast Mass at 10 am will be telecast live by CCR TV. Participants are requested to observe SOPs.
