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MAPUSA
All the masses beginning from 5 in the morning witnessed packed gathering of faithful, thanks to the public holiday on account of
Labour’s Day.
The feast mass was concelebrated by Fr Amandio Valladares along with 10 other priests.
In his homily, Fr Valladares emphasised on the centenary celebration of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima and exhorted the congregation to pray for the good to triumph on earth.
The feast of Our Lady of Miracles draws people from all religions and communities, particularly Hindus besides the Catholics from Goa.
The church has a wax-oil stall run by the Sisters of the Handmaids of Christ from Calangute which will remain open for at least next 10 days.
On the occasion of the feast, the parishioners are organising a three-day entertainment programme in the church compound. On the feast day, a drama ‘Guthacho Mukut’ was staged in the church campus. Various entertainment programmes have been scheduled for the next two days.
Meanwhile, Mapusa Municipal Council held its traditional Milagres Feast Dance at the Communidade (A/C) hall in Mapusa. The popular band Syndicate was in attendance.
The traditional fair has also come up near the church where different stalls of furniture, clothing and other items will be in attendance for at least a week.
The feast is always held on Mondays following the second Sunday after Easter.
