PANAJI
The commemoration of the 94th death anniversary of Venerable Agnelo de Souza, preceded by the Novena, will be celebrated on the Pilar Hillock from November 11-20.
Venerable Agnelo de Souza (1869-1927), a priest son of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman and saintly member of the Society of Pilar whose canonisation process is going on in Rome, was born in Anjuna on January 21, 1869.
The Novena will be held from November 11-19 and the Masses in Konkani will be celebrated at 5.30 am, 6.45 am, 8 am, 9.15 am, 10.30 am, 4 pm and 5.15 pm.
The English Mass will be celebrated every day at 6.15 pm, while Masses in other languages will bhe celebrated at 11.30 am.
The death anniversary will be celebrated on November 20. The main theme of the celebration is “To Experience the presence of Christ in our Families: Venerable Agnelo a Model”.
Archbishop of Goa and Daman Filipe Neri Ferrao will preside over the Eucharistic Celebration at 9.30 am. Masses on this day will be celebrated at 5.30 am, 6.45 am, 8 am, 11.30 am, 4 pm, 5.15 pm and 6.15 pm (English).
Due to existing Covid restrictions, SOPs and social distancing norms will be followed. Devotees will have to wear masks at all times. Half an hour gap in-between masses will be maintained for safe entry-exit on the hillock. Devotees are requested to avoid bringing and offering flowers at the tomb.
The Night Vigil and special Mass for the sick and elderly will not take place this year, due to the prevailing Covid pandemic. However, a special Mass for the sick will be streamed on YouTube and Cable TV. Confessions and Counselling services will be made available for devotees.
As in the past, vehicular traffic flow will be one way. All vehicles will enter the Pilar hillock from the Neura road and exit through the regular Pilar Hillock road.
Shuttle services will be available at the foot of the Pilar Hillock for those commuting by bus. For smooth vehicular movement, parking arrangements are made behind the Pilar Seminary.
