The Annual Feast of St. Anthony celebrated at Koteshwar
St. Anthony’s Parish, Koteshwar, celebrated its annual feast with great devotion and joy, bringing the entire community together for three days of spiritual and cultural activities. The festivities began with Confraternity Sunday on 3rd November, marked by a solemn Eucharistic celebration and a grand procession. Parishioners participated in large numbers, displaying their devotion as the Blessed Sacrament was carried through the streets. Fr Dennis D’Sa was the main celebrant who preached an inspiring and spirit-stirring sermon after the procession.

The celebration continued on Tuesday with the Vespers, a traditional evening prayer service. Before the Vespers, the statue of St Anthony was taken in procession with great devotion accompanied by hymns and music. After this, the solemn vespers were led Fr Ligoury Crasta who delivered an insightful homily, emphasizing the life and virtues of St. Anthony. The melodious singing by the parish choir through the chanting of the psalms added a sense of reverence and solemnity to the service, creating a peaceful and prayerful atmosphere.

The highlight of the festivities was the Feast Day Mass on 06 November 2024, Wednesday at 10:30 AM. The church was filled with parishioners and well-wishers who gathered to seek the intercession of St. Anthony. The festive Mass was celebrated by Fr Paul Rego, the dean of the Kundapur Deanery along with visiting clergy. In his homily, the celebrant spoke about the enduring faith associated with St. Anthony. After the mass, the ICYM had set up stalls for the various games. The Brass band captured everyone’s attention.

The celebrations brought everyone together in a spirit of fellowship and unity. It was a joyful and spiritually enriching experience for the entire parish.