Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo celebrated Monthi Fest Mass at St John the Evangelist Church, Shankerapura on 8 September 2018.
In the morning at 7 am he blessed the new corn in front of the grotto near the church. Later, a procession was taken to the church during which flowers were offered to Mother Mary. Holy Eucharist was celebrated in the church. During the mass Deacon Jithesh Castelino preached on the life of Mother Mary, family and the value of womanhood (mother, sister, wife, daughter). Rev. Ferdinand Gonsalves, Parish Priest; Rev. Fr Royson Fernandes, Asst. Parish Priest; Rev. Fr Vincent Coelho and Rev. Fr Romeo Lewis were present for the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration.
After the mass, the bishop wished all the parishioners and those in abroad and who were not able to come for mass due to sickness. He also wished all priests, religious priests and sisters.
