The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and Rosary Day were celebrated with great devotion
and reverence at St. Sebastian Church, Bendur, on 7th October 2025. The celebration
brought together parishioners of all ages in a beautiful expression of Marian faith and unity.
The evening began with a Holy Mass at 5:00 PM, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Vivek Pinto as the
main celebrant. In his inspiring homily, Fr. Vivek highlighted the power of the Holy Rosary
as a prayer of peace, love, and family unity. He encouraged the faithful to make the Rosary a
part of their daily lives, drawing strength and blessings from Mother Mary’s intercession.
After the Mass, the candlelight procession to the Grotto began solemnly, with parishioners
carrying candles and the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary leading the way. The sight of
hundreds of glowing candles created a serene and prayerful atmosphere as the faithful walked
in unison, reciting the Rosary with devotion.
The Rosary was led by Rev. Fr. Meckenzie Mendonsa, Assistant Parish Priest of St. Dominic
Church, Ashoknagar, along with Rev. Fr. Vivek Pinto and Rev. Fr. Ozmond D’Souza. The
parishioners actively participated, responding to the prayers with deep faith and reverence.
Throughout the Rosary, the choir team sang melodious Marian hymns, filling the air with
spiritual warmth and devotion. A graceful Marian dance was presented by the children and
the Bethany Sisters, symbolizing love and honour towards Mother Mary. Their performance
added a special charm to the celebration and was met with heartfelt applause from the
gathering.
Mr. Vinod D’Souza, Vice President of the Parish Pastoral Council, welcomed the gathering
and expressed gratitude for the overwhelming participation. Mrs. Patsy Britto, Parish
Secretary, proposed the vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of priests, choir
members, organizers, and all parishioners who made the celebration meaningful and
devotional. The evening concluded with the distribution of refreshments, fostering a spirit of
fellowship among the faithful.
The Rosary Day celebration at St. Sebastian Church, Bendur, was a truly prayerful and
grace-filled occasion, strengthening the parish community’s devotion to Our Lady of the
Rosary and reminding all of the beauty and power of prayer.