Year of Faith
The inauguration of the Year of Faith was held on the
grounds of Catholic Church, Gamdi-Anand on 14 October. Bishop Thomas Macwan
presided at the Eucharist which began at 3
p.m. The liturgy was meticulously planned out by the event
coordinator Fr Titus D’Costa. Sr Manisha, principal of St Ann ’s, Nadiad was the MC for the ceremony.
It began with a procession, with different age-groups of people
from different deaneries lighting the lamp. There was a beautiful prayer-dance
by Vimal Miriam Girls at the Offertory. The outstanding figure was Fr Pariza, the oldest living missionary
of Gujarat Mission who, together with the old catechist master Mr Paul Damian, unveiled
the LOGO of the Year of Faith. During his homily Bp Thomas encouraged the laity
to partake daily in the mass during this year of faith. About 3000 people were
present to witness this event along with 24 Fathers at the altar. Anand Mission
is the cradle of the Gujarat
Church
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