Dubai: St. Mary’s Mangalorean Community (SMMC), a newly established Mangalorean Konkan organisation of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai has started the preparations for the upcoming popular Mangalorean family feast “Nativity Feast” or “Monthi Fest”.
The nine day novena will start from today 30th August 2015 and will be held at the church premises daily at 8 PM. Everyday novena service will begin with Konkani Mass at 8 PM followed by novena and flower strewing ceremony at 8.45 PM.
The grand feast mass will be celebrated on 8th September 2015 at the Main Church and Hall. The veneration of Mother Mary will begin at 7.45 PM with flower strewing ceremony followed by feast mass. A traditional dinner will be served to all the attendees informed the organisers. Spiritual Director Fr. Robert Lasrado, has encouraged all Konkan Parishioners of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai to attend all nine days of novena and mass to express love and devotion to mother Mary.
There will be Konkani Devotional Hymns/Songs solo singing competition for Children of age group 5 to 10 years and 11 to 15 years, Imitations of Saints competition for Children of age group 5 to 10 years and 11 to 15 years and Konkani Skit competitions for adults will be held to mark the celebrations. For more details you can contact the organisers.