Karkal: Annual feast of St Antony’s Shrine, Pakala held with utmost devotion belman
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Bellevision Media Network
Karkal, 13 Jun 2014: The annual feast of St Antony’s shrine, Pakala, near here was held with utmost reverence on Friday June 13.
Udupi diocesan PRO Fr Denis D’Sa concelebrated the festal Eucharistic Celebrations along with several clergies at the historical shrine, here on Wednesday at 10.30am.
The devotees regardless of caste, creed and religion were found dropping offering at the boxes placed at the shrine and also lighting candles in honor of miracle Saint Antony.
The special prayer service was held for sick and ailing on the same occasion.
The snacks and beverages were served to over 3,500 devotees who attended the prayer service.
Belman – St Joseph’s parish council president Gregory Menezes welcomed the gathering. Belman parish priest Fr Lawrence B D’Souza proposed vote of thanks.
The highlight of the feast was St Joseph’s parish band and Blue Star band presented melodious music along with parish choir.