IADNIKI SONVSKARNNI
Tuje Sarke Gonvlli Amkam Kor!

PRIESTLY ORDINATION

With immense joy and profound gratitude to God, we along with our Parents and the Community of the Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol coordially invite you for our Priestly Ordination to be Conferred by Rt. Rev. Filipe Neri Ferrao, Auxillary Bishop of Goa on the 26th of October 2001 at 3:30 p.m. at The Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa.

We kindly request your Prayers and Blessings.

Carlisto Coelho Son of:
Late Alberto and Marinha Coelho (Betalbatim)

Jose Gomes Son of:
Vincent and Leanor Gomes (Pomburpa)

Kevan Rodrigues Son of:
Alberto and Maria Conceicao Rodrigues (Benaulim)

Francisco Fernandes Son of:
Diago and Late Amorina Fernandes (Raia)

Afonso Mendonca Son of:
Late Wenceslau and Eufemia Mendonca (Sangolda)

Benjamin Sacrafamilia Son of:
Late Luis and Marcelina Sacrafamilia (Colva)

There will be a Thanksgiving Mass on 27th October 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Snows Church, Raia.

26TH of October, a great day of the diocese of Goa as 6 New Priests
were ordained at Basilica of Bom Jesus Old Goa.
 

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Photo 1
The to be Ordained Priests are marching towards the alter.
Right Side : Francis Fernandes from Raia (Front),  Jose Gomes Pomburpa Alfonso Mendes Giri Sangolda
Left Side:: Kevin Rodrigues  Belaulim (Front) Benjamin Sacrafamilia Colva - Carlisto Coelho Betalbatim


Photo 2
Each Candidate is called by name


Photo 3
The Solemn reading of the gospel by Rev. Francis Fernandes


Photo 4a
Scrutinizing of the candidate


Photo 4b
Invocation of the Holy Spirit


Photo 5 a & b
Laying on the hands & asking for the gift of the spirit.


Photo 6a
The new candidate is vested with the chasuble priest vested Fr.
Carlisto Coelho by  Fr. Luis Coutinho.


Photo 6b
Anointing the hands with holy oil.


Photo 7
Washing of the anointed hands by the parents of the candidate.


Photo 8
For the 1st time as ordained priests they are the celebrants of the holy
Eucharist.


Photo 9
The traditional cutting of the cake.


Photo 10
The joy of oneness is expressed in the sharing


Photo 11
The newly ordained at the 1st mass in his Parish church.