News By Gordon DAlmeida
Pics By Nikhil Studio

On a Bright Sunday Morning of 25th  July  2021, boys and girls cladded in pure white suits and gowns along with their parents and family, came with full enthusiasm to receive the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time.

It was indeed a glorious day for the lovely 28 children of Valencia parish who celebrated the acceptance of the First Holy communion. The children actively participated in the Liturgy. Readings, Psalm singing, Prayers of the faithful were all managed by the communicants.

Parish priest Fr Roque DSa was the main celebrant who preached a Beautiful Sermon.

Asst PP Fr Lancy D’Souza, Director of Shanthi Kiran Counselling centre Bajjodi and the Director of Friendship house Talapady Fr Arun Lobo and Fr William Barracas were the con-celebrants.