35th Parish Feast of St. Joseph Church,
Josephnagar - A Joyous Celebration of Faith and
Fellowship
The faithful of St. Joseph Church, Josephnagar,
Alur Taluk, Hassan District, joyfully celebrated
their 35th Parish Feast on May 1, 2025, marking
a significant spiritual milestone in the life of
the parish.
The day began with a solemn Eucharistic
Celebration presided over by Rev. Fr. Patrick
Joheness, Dean of Hassan Deanery, in the
presence of 23 priests and a vibrant gathering
of over 700 faithful. The liturgy was a powerful
expression of gratitude and devotion to our
patron, St. Joseph.
In the evening, a graceful cart procession of
St. Joseph was carried through the village,
drawing many to prayer and public witness of
faith.
The celebration was preceded by three days of
spiritual preparation, featuring Holy Eucharist
and reflection, led by Fr. William Bernard and
Fr. Cyril Anand. The first day began with the
hoisting of the St. Joseph flag, igniting the
spirit of unity and festivity among
parishioners.
A heartfelt note of thanks to the FMA Sisters
for their generous support and active
participation, ensuring the smooth conduct of
the feast. Special appreciation also goes to the
Finance Committee, Parish Welfare Committee,
youth, children, and elders for their selfless
contributions in organizing the celebration.
Fr. Alwin D'Souza, Parish Priest, expressed his
deep gratitude to all for making this 35th
parish feast a memorable event of communion,
celebration, and renewal of faith.
