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THE ANNUAL FEAST OF INFANT JESUS CHURCH HEMMAKKI

The annual feast of Infant Jesus Church Hemmakki, under the jurisdiction of Hirebile Parish, was celebrated with grandeur and devotion on Tuesday, January 14. The festival commenced at 10 a.m. with a grand procession. Rev. Fr. Anthony Raj, the Parish Priest of Samse, blessed the chariot of Infant Jesus, followed by the Holy Mass. Rev. Fr. Alwyn Joe, the Assistant Parish Priest of Koppa, celebrated the Holy Mass and delivered a meaningful homily on hope, in line with the Year of Jubilee.

Fr. Anthony Raj distributed candles to all the families of the sub-station and to the donors of the feast. The parish priest Rev Fr David Prakash, extended his gratitude to everyone for their contributions towards the successful preparation of the feast. The festive Mass concluded with the Agape.

A notable aspect of this church is the rare and miraculous statue of Infant Jesus. This statue was gifted by the Most Reverend Bernard Moras, the then Archbishop of Bangalore, on the auspicious occasion of the church's 10th anniversary. He brought the statue from the Czech Republic, the origin of the devotion to the Infant Jesus, and installed it in the church. All the devotees celebrated the feast of Infant Jesus with fervor, offering prayers and making the festival a meaningful event.

Reported by: Reena Rego, Hirebile

 

 


 



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