Ahead of the annual feast of St Lawrence Church, Bondel, ‘Hore Kanike’ procession witnessing scores of devotees was held in the city on Wednesday, July 31. Mangaluru Mr J.R Lobo Ex MLA of mangalore flagged off the procession at Mount Carmel School ground, Mary Hill and culminated at the St Lawrence Church premises, with parish priest Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza receiving the offerings. Flagging off the procession, the Mayor said, “St Lawrence Shrine is not only for Christians. It is the devotion centre for people of all religions. It is a centre of communal harmony.
Rev. Fr Cyril Lobo, Asst Parish Priest of Bondel Shrine conducted the prayer service. Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Clifford Pinto Principal of St Lawrence English Medium School, Sr Melissa D’silva Principal of Mount Carmel Central School, Fr Melwyn D’souza, MSIJ, Mr Henbert Pinto Vice President of Parish Pastoral Council, Mr Francis Veigas Secretary, Mr Rudolf Pinto Convener Shrine Committee, Mr Wilfred Alvares Secretary, Mr Stany Alvares Convenor of Publicity Committee. Parishioners and non-Catholics were present.
On all the days of devotion this year, starting from August 1 and ending with the feast on August 10, devotees will be offered lunch and blessed bread in the evenings. In addition, festive lunch will be offered after the feast mass. On the occasion of feast, the church and its surroundings are decorated with lights by the feast committee and various organizations contributed their offerings in ‘Hore Kanike’ procession.