As a sign of gratitude to the Lord for showering His blessings upon everyone during the year 2021 the parishioners gathered at St Lawrence Church, Bondel, in large numbers for the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. It was led by Rev Fr Peter Gonsalves, Principal St Lawrence Eng. Medium School. The Solemnity of the Mary, Mother of God feast began with the Eucharistic Banquet.Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza ,Parish Priest St Lawrence Church Bondel was the main celebrant. Rev Fr Rupesh Tauro In his homily, he highlighted the importance of Mary Mother of God. On this day, the Church celebrates the first dawning of redemption with the appearance in the world of the Saviour’s mother, Mary.

The Blessed Virgin occupies a unique place in the history of salvation, and she has the highest mission ever commended to any creature. We rejoice that the Mother of God is our Mother, too! We often call upon the Blessed Virgin as “Cause of our joy”, one of the most beautiful titles in her litany.As a teacher, Mary instructs women on the importance of perseverance. As a role model to women, she teaches the importance of trusting in the Lord. Mary listened to the angel with acceptance (Lk. 1: 26 -38). She knew God had a plan for her. Every mother should have the same trust in the Lord that Mary had. A woman that trusts and fears the Lord is blessed by God.Three things to learn from Mother Mary

1.Let’s Honour Our Mother & Mother Mary, True Model of Trustful, let us surrender our life to her.

2. Let us be Be holy like mother Mary & teach our children to be like Mother Mary

3.Honoring Parents—and Being Honourable Parents .

Rev. Fr.Rupesh Tauro cited the New Year Message:

1.Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future

2.Let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith , as we have opportunity,

3. Let us love one another- for love comes from God,

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”.Fr Andrew Leo D’souza- parish priest, Rev Fr Rupesh Tauro, Asst Parish Priest, Rev Fr Peter Gonsalves-principal St Lawrence English Medium School, Rev Fr Eugine CSSR, Rev Fr Henry CSSR,Rev. Fr Melwin Pinto MSIJ, Rev Fr Arun, Rev Fr Bipin- Betharam Con Celebrated the Mass.The Church choir enriched the spiritual atmosphere by singing melodiously and meaningful hymns.St Lawrence Church completes 100TH ANNIVERSARY in 2023 Foundation stone-laying ceremony was inaugurated.With God as our Leader, may we be prepared to live another year under His guidance. Happy New Year 2022!”