TEAM HERALD
PORVORIM: The Faith Exhibition on ‘Story of God’s Love ~ History of Salvation’ was inaugurated Archbishop Emeritus Dr Raul Gonsalves on Saturday evening. The exhibition will go on till Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 5.30 pm to 9 pm.
The Eucharist celebration to mark the celebration of the event was presided over by Archbishop Emeritus Dr Raul Gonsalves, who reminded the large congregation that the faith exhibition should lead to an experience of faith, which we should witness in our lives.
At the end of the mass, he released a souvenir to mark the occasion. Porvorim Parish Priest Fr Tomas Lobo, Fr Boniface Furtado and Fr Antony Castello were the concelebrants at the mass.
Later, Archbishop Gonsalves visited the various stalls depicting the story of Salvation which were presented by the Catechism children. There were stalls depicting Creation, Noah’s Ark, the Wedding at Cana, the Last Supper and other events in the salvation history.
The were also stalls put up by the parishioners, on the documents and the teachings of the church and by the various associations of the parish like Charismatic Prayer Group, Couples for Christ India, Christian Family Movement and the Legion of Mary.
The Archbishop appreciated the efforts put in by the parishioners and hoped that this will culminate in building up strong families in the parish and a society of brotherly love. The evening concluded with a spiritual programme and hymns based on faith. A large audience were entertained by the children and the parishioners to a spiritual experience of faith. Porvorim MLA Rohan Khaunte was the special guest at the function.
