Purmetachem fest celebrated at Margao
HERALD REPORTER
MARGAO, MAY 23
The Purmetachem fest was celebrated with great pomp and gaiety at the Holy Spirit Church, Margao on Sunday.
The Chancellor of Goa Archdiocese Fr Manuel Ubaldo Dias was the main celebrant of the concelebrated high mass. In his homily, he spoke of the Spirit of Goa acting in the history of man kind and of the Church. “The Spirit gave rise to the beautiful universe. The apostles and the missionaries were guided by the Spirit in their struggle for the transformation of the world. The venerable Joseph Vas was guided to the distant lands of Ceylon by the Spirit who strengthened him during his tough missionary life. We also need the inspiration of the Spirit in our decision-making. We ought to put ourselves and our talents at the service of our brethren. Let us continue our struggle of justice and truth with the shield of the Spirit”, Fr Dias said.
Thousands of people from Salcete thronged the Old market of the city for shopping to make provision for the monsoons.
Dry fish, solam were the most sought after items in the crowded fair on Day one, even as the traffic police had a hard time to control traffic in the old market area.
