Sunday 8th September, Mass was celebrated for the Indian Community in St. Mary’s Church, Carrigtwohill to celebrate the Birthday of Our Lady, followed by a Procession to Our Lady's Grotto and a celebration.
Munster Konkans, a community of families originating from Mangalore in South West India, and currently living in and around the Munster region, gathered together for the celebration of ‘Monthi Fest’ (Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary) on Sunday, 8th September.
This is the biggest family feast of the year in the Konkan culture, and is also celebrated as a harvest festival, where the first fruits, vegetables, and grains of the season are offered to God in a gratitude for His blessings.
Carrigtwohill Parish - Mass celebrated for the Indian Community
Wheat grains are blessed during the traditional mass, and distributed to each family. These will be placed on the altar in each household, symbolizing the hope of not starving for the rest of the year.
They were delighted to share a part of their culture with our Parish community.
Carrigtwohill Parish - Mass celebrated for the Indian Community
