St. Anthony Church Siolim
A WARM WELCOME
It gives me immense joy to join you as your pastor leading this renowned Parish of St. Anthony, Siolim, along with my close collaborators, to greater spiritual heights. Hence, I greet all of you with fraternal love! In our times the immense gift that the Creator has bestowed upon us is none other than the privilege of communicating to one another at the pace of the “speed of light.” Within no seconds we are connected to each other in any remote part of the world and remain updated of all the news and happenings on account of the internet facilities. That is why the entire universe has been reduced to a“global village” and everyone experiences the closest of proximity when communicating with others who are miles and miles away from us. In this most challenging period of Covid-19
Fr. Socorro Mendes
Parish Priest
St. Anthony Church Siolim
Our Profound Gratitude
The Late Mr. Sebastian Lazaro Florentino D’Cruz once wrote in one of his books, “ Just as all Goenkars have a taste for their rice and curry so also all Catholics love their village church. But my love to my church trancends far beyond this saying.” Following in the footsteps of his ancestors who had been working in our Siolim Church as Sacristians, he too dedicated 10 years of service as a Sacristian from 1945 to 1955.
Good morning & wish you the great Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord! (Lk 1, 26-38)
This solemnity recalls the laying of the foundation stone of the awesome mystery of the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ. From today onwards we have exactly 9 months for the birth of the Redeemer. In this feast the role of the most Holy Trinity is made evident in the BVM. God the Father announces His message to Mary through the Angel Gabriel, God the Holy Spirit overshadows the BVM & God the Son takes Flesh in the womb of the BVM. The mystery of the "Human-Divine" partnership is revealed by God & the BVM, & she, through her FIAT, co-operates with this plan of Redemption. Thus Humankind is made partner. Am l ready to accept this challenge to co-operate with the divine plan of Redemption?