Navi Mumbai: This Sunday was special for the members of St. Joseph’s Church in Airoli when post the holy mass all gathered to celebrate Onam festival.
The celebrations began with the lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest Rev. Fr. Joe D’mello and Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Lijo Velliyamkandathil followed by various cultural performances by the parishioners.
Some of the events in the celebration were pookolam competition (flower rangoli), Thiruvathira Kali and Puli Kali (folk dances of Kerala) performances and several spot games to include the elders of the church members in the festivity. the spotlight of the event was scrumptious Sadhya served with regional delicacies.
The day and the efforts were credited to Parish Pithruvedi, Mathru Sangam, Youth Wing and Catechism Kids under the guidance of Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Lijo Velliyamkandathil, Trustees, A. C. John, Vinod Abraham and Pithruvedi President Honey John Eluvathingal.
As the gathering for Onam came in after two years of COVID-19 pandemic, Honey John while speaking to the FPJ said that the all parishioners and their friends were full of enthusiasm to actively participate in the celebrations.
