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 a happy feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple & the Day of Consecrated Life (Lk 2, 22-32)
This feast brings to our mind the fact that though, Jesus is the Son of God, ney God Himself, He is subject to human laws. It tells about the Kenosis of which St. Paul speaks about in his letter to the Philippians. This feast also reminds us of the purification of the BVM.
We are all reminded of our Baptism in general & of the Consecration of all those who are permanently dedicated to God by their Evangelical Counsels. These Consecrated are a mighty force in the Church, & a power house of the Church. From their presence in the Church they, through their prayers & purity, sacrifices & service contribute immensely to the sanctification of every Christian.
Can we too, through our daily prayers, our daily work & generous service to our neighbour sanctity the Catholic Church?