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.
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Good morning & wish you a happy feast of Sts. Simon the Zealot & Jude Thaddeus. (Lk 6, 12-19)
Not much is known of these two Saints , except that Simon was a Zealot, that is, he was a Patriot & was part of that group that ardently desired the outster of the Colonial powers in Palestine. Probably as an Apostle he manifested that same zeal to ardently proclaim the Good News of Jesus & died a martyrs' death.
St. Jude who was the cousin of Our Lord, also fervently preached the Good News in Palestine, Persia & Armenia & died as a martyr. In the 19th century he was popularly invoked as the Patron Saint of lost causes. Today's passage reminds us that in the group of twelve all types of personalities were there. Those who betrayed Him, denied Him, doubted in Him, & who ardently supported Him against all onslaughts.
Despites our shortcomings, our deficiencies, our betrayals & denials God has not allowed the Kingdom work to suffer, but through His Apostles' own weaknesses, He has powerfully used them as His agents.
Do l rely on God's divine power to fearlessly proclaim His Word?