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 tall Tuesday as we commemorate the Memory of St Leo the Great! (Lk 17, 7-10)
This passage is unique, it is neither a parable not a factual happening, but could be a real event for those harsh Landlords who would exact such services from their subjects. Infact, Jesus does not seem to justify the situation.
From this paradox, He teaches us an essential lesson. This lesson is not on social relationships, but on our relationship with God. He presents God as the Master & we as His subjects. We stand before Him as humble, simple servants & even as slaves
He insists saying that we have no rights to boast of anything before God.
We are called to render our service to God without expecting a reward.
Can we be at the service of God dis-interestedly & unconditionally?