DECENNIAL CELEBRATIONS AT DIVINE CALL CENTRE, MULKI
It was indeed a moment of grace, celebration and thanksgiving and it was indeed a great memorable day for Divine Call Centre, Mulki, Mangalore, on its 10th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, 4th October 2014 along with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
This year being the 10th Anniversary of the Centre, DCC Mulki began its Decennial Celebrations with “TEN PRAYER PROGRAMMES’ in the centre starting from 16th August 2014 to 4th October 2014. These ten programmes included SEVEN Saturdays with different Themes dedicated to various associations of the centre and final three programmes on 3rd October Charismatic Convention, on 4th October Decennial Celebration followed by night vigil.
The Decennial celebrations included a day of prayer from 09.00 am to 03.00 pm with a Solemn Festive Mass celebrated by Rt. Rev. Bishop Francis Serrao S.J., Bishop of Shimoga Diocese and concelebrated by 33 other priests. Special prayers were offered for all during the Eucharistic Celebration and also during the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Speaking on this occasion, Rev. Fr. Valerian Pius Fernandes SVD, Director of Divine Call Centre, Mulki on behalf of the Centre expressed his gratitude to the people and DCC TEAM and thanked all the Sponsors, Donors, Benefactors, Well Wishers, friends for their generosity and prayers for the growth of the Centre, where thousands of people continue to experience the healing touch of the Lord.
He further said that this Centre is a solace to people going through struggles, pains and despair because of spiritual, emotional, physical and social traumas. Inflow of people has increased steadily with a newly appointed team of preachers and talented lay persons and he thanked all the people who had extended their support in many ways and helped in the growth of the Centre.
Large number of faithful from the nearby parishes and from far and wide had gathered on this occasion. Festive lunch was served to all those who attended the Centre's Anniversary celebration. The Saturday Retreat was followed by INTERCESSORY PRAYERS and HEALING SERVICE till 3:00 pm.
Former Directors of the Centre Rev. Fr Cyprian Lewis SVD, Rev. Fr. Franics Fernandes SVD, Rev. Fr. Abraham DSouza SVD, were honored during the occasion. The SVDProvincial of INM Province Rev. Fr. Paul Vattathara SVD, Rev. Fr. Vincent Monteiro, Dean of Kinnigoli Deanery, Rev Fr Andrew DSouza of Pakshikere Pilgrim Centre, Fr Nobert Lobo, Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception Church Mulki , Rev Fr Anil Kiran Fernandes SVD, Rev. Fr. Walter Mendonca SVD, Rev Fr. Francline SVD, many other Priests and a host of devout Catholics were present on the occasion. The other priests who served at this centre were also present to make the occasion very solemn.
To mark this occasion, Divine Call Centre conducted A NIGHT VIGIL for the youths which began at 9pm in the evening and continued till 5 am on Sunday.
The Night Vigil started with Praise & Worship, Bible Skits, Word of God, Special prayers, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration, Divine Mercy Prayer with video visuals of present situation, Healing Service, Deliverance, Anointing of the Holy Spirit, Faith formation by lighting the candles and concluded with the Holy Eucharistic Celebration.
Rev Fr. Bonaventure of Karvar Diocese, Rev Fr. Abraham DSouza SVD, Rev. Fr. Valerian Fernandes SVD, Rev Fr. Anil Kiran Fernandes SVD, Rev.Fr Francline SVD and Divine Call Centre Team along with Divine Mercy Prayer Tower led by Br. Rony and team conducted the Night Vigil. It was a wonderful experience according to many who had participated. Miracles and healings were experienced by many.
