Procession of Our Lady of Rosary, Navelim
Feast of Our Lady of Rosary is celebrated worldwide with great joy and devotion. It was a moment of great honor and pride for the people of Navelim as they actively participated in Mama Mary\’s procession in the entire village of Navelim. They worked together in unity to welcome Mother Mary in their wards. The event was well planned and organised by many under the guidance of parish priest Fr. Gabriel Coutinho and other Priests. The procession began at 3:50 pm from the Church by the commencement prayer by Parish Priest and a devotional dance by the Catechism children. There on, along with the statue of Our Lady on 4 – Wheeler followed the vehicles of volunteers, band, musicians and the devotees. A large number of youth followed with their 2 wheelers. The main vehicle with Mother Mary halted at almost more then 24 places in the entire village. The pious folk recited Rosaries, sung hymns, devotional songs etc. A warm welcome was encountered at each halt with beautiful decoration of streets with lightings, flowers and lots more. The devotees welcomed Mother Mary with lanterns, candles, flowers, etc. The young folk dressed themselves as Angels and performed devotional dances. It was a great platform to see active participation right from the children to the old age and people of different faiths showing their honor and respect to Mother Mary. Due to a few difficulties faced, there was a time lag faced yet the devoted people waited in patience, prayers and unity. All the volunteers along with the priests worked in unity for the success of the big day. The entire procession got over at 12:00 am in the morning concluding with the final prayers by the Parish Priest at the Church. Indeed, it was a great day for all the Navelkars and a great spiritual way of celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Rosary, the patroness of Navelim.