October 24- 26, 2009 : Retreat Convention at St. John the Baptist Church, Honmav- Kumta, Karwar Diocese
- By Mr. Derek Almeida, Honmav-Kumta
Preachers: Rev. Fr. Franklin D�Souza, Bro. T.K.George, Bro. William(Music)
Time: 5 PM to 9 PM
Total attendance: 4000
Every year Honmav-Kumta parish organizes a spiritual convention in the month of October. Mr. Steven Almeida, the parishioner of Kumta who works in Abudhabi and touched by the Lord, decided to organize a convention with the help of the parish priest. Thousands were touched by this retreat convention.
Rev. Fr. Salvadore welcomed the team. First day the theme was � Christ is the high priest who loves his people�. Convention started at 5 PM. Praise and worship was conducted by Bro. William.
First day Bro. T. K. George spoke on �LOVE OF GOD and his witness�. Fr Franklin Spoke on �Jesus Loves you, Jesus Heals you and Jesus Forgives you�, he explained the passage of John 5:1-14. Then the Eucharist was celebrated and Eucharistic adoration was conducted with prayers for the people for their healing.
On the second day, Bro. T. K. George spoke on �repentance brings healing�, he explained the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr Franklin Offered mass and preached on �Forgiveness brings healing�(Matthew 18:21-35). He connected our life and Eucharist. Anointing session was conducted at the end.
On the final day, Fr Franklin preached on �Gift of God�, live your life in the Holy spirit. Bro. T. K. George spoke on �Catholic Church and Mother Mary�. He invited the people to be faithful to their Catholic faith.
In all the three days, special sessions were arranged in the morning 9 AM to 1 PM for the couples, youth and for the various associations of the Parish.
Mr. Steven Almeida thanked the team and the people for their cooperation.