February 1st to 3rd, 2010 : Jalsangi residential retreat
- Report by Yesu Sparsha TeamRev. Fr. Sunil Andrade the director of JALASANGI mission took initiative to arrange a mega retreat for his people. On Feb 1st, 2010, Bro. T. K. George started the retreat together with Bro. William. They conducted the praise and worship. Fr Franklin spoke on Word of God. God�s love and healing from Jesus were the other topics of the day. Healing adoration was conducted by the team.
February 2nd was the day of reconciliation also the priest day was celebrated nearly 20 priests and 15 religious were present. Sin and repentance, Importance of the sacrament of reconciliation was made known. Special prayers and blessings for the priests and religious were conducted during the adoration by Fr. Franklin and the team. After the confession, Msgr Leo Veigas offered the Holy Mass together with priests gathered. He thanked God for the gift of vocation and appreciated the faith of the people for making this retreat amidst of their work. On behalf of the diocesan bishop Robert Miranda, he conveyed bishop�s love and blessings to the people.
3rd day was started with Holy Eucharist by Fr Franklin. In his sermon, he preached on the Holy Spirit, the gift from the Father God. Then Bro. T.K George preached on Inner Healing. The session ended with Anointing Adoration. Priests laid the hands upon the people and prayed for the people.
Fr Sunil Thanked God and all those helped selflessly for the success of the retreat. 1200 people participated in the retreat everyday.