November 15 , 2020 : Karnataka Regional Service Team with blessings of His Grace Most Rev. Peter Machado - President of KRCBC and Archbishop of Bangalore, Most Rev. Lawrence Mukkuzhy - Episcopal advisor of KRST and Bishop of Belthangady organized seven days online "Family Renewal Retreat" from November 9 to 15, 2020 in Kannada. Every day from 6:30pm to 9pm, retreat was webcasted on YouTube.
Topics dealt were : Ten commandments, Love your neighbor, Faith, Family, Responsible parenthood, Word of God, Repentance and Reconciliation, Holy Spirit, Anointing, Prayer life. Main preachers were Bishop Lawrence, Spiritual Director of KRST Fr Franklin D'Souza, Chairman of KRST Bro. Simon Rodrigues, Bro. Jayanand & KRST Service Team members. Praise and worship was led by Bro. Anthony Raj and team.
On the final day concluding, live Holy Eucharist was celebrated at 7:30pm by Fr Franklin D'Souza. In his homily he stressed that families should be grounded on strong faith in Jesus. At 8:30pm, Anointing Adoration was held and prayed for the families. Bro. Anthony Raj and his team led the Praise and worship.
Sincere thanks to Bro. Simon Rodrigues for initiating such retreat during this pandemic.