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Chitradurga, Hiriyur, August 16, 2023: Second day's Novena at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur, Chitradurga District, Diocese of Shimoga began at 6:30pm with Rosary procession. Then Parish Priest Rev. Fr Franklin D’Souza led the Second day's Novena.

At 7pm Rev. Fr Lancy Barthalomeo D'Souza, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Newtown, Bhadravati celebrated the Holy Eucharist and preached on the theme: "Esther is the inspiration to face the difficulties & turbulent situation in life".

He called the faithful not to give up in the difficult situations. We should have faith & confidence like Queen Easter. He explained with the help of God, how she saved her people from the hands of wicked Haaman. How God saved Mordakai and his clan. He also said that we have a queen that is; Our Lady of Assumption she courageously faced all the troubles with the faith.

He also said that for us power comes from the Word of God. Through the power of the Word of God we can win over any situation through faith & Prayer.

End of the Mass Parish Priest Fr Franklin D'Souza felicitated Rev. Fr Lancy Barthalomeo D'Souza as he is in the year of his Priestly Ordination Silver Jubilee.

Parish Council members honoured him with Shawl, garland, Mysore Peta and a gift.

Assistant Parish Priest Rev. Fr Alphonse Nelson D'Souza led the melodious choir.

At the end of the Mass Parishioners served the meal for all the people.