March 4th to 6th 2011 : Renewal Retreat at St. Don Bosco Parish- Sirsi, Karwar Diocese
- Reported by: Ms. Fallon, Sirsi
Photos by: William, Yesu Sparsha team
Preachers: Rev. Fr. Franklin D�souza, Regional Youth Director Karnataka, Bro. T. K. George, Davanagere, Bro. William D�Souza (Music), Bela
Retreat began on March 4th Friday 9AM Bro. William and Bro. T.K.George conducted the Parise and Worship. At 10 AM Bro T. K. George preached on the �Importance of retreat and its effect in our Catholic Faith- Who is Jesus?�. At 11.30AM Fr Franklin offered Holy Mass together with Parish Priest Fr. Felix SDB, His homily was on �Faith in God and faith in Word� After the short break at 2PM Bro. T.K. George preached on �Why Fear when the Lord is near: he spoke on Ineer healing aspect�. 4 PM Fr Franklin Spoke on � Sin and its effect also confession�. At 5PM healing adotration was conducted by the team. 700 faithful and 100 youth were present on this day.
On 5th Saturday 9AM Bro. William conducted the Parise and Worship. At 10 AM Fr Franklin spoke on �REPENTANCE�, at 11.30 AM Bro. T.K.George Preached on �Need of Confession and Repentance today. Around 2.30PM confessions were heard. Healing session and adoration was conducted at the end of the Confessions. At 4.30PM Fr Franklin celebrated Holy Mass and preached on �Catholic Church and Mother Mary� the team. There were 850 faithful and 125 youth.
On 6th Sunday retreat started with P&W by Bro. William, 9AM Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr Franklin, he preached on �Forgiveness and Eucharist; its importance in Catholic life� At 11AM Bro. T. K. George preached on �Curses and Blessings by God� He explained with the Bible references. Afternoon at 2.30PM Fr Franklin spoke on �Fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit� after which anointing session was conducted by the team. During which the team separately prayed for the Youth, Children, Parents, Couples and widowers. Also prayed for the various associations of the parish. There were 1000 faithful. And 250 youth were present on this day.
All the three parishes of Sirsi were involved in the retreat. Fr Felix SDB, the PP of the parish thanked the team for their heart touching preaching.
