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Shivamogga, March 26, 2023: With the guidance of Most Rev. Francis Serrao SJ, Bishop of Diocese of Shimoga "Jeevodaya" Diocese Service of Communion (DSC) organised Second intercessory Night Vigil at "Sannidhi" A Centre for Pastoral Renewal of Diocese of Shimoga.

Program began at March 25th at 9pm DSC Coordinator Mr. David Raj spoke on meaning and importance of Intercession. Then Sannidhi Director Rev. Fr Duming Dias gave Introductory talk for the night Vigil. He exposed the Blessed Sacrament for the night Vigil.

DSC secretary Mrs. Elvira Fernandes, DSC member Mr. Wilson, DSC intercessory ministry incharge Mr. John Lobo & Mrs. Mary Louis led the vigil. Spiritual Director Fr Franklin D’Souza set the time table as well guided the vigil.

At 5am Fr Duming Dias celebrated the Holy Eucharist and concluded the vigil

TIME TABLE OF THE VIGIL

*DIOCESE OF SHIMOGA NIGHT VIGIL
MARCH 25TH & 26TH,2023
PLACE : SANNIDHI*

Priest Incharge: Rev. Fr Duming Dias
DSC Coordinator : Mr. David Raj
Secretary: Mrs. Elvira Fernandes

*VIGIL Intercessory Incharge*:
Mr. John Lobo
Mrs. Mary Louis

4pm DSC members meeting and Prayer

8:30pm ARRIVAL, Registration

9pm welcome address by Mr. David Raj, DSC Coordinator

9:30pm Introductory talk: Fr Duming Dias
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament

10pm to 11:30pm Ist Session of
Intercession

*Five decade of Rosary: with reading of the Word of God before each decade
1. For the intentions of the Church
2. For the intentions of the Bishop of the Diocese
(Diocesan Priests Council, Diocesan Pastoral Council, Diocesan Finance Committee, Consultors, MCES & SMSSS, All the Commissions & Associations, Donors & Pastoral as well as developmental works)
3. For the intentions of the Clergy of the Diocese (For their health, families and Parish Pastoral Mission)
4. For the intentions of the Religious Priests and Sisters of the Diocese (fior their good health & given mission, Province, Provincial & Generals)
5. For the intentions of the faithful of the Diocese (Every family & their intentions).*

11:30pm to 12AM Tea Break

12AM to 1:30AM WAY OF THE CROSS
(14 stations distributed to each one. With intercession)

*1. For the couples.
2. For the elders (aged).
3. For the Sick.
4. For the children.
5. For the youth (ICYM & YCS/YSM)
6. Deliverance from thr bad habits.
7. For the Parish Council & Finance Council & all other associations of the parish.
8. For the Small Christian communities.
9. For the Legion of Mary & St. Vincent De Paul Society.
10. For the Diocesan Service of Communion Team and Renewal mission in the Diocese.
11. For the Altar boys/girls.
12. For the Vocations for priesthood and religious life also for those who study in the Seminary & Religious Candidates.
13. Those who were on the verge of death
14. For the departed souls.*

1:30AM to 2:00AM Break

2:00AM to 3:30AM 2nd Session of Intercession.
*Five decade of Rosary: with reading of the Word of God before each decade dedicated to the Deanery, Dean, Parish Priests, Various Commission Directors, Social and Pastoral mission with developmental works, institutions, Religious houses and the mission of this Deanery
All the Religion people in our Deanerie for the brotherhood, peace and prosperity.

1. For the Mount Carmel Deanery
2. For the Little Flower Deanery
3. For the Holy Family Deanery
4. For the Maria Vianney Deanery
5. For the priests away from the Diocese for teaching, studying. Specifically for the Vocations for the Diocese*

3:30am to 3:45am SHORT Break

3:45AM TO 4:45AM: 3rd session of Intercession: OPEN TO ALL

*For the World, For the Nations, For the states, For the rulers, For the elections, Lawyers and Judges, Doctors and Nurses, Prisoners, Politicians, Sick and suffering, orphans, refugees, Professors and Teachers, Students and for the Justice and peace*

4:45PM BREAK

5PM Thanks giving; HOLY EUCHARIST BY FR DUMING DIAS