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October 13, 2023: Fr Pius D'Souza and Fr Franklin D'Souza preached three days retreat from October 11th to 13th from 9am to 5pm at St. Jude's Shrine, Pakshikere, Diocese of Mangalore. Bro. Wilston Gonsalves from Mysore helped in music ministry.

Parish Priest of St. Jude's Shrine, Pakshikere, Fr Melwin Noronha welcomed Fr Pius D'Souza, Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. Wilston Gonsalves.

On 11th retreat began with Rosary at 9am. Then at 9:20 Praise and Worship led by Fr Pius D'Souza and Wilston. At 9:45am Fr Franklin D'Souza spoke on "Importance of retreat and its benefits". At 11:30am Fr Pius D'Souza preached in "What do you have?". At 12:30pm Fr Franklin D'Souza celebrated Holy Eucharist together with Fr Pius D'Souza and Fr Melwin Noronha.

After the lunch at 1:45pm Fr Pius and Bro. Wilston led the Praise and Worship. At 2:15pm Fr Franklin D'Souza preached on "Word of God". From 3:45pm Fr Pius D'Souza led the thanksgiving adoration and prayed for the participants. Retreat of first day concluded at 5pm

On Day 2, October 12th, Fr Pius D'Souza led a session from 9:20am on "Give your best to Jesus ". From 11am Fr Franklin D’Souza preached on "Ten Commandments". At 12:20pm Fr Melwin Noronha celebrated Holy Eucharist together with Fr Pius D'Souza and Fr Franklin D'Souza. He preached a homily on "Prayer & Reconciliation". After the lunch Fr Pius D'Souza led the Praise and Worship. At 2:20pm he led the session on "God of mercy and Forgiveness". At 3:45pm Fr Franklin D'Souza led the healing adoration. Second days retreat concluded at 5pm.

On day 3, October 13th, retreat began with Rosary and Praise and Worship led by Fr Pius D'Souza and Bro. Wilston Gonsalves. At 9:45am Fr Franklin D'Souza preached on "Mother Mary ". Then at 10:55am he preached on "Holy Spirit: gifts & fruits of the Holy Spirit. At 12:15pm Fr Pius D'Souza celebrated Holy Eucharist.

Afternoon At 1:45pm Fr Pius D'Souza preached on "Family and Christian Values". At 3pm Divine Mercy Rosary was led. Then he continued with "Family and Christian Values". At4pm he led Anointing Adoration.

Parish Priest Fr Melwin Noronha thanked Fr Pius D'Souza and Team for the retreat.