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February 22,2024: Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady, Diocese of Mangalore organised three days Lenten Retreat for the faithful of the Parish from February 19 to 21,2024. Timing was 4pm to 7:30pm.

Well known Catholic Charismatic Preacher Rev. Fr Franklin D'Souza from the Diocese of Shimoga as well as Spiritual Director of Charismatic Renewal of Karnataka, preached the Retreat. Bro. William D'Souza from Bela did the music ministry.

Retreat began on February 19th at 4pm. Parish Priest Rev. Fr Walter D'Mello welcomed Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. William D'Souza. Principal of Holy Redeemer School Rev. Fr Clifford Pinto & Parish Council Secretary Mr. Walter Monis were present.

Bro. William led the Praise and Worship all the three days. Topics Fr Franklin D'Souza dealt were; Day 1; Set right your conscience. He based his preaching on Mark 6:14-29.

On Day 2; He dealt his preaching on, Set right your relationship with God, Parents, Couple and with the Church. He based his preaching on Mathew 15:3-6.

Day 2 link: https://www.youtube.com/live/q0OoExjr9w8?si=8dYEOWBy55vxcvi3

On Day 3; He dealt on Led by the Spirit; Our lives should be led by the Holy Spirit whom we received in our baptism. He based his preaching on Ephesians 6:10-18.

Day 3 link: https://youtube.com/live/e5EquxpVJsU?feature=share

Every day Fr Franklin D'Souza led the healing adoration and Retreat concluded with the Holy Eucharist.

On the third day Confessions were organised from 3pm to 4:30pm.

At the end of the retreat Parish Council Secretary Mr. Walter Monis thanked Fr Franklin D’Souza and Bro. William D'Souza. Parishioners felicitated Rev. Fr Franklin D'Souza on his Priestly Ordination Silver Jubilee. Parish Priest Rev. Fr Walter D'Mello and Rev. Fr Clifford Pinto together with Parish Council Vice President, Secretary honoured Fr Franklin D’Souza with a momento and shawl.

Everyday blessed bread was distributed to the faithful.