August 29,2019; St. Francis De Sales Church, Hebbagodi, Bangalore began Maria Jayanti preparation of Novena. At 5:45pm Fr Franklin D'Souza Parish Priest of Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur, Chitradurga District Diocese of Shimoga, hoisted the flag and at 6:30am he offered Holy Eucharist and preached about 'conviction about our faith". Parish Priest Fr Joshy thanked Fr Franklin D'Souza and all those who worked for the success of First day of Novena.