CELEBRATED THE FEAST OF ST. MARY MAZZARELLO WITH THE PARISH COMMUNITY - BARODA

"My greatest desire is to see you happy in time and in eternity." – St. Mary Mazzarello. On 18 July 2026, the Auxilium Baroda Community joyfully celebrated the Feast of St. Mary Mazzarello together with the faithful of Don Bosco Parish in the chapel. Around 120 parishioners gathered to participate in the Eucharistic celebration, making the occasion a beautiful expression of faith, communion, and the Salesian family spirit. Fr. Brian Moras was the principal celebrant for the solemn Eucharist.

Before the Holy Mass, the faithful were warmly welcomed and invited to watch a short video presentation on the life and mission of St. Mary Mazzarello. The visual presentation introduced them to the Co-foundress of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, enabling them to appreciate her deep love for God, her simplicity of life, and her dedication to the education and accompaniment of young people.

"Let us do good while we still have time." – St. Mary Mazzarello. The Eucharistic celebration that followed was marked by prayerful participation and deep reverence. The congregation joined wholeheartedly in the liturgy, listening attentively to the Word of God and participating devoutly in the Eucharistic banquet.

In his homily, Fr. Brian Moras reflected on the inspiring life of St. Mary Mazzarello, describing her as a woman of profound humility, faith, and joyful service. He highlighted how her life was rooted in an intimate relationship with God, expressed through simplicity, hard work, and genuine love for every person she encountered. He reminded the faithful that holiness is discovered in ordinary daily life when every task is carried out with love and generosity. Fr. Brian also introduced the sisters of the Auxilium Community, explaining how they continue Mother Mazzarello's charism through their educational mission, pastoral ministry, and dedicated service to children, young people, women, and those most in need. He encouraged everyone to imitate her cheerful spirit, her trust in Divine Providence, and her readiness to make God known and loved through simple acts of kindness.

"Courage! The Lord is with us." – St. Mary Mazzarello. At the conclusion of the celebration, Sr. Philomena D’Souza, the Community Leader, expressed her gratitude to Fr. Brian Moras, the parishioners, and all who had gathered to honour St. Mary Mazzarello. She thanked them for their prayerful presence and encouraged them to continue drawing inspiration from Mother Mazzarello's life of faith, hope, and generous service.

The celebration concluded with a time of fellowship over refreshments, where parishioners and sisters exchanged greetings and shared the joy of the occasion. The feast not only strengthened the bonds between the parish and the FMA community but also inspired all present to carry forward the values of simplicity, charity, and joyful service that St. Mary Mazzarello lived so faithfully.