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November 28, 2024: Our Lady of Vailankanni Church, Farla, Bantwal, began its 9-day Novena prayers with the hoisting of the flag of Our Lady of Vailankanni by Rev. Fr. Charles Fernandes, Pallottine priest, as part of the preparation for the annual church feast. The Holy Rosary was recited, Novena prayers were offered, and Holy Mass was celebrated. Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Mark D'Souza prayed for various intentions. Many devotees attended and prayed on this day.

November 24, 2024: The renovated Grotto of Our Lady of Vailankanni Church, Farla, Bantwal, was blessed by the Bishop Emeritus of Mangalore Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D'Souza.

Holy Mass was offered in the morning by the Bishop and Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Mark Arun D'Souza, and continued with a small stage program. The donors, well-wishers, and Parish Priest were felicitated by the Bishop. The Gold Medalist and First Rank holder in a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Miss Sanrita Madtha, was honored at the same time. Mr. Vincent Lasrado conducted the program. Mr. Naveen Menezes, Vice President, welcomed, and Mrs. Hilda Pereira, Secretary, gave the vote of thanks. All Commissions Convenor, Mrs. Sunita Rodrigues, was present at the program.

October 06, 2024: YCS Bantwal Deanery conducted a YCS Convention at Vailankanni Sabha Bhavan, Farla, where 161 students attended. The convention was organised to inspire young minds through faith, encouragement, and collaboration.

The day started with a prayer song by the Modankap unit, followed by an inaugural ceremony blessed by Fr. Mark D'Souza, Fr. Roshan D'Cunha, Fr. Lancy D'Souza, and other guests. Mr. Jayden Lobo, YCS Bantwal Deanery President, greeted the assembly, and Fr. Mark D'Souza emphasised the role of youth in the Church.

The sessions included action songs by YCS Central Council, a motivational talk on personality development and church activities by Fr. Roshan D'Cunha, and a cell meeting demonstration. A Holy Mass was celebrated at 12:10 PM.

In the afternoon, Fr. Alwyn Richard D'Souza delivered a session on marriage and family life. Participants engaged in group activities and games to foster teamwork.

Fr. Lancy D'Souza expressed gratitude to everyone involved. The convention concluded at 4:00 PM with the YCS Anthem and the YCS clap, marking a successful and enriching event.

September 8, 2024: Celebration of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary also know as Monti Fest in Konkan region of India

This day is a celebration of 4 fest put together namely Monti Fest, First Crop Fest, Women's Day, Family Day.

In preparation of Nativity, A 9 day novena(prayer) worshiping Mary with flowers was conducted from 31 August. On Sep 8 morning; the final day of novena along with worship of the Mary, rice paddy crop will be blessed and distributed to the fateful of the church. As per the tradition of Mangalorian Konkans, these grans are mixed with meal by the head of the family and have a family lunch.

Thereafter Celebration mass was held in Vailankanni Church as part of this celebration. Finally Sugarcane's are distibuted to the parish pepole.