Foreigner and Thai join their praises on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary

Foreigner and Thai join their praises on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary

Bishop Werak of Cheng Mai together the con-celebrating priests officiated the mass on the Feast of Assumption Church around 10:00 am on August 18, Sunday.

The Stigmatine Priests who attended the celebration were Fr. Winai, Fr. Michael, Fr. Watanasak, Fr. Paul and Fr. Jim. The novices who witnessed the celebration were Nov. Carlos, Nov. Nidhin, Nov. Jobin, Nov. Fab and Nov. Louie.

A good number of parishioner gave life to the solemn mass. It composed of foreigners and Thai parishioners. Though came from different country, they were joined together by their belief. The unity and diversity of culture was very evident on that occasion.

Bishop Werak thanked the people who were there in the celebration for making the event more solemn and special.

The rite of Communion and confirmation followed after the homily. Several children received gladly the sacraments.

Bishop together with the priests and the parishioner offered prayer to Mary before the final blessing. While singing the recessional hymn, all offered roses to Mary as a sign of their gratitude.

Lunch was served to the people after the Eucharistic celebration.