First death anniversary mass for the souls of Late. Rev. Fr. Stanley Pereira and Late. Rev. Fr. Mark Dsa.

Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul Dsouza was the main celebrant. Several priests concelebrated in the mass. Mr. Paul Miranda the pastoral council member paid the homage by narrating the dedicated service of both the priests to the Pakshikere parish. He also thanked their family members for taking care of them after their retirement. The Bishop spoke about their dedicated priestly service to different parishes of the diocese and in particular to Pakshikere parish.

Fr. Andrew Leo Dsouza the parish priest thanked the Bishop, the priests and the gathering. At the end of the mass novena was conducted and Bishop gave the blessing of the relic of St. Jude.

After the mass Bishop blessed the tomb of Rev. Fr. Stanley and also the prayer room dedicated to Fr. Stanley R Pereira, where a miraculous face of Jesus and also the big old crucifix of the old church was installed. Nearly 1500 people participated in the mass and paid their respectful homage to their beloved pastors. At the end of the programme meals were served to all the people prepared by the parishioners themselves.