Mangaluru: Third-Day Novena preceding the Feast of  St.Anthony was held at St Anthony Ashram in Jeppu. The theme for the Day is “Elders are the most precious Jewels of the Family”

The Novena Mass was held at Milagres Church at 6:00 p.m. Rev. Fr Praveen Leo Lasrado- Rector of Minor Seminary celebrated the Mass. Rev  Fr J B Crasta, Rev Fr Rupesh Tauro, and Rev Fr Larry Pinto con-celebrated the mass.

Special prayers were offered for all elders and their well being.

The choir of Jeppu Parish sang and joined in Thanksgiving. Morning novena was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in the Ashram.  Lunch was served to all devotees.