A Message from Our Parish Priest
My Dear Parishioners,
Cordial Greetings to one and all !
Welcome to our Mãe de Deus Parish website ! This is God’s gift and a means for us to remain connected, to interact and remain abreast with the pastoral and spiritual life of our parish.
Our parish is a place of growing in faith, to enkindle hope, and to witness love through service. Our Church is the space where we come together in communion to worship, learn, and grow in the love of Christ.
As the Parish Priest, along with my Assistant Parish Priest, Fr. Elroy da Gama and collaborators, it is our privilege and honor to serve you. I invite you all to be an active part of our vibrant parish community, where we support one another through prayer, sacraments, and sharing of our gifts and talents. Together in solidarity we walk the path of faith, striving to live out the Gospel in our daily lives.
I encourage you all to explore the many opportunities for spiritual enrichment from our daily and Sunday Masses and daily prayers through our faith formation programmes and outreach efforts. Let our Church be a place where we seek and find comfort, guidance, or simply a deeper connection with God.
May God, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mãe de Deus, our heavenly Mother, bless you abundantly, and may His peace be with you always.
Rev. Fr. Deniz Fernandes
Parish Priest
Celebrating 151 Years of Our Parish
The Story of Mary, Mother of God
Mary’s divine motherhood broadens the Christmas spotlight. Mary has an important role to play in the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. She consents to God’s invitation conveyed by the angel (Luke 1:26-38). Elizabeth proclaims: “Most blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” (Luke 1:42-43, emphasis added). Mary’s role as mother of God places her in a unique position in God’s redemptive plan.
Without naming Mary, Paul asserts that “God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law” (Galatians 4:4). Paul’s further statement that “God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out ‘Abba, Father!’” helps us realize that Mary is mother to all the brothers and sisters of Jesus.
Some theologians also insist that Mary’s motherhood of Jesus is an important element in God’s creative plan. God’s “first” thought in creating was Jesus. Jesus, the incarnate Word, is the one who could give God perfect love and worship on behalf of all creation. As Jesus was “first” in God’s mind, Mary was “second” insofar as she was chosen from all eternity to be his mother.
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
A Vibrant Parish Community
At Mae De Deus Church, we strive to create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to deepen their Catholic faith, serve the community, and grow closer to God. Our mission is to serve the Lord and one another in all that we do.
