The Catholic Sabha Kokkada Unit organized a Vehicle Blessing Ceremony on October 26, 2025, after the first and second Holy Masses at St. John the Baptist Church, Kokkada. The event was held to invoke God’s blessings on all vehicles and their owners for safe travel and protection on the road.
Many parishioners brought their vehicles — including cars, bikes, and other means of transport — to the church premises for the special blessing. After the first Holy Mass, the vehicles were blessed by Rev. Fr. Anil Prakash D’Silva, Parish Priest. Following the second Holy Mass, the blessings were imparted by Rev. Fr. Ashok D’souza.
The ceremony was conducted in a prayerful atmosphere, with parishioners participating with great devotion and gratitude. The Catholic Sabha Kokkada Unit members, along with the President Mr. Sylvester D’Souza, Vice President Mr.E P Chako, Secretary Mrs. Babitha D’Souza, and all elected members, were present and actively assisted in the smooth organization of the event.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mrs. Babitha D’Souza, Secretary of the unit, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing heartfelt appreciation to the parish priests, parishioners, and all who supported the meaningful occasion.
The event was a beautiful reminder of the community’s faith and unity, as parishioners entrusted their journeys and daily travels to the loving protection of God.