Paul Antao sdb SUKET, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008: The Parish of St. Michael, Mikhelpura, Salawad (Suket) celebrated the parish feast on Sunday, September 28, 2008. 
The novena was an occasion for the people to come forward and share their personal experiences of the goodness and the mercies of God (in keeping with the spirit of Yesu Milan Satsang, a move in the diocese to get people to acknowledge, learn and share the experience of the Risen Lord) besides reciting the rosary and the prayers to the archangel Michael. The faithful were all ears and found the experience an enriching one and an occasion to introspect and thank God for the wonders he has worked and continues to work in their lives. The last two days of the novena were days of recollection and an opportunity to experience the loving mercy of God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation through the generosity of Fr. Lester Fernandes and Fr. Dominic Martis. The Vicar General of Ajmer Diocese, Fr. Aubert Carvalho was the principal celebrant for the Solemn Holy Eucharist on the feast day, which was very well attended by those from Mikhelpura village as well as the mass centres in Jhalawar, Satelkheri and Ramganjmandi. Fr. Aubert, in his homily, reminded the faithful of the mercies and the wonders of God and encouraged the people to look beyond mundane difficulties and problems and trust whole-heartedly in the loving presence of God in their lives. At 11.00 am the parishioners gathered for a thrilling game of ‘housie’. This was followed by ‘bhojan’ for all the parishioners organized meticulously by the Youth Group of the Parish under the guidance of Fr. Cedric Sankul and Mr. Sagar 
Bundla, a Parish Councillor. The evening was reserved for some fun and entertainment provided by the various groups in the parish who lit up the stage and regaled the large audience with their ability to dance, sing, dramatise, recite, etc. Through the novena and on the feast day many did admit that they sensed the special protection of St. Michael. We pray that this experience continue in the hearts and families of every parishioner.
The novena was an occasion for the people to come forward and share their personal experiences of the goodness and the mercies of God (in keeping with the spirit of Yesu Milan Satsang, a move in the diocese to get people to acknowledge, learn and share the experience of the Risen Lord) besides reciting the rosary and the prayers to the archangel Michael. The faithful were all ears and found the experience an enriching one and an occasion to introspect and thank God for the wonders he has worked and continues to work in their lives. The last two days of the novena were days of recollection and an opportunity to experience the loving mercy of God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation through the generosity of Fr. Lester Fernandes and Fr. Dominic Martis. The Vicar General of Ajmer Diocese, Fr. Aubert Carvalho was the principal celebrant for the Solemn Holy Eucharist on the feast day, which was very well attended by those from Mikhelpura village as well as the mass centres in Jhalawar, Satelkheri and Ramganjmandi. Fr. Aubert, in his homily, reminded the faithful of the mercies and the wonders of God and encouraged the people to look beyond mundane difficulties and problems and trust whole-heartedly in the loving presence of God in their lives. At 11.00 am the parishioners gathered for a thrilling game of ‘housie’. This was followed by ‘bhojan’ for all the parishioners organized meticulously by the Youth Group of the Parish under the guidance of Fr. Cedric Sankul and Mr. Sagar 
Bundla, a Parish Councillor. The evening was reserved for some fun and entertainment provided by the various groups in the parish who lit up the stage and regaled the large audience with their ability to dance, sing, dramatise, recite, etc. Through the novena and on the feast day many did admit that they sensed the special protection of St. Michael. We pray that this experience continue in the hearts and families of every parishioner.