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Belman is a village located between Padubidri and Karkal in Dakshina Kannada District of coastal Karnataka. The village with its green fields, coconut groves, hills and valleys is known for its natural scenic beauty. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of Belman. However since many years, Belmanites have been moving out of this place to migrate to other parts of India especially to Mumbai and gulf-countries in search of greener pastures. Christianity set its foot in this area in the 16th century and grew to a considerable strength in the 17th & 18th centuries, until they were taken into captivity by Tippu Sultan. Those who survived this crisis began to settle here again and established themselves as Parishioners.
Bethkathi -
January 2021
Bethkathi -
January 2020
Souvenir -
2019
Year of St. Joseph
March 09, 2021
ಆಪೊಸ್ತಲಿಕ್ ಕಾರ್ಮೆಲ್ ಸಹಭಾಗಿ ಮೇಳ್ ,ಸಾಂ ಸಿಸಿಲಿ ಕೊವೆಂತ್ ಉಡುಪಿ ಘಟಕಾ ಥಾವ್ನ್ ಯಾತ್ರಿಕ್ ಪಯ್ಣ್
ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 9 ತಾರಿಕೆರ್ ಸಕಾಳಿಂ 9.15 ವರಾರ್ ಪಯ್ಣ್ ಆರಂಭ್ ಕೆಲೆಂ. 10 ವರಾರ್ ಪಕಲ-ಮಂಜರಪಲ್ಕೆ ಸಾಂ ಆಂತೋನಿಚಾ ಪೂನ್ ಶೆತಾಕ್ ಪಾವ್ಲ್ಯಾಂವ್. ಮಾ ಬಾ ಎಡ್ವಿನ್ ಸೊಜಾನ್ ಆಮ್ಕಾಂ ಸರ್ವಾಂಕ್ ಭರ್ ಲ್ಲ್ಯಾ ಕಾಳ್ಜಾನ್ ಆನಿ ಹಾಸ್ಕುರ್ಯಾ ತೊಂಡಾನ್ ಯೆವ್ಕಾರ್ ಮಾಗ್ಲೊ. ಉಪ್ರಾಂತ್ ಪಕಲ ಪೂನ್ ಶೆತಾಚೆಂ ಉಗಮ್ ಆನಿ ಚಲವ್ನ್ ಆಯಿಲ್ಲಿ ರೀತ್ ಹಾಚೆ ವಿಶ್ಯಾಂತ್ ಸಾಕ್ಕ್ಷ-ಚಿತ್ರ್ ಟಿ.ವಿ ಚೆರ್ ದಾಕಯ್ಲೆಂ ಆನಿ ಬಾ ಎಡ್ವಿನಾನ್ ಸವಿಸ್ತಾರ್ ಮಾಹೆತ್ ದಿಲಿ. ನೊವೆನ್ ಕರ್ನ್ ಜಾಲ್ಲೆಂಚ್ ಆಮ್ಕಾಂ ಸಾಂ ಆಂತೊನಿಚೆಂ ರೆಲಿಕೆಚೆಂ ಆಶೀರ್ವಾದ್ ದಿಲೆಂ ಆನಿ ಆಮ್ಕಾಂ ರೆಲಿಕ್ ಆಪ್ಡುಂಕ್ ಬಾ ಎಡ್ವಿನಾನ್ ಅವ್ಕಾಸ್ ಕರ್ನ್ ದಿಲೊ. ಆಜಾಪಾಂಚಾ ಇಮಾಜಿಲಾಗಿಂ ಸರ್ವಾನಿಂ ಮಾಗ್ಣೆಂ ಕೆಲೆಂ. ಉಡುಪಿ ಕಾರ್ಮೆಲ್ ಸಹಭಾಗಿ ತರ್ಫೆನ್ ಬಾ ಎಡ್ವಿನಾಕ್ ಉಗ್ಡಾಸಾಚಿ ಕಾಣಿಕ್ ಅರ್ಪಿಲಿ. ಉಪ್ರಾಂತ್ ಬೆಳ್ಮಣ್ ಸಾಂ ಜುಜೆಚೆಂ ಅಧಿಕೃತ್ ಯಾತ್ರಿಕ್ ಸುವಾತೆಕ್ ಪಯ್ಣ್ ಮುಂದರಿಲೆಂ. ಸ. ಯಾಜಕ್ ಬಾ ಐವನ್ ಮಾರ್ಟಿಸಾನ್ ಫಿರ್ಗಜೆ ತರ್ಫೆನ್ ಬರೊ ಯೆವ್ಕಾರ್ ಮಾಗ್ಲೊ ಆನಿ ಸಾಂ ಜುಜೆಚೆಂ ನೊವೆನ್ ಆಮ್ಚೆ ಪಾಸತ್ ಭೆಟಯ್ಲೆಂ ಆನಿ ಇಂದುಲ್ಜೆನ್ಸಾಂ ಜೊಡ್ನ್ ಘೆಂವ್ಚಾಕ್ ವಿನಂತಿ ಕೆಲಿ. ಥೈಂಸರ್ ಫಳ್ಹಾರ್ ಸೆವ್ನ್ ಜಾತಚ್ ಪಿಲಾರ್ ಬಾಳೊಕ್ ಜೆಜುಚಾ ಇಗರ್ಜೆಕ್ ಪಯ್ಣ್ ಮುಂದರಿಲೆಂ.
ದೇವ್ ಬರೆಂ ಕರುಂ
EVENTS
National Youth Sunday
08 August 2020.
National Youth Sunday was celebrated in the Belman parish on 08 august 2020. It began with the Eucharistic Celebration at 10:30 mass. After the mass the youth more than 80 gathered in the church minihall. Two talks were held. Dr Balakrishna Rao, the doctor of the Primary Health Center, Belman spoke on the covid-19 precautions and invited the youth to go for vaccination without fear. Mr Johan Lewis, a youth, young entrepreneur briefed on the job opportunities and present trend in work culture. Dr Balakrishna was falicitated for his selfless service and Mr Johan was also felicitated. Thereafter four of our parish youth were felicitated namely Mr Joyston Menezes, best outgoing student NMAMIT, Nitte, Computer Science, B.E, Joshua Alva for securing 600/600 in II PUC science, Aaron D’Mello for being elected as the Media Secretary for the ICYM Diocesan Council, Udupi and Joshitha Vaz, for being elected as the Media Secretary for the YCS Diocesan Council, Udupi. It was followed by a creative quiz on the parish, amoris laetitia document and general knowledge. All youth were given gifts. The celebration was concluded with the delicious lunch.
New altar Servers
01 August 2021
On 01 august 2021, 6 of the candidates were received in to the Altar Servers Sodality. The children were trained through training sessions and tridum was held to prepare them spiritually. The New altar servers were received in to the sodality during the 10:30 mass. The candidates led the liturgy.
Grandparents’ and Elders’ Day celebration
25 July 2021
Grandparents’ and elders’ Day was celebrated at St Joseph Church, Belman on 25 July 2021. The elders were cordially invited to participate in the mass through the announcements in the church and also with an invite sent online. The masses on Saturday and Sundays were offered for their intention. The family commission, health commission and youth commission jointly volunteered to usher and welcome the elders in the church. Elders were seated at the front in the church maintaining safe distance. In all masses, more than 85 elders participated with great enthusiasm and devotion. After every mass the parish priest congratulated the elders. The elders above 65 years were given a gift each and the six of the grandparents below 65 years were chosen by taking lot and were given gifts. The elders above 65 years who couldn’t attend the mass were given a gift at their home. The ward gurkars visited them at their house and congratulated them and handed over the gift. Hence all the elders above 65 years comprising 350 were honored and congratulated. Parishioners were also invited to celebrate the day at their home and many have celebrated. ‘The photo and video with grandparents’ competition was also conducted at the parish level. Many have participated in the contest and they have also participated at the diocesan level. Along with this celebration two of the elders representing all the elders of the parish, took part in the Vanamahotsava, organized by Catholic Sabha and planted a plant. The elders and grandparents expressed their happiness and satisfaction.
Vanamahotsava
25 July 2021
Catholic Sabha, along with the Youth Commission organised Vanamahotsava in the St Joseph Church on 25 July 2021. The plants were planted by the two elderly persons and the youth. Thereby the Catholic Sabha and Youth Commission created awareness among the parishioners to love the nature and to nurture it
Sunday Catechism Inauguration
18 July 2021
Sunday Catechism was inaugurated on Sunday, 18 July 2021. The children from 4th to PUC gathered in the church at 9:30am. The assistant priest gave an outline of the whole year plan, sacraments in general etc. During the entrance hymn the lamp was lit by the parish priest, assistant priest, catechism commission convener, the representative of catechism teachers and children, thereby catechism was formally inaugurated
Laudato si
5 July 2021
Laudato si sunday was celebrated by the youth of St Joseph Church Belman. Even this year too youth transplanted the paddy seedlings and thus initiated the cultivation with great enthusiasm. More than 20 youth were present.
Ite ad Joseph- MUSEUM
18 April 2021
Newly setup 'Ite ad Joseph- MUSEUM' was blessed and inaugurated at St Joseph Church, Belman. As the year is dedicated to St Joseph by Pope and the parish is declared as the official pilgrimage centre of the Diocese by the Bishop of Diocese of Udupi for this year, this museum was setup to help the pilgrims to meditate on the life of St Joseph. This museum also dipicts the historyof the Belman Church. It was blessed by Fr Richard, Capuchin on the occasion of Youth Day of the parish on 18 April 2021. It was set up and maintained by Youth Commission, ICYM,YCS of the parish.
Parish Feast
14 April 2021
St Joseph Church, Belman parish feast was celebrated on 14 April 2021. On the previous eve, 13 April 2021, Tuesday was held Eucharistic Celebration with solemn vespers at 6:30 pm. Fr Shaun Rodrigues, presided over the mass and preached on how the word of God helped St Joseph to nurture his family in Faith. Choir was conducted by children. On the feast day morning 7 am mass was celebrated by Fr Shaun. At 10:00 am sponsors were honoured with the candle. Fr Victor Machado, presided over the solemn festive mass and preached on how St Joseph is an example for us to lead our lives in faith in our family.
Confraternity Sunday
11 April 2021
Confraternity Sunday was observed at St Joseph Church, Belman on April 11, 2021, as a preparation for the Annual Feast. The Eucharistic celebration started at 4 pm. The professor of St Joseph Seminary, Mangaluru Rev. Fr Anthony Pinto celebrated the mass along with Fr Edwin and Fr Ivan. In his homily Fr Anthony highlighted the Pope's teaching of Patris Corde on St Joseph and also invited the people to imitate the virtues of St Joseph such as Listening to others, trusting the Lord, and helping out the other concretely. The ceremony concluded with the adoration and blessing of the blessed sacrament. Youth conducted the choir and liturgy. The Annual Feast will be held on 13 and 14 April.
Easter 2021
03 April 2021
Keeping in mind the Covid restrictions the easter celebration was organised in different groups. Vigil mass was held for the youth, PPC and PFC members and their families on Saturday evening, two Eucharistic celebrations were orgianised on Sunday. The Easter The Easter Vigil Service commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ commenced at 7pm on Saturday, 3 April 2021 in front of the minihall where the new fire was lit and blessed. The Pascal Candle was lighted from the newly blessed fire.The lighted Pascal Candle was carried in procession singing ‘The Light of Christ’ three times. Fr. Ivan Martis intoned the exultet. It was followed by the readings from Old and the New Testament. Prior to the readings from the new testament Gloria was sung, meanwhile lights on the altar were lit and the statue of the Risen was incensed. In his homily the chief celebrant Fr Richard gave the different proofs for the resurrection of Jesus and gave some practical guidelines to be witnesses of the Risen Lord. Following the homily, Fr Richard blessed the water. Thereafter, the congregation was blessed by sprinkling the holy water by the priests.
Good Friday 2021
02 April 2021
The Good Friday service was held for the parishioners of St Joseph Church, Belman in two places while observing the covid restrictions. It was commenced at 3:30 pm with the way of the cross in the church and in the school hall. Fr Leo was the chief celebrant in the Church and Fr Edwin in the school hall. The Good Friday Service was divided into four parts - First, reading of passages from Holy Scriptures including the Passion of Christ from the Gospel of St John. Solemn prayers for the intentions of the Holy Church, Unveiling and veneration of the Crucifix and Holy Communion. In his homily, Fr Leo Lasrado highlighted on ‘accepting the crosses of our life, while fixing our gaze on the victorious cross of the Chirst. For the veneration of the Cross the priests and later the faithful bowed their heads in front of the Crucifix.The Communion Service was the last part of the Good Friday devotion. Following the Holy Communion, faithful departed from the church in silence meditating and reflecting on the mystery of Good Friday.
Maundy Thursday
01 April 2021
The solemnity of the Holy Thursday also known as Maundy Thursday was observed with great devotion by the parishioners of St Joseph Church, Belman. Due to covid restrictions two masses were held. At 4pm and 5:30 pm. 4pm mass was celebrated by Fr Ivan Martis. At 5:30pm the solemn Mass was concelebrated by Fr Edwin D' Souza Parish Priest as the chief celebrant, assisted by Fr Ivan Martis, Assistant Parish priest. In the homily Fr Ivan Martis narrated the significance of Maundy Thursday. During his Last Supper, Jesus Christ constituted the Sacrament of Eucharist and Priesthood to commemorate the Last Supper that Jesus had with His chosen Apostles and also highlighted the example of service and spirit of love that Jesus manifested by washing the feet of his Apostles. Fr Edwin washed the feet of 12 chosen parishioners. After the communion the Holy Eucharist was taken in procession to the ‘Altar of Repose’. Br Arnold conducted the short adoration. After the adoration people silently moved out in silence...
Palm Sunday
28 March 2020
Belman, 28 Mar 2021: Palm Sunday was observed with great devotion in St. Joseph Church, Belman on Sunday, 28 March 2021 with the blessing of the palms and solemn Mass at 7:30 am. Prior to the Holy Mass, parishioners with coconut palms gathered in front of the mini hall. Fr Nelson Pinto OCD conducted a brief prayer service and blessed the palms. Thereafter, all the parishioners entered the church in procession. Fr Nelson presided over the mass and Frs Edwin and Ivan concelebrated. Saturday evening and Sunday second mass celebrated for those who couldn't join the Sunday 7:30 mass.
Way of the cross
26 March 2020
Way of the cross was held at Thirngal hill for the parishioners of Belman parish on 26 March 2020 at 4pm. Fr Nelson Pinto, OFM conducted the way of the cross and prayed for different intentions. More than 200 faithful from the parish and also from the neighboring parishes participated with devotion.
Parish Patron St Joseph's Feast
19th March 2020
A solemn mass was celebrated on 19th March 2021 at 7 30 Am in the st Joseph's church Belman. The main celebrant was Rev. Fr John Fernandes a retired Parish priest from manglore also a Former Parish priest from Belman. Fr John stressed more on Sr Joseph's value and life. He worked hard to provide all he could for Mary and Jesus. This is a good reminder for all of us during lent. After the mass Amoris Letitia, year of Family was inaugrated 19 - 03-2021 to 26-07-2022 By Pope Francis. Then Fr John blessed St joseph stachieves and handed over to the respective wards and it goes each one's Family. At the end disturbted brake fast all the parishioners.
Annual Lenten Retreat
20 February to 25 February, 2021
Annual Lenten retreat was held at St Joseph parish from 20 February to 25 February, 2021. Fr Nelson Pinto, OCD preached the retreat. On Sunday special talks, mass and taize prayer was held for youth and children. Many parishioners participated in the retreat with fervor and devotion. Retreat was beginning at 2:30 in the afternoon with the way of the cross, praise and worship, talk, mass and adoration. The preacher highlighted the need to be strong in our relationship with God and also illuminated on the life and virtues of St Joseph.
St Antony relic feast & Tridum mass
12 Feb 21
St Antony relic feast was celebrated on February 15. Tridum mass was held from 12th February. On the third day of the Tridum, mass was celebrated in Kannada language and the relic was taken in procession. Nearly 500 faithful participated with devotion. On the feast day, there were three masses 8am, 10:30am and 4:30am. 10:30 mass was the solemn mass, over 1500 devotees were present. Benefactors for the renovation work undertaken, were honored after the mass. All people visiting were served afternoon festive meal. Evening 4:30pm mass celebrated for youth and children. The theme for the year was, let us serve each other with the spirit of brotherhood and fraternity'. More than 2500 devotees visited the chapel and prayed for their intentions
Training on the Revised Pastoral Plan - MISSION 2025
06 Jan 21
In response to the Bishop’s call, the training on the revised pastoral plan - MISSION 2025 was organized on 06th January 2020, Wednesday at the St Joseph Church, Belman from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The parish priest, assistant priest, superior of the convent, parish coordinator of the commissions and the parish conveners of different commissions participated in the training programme. The revised pastoral has come in to effect from 01st January 2021 in the diocese. Mrs Janet D’Mello, parish coordinator of the commissions welcomed the resource person and the gatehering. After the short prayer, the resource person, Rev. Fr Herald Pereira, Diocesan coordinator of the pastoral commissions presented the revised plan, highlighted the aim and objectives of each commission. He also highlighted the achievements of the last pastoral plan. At the end the Parish Priest Rev. Fr Edwin D’Souza highlighted the work of the different commissions in the parish and thanked and wished them well.
New Year and the feast of Mary Mother of God
01 Jan 21
New Year and the feast of Mary Mother of God were celebrated with great devotion in St Joseph Church, Belman. Three masses with adoration was organised on 31st and 01st January. Through the adoration and Eucharistic celebrations all the faithful rendered thanks to God for all the blessings showered on them and also on the parish and invoked God’s grace on the upcoming year. It was highlighted in the homilies that as Mary through her ‘Yes’ to the will of God became a blessing to the whole world, through her faith and trust in the Lord remained faithful to the Lord, we are also invited to imitate her in our life, to be faithful and to become blessing to our brothers and sisters.
Holy Communion
28 Dec 20
On the Feast of the Holy Innocent on 28th December, 10 children accompanied by their parents marched towards the altar with joy and devotion for the first reception of the Sacrament of the Eucharist attired in pure white clothing symbolizing purity and newness. On 26th December these children had prepared themselves to receive Eucharist by receiving the sacrament of reconciliation. Assistant parish priest celebrated the Mass and in homily said that through Eucharist God loves us, nourishes us and stays with us. That is what we should desire everyday of our life. Children professed their faith with the lighted candles. During the communion the children received Holy Eucharist for the first time and thanked God for this gift. Rosaries and scapulars were blessed and given to the children. After the mass parish priest Fr Edwin D'Souza, congratulated the children and thanked the sisters who had taught catechism and also the parents.
WE ARE A CHURCH OF SINNERS BUT WE MUST NOT BE AFRAID OF HOLINESS. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO AIM FOR HOLINESS AND TURN YOURSELVES OVER TO THE LOVE OF GOD. HOLINESS DOES NOT MEAN PERFORMING EXTRAORDINARY THINGS BUT CARRYING OUT DAILY THINGS IN AN EXTRAORDINARY WAY THAT IS WITH LOVE, JOY AND FAITH
Pope Francis
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