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September
5, 2005 
VOL.
43, NO. 15Oakland,
CA
Hundreds of
Catholics gather in Fremont
for India Day
Bishop Allen Vigneron, joined by Indian priests serving in the Oakland Diocese, and Father Gerry Moran (third from right), celebrates Mass during India Day.
By Voice staff
More than 800 Catholics gathered at Holy Spirit Church
in Fremont, Aug. 7, for India Day. Bay Area Indians, Pakistanis, Fijians,
Sri Lankans and those from other Indian subcontinent Catholic communities
joined Oakland Bishop Allen Vigneron for Mass, followed by cultural entertainment
and dinner.
The Asian Indian Pastoral Center and leaders of the various Indian communities
coordinated the celebration. Salesian Father Mathew Vellankal, parochial
vicar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Fremont, served as chairperson
for the event.
Women present flowers and candles during the Offertory procession.
Bishop Vigneron receives a traditional Indian lamp at the conclusion of Mass.
Young women perform a ritual during the entrance rite.
Tamil dancers entertain guests prior to dinner.
SIBY SEBASTIAN PHOTOS
