Mangalore, Feb 14: Fr Stany Pinto the Asst Director of St Joseph Workshop Jeppu offered the Holy Mass on the ninth day of the novena. The Mass was offered for the intention of unemployed. There are millions who are jobless in spite of having being educated. In addition to that during the last one year due to the collapse of economy number of people have lost jobs. This has added difficulties and burdens to the families. Fr Stany said may the powerful intercession of St Anthony bring hope to the families who are undergoing hardship.
Fr Onil D’Souza, the Director of the Ashram conducted the novena. The Ursuline Sisters from Bejai helped the congregation to participate in the devotion.