This year's feast of Our Lady of Velankanni, held from 5 - 8 September 2007 also marked its 35th Anniversary. Devotees, young and old and from all walks of life came to join in the celebration conducted in Tamil. Many in the crowd were from other parishes in Singapore. The celebrant for the masses on all four days was Reverend Father K M Arockiyasami, who is Assistant Priest at the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes.

In a series of homilies, Father Arockiyasami developed the theme of God’s Love with a special focus on Jesus on the Cross. Using simple but striking anecdotes, he said that spiritual healing very often precedes physical healing – a forgiving heart makes it easier for a person to bear the burden of illness resulting in improved mental and physical health.

Parishioners venerated the statue of Our Lady each evening after the Mass. The final day - a Saturday - saw a longer queue. Many devotees, among whom were many non-Tamils, came to thank our Lady for her blessings and prayed for more blessings for the future.

Our Lady of Velankanni.	Father Arockiasamy, the celebrant for this year’s Feast.	Tamil Choir in action.
Wardens assisting in the Masses.	Our Lady of Velankanni Banner.	ICYM members raising funds for their Movement.
Members of ICM recording the Mass Offerings.	ICYM members getting ready for Mass.	Father Val meeting the Tamil parishioners.
ICM Chairman, Mr Rogers, thanking the respective parties for their role in the success of the event.	Parishioners venerating Our Lady.	A long queue waiting to venerate Our Lady.