On the 8th day of the Novena, the parish priest, Fr. Basil Vas, led the service. More than 350 people attended. Confessions were held, with the help of ten priests. Everyone, including the children, received bread and chocolate. Fr. Santhosh D'Souza was the main celebrant, and Fr. Ivan D'Mello assisted. The theme of the day was, "Mary invites us to take part in the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus."