The third batch of baptisms took place in the Parish of St. Martin of Tours Mpandagindo, Songea as it is the Year of Mercy with the special permission obtained from the Bishop to baptize all the children who were born outside the wedlock.

It was also incorporated into celebration of the Feast of St. Martin of Tours, the Patron of the parish, which was supposed to be on 11th October.

In preparation for the Feast of St. Martin, we began the novena on 4th October. Before the mass we hoisted a flag which carries the picture of St. Martin of Tour and after the mass we began to pray the novena to St. Martin of Tour.

We had the arrival of Dcn. Raymond Sangu OCD from Morogoro who preached the novena for five days. For the Festive Mass, Fr. Elius Malale OCD Parish Priest of Infant Jesus Chuch, Malolo of the Diocese of Morogoro, was the main celebrant. During the mass 100 children were baptized by Frs. Elius Malale the main celebrant, Roshan Pinto the Parish Priest, Raymond Santhanaz and Dcn. Raymond Sangu.

The children were divided into four groups so as to become easy for the movement. During the mass there was also a small Fund Raising to buy a carpet for the Altar. After the mass all gathered outside to lower the Flag of St. Martin, which was followed by an agape.