Media Release

Mysuru, Dec 21: The Konkani Christian Association had organised a Christmas celebration for its members and their families at Konkan Bhavan, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Mysuru on December 18.

The grand celebration began at 4 pm with a holy mass in Konkani celebrated by Fr John Sequeira, OCD rector of Infant Jesus Shrine, Pushpashrama, along with 10 other concelebrants.

The retired priests of the Mysore Diocese Fr Louis Noronha and Fr Angelo Pais were felicitated after the mass.

On the festive occasion, the association donated Rs 50,000 to ODP organisation, Bannimantap towards their Medicine and Nutrition Food Project which benefit the underprivileged cancer patients.

A 35-year-old woman who is a kidney patient was donated Rs 40,000 for her dialysis. A sum of Rs 20,000 was donated to another bed-ridden woman who is suffering from multiple diseases. For the donation purpose of medical treatment, amount was gievn by the members who attended the Christmas celebration function.

A grand cultural extravaganza was attended by about 500 members. The president of the association, John William D’Souza along with the committee members cut a cake to mark the beginning of the Christmas carnival.

Under the guidance of Fr Melwyn D’Souza, rector of Kripalaya, the committee members sang the carols. The gathering was entertained with Konkani songs, dances and comedy strips “Pokana.” General secretary Joyce Sequeira welcomed the gathering. John William D’Souza delivered the president’s speech and Christmas message. Treasurer Anil Saldanha proposed a vote of thanks.