Daijiworld Media Network

Mangalore, Jul 20: A day’s workshop was organized at the Church of Immaculate Conception, Kinnigoli here to educate the parishioners on the role of Parish Pastoral Council in building the Church and its community on Sunday July 17.

Parish priest Fr Alfred Pinto inaugurated the programme and welcomed the trainer Fr Ronald Cutinha.
 
Fr Cutinha compared the Church to the body with several parts and the body stays healthy only when each part plays its specific role to perfection. He also referred the Church to a grapevine with branches which yields fruit by the nourishment given to its roots.

In his messaged he reminded the gathering that there are certain objectives of the parish council with duties and responsibilities towards the parish and the parishioners. The growth of the church community depends on the role played by Parish Pastoral Council and they have to be honest and dedicated members without selfish motives for power or authority, he said.

Vice President of the parish Lionel Pinto thanked Dr Cutinha for the very enlightening programme and also the audience for their participation in large number.

Around 40 people participated in the workshop.