Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 30: The Feast of the Society of St Vincent de Paul was celebrated by St Sebastian’s Conference, Permannur, on September 27 with devotion, fellowship and joy.

The celebrations began with a Thanksgiving Holy Mass celebrated by the vicar and spiritual advisor of SSVP, Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, along with assistant parish priests Fr Melwin D’Souza and Fr Jagadish Pinto.

The formal programme was held in the Upper Hall. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, Arun D’Souza, vice president of the Parish Council, Dolphy D’Souza, coordinator of the 22 Commissions, Vincent Appose, president of SSVP Permannur, and Lishal Ferrao, president of the Youth Conference, were present on the dais.

The programme began with a prayer song by the SSVP Youth, followed by the welcome address by Br Vincent Appose, president of the conference. The conference reports were presented by Gracy Molly D’Souza, Maxim D’Souza and Sr Cinita Tellis.

As part of the celebrations, gifts were presented to six adopted families, while the SSVP Youth jerseys were launched and ID cards were distributed to members. Messages were delivered by Arun D’Souza and Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza. The programme was compered by Joel D’Souza and concluded with a vote of thanks by the youth president Lishal Ferrao.

The celebrations continued with games and a fellowship meal for the members. During the fellowship, the members of SSVP Permannur also celebrated the birthday of Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, expressing their warm wishes and gratitude.

The celebration was a memorable occasion of faith, service and fellowship, bringing together the members of SSVP Permannur in a spirit of unity and joy.