Mangalore: U T Khadar inaugurates 'Christa Jayanthi Kalasangama'

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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore(DV)

Mangalore, Dec 1: "The purpose of every festival is to spread love, brotherhood and faith. Festivals create a joyful atmosphere. We should imbibe Jesus Christ’s message in our life for peaceful living in society. Youth should accept and learn from the experience of elderly people," said U T Khadar, minister for health and family welfare.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 'Christa Jayanthi Kalasangama 2013' programme organized by Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh, St Vincent Ferrer Church Valencia unit in association with Karnataka Christian Education Society (KACES) at St Vincent Ferrer Church grounds here on Saturday November 30.

He further said, "What we contribute to society remains eternal, not our money, fame or position. At the end of the day only our soul depart from the earth and only the work we have done will be remembered. The lesson of patience should be learnt from Jesus, patience makes a lot of differnece in an individual’s life. With this we can build our nation."

In his presidential address Fr Bonaventure Nazareth, parish priest, St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia said, “Jesus Christ sacrificed his life for the betterment of people. He lived for others. This grand function in the name of Jesus Christ will be a grand success. Let us all be part of his blessings."

On this occasion Honey Cabral, secretary of Kaces welcomed the gathering.

Lizi Pinto, secretary of Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh thanked. Stevan Rodrigues, president, and Anil Lobo, convener of Christa Jayanthi Kalasangama were present.