by Meera Nazareth

Vancouver, Sep 4: Nativity Celebrations first time in Vancouver in the Mangalorean style.The Carmelite Fathers of Mangalore now in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada are all set to celebrate the feast of Nativity of Mother Mary . It will be held on September 8, 2007 at The Guardian Angels Parish, 1161 Broughton Street, at the corner of Broughton and Davie,Vancouver.  Mass at 6p.m. with traditional blessing of paddy and followed by dinner at the parish hall which will brings back the memories of Mangalore and its traditions. All Mangalorean immigrants are requested to contact below mentioned members for further information:

Guardian Angels Parish Church – Fr. Jerry D’Souza            -      604-684-5775

Meera Nazareth/Delta Surrey -                                            -      604-501-6075

Louie/Ella D’Cunha – Coquitlam                                          -      604-523-2690

Alfred/Vienna Sequeira                                                       -       604-985-1962

Gratian/Nirmala Fernandes/North Vancouver                      -       604-983-6214

Albert/Rita d”Souza/Richmond                                            -       604-272-8864