Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 7: Festival forms an auspicious day for everyone in every society and religious communities. On the occasion of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lourdite family came together and celebrated this great day on September 7, the silver jubilee year with devotion and love for Mother Mary.

Manager Dr John Baptist Saldanha, principal Fr Robert D’Souza, vice principal Belita Mascarenhas and Anita Thomas, deacon Lesten Lobo, Fr Arul and the chief guest of the day Fr Praveen Leo Lasrado were on dais.

The programme began with a prayer followed by the intentions. Lancia Pais of Class welcomed the gathering. Jazline Saldanha gave the importance of the day. Lavina Castelino introduced the chief guest Fr Praveen Leo Lasrado as he was felicitated by the dignitaries on the dais.

The chief guest Fr Leo Lasrado in his address narrated a story of a mayonnaise jar filled with balls representing more important things, marbles - next important, sand less important ,water least important and black ink as the negative things in life. Just like the mayonnaise jar, he stressed on filling life with the right important things, in the right order and in the right way.

Manager Dr John Baptist Saldanha addressed the gathering and emphasised that happiness never becomes less when shared. He narrated a story depicting the selfless help given by Mother Mary to others and imbibing the same qualities in oneself. He appreciated the students’ generosity towards the less privileged.

There was a dance drama showing the story of the birth of Mother Mary by the students of Class 4.

The students of class 3 presented a beautiful dance praising Mother Mary.

Tara Bhandary of class proposed the vote of thanks.

The Catholic students gathered near the grotto and offered flowers to Mother Mary and the short programme ended with a Eucharistic celebration.