Mangaluru: Small Christian Community, Parish Day held at Holy Family Church


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Mangaluru, Jan 16: Small Christian Community Day and the Parish Day of Holy Family Church was commemorated with Holy Eucharist celebrated by Fr Maxim Rosario, estate manager of Mangalore Diocese on Jan 14. The festal Mass was concelebrated by parish priest Fr Alwyn D’Cunha and Fr Manohar D’Souza, superior, Monte Mariano Convent, Farangipet.

The Holy Bible was brought in procession to the altar. The priests, altar boys and girls, Arther D’Souza, vice president of PPC, Dafny Lewis, secretary of PPC, Elroy Saldanha, coordinator of all church commissions, 18 ward Gurkars, Eucharistic ministers were part of the procession.

Followed by the Eucharistic celebration an entertainment and cultural programme was organized.

YCS members invoked God’s blessings with a meaningful prayer dance. Fr Alwyn D’Cunha, parish priest welcomed the gathering. A bird’s eye view of the entire year was precisely given by Jecintha D’Souza, secretary of SCC Central Committee which highlighted the major milestones of the year. Roshni Lobo felicitated the couple who was celebrating their silver jubilee. Prize Distribution was held for the winners who have been part of competitions conducted by parish organizations.

Soon after the stage programme a spectacular, eye gazing cultural programme was staged by the parishioners. The parish wards, various organizations viz., Stree Sangathan, ICYM, YCS, Catholic Sabha showcased a true spirit of togetherness. The unbreaking gaze of the cultural events invited the parishioners to entirely have their focus on the stage and enjoy the extravaganza.

Dexter Saldanha, coordinator of SCC proposed vote of thanks. Ravina and Delson compered the programme. To culminate a fellowship dinner was arranged by 18 wards. On the occasion of SCC Day, parish council arranged the lunch boxes and made sure it reached all those who could not be a part of the celebration due to their old age or sickness. Thus, everybody was a part of this amazing eve with a sense of belongingness, togetherness and love.

 

 

  

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