Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 7: Lourdes Central School organised programme on the occasion of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary on September 6 in the school lobby.

The manager Dr John Baptist Saldanha, principal Fr Johnson L Sequeira, vice principals Belita Mascarenhas and the chief guest of the day Fr Roshan D’Souza the vice chancellor of Udupi diocese were on dais.

The programme began with the universal prayer followed by melodious prayer song sung by the junior choir group which created a prayerful ambience. Principal welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest Fr Roshan D’Souza.

The chief guest in his address narrated a story of two cranes and a turtle representing the virtue of humility. He stressed on to ‘Be Humble’ and success follows us when we are humble to each other.

Dr John Baptist Saldanha, manager addressed the gathering giving a message on how Mary loved Jesus throughout her life, as our mothers love their children. So we as children must recognize and love our mother.

Class 9 students highlighted the significance of the day through a role play. The students of class 1,2 and 3 performed a beautiful dance based on the Nativity of Mother Mary. Adrian of class 10 proposed the vote of thanks.

Catholic students gathered at the lobby auditorium and offered flowers to Mother Mary and the programme concluded with a Eucharistic celebration.