Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 28: Senior Citizens' Day was celebrated at Infant Mary Church, Bajjodi, on Sunday, October 27, with great fun and frolic around 100 elders of the parish participated in the celebration and about 35 of them in their homes.

Solemn Mass was celebrated in the church by Fr Dominic Vas the parish priest and Fr Cyril Menezes concelebrating with him. During the homily Fr Dominic Vas gave a beautiful message on how the elders should grow gracefully, joyfully and healthily. "We have to be optimistic, positive, always keeping ourselves busy both our mind and body, with good reading, exercise, hobbies gardening, travel, meeting friends etc," he said. 

For the short cultural programme which followed Tanveen Shah of Mangaluru City Corporation, was the chief guest. She was honoured during the programme, and in her message, she wished the elders with good health, peace, joy and happiness in life. She congratulated the parishioners for organising such meaningful programme for the elders.

The programme began with a prayer song sung by the parish youth choir. PPC vice president Prakash Saldanha welcomed the gathering. Spectacular dances were performed by the children and YCS youth. The parish choir felicitated the elders through a beautiful song. Fr Dominic Vas gave some tips to the elders how to live joyfully through a song of Wilfy Rebimbus.

Few games were conducted by Joseph Mascarenhas and prizes were distributed. The benefactors of the day were honoured. Very good quality of umbrellas was gifted to all the elders. Molly Rodrigues thanked all those who organised the programme. Rikita Pais compered the programme. Finally sumptuous lunch was served to all sponsored by Santhosh Caterers in memory of their dad Augustine Veigas.