Roshan Madtha
‘Mother Mary was my guardian in all these places’
Mangaluru, Dec 11: “I am the instrument of Lord Jesus. He has blessed me and has extended his kind hand on me all these years,” said Fr G W Vas in reciprocal message for the honouring done by the parish community of Milagres Church Mangaluru on the occasion of his sacerdotal golden jubilee on Sunday, December 11.
Thanks giving Mass was offered by Fr Vaz before that with parish priest Fr Valerian D’Souza, assistant parish priest Fr Anil and resident priest Fr William Menezes.
Fr Valerian asked the parishioners to prepare themselves to welcome the Jesus Christ who will be arriving in few days. “We should be well prepared and must bring new thinking during this Christmas. We must transform ourselves as happy people. Christian life is a celebration. Life is a gift given by God and all must celebrate it because this life is precious. We must enjoy every bit and pieces of it .We should share this happiness with our family and with our neighbours and double it.”
After the Mass, a short felicitation programme was organized by parish pastoral committee. Fr Vas was felicitated with shawl and flowers by Fr Valerian and Fr William Menezes and parish vice- president Ivan D’Souza.
In his thanks giving message Fr Vas said “I have served more than 39 years in various schools and Mother Mary was my guardian in all these places. I thank Fr Valerian for organizing this event. Also I thank all resident priests, parish pastoral council, vice president Mr Ivan D’Souza and all the well-wishers.”
Fr Anil compered the programme and thanked all.