Mangalore: Permannur SSVP Celebrates 75th Anniversary Through a Grand Function
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SP)
Pics by Nellu Permannur
Mangalore, Nov 30: Society of St Vincent De Paul (SSVP), Permannur near here, which has been providing selfless service to the poor, sick, distressed, elderly and the homeless people successfully since the past 75 years, celebrated its platinum jubilee on Sunday Nov 29, at the St Sebastian Church premises.
Vicar general of Mangalore diocese, Fr Denis Moras Prabhu, presided over the function that started at 6.30 pm. Fr Ronald Cutinho, director of SSVP in the diocese, Fr Thomas D'Souza, parish priest of St Sebastian Church Permannur, assistant parish priest, Fr Victor D’Souza, PU College principal, Fr Clement Mascarenhas, Prachar Sanchalan president Roy Castelino and Daijiworld.com editor-in-chief, Walter Nandalike were among the guests present on the dais, along with the office bearers of SSVP Permannur and the diocese.
Fr Thomas D'Souza, in his address, praised the work being rendered by the members of SSVP, and thanked them for reaching out to the needs of the poor people throughout the 75 years of the Society’s existence, and urged them to continue to work with the same spirit.
Walter Nandalike complimented president Baptist and all the members of the society for the efforts they put in towards organizing such a big event, by involving people from all walks of life, and ensuring that the event was attended not only by those within the parish, but also from around various parishes. He made a special mention of the fact that SSVP has several young members in it, which is a rare phenomenon in other units. SSVP is the only parish in the diocese, which has its own youth unit, he observed.
Roy Castelino symbolically unveiled the souvenir being brought out on the occasion of the SSVP’s completion of 75 years of service to the society. In his address, Roy said that for any organization, successful completion of 75 years of existence is a highly significant achievement, as total dedication, sacrifice and sincere efforts of its members alone can ensure this rare feat.
Vicar general, Fr Denis Moras Prabhu, hailed SSVP for reaching out to the needy. He paid special compliments to those senior members of SSVP, who have been working since the last several years, holding itself a distinct identity by building a strong team, among the parishes within the diocese.
Fr Ronald Cutinho, who has been instrumental in inspiring young and old members of SSVP Permannur, conveyed his hearty wishes to the association for completing 75 glorious years, and expressed the hope that the members of SSVP will continue to function with the same spirit in future.
Fr Clement Mascarenhas too spoke on the occasion and appreciated the work done by SSVP.
The SSVP also had organized items of entertainment on the occasion. Senior dramatist and director, John M Permannur, presented 'Mayamogachem Ful', a Konkani play based on the life of St Vincet Paul and the history of SSVP. John M Permannur was honoured on this occasion.
Rilson D'Souza compered the entire event beautifully.
The day-long programmes scheduled on the occasion, started off on Sunday morning with a thanksgiving mass.