Media Release
Mangaluru, Sep 11: Fr Roque D’Sa, parish priest of St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia on September 11 celebrated his 60th birthday.
Fr Roque celebrated a thanksgiving mass at 6.30 am in the morning. After the mass, a short program was held to honour him. The Parish Council members, various association members, ward leaders, religious from various convents and parishioners wished him on his auspicious day.
As a token of love, David Pais honoured him with a shawl. He was garlanded by the assistant parish priest, Fr Lancy D'Souza, peta was put by Fr William Barrocas, a memento was presented by Steevan Rodrigues and citation was read and presented by the former parish council vice-president, Anil Lobo.
Fr Lancy D’Souza, resident priest Fr Joswin D’Souza, Fr William Barrocas, Parish Council vice-president David Pais, secretary, Rita Menezes were also present.
The parishioners enthusiastically participated in the mass keeping in mind the safety regulations. Rita Menezes wonderfully compered the programme.