Report and pics by Josil Errol Noronha
Community Day was observed on 13 November 2022. It was organized by the commission for Small Christian Communities. The celebration began with the Eucharistic mass at 5PM. Rev Fr. Roshan Dsouza Celebrated the mass along with our parish priest Rev.Fr.Henry Mascarenhas. After mass refreshments were served and the Formal stage function began at 6:30PM. Rev.Fr.Henry Mascarenhas presided over the function. Rev.Fr.Roshan Dsouza, Rev.Fr.Harold Pereira were the guests of honour. Convent Superior Sr.Mary Beck, Vice president and secretary of parish council Dr.Vincent Alva and Mr.Lucas Dsouza, correspondent of 18 commissions Mrs.Mabel Menezes, President and secretary of Small Christian community Mrs.Jenith Noronha and Mrs. Anitha Saldanha were present on the dais. Dr.Vincent Alva welcomed the gathering. Mrs.Anitha Saldanha read the report of the commission. Prizes were distributed to the winners of Dance Competition, and Sports Day organized by ICYM. Felicitation was organized for the old gurkaars, parish council members, and others who served in different organizations of the parish. Guests of Honor addressed the gatering and Rev, Fr, Henry delivered the presidential address. Mrs.Jenith Noronha conveyed the vote of Thanks. Mrs. Saritha Dsouza compered the program.
The day concluded with an entertainment program by the parishioners. Dinner was served to the gathering.