Small Christian Community day celebrations at Valencia

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Dec 02, 2019:   Parish level  Small Christian Community day was celebrated at St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia Mangalore, December 1 2019 Sunday.

 

Eucharistic Celebration was held at 4pm. Rev. Joachim Fernandes the Director of diocesan SCC was the main celebrant. Fr James,Fr Joswin and William were the CO-Celebrants.

Due to unexpected rains cultural programme that was to be held at the church grounds  was shifted to the church hall. The programme started with a prayer song . Anil Lobo Vice-president of Parish  Pastoral Council welcomed the gathering. Winners of various competitions were  awarded during the occasion.   Dolphy Saldanha and Patrick D’Souza were felicitated for their achievements and  selfless service in the church.  Parish Council secretary  Lizzie Pinto proposed the vote of thanks.  Richa,Steevan,Clive and Sapna Vamanjoor enthralled the crowd with their splendid jokes.

Youth of the parish sang various Konkani songs who were guided by renowned singers  Ivan Sequeira and Robin Sequeira.Neena Rodrigues and team gave dance performances.Dolphy Saldanha and CGS Taccode were the emcee for the night. Parish priest Fr James D’Souza, Asst PP Fr Joswin D’Souza,Resident priest Fr Arun Lobo , Vice President of Parish Pastoral Council  Anil Lobo , Secretary . Lizzie  Pinto ,SCC Valencia unit Convener Mrs. Jacintha Merlyn were present during the  occasion. Stage programme was compered Patrick Dsouza the programme.

Dinner was served to all the people who were present. Food was specially prepared by the parishioners for the event. Around 1100 parishioners were present for the programme a memorable occasion.