Spandana trust celebrates "Annual day" with self help group at Jeppu

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Dec 10, 2018: Spandana Trust Infant Mary’s convent Jeppu along with 230 self help group women celebrated its annual day and Christmas celebration  December 8. The programme was presided over by the Bishop of Mangaluru Diocese, Most Rev .Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha. He was given a warm welcome with band and traditional Aarathi by the self help group women.

In his presidential address he said Spandana trust is celebrating its annual day in view of Christmas and gives sweets not only in the time of Christmas but all  through the year. The sweets given by way of assistance and building up the community, irrespective of any discrimination. He praised the work done for the people in and around Mangaluru for so many years.  Whatever is done in the name  of Christ Jesus, it is because of the Birth of Christ Jesus. If Christ was not born there would not have been any Christian institution today. Therefore when we celebrate Christmas let  us remember that Birth of Jesus was a humble beginning of service to the humanity, it is  continued to day by the Christians through various services to the humanity.

The chief guest Sr. Marcelline Braggs, in her speech said woman is a great strength and a selfless creature. She mentioned that the Trust is doing yeomen service to the society and especially for the women who are the marginalized and  neglected.  Chitharanjan Bolar, the guest of honour speaking on the occasion said that the Trust is working very hard in order to get the human rights for the people who are below poverty  line. They have cultivated the habit of savings.  The Trust is not only working for the welfare of the women but also works for the children, youth, sick and aged tries to  obtain government Facilities.

Top scorers in SSLC and college and prize distribution for the winners in the competitions held for SHG women. There was cultural and entertainment programme by the SHG women and the children. The Administrator Sr. Helen Fernandes welcomed the gathering Theertha K.S social worker read out the report of the activities of the year 2018, the coordinator  Victor Vas proposed vote of  thanks,  Pramila Mendonca and  Hilda Fernandes compared the programme.  More than 3000 people gathered at the occasion.