Mangalore Diocese News

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Mangaluru, Jan 31 : Catholic Sabha Milagres, Mangalore which completed 25 years, organised SILVER JUBILEE YEAR CLOSING CEREMONY on Sunday 29th January 2023 with a Thanksgiving mass at 5 pm in Milagres Church followed by a get together program at Milagres College Auditorium.

The President John B Monteiro in his welcome address said Catholic Sabha Milagres unit that was started in the year 1997 has grown & developed like a beautiful structure with the moral support of Parish priests who have laid spiritual foundation, past presidents & office bearers who have been the pillars, as well as the life members who have supported as strong walls. Catholic Sabha, Milagres should grow to greater heights and it's the responsibility of all the members to take care of the organisation.

Secretary Diana Dsouza presented the service activities report which included blood donation camp etc.
On this occasion the office bearers contributed for financial help to a needy patient undergoing kidney dialysis.
Recognising and Honouring five of the senior members who had rendered dedicated service to the organization added glory to the program. The recipients were Ms Treeza Pinto, Ms Nora Pinto, Mr Prem Tellis, Ms Cecilia D'souza, Ms Sophia Dias
The honour included shawl, flowers & a memento.

Fr Ivan Dsouza Assistant Parish Priest Milagres Church presided over the program and honoured the recipients who were introduced by immediate past President Mrs Philomena Ferrao.
In his message Fr Ivan said our service to others should be selfless not for self which includes sacrifice that leads to unity.
Milagres Church Vice President Mr Sylvester Mascarenhas and Secretary Mrs Diana Dsouza were the guests of honour. They were introduced to the gathering by the President John B Monteiro and were also honoured.
In his speech Mr Sylvester Mascarenhas stressed on the importance of service to humanity and growing  together with the spirit of love. He also shared his experience as an ex-employee of Mazgon dock limited, an undertaking under the ministry of defence production.

Mrs Lavina S Monteiro, Milagres the Secretary to RACHANA Catholic Chamber of Commerce & Industry Mangalore was the chief guest and was introduced by Secretary Mrs Diana Dsouza. Addressing the gathering Mrs Lavina Monteiro said our service should be filled with humbleness. She complimented all the members of catholic sabha for leading it to the present progress & growth. She called on us to put all our efforts to continue the service to humanity tirelessly and become role models to others.
Fr Ivan Dsouza, Catholic Sabha Vice President Avina D'souza, Treasurer Ronald D'souza and   other members joined in  Honouring the chief guest as well as conveyed her Birthday wishes.
Milagres Church Sacrestian Mr Walter Nazareth was felicitated for his continuous service to Catholic Sabha.
Former presidents Mr Nigel Pereira, Mrs Flora Castelino,  Mrs Honora Pereira, Mrs Philomena Ferrao were present and  were felicitated on the occasion of Silver Jubilee.

The prayer song was led by Mrs Avina D'souza and the group. There was Skit & Dance by Mrs Lona Pinto and Mrs Molly D'souza.
The grace before meals were led by Mrs Rita Pinto. Mrs Shanti Dias assisted in stage arrangements.

Mrs Sleema Pinto compered the program beautifully. Mrs Lona Pinto proposed the Vote of thanks.Finally the program ended with baila songs the so-called Maando by Mr Jude Fernandes, Sylvia Fernandes, Flourine, Noreen, Shallet and others.