Mangalore Diocese News

Media Release

Moodbidri, Feb 6 : Parish Day and Parish Pastoral Parishad Golden Jubilee was celebrated on a grand scale at Holy Rosary Church, Alangar on 5th February 2023. Fr Rakesh Mathias CSSr Rector of Nityadar Nivas Alangar presided over the solemn Eucharistic Celebration at 8 am.

Soon after the Mass around 200 people participated in preparing the meal for the evening.

At 5.00pm stage Programe was organized wherein Vice presidents, Secretaries, ward Gurkars, heads of the religious houses and parish priests were felicitated.

Fr Maxim DSouza, Fr Joswin DSouza, Fr Milton Jacob all three from Seminary were the chief guests.

Soon after the felicitation Programme, 8 Bible tableaus were presented by 8 wards depicting the birth of Jesus, Last Supper, wedding at cana, death and resurrection of Jesus, life and death of John the Baptist, sermon on the mount, parable of the ten virgins and cleansing of the temple. Four wards were awarded first prize and 4 wards were awarded second prize. Fr Maxim DSouza, Fr Joswin DSouza, Fr Milton Jacob selected the places and gave a short evaluation on the same.

All appreciated the efforts of wards for presenting beautiful tableaus.

After the tableau presentation, bible housie was conducted by Fr Maxim DSouza. Around 700 people participated.

Program was concluded by awarding prizes to the winners and a delicious meal prepared by the parish community and friendly baila dance.

Whole Programme was organized by the Small Christian Community Parish Community and Commission. Mr Asha DSouza convener of SCC welcomed, Mr Anil Dcunha read the Parish activity report, Vice President Mr Edward Serrao proposed vote of thanks, Mr Eric Lobo compered.