Mangalore Diocese News

Report: Meena Serrao Barboza
Photography : Stanly Bantwal

Mangaluru, Oct 8 : The Melodious Marian Hymns Nite at  St Lawrence Church Bondel was organized by the Late Rev. Fr. Walter Albuquerque SJ Memorial Choir Mangalore on October 7th, 2023 to raise funds for the Church project.

The Choir was led by Choir Master Simon Pais. With his beautiful troop of 30 members,  they sang 8 hymns, the singers included Dealle D’Souza, Mr Joe & Sylvia Fernandes, Mr Viswas Rebimbus , Mrs Meera Florence, Mr Jason Lobo, Mr Lawrence Baptist & Jasmine.

The Bondel Choir group sang 3 hymns under the leadership of Dr Suraj Noronha  including soulful singing by Parish Priest Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, Rev Fr Peter Gonsalves  along with Rev Fr Lancy D’Souza.

Fr. Walter Albuquerque SJ Memorial Choir handed over the Rs 2.5 Lacs cheque to Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza for the church project which they collected from the well wishers and supporters.

Choir Master Simon Pais was honoured by the parish priest with a shawl, peta, and garland. Rev Fr Anil  SJ , Anush SJ, Mr John D’Silva Vice President Parish Pastoral council  were present on the dais.

Parishioners of St Lawrence Church , City Deanery parishioners were gathered in huge numbers.

Parish Priest Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza thanked  Choir Master Simon Pais and his Team, Dr Suraj & His Team, all the donors , sponsors for joining hands to make this Marian Hymns nite a successful one.

Miss Adline D’Souza compered the programme.

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