Mangalore Diocese News

News: Josna D Souza

Omzoor, March 11, 2024 : Women should be celebrated today and every day for their strength, grace, elegance and achievements. There is no limit, what a woman can accomplish.

International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8th March, is a fitting tribute to all the women who bestow unconditional love and brighten our lives every single day. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Stree Sanghatan of Omzoor Parish, organized a Women's Day celebration on 9th March. The celebration began with Solemn Eucharistic Celebration at 7.30am which was celebrated by Fr Alwyn D’Cunha, Parish Priest and con-celebrated by Fr Rayan Pinto, OCD. Stree Sanghatan, led the liturgy.

A get together was organized in Sabha Bhavan at 9.00am. The program began with a prayer song. Vinaya Braggs, President of Stree Sanghatan, Omzoor Unit welcomed the gathering.

Fr Alwyn D’Cunha in his presidential speech stressed on the importance of family life, mental and physical health of women.

Thereafter, various cultural and fun activities were also organized. The enthusiastic women with their infectious energy lit up the crowd with their beautiful dance performance, endearing dramas and soothing group songs. Dafny Lewis, conducted various spot games.

Fr Alwyn D’Cunha, Parish Priest; Fr Rayan Pinto, OCD; Mr.Arthur Dsouza, Vice-President of PPC; Dafny Lewis, Secretary of PPC, Elroy Saldanha, Co-Ordinator of all church Commissions; Vinaya Braggs, President of Stree Sanghatan; Milli Dsouza, Secretary of Stree Sanghatan were present on the dais.

Leena Braggs compered the program. Milli Dsouza proposed the vote of thanks. About 150 women of the parish actively participated in the program.