Udupi Diocese News

By Avil Dsouza

Karkala, Aug 7 : Family commission of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Nirmala Padavu, Parapady celebrated Elders Day- 2023 and the Feast of Transfiguration of Jesus on August 6, 2023.

The Elders Day Celebration began with Holy Eucharistic at 8:30 am celebration celebrated by Rev. Fr Maxim Nazareth, OFM Cap, concelebrated by Rev Fr Denis Dsouza, Parish Priest .

Family Commission Director Mr.Leslie Aroza who came as resource person, spoke on the occasion giving a few important tips to the elders citing the responsibility that each elder person they need to take care in their health, involving themselves in the religious activities etc.  Mrs.Felicia Periera Coordinator of Family Commission compered the event.

The programme concluded with a delicious buffet lunch for the gathered served by Youth of the parish . It was a great occasion for everyone as it was nostalgic for many participants who met after a year.

Senior Citizen club of the parish was formed  , Mr Isaac Elected as president and Mrs.Lilly Dsouza appointed as Secretary of the  club , the motto of this senior club is to gather occasionally and spend time and share their views .

Mr.Leslie Aroza was felicitated after the mass on his completion of 10 years after appointing him as the diocesan director of family commission. Mr. Arun Dsilva vice president and Mrs.Anitha Dsa, secretary of parish pastoral council, Mrs. jacintha Dsa, coordinator of 20 commissions were present.

Confessions were  arranged for all  the elders before the mass in preparation for elders day.

In total 40 elders were present.