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Mangaluru, Dec 13, 2017 : The Spandana Trust of Infant Mary’s Convent Jeppu here, celebrated their annual day and human rights day on Sunday, 10th December .

About 3,000 people gathered at this occasion in the Infant Mary’s convent campus. Sr. Sylvia Fernandes, Superior of Infant Mary’s Convent presided over the function. Mrs. Vani Periodi Social Activist - Hitha Resource unit was the chief guest and spokesperson of the day. Rev. Fr. Rupesh Madtha , Director YCS/ YSM Mangalore was the guest of honor and delivered the Christmas message to the people gathered. Mrs. Suchithra, president Munnade SHG federation and Sr. Evangeline, the former managing trusty were present on the stage.

The president of the function Sr.Sylvia Fernandes spoke at the occasion and said “Spandana trust is doing yeomen service to the humanity irrespective of caste and creed without minding time and energy". She also appreciated the noble work of the trust.

The Chief Guest –Mrs. Vani Periodi spoke on the importance of the human rights. She stressed on right to education , right to equality and she invited all to fight for their rights without hesitation. The spandana trust is doing this task beautifully, she said.

Fr. Rupesh Madtha delivered the Christmas message and said that Lord’s grace is present in the area of infant Mary’s convent. He called to imitate Jesus in good acts of charity. He told that "we are called to be good and to avoid bad deeds, but however we fail to do good deeds. Being human we are called to love God and love our neighbor. The great Christmas message is to love selflessly as we love ourselves".

Sr. Helen Fernandes Managing Trustee welcomed the gathering. The co-ordinator Mr. Victor Vas read out the Spandana report and Mrs. Theertha K.S., Social Worker proposed the vote of thanks. The SHG members from various places entertained the gathering with meaningful programmes.