Udupi Diocese News

By Avil DSouza

Karkala, Aug 3 : Family commission of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Nirmal Padav, Parapady along with parishioners observed Grandparents' Day with a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Parish Priest Rev Fr. Denis Dsouza on Sunday, July 25, 2021.

The homily preached by the Rev Fr Denis Dsouza focused on the importance of grandparents in proclamation of God’s kingdom to their next of generations. Sighting that in his reflections, Grandparents and Elderly’ the emphasis of the wisdom and guidance of yester generations on the young was to be recognized and appreciated. Older generations impart their learning in young ones, especially their grandchildren.

The Eucharistic celebration was attended by the Parishioners with great devotion . The cake was distributed to attendees at the end of the mass.

Arun Dsilva, Vice president , Anitha Dsa, Secretary of the parish council, Jacintha Dsa Coordinator of 18 commissions and Precilla Periera animator of Family commission were present.

This day the church celebrates St Anna and St Joachim feast.