Devotional

The golden jubilee of Holy Spirit Church, Mukka was celebrated at the Church grounds on Saturday May 4, 2019.

The celebration began with the Holy Mass celebrated by the chief guest of the event Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore. It was followed by a prayer dance at the church grounds and video presentation with highlights of the jubilee history from 1969-2019 of the Church.

Oscar Fernandes, member of Rajya Sabha, Blossom D’ Souza, wife of Oscar Fernandes, Fr Paul Pinto, vicar var, Surathkal varado, J R Lobo, former MLA, Mangalore South constituency, Sr Sandhya, SND provincial superior, Leo Rodrigues, Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneur, Revathi Puthran, former corporator, Fr Herald D’Souza and Fr Norbert Lobo were on the dais.

In his welcome speech, Fr Cyril Pinto, parish priest welcomed the gathering and the dignitaries.

The occasion also saw honouring of exceptional beneficiaries of the church. On the list were all the parish priests who were in charge of the church. The recent vicars were presented with a shawl, a fruit basket, a bouquet and a memento by the bishop Dr Peter Saldanha, Oscar Fernandes and J R Lobo. Similarly other priests and nuns were also honoured for their exemplary service.

Leo Rodrigues, Urban Pinto, Simon Rodrigues, Allen Brian D'Souza, Alphonso Periera and Zeta Saldanha were also called on to the stage and honored for their exceptional service and contributions towards the church. Similarly, various committee members were also honoured. Sponsors who contributed more than Rs one lac each were also honoured. Finally, families who had donated cash were called on to the stage to receive tokens of gratitude for their contribution.

Oscar Fernandes released the church magazine and delivered his message. Former MLA J R Lobo , Sr Sandhya, Leo Rodrigues, Revathi Puthran and Fr Paul Pinto congratulated and extended their gratitude to all the members who have been a part of the parish and who have made the day a success.

Later, after an introduction of the bishop by Fr Cyril, Dr Peter Paul Saldanha was felicitated. In his congratulatory message, the bishop lauded the efforts of the parish priest and parishioners. Fr Cyril was also felicitated for his service as the parish priest.

The jubilee celebration was organized by Fr Cyril Pinto, Parish Priest, Roshan D'Souza, vice-president, Shaila D'Souza, secretary, members from the parish pastoral council and golden jubilee committee.

The event was also telecast live on Daijiworld.com, sponsored by Leo Rodrigues and Family, Abu Dhabi.

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