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The blessing and inauguration of St Lawrence Church, Permude and its belfry was held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Mangalore Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha was welcomed at the church entrance by parish pastoral council under the leadership of parish priest Fr Melwin Fernandes. Dominican provincial Fr Navin Saldanha and the bishop inaugurated the belfry. The bishop rang the new church bell and blessed it. The bishop later blessed the new church. Kasargod deanery chief priest Fr John Vas Kayyar and Christ The King Church parish priest Fr Victor D’ Souza were present.

Parish priests of various churches in Kasargod deanery, Mangalore diocese and Dominican congregation offered the first mass led by Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha. Fr Melwin Fernandes read the bible. The bishop delivered the homily.

Fr Pratick Pereira, priests who have served in the Kayyar Christ The King Church, Fr Lawrence Rodrigues, Fr Anil D’ Souza, Dominican congregation’s Dr Sunil Lobo Kollangana, priests from various churches in Kasargod deanery, priests from Mangalore diocese, nuns and catholic community members were present.

Lavina Preeti Crasta read a brief history of the church in the formal function at the hall, held as part of church inauguration. Permude church parish priest Fr Melwin Fernandes delivered introductory speech and Mangalore bishop delivered the presidential address.

‘Permudecho Pormol’ souvenir was released by the bishop by handing it over to Kasargod deanery chief priest Fr John Vas. Mangalore bishop Rev Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Dominican provincial Fr Navin Saldanha, Kayyar church priest Fr Victor D’Souza who set in motion the church construction project, building engineer Paulson Correa Ernakulam, Navin Ranjith D’ Souza who helped in several church activities were felicitated. Fr Melwin Fernandes was honored with fruits and flowers on behalf of the parishioners.

Kasargod deanery Fr John Vas , Kayyar church parish priest Fr Victor D’ Souza addressed the gathering.

Puthige panchayat president Aruna J and Paivalike panchayat president Bharathi J Shetty spoke on the occasion. Church secretary of pastoral council John D’ Souza presented the report. Kayyar Vijaya Jesuraja convent superior C Monthin Gomes, Puthige panchayat member Shanti D’ Souza, Paivalike panchayat member M K Ameer, Harish Bottary, Kayyar Christ The King parish pastoral council vice president John D’ Souza, secretary Roshan D’ Souza were present. Permude Church pastoral council vice president Denis D’ Souza proposed vote of thanks. Silvia and Daphne compered the programme. Mementos were presented to the church building contractor and those who helped with donations for the construction.

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