The members of Carmel ward organized Christmas celebrations along with non-Christian brethren on 12th December 2016 at 5.30 pm in Mount Carmel Central School grounds with grandeur.Mr.Harinath, the mayor of Mangalore City Corporation was the chief guest. Rev. Fr. Andrew D’Souza, Parish Priest,Bondel Church, Rev. Fr. Sterwin, the superior of Betharam Fathers, Rev. George Antony, Sr.Maria Jyothi, Joint Secretary of Mount Carmel Central School and Mr. Rudy Pinto, former vice president of our parish were guests of honour.

After invocation of God’s blessings, Mrs.Felcy Miranda welcomed the gathering.  The chief guest, Mr.Harinath was felicitated by the guests of honour. “We should love one another like Jesus and St. Mother Theresa” was the message of the chief guest. Rev. Fr. Andrew D’ Souza told that Jesus is prince of peace and where there is peace, there is joy and happiness.  Keeping this in mind, we should live harmoniously in the community.

 

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The children of the ward and of Bala Yesu Nilaya presented various dance.  Betharam brothers sang carols.  Mrs. Philomena Pinto conducted a few spot games.  Students from Vijayamari Technical Institute presented a tableau on the birth of Jesus Christ.  Mrs. Diana D’Silva gave vote of thanks.  Mrs.Shaila Saldanha compered the whole programme.

 

Cake, soft drink and kuswar were served to the gathering