Mangaluru: St. Sebastian Church Bendur celebrated Teachers Day – 2019 on 2nd September 2019 at St. Sebastian Church Hall, Bendur.
Rev. Fr Vincent Monteiro – Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Rohan Dias, and Rev. Fr Nelson Peris – Assistant Parish Priest, Mr. Stephen Pinto – Vice President, Mrs. Mavis Rodrigues – Secretary, Bendur Parish Pastoral Council and Mr. Vinod Dsouza – Convenor, Youth and Cultural Committee were the guests present on the occasion.
The programme began with a prayer song followed by a welcome dance by YCS members. Mr. Nelson Monteiro welcomed the guests and the gathering. The chief guest of the programme Mrs. Mariette Janet Mascarenhas – Principal, Govt. P U College, Balmatta Mangaluru shared her experience as a teacher and asked all the teachers to be dedicated, understanding and to be a role model to their students. She congratulated the parish committee for organizing the programme as a recognition and felicitation ceremony for the teachers. All the teachers were felicitated with the mementos for their relentless service for society.
YCS members entertained the gathering with a variety of songs and dance performances. Mrs. Blossom Rego proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs. Mavis Rodrigus compered the programme.