Mangaluru: A Congregation programme was organized on occassion of the annual celebrations of St. Therasa Church, at the open ground of the church.
Chief Guest for the ceremony, Rev Fr. Joseph Mascarenas, Parish Priest of Kelray St. Ann’s Church, addressing the gathering said “Programmes like this brings unity among people”.
“Members of over 400 families coming together under one roof and organizing various programmes as well as catering of food, unite the families of the devotees,” said members Fr. Joseph Mascarenas.
Rev Fr. Dr. Vincent Victor Menezes also spoke and blessed the gathering.
Fr. Paul Crasta, Roshan Lasrado, Vice President, Veena Lobo, Secretary, among many others were present during the occassion.
Members of the church’s ward presented various cultural programmes including dance and drama. A skit titled ‘Thamaso’ was also performed.
Vidya Montero and Riyona Fernandes compered the programme.
Sponsorers of the ceremony Richard Pinto and Garcia Pinto were honoured during the occassion.
The programme concluded with a palatable dinner.