6th Anniversary celebrations at Infant Mary
Parish, Bajjodi
Infant Mary Parish on completing 6 years
celebrated its Annual Feast with great
fervor on Sunday 31st of January 2021. The
celebrations began with the Felicitation to
the sponsors. The benefactors and sponsors
of the feast were honoured with the blessed
candles by the Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Ivan
D'Souza at 9.45 am, followed by the Solemn
Eucharistic celebration at 10-00 a.m. Rev.
Fr. Paul Melwyn Dsouza, OFM Cap. (Episcopal
Vicar for Religious), was the main
celebrant. Seven other priests concelebrated
at the Eucharist. The Holy Mass was followed
by few games organized by the ICYM & PPC
members that brought in a festal atmosphere.
The parish community got together for the
cultural programme that made the anniversary
celebration memorable. The cultural
programme began at 6 pm with a prayer song
by the choir group followed by a stage
programme. Vice President Mr. Prakash
Saldanha extended a warm welcome to the
dignitaries and all those gathered.
Secretary of the Parish Council Mrs. Irene
Pinto presented the Parish Annual Report for
the year 2020. The Chief Guest of the
evening was the Superior of St. Joseph’s
Monastery Fr. Charles Serrao. Fr. Patrick
Lobo, Fr. Rayan Pinto, Corporator Keshav,
Vice President of the Parish Council Mr.
Prakash Saldanha, Secretary Mrs. Irene
Pinto, President of the Cultural Committee
Mrs. Ashritha D’Souza were other guests of
honour.
Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao in his message said
that he was pleased to be a part of this
parish which in just five years but has
etched a considerable place in the diocese
with its active participation and success in
various activities. Prizes were distributed
to the winners of various online and games
competitions which were held during the
year. Fr. Patrick gave a beautiful message
to the parishioners based on the theme 'To
build a parish community by the inspiration
of St. Joseph and Mary. Fr. Charles Serrao,
Fr. Ivan D’Souza, Fr. Patrick Lobo, Vice
President and Secretary of the Parish
Council honored Mr. Francis Maxim Moras who
received the 'Rajyotsava Award' for his
selfless service as a Deputy Chief Warden.
A lucky draw of the games coupons was held
and the lucky winner was awarded a cash
prize of Rs.2000/-. Parish Priest Fr. Ivan
D’Souza thanked the parishioners for their
constant support and requested the same in
the days to come. The stage programme was
compered by Mrs. Roopa Cutinho. Fr. Rayan
Pinto proposed the vote of thanks. The
cultural programme that followed consisted
of Dances by Children, ICYM members and
Ladies. Santosh and team brought in the
cheer with a small comedy skit. Mr. Prabhas
Pinto compered the programme. The “Parish
day” celebration was truly a wonderful one
that brought all the parishioners together
as one family and was much esteemed and
appreciated by all those present.