Farewell to Frs. Ivan D’Souza & Patrick Lobo @ Bajjodi
On Sunday, May 28th 2023, the parishioners of Infant Mary Church, Bajjodi carried out a farewell programme in honour of Parish Priest Fr. Ivan D'Souza and Asst. Parish Priest Fr. Patrick Lobo.

Fr. Ivan D'Souza, Parish Priest, presided over the 8 a.m. mass, which was assisted by Fr. Patrick Lobo and Fr. Rayan Pinto. Following the mass, a formal felicitation and farewell ceremony was performed in the Parish Hall. The programme commenced with a prayer song performed by Altar Servers followed by a short stage programme by the youth. St. Joseph Monastery Superior Fr. Charles Serrao, Fr. Ivan D'Souza, Fr. Patrick Lobo, Vice President Mr. Prakash Saldanha, and Secretary Mrs. Elizabeth Pereira were all present on the dais.

Mrs. Elizabeth Pereira, the Secretary, welcomed everyone. Following Mrs. Stella Dsouza's felicitation message, Asst. Priest Fr. Patrick Lobo was honoured. He received appreciation with a shawl, a garland, fruits, a flower bouquet, a Maan Patr, and a gift. In his saying goodbye, Fr. Patrick Lobo thanked everyone for the love and affection he had received from the parishioners and assured them of his prayers. Fr. Rayan Pinto presented his feelings and sentiments about Fr. Ivan and Fr. Patrick, having lived in the Parish with them. The Parish Choir team sang a farewell song that suited both the priests' personality and their good work. Mrs. Irene Pinto read the message of felicitation to Parish Priest Fr. Ivan D'Souza. He received recognition with a shawl, a garland, fruits, a flower bouquet, a Maan Patr, and a gift.

Mrs. Philomena Rasquinha, Mrs. Lidwin Martis, Mrs. Meena Pinto, Mrs. Sharlet Rasquinha, and Mr. John Fernandes spoke on behalf of the Catechism Teachers, S.V.P., Women's Association, Legion of Mary, and ward leaders, and expressed their appreciation and gratitude to Fr. Ivan D'souza and Fr. Patrick Lobo for their selfless service in our Parish. Parish Priest Fr. Ivan D'souza thanked everyone for their enthusiastic participation in all parish activities and promised them of his prayers. Fr. Charles Serrao, Superior of St. Joseph's Monastery, expressed his gratitude. He was presented with a Shawl, a floral bouquet, and a memento. The programme was compered by Mr. Joseph Mascarenhas. Mrs. Irine Pinto proposed the vote of thanks. Parishioners wished both outgoing priests well. All parishioners present were served refreshments.