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Parish Day at Our Lady of Miracles Church, Mangalore

January 23, 2023

Mangaluru, 23 January, 2023: The parishioners, along with the clergy and the religious, of Milagres Parish celebrated Parish Day on Sunday. Fr Victor George D’Souza, chancellor of the Diocese of Mangalore, led the thanksgiving mass, which was also attended by parish clergy and Fr Alliston Fernandes.

Fr. Victor stressed in his homily the importance of forming our families based on the Word of God. We are all called to lead a holy life, and it is God’s word that motivates us to lead lives of holiness. According to him, the Bible should be considered the basic instruction before leaving Earth.

After the Eucharistic celebration, the parishioners had a cultural evening exhibiting the talents of all, from the young to the old. Children performed dances and musical skits, and youth entertained the gathering with their splendid dance medleys. Mothers danced to the tune of Konkani folklore music, and other parishioners took part in a one-act comedy play called Tubelight.

The guests of honour for the evening were Mr. Sandeep Malani, an actor and producer, and Mr. John Errol Samuel, an entrepreneur and philanthropist. During the cultural programme, past and present vice presidents and secretaries of the parish pastoral council, those who have served at the deanery level in various capacities, and Gurkars of all wards were felicitated by the guests of honour.

The parishioners and guests were later treated to a sumptuous meal prepared by the parishioners, and the programme ended with traditional Baila dancing.