Media Release

Mangaluru, Jul 17: The Carmelite Order's patroness the Blessed Virgin Mary, known as 'Our Lady of Mount Carmel' was honoured in St Mary’s English Higher Primary School with great devotion and fervour. The festivities had started with a prior thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration officiated by Fr Ivan D’Souza from St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu, Mangaluru.

Sr Maisie, the headmistress graced the event. The event began by invoking God’s blessings through a prayer service.

The event was hosted by class 3rd B and 7th B students, compered by Olga and Ansh of class 7th B. Students highlighted the virtues of Mother Mary humility, faith, obedience, prayer, mortification, purity, charity, patience and wisdom.

Hajira welcomed the headmistress and the gathering followed by a welcome dance. A meaningful cultural programme on Mount Carmel Feast was performed by the students.

Sr Maisie, the headmistress spoke about the significance of the feast and told that Mary, beloved heavenly mother teaches by her example how to live a life of deep faith, humility and surrender to God’s will. The headmistress appreciated the students for performing the wonderful programme on this auspicious day. Shiza proposed the vote of thanks.

The school anthem was sung at the end of the programme.