Daijiworld Media Network-Udupi
Udupi, Dec 28: Christmas celebration was held at St Francis Xavier Church, Udyavar campus on Saturday, December 26.
Fr Dr Lawrence D’Souza, secretary, Catholic Education Board, Udupi inaugurated the celebration by cutting the Christmas cake.
In his Christmas message, Fr Lawrence said, “Jesus Christ came to this world as a common child to free people from all their sins. An individual's life will be complete only when he follows Christ's simplicity, mutual love, understanding and human values in life.”
Fr Roque D'Souza, president of the function delivered the introductory note.
Colourful cultural programme by children, parents and dance troupe entertained the gathering. Santa Clause distributed sweets and gifts to children on the occasion.
Sugandhi Shekar, gram panchayat, Udyavar, Zudith Pereira, president, Catholic Sabha, among others were present on the occasion.
President of the programme, Wilfred D'Souza, welcomed and Mary D'Souza, secretary proposed the vote of thanks.
Anitha Saldanha compered the programme.