Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Apr 30: Traffic wardens of Mangaluru city and a social worker Herbert D’Souza from Cascia were felicitated by Jeppu parishioners on the occasion of their parish day.
Fr Nelson Dalmeida, parish priest of Jeppu, applauded their commendable service to the society. Speaking on the occasion Fr Nelson said, felicitation is given, not to gain public name and fame but it is a gesture of recognizing the service rendered to the public without expecting anything. “Every religion gives an open invitation to render service to the society and that is the true face of every religion,” he said.
Fr Naveen Pinto, Valencia who celebrated thanksgiving Mass was present on the occasion. Sr Sylvia Fernandes, the superior of the convent graced the occasion. The Vice-president of pastoral council Philomena D’Silva welcomed the gathering and Secretary Gretta Carvalho proposed vote of thanks.
Viola D’Silva compered the programme.
Large of number of parishioners witnessed the event.