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Mangaluru: CFCI celebrates 15th Family Day with grandeur

  •   Mon, Sep 03 2018 03:44:43 PM

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Mangaluru, Sep 3: Couples for Christ India, Mangaluru unit celebrated their 15th family day ‘Revive’ on September 2 at the The Pastoral Institute, Bajjodi. Around 250 were present to celebrate this Crystal jubilee. The day was filled with fun, fellowship and faith building.

The gathering was welcomed by the warm words of the community head, Jane and Gerald Castelino. The entire CFCI family then began their day with a power-packed ‘praise and worship’ after which a tasty breakfast set the tone for the day. They then assembled back for the cultural programme, by a ‘praise parade’ led by the CFCI youth and kids, followed by the CFCI singles and then the couples. The cultural programmes came from a wide spectrum of participants, kids with their adorable action songs, youth with their lively dance, song and skit and the couples with equally fun-filled and meaningful entertainment. All together gave a fantabulous performance. Life changing testimonies shared by few strengthened the faith of many. The audience too was kept involved by spot games to tickle their brains.



The Holy Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza was the focal point of the entire programme showering abundant graces on all present. Fr Victor D'Mello, parish priest of Kirem, Fr. Aquin Noronha, parish priest of St Dominic Church, Ashoknagar and Fr Anil D’Souza, spiritual director of CFCI Mangaluru and director of Family Life Service Centre joined as concelebrants.

This was followed by formal recognition of the pastoral services of the Bishop of Mangaluru for the past 22 years by one of the couples who were a part of this community right from its inception in Mangaluru. The bishop clearly stated that the services of Fr Victor D’Mello were instrumental in the origin of CFCI in Mangaluru. The family day celebrations thus came to a close with group photographs, followed by a toothsome lunch.

The smiles on the faces of people returning home was a striking evidence that the day had been well spent with wonderful memories to cherish for years to come.
  

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  • Juliana, Tanzania, Africa

    Tue, Sep 04 2018

    Congratulations. I see all of U. Good celebration. I recognise God s hand guiding leading n blessing u n family of each one of U. God be gracious to each of u.🌿🙏👌🏼

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  • Jeswin Castelino, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 04 2018

    It is so great to see our community grown after so many years. May be not so much in numbers, but definitely the lives of people it has touched. I started my journey as Youth for Christ in 2005 (YFC) which is now referred to as CFCI Youth. Later transitioned as a Singles(SFC) and now as a Couple serving young couples. I am also blessed to be working with Youth now as their Formator along with my lovely wife, Lavisha.

    This community has made me the person I am today. It has stood by me through my highs and lows, supported me through my difficult times, nurtured me during my formation years and eventually prepared me for the life I lead now as a Couple with 2 kids.

    Praise God for the gift of this community and family that we can call our own. Heartiest wishes to everyone associated with us on completion of 15 years. May God Almighty continue to bless us abundantly and lead us in our calling and mission. God Bless!

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  • Mike Dsilva, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 04 2018

    I have been a part of this community for over 8 years. It has been a amazing journey for me. To have brothers and sisters who you can confide in. It's great To see couples who are married for 30 year plus mingle and share with couples married just a few years back. Youth from age 14 to 30 gather and share their life and it's challenge. Kids learn to sing and praise God... in short Fun, Fellowship and Faith manifested in plenty.
    It is here I was for the first time i was told its my duty to serve in the parish and my society.
    Praise God... I met CFCI. It changed me.

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