Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 1: As people bid goodbye to 2019, the people of Valencia gathered to give thanks to the Lord for all the blessings they received throughout the year and prayed for the coming year 2020.
Adoration led by Fr Arun Lobo resident priest began at 6.30 pm.
At 7.30 pm, the thanksgiving mass began for which the main celebrant was Fr James D’Souza, parish priest.
A meaningful homily on the theme 'Mary mother of God, intercedes for us' was preached by the assistant parish priest, Fr Joswin D’Souza.
The newly elected parish council vice-president, David Pais and secretary Rita Menezes along with the other newly elected council members took oath.
Fr Joswin D’Souza, Fr Arun Lobo, Fr Anil Alfred were the co-celebrants.
After the thanksgiving mass, housie-housie and auction were conducted and a dance was performed by the YCS unit.