Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 1: New Year celebrations at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Derebail began with adoration at the church grounds. Fr Austin Peter Peres, parish priest along with the parish youth led the adoration.

The festal mass followed. Fr Gerald Pinto, residential priest, Derebail was the main celebrant. Fr Austin Peter Peres and Fr Gratian Alvares concelebrated the eucharist.

Fr Gerald Pinto in his homily highlighted the life of mother Mary and also the important role played by a mother in each of our families. The youth choir of Most Holy Redeemer Church, Derebail added to the solemnity of the celebration.

Before the final blessing, prizes were distributed to the winners of the individual Crib Making Competition and ward wise Star-Making Competition.

The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected members of the Parish Pastoral Council was then held. This ceremony was initiated by Fr Austin Peter Peres. The parishioners who participated in the holy eucharist witnessed the oath-taking ceremony.

Soon after the mass, refreshments were served. The youth of Derebail performed a flash mob and housie was conducted by Victor Correa and Sandesh Mascarenhas. The programme was compered by Christon Menezes. The programme concluded with a baila.