Media Release

Mangaluru, Dec 22: St Aloysius PU College, Harihar on December 21 held a Christmas celebration with the destitute residing in Guttur, Harihar. With permission of the civic authorities, the management and staff of the college shared joy of the season with the poor and unprivileged.

The celebration witnessed the presence of B P Hareesh, the former MLA of Harihar; Fr Eric Mathias, the superior of the college; Fr Rayappa, the finance officer of the college and Sunny Gudinho, the principal of the college.

Compered by Manjunatha, a lecturer of the department of History, the programme witnessed sharing by Fr Rayappa and Hareesh. Fr Rayappa effortlessly connected with the children while sharing with them the reason behind celebrating Christmas, while Hareesh reminded the gathering how the entire world went through a very destructive phase in the bygone days. He stressed on leading a God-fearing life even in the absence of trials and sorrows in life.

The families of nearly 30 casual workers welcomed the tidings of the season with great cheer and joy. The gathering enjoyed the games and refreshments shared with them by the college.