News: Wilson D'Souza, Paladka
Photos: Sunil, Alpha Digital Studio, Moodbidri
Alangar, Dec 21: Christmas Utsava 2010 a colorful evening, a historical event of Dance, Drama, and Singing began with a grand manner at Alangar on 19th December with 3,500 who witnessed this ever first mega event.
Program began exactly at 5 pm with Praising and Worshiping hymns. Around 6 pm Rev. Fr. Basil Vas, host of the program welcomed the dignitaries to the dais. Among them MLA of the Moodbidri-Mulki Constituency Mr. Abhaya Chandra Jain, Ex- MLA as well as Ex-minister Mr. Amaranth Shetty, Muncipal President Mr. Ratnakara Devadiga, Very Rev. Fr. Austin Peter Peres, Rector of the Blessed Joseph Vas shrine Very Rev. Fr. Andrew and other priests of the Diocese.
All the dignitaries released the doves as the symbol of peace and prayed for the peace. Then MLA Mr. Abhayachandra together with other guests cut the Christmas cake. Cake and malt was distributed to all. MLA wished the people saying let this Christmas and New Year 2011 bring peace and prosperity to all of us.
In his message Very Rev. Fr. Austin Peter Peres, appreciated the organizers for choosing this place for such a mega event. He wished that all will continue to work with love and peace which the Lord Jesus preached.
After which Rev. Fr. Franklin D’Souza introduced the new book “STUTISU EN MANAVE”(it’s a collection of Bro. T.K.George’s hymns) edited by Fr. Franklin D’Souza. Mr. Abhayachandra Jain, MLA, released the book and he handed over the first copy to the Mangalore Diocesan Catholic Charismatic Services chairman Mr. Alwin Mascharenhas. Rev. Fr. Basil Vas released the new Calendar of the Yesu Sparsha team for year 2011.
Santa clause thanked all with sweets. Fr Franklin thanked the sponsors.
Then the program continued. Rev. Fr Roman Pinto enacted for two biblical hymns “He appa na paapava maadiruve”(parable of the prodigal son) & “Huttu kurudananna nanna baduku Kettadanna”(Healing of blind Bartemeus).
Mr Vijayendra with his team Rhythm Beats and Asha Niketan Deaf and Dumb School Students from Karwar, performed welcome dance “Kara mugidu swagatha” & “Sristikarthanu Manujanadanu”(salvation by God). Baby Dolcy performed for a heart touching hymn “Tayiya Garbhadinda”(from the mothers womb) this song about the evil of abortion, say no to abortion and yes to life.
Dr. Prashant Raj, Mr. Anil, Ms. Anita and Bro. T. K. George sang carols as well as various heart touching hymns. The chorus was sung by Alangar Parish ICYM youth.
The Artist Bro. William D’Souza- Bela and Prince-Bangalore, played the Key board and Fr Steven- Chennagiri, played Guitar.
This Mega event was organized by Mr. Vincent Mascarenhas- Moodbidri, Mr. Rajesh Mascarenhas- Moodbidri, Fr Franklin D’Souza-Bangalore, Fr Roman Pinto- Shimoga, Bro. T.K.Georege and team. And the Support and guidance was given by Very Rev. Fr. Austin Peter Peres Vicar Var and Parish Priest of Moodbidri, Rev. Fr. Basil Vas, Parish Priest of Alangar and parishioners of Alangar.
The program compered by by Fr Franklin D’Souza, Shimoga.
Program came to an end with thanksgiving prayer.
