Vailankani ward celebrated Annual Feast

Photo: Jovin Mascarenhas
Report: Anisha Noronha

The Vailankani ward celebrated their annual feast on 11th September 2022. The day began by offering mass at Corpus Christi Church Moodbidri at 7.30am, followed by the feast celebration at noon at Mrs. Eugine Rodrigues' residence.

Parish priest V. Rev. Fr. Onil D'Souza, Vice president Mr.John Menezes, Secretary Mr. Ronald Serrao, Co-ordinator of 21 Aayog(commission), Mrs.Sylvia Mascarenhas, Co-ordinator of SCC Mr Aldrin Fernandes, superiors of both the convents ,Gurkars of all other wards were present on the dias

The programme commenced with prayer, followed by a welcome dance.

Ward representative Mrs. Janet Cutinha welcomed the gathering. Ward secretary Mrs Laveena D’Almeida presented the annual report. Parish priest V. Rev. Fr. Onil D’Souza addressed the gathering. Member of SCC Mrs Clara Pinto expressed her gratitude to all the people present there. Mrs. Nancy compered the program.

Various games were conducted for the gathering and winners were awarded with prizes.

The programme then carried on with the 2 sets of dances and 2 comedy plays.

Grace before meals and blessing of the 'Novem' was done by Parish Priest V. Rev. Fr. Onil D'Souza. Delicious food was served to all. Mr Melwyn Tellis and Ms. Rhea Rodrigues entertained everyone with their singing.

The programme concluded with the Baila dance.