Carmel Ward feast celebrated

 

 

News & Pics: Mr John Menezes

 

Nov. 11: Carmel Ward annual day was celebrated on Sunday 11th November 2012 at the residence of Ward Gurkar-John Menezes from 12.00 noon to 3.00 p.m. The guests were welcomed with a soft drink.  70 members from Carmel Ward were present.

The invitees/guests  present were: V.Rev. Fr. Austin Peres- Our Parish Priest,  Mr. Jossy Menezes-Vice President, Mrs. Rita Rego-Secretary, Bro. Arun Bennies , Sr. Naveena, Sylvia, Aruna and Monica from Apostolic Carmel Convent-Moodbidri, Sr. Priya from Morning Star Convent,  Nithyadhar Ward Gurkar- Mr. Joe D’Costa, Fatima Ward Gurkarn-Mrs. Lena D’Costa,  Mrs. Mable Sequeira-Vailankani Ward Gurkarn,  Matilda Fernandes-Cossessao Ward Gurkarn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The programme started at 12.00 with prayer. The ward families presented flowers to Mary of Mount Carmel while the crowd sang the Litany of Mount Carmel( Ankwaru bitari sobhagini..). Mrs. Leena Pereira called  Jesus by prayer, Mrs. Ida Pinto read the reading from the Holy Bible “ Letter of St. Paul to the Romans CH. 12:9-21, V. Rev. Fr. Austin Peres summarized the meaning of the reading to the gathering.

Prayers of the faithful were recited by nine persons followed by the thanksgiving hymn “ Somya Thuka Argan Ditanv” by all.

The invitees were honoured by presenting them with a rose flower. The ex Gurkarn –Mrs. Agnes Saldanha was presented with a bouquet with thanks for her 10 years of dedicated service to the ward.

Also Mrs. Vidya D’costa was presented with a bouquet (in absentia) for her services as a secretary upto June 2012.

The newly elected Gurkar John Menezes and Secretary Irene Saldanha were also honoured with a rose and welcomed as new office bearers of the ward.

The Annual report was read by the present secretary Mrs. Irene Saldanha.  The ward members were requested to give their comments, suggestions to improve the unity among the ward families and help each other in their needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Avish Saldanha was the “MC” for the programme.  Next was the entertainment programme- dances by children: Ye Nari Ye and Pray for India, a dance by Jessy Monis,  Irene Saldanha & Pauline Lasrado, Samadhaneche Hater Maka Kar by Third Order members lead by Eva Tellis as St. Fransis Assisi, a song by the Sisters followed by comedy skit- “Kumpadrigher Roce” by Sophia Menezes and Winnie Miranda which made the crowd laugh stomach full.  Then Games were conducted for children and adults and prizes were distributed.  Jossy Menezes and Rita Rego spoke to the crowd  and congratulated for the unity,  support and talents of the Carmel ward members.  Bro. Arun Bennis spoke on the unity of Christian communities and prayers before food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Baptist Lasrado and Gladys Ranger were wished “ Happy Birthday” by all and cut the cake as it was their birthday.  Senior most member  who came to the function was Mrs. Lucy Santhmayor ( 90 years) was presented a gift by the youngest baby in the crowd Riona Nornonha (9 months old)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All enjoyed the lunch prepared by ward  members at the residence of Gurkar.  Food included Pork, Chicken, Idlies, Grams, Rice, Sar, pickle, Salad, Vorn  and Laddus by Baptist Lasrado.

The Gurkar thanked all for their support, help and the unity in making the Annual Day a memorable one.