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News & pics: Deil Bennis, Alangar

Jan. 29: The Golden Jubilee of the St Vincent De Paul unit of the Alangar-Moodbidri Parish was celebrated meaningfully at Alangar on Sunday 29th of Jan 2012. Rev. Dr Ronald Cutinha celebrated solemn Eucharist.

There after Rev. Dr Ronald cutinha presided over the short felicitation programme. And he said that “when we love others and when we live for others then our life will have a contentment”. Rev. Fr Basil Vas in his message said that “unless we are fed spiritually, our charity would soon dry out”.

All the presidents and the representatives of the units of the Moodbidri Varado were present.There was a tradional vegetarian dominated meal which was enjoyed by one and all. All the sponsored families were invited and present in big numbers.This year the community weddings and marriage beurau were launched as the memorials of the Jubilee.

The report was read by the secretary Bro. Urban. Sr. Juliana Danthis the present president of the Alangar unit , Bro. Leo Nazareth, president; Bro. Andrew Nazareth, Vice President of Particular Council Moodbidri Varado , Rev. Fr Basil Vas and other dignitaries were present on the dais.

Two senior most members Bro. Felix Rodrigues had served 33 years and Bro. Joseph Martis who also had served in the council for several years were honoured.