Mumbai: St Paul Catholic Association celebrates feast of patron saint
By Rons Bantwal
Bellevision Media Network
Mumbai, 15 Dec 2014: St Paul’s Catholic Association, Fort, here celebrated their seventy-first anniversary and feast of patron saint, followed by Christmas at their auditorium here on Sunday December 14.
Valerian D’Souza released ‘Sahakar’ a souvenir on the same occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Steven D’Mello said that he stayed in the hostel of St Paul Catholic Association during 90’s, graduated and started own business with the blessings of St Paul. Further he said that St Paul will always reward for any charity provided to the Association.
Valerian D’Sa said that it is really heartening to see the present youngsters doing excellent charity work for the Asociation. Some members were felicitated for their valuable services to the Association and offered them small gifts.
Anitha Peris and Praveena D’Souza inaugurated the programme at the premises by lighting a lamp.
Prominent members retired income tax superintendent Valerian D’Sa, business man and having the office of Planet Travels & Holidays Steven D’Mello and senior residing member and mess-in-charge Mark Menezes were present on the dais.
Ronnie R Byndoor recorded and broadcast live programme.
Association president Stany Fernandes welcomed the gathering.
Organ player cum singer Henry D’Souza, Ivan Fernandes dressed as Santa and Vishal Gras, Sunil Tauro, Rakesh Tauro, Praveen D’Souza, Vivian Machado, Jolson D’Souza, John Prakash Lobo played a comedy kit and entertained the gathering. Some exciting games were held and given away the spot-prizes.
The Association honorary secretary Richard D’Souza briefed about the charity activities and 27 years of his dedicated and selfless services to the Association. Vishal Gras compered the programme.
Comments on this Article | |
Ivan Fernandes, Mumbai | Wed, December-17-2014, 8:38 |
wonderful programme! congrats the Association for your good work. | |
Ivan Fernandes, Mumbai | Wed, December-17-2014, 8:18 |
The efforts of the members are praiseworthy.Very sweet memorable function. The Association working for a good cause to its members. Congratulations! | |
Mark Menezes, Mumbai | Wed, December-17-2014, 8:12 |
Oh Great! Good arrangements efforts of the members.Really the Association working for a good cause. |