Mangaluru: Diocese holds mega vehicle rally to mark Christmas Celebration

By Vincent Mascarenhas, Moodbidri
Pics: Stanly Bantwal & Simon Derebail
Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 22 Dec 2016: Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza of Mangaluru addressed the people who participated in a mega vehicle rally held on Wednesday, December 21, on the occasion of Christmas and assembled at Milagres Church grounds and urged them to emulate the values taught and practiced by Jesus.

 

 

The Bishop said that Jesus came into this world two thousand years ago and planted the seed of Kingdom of God through love and forgiveness. And today this seed has grown into a huge tree which has spread throughout the world giving shelter to the last and least of the society. Millions benefit from the service of the Church founded by Jesus in the form of medical service, education, charity work, social service etc. He asked the people gathered at the programme to carry on the good work of Jesus and reach out to people in their difficulties. He said as part of this celebration he will be distributing Kuswar and clothing to the destitute at St Anthony’s Jeppu on December 23 and also distribute grocery items to HIV/Aids affected families and construction material to a poor family to build house for them.

 

The vehicle rally was held in four routes. a) Thokottu-Pumpwell-Falnir-Milagres b) Urwa-Lalbagh-PVS-Bunts Hostel-Jyothi-Milagres c) Kulshekar-Nanthoor-Bendur-Balmatta-Jyothi-Milagres d) Rosario-Milagres. People from 4 deaneries of Mangalore diocese came in two-wheelers and four-wheelers and assembled at Milagres Church grounds. People came wearing Santa Claus cap and held lighted candles in hand while singing Christmas carols. There were floats and tableaus in the rally depicting the teaching of Jesus.

 

Fr Onil D’Souza, director of St Anthony Ashram, convener of the Social Concern Committee and the organizer of the rally gave an introduction, Ivan D’Souza, vice president of Milagres parish council welcomed the gathering. M P Noronha, secretary, Diocesan Pastoral Council proposed the vote of thanks. Aloysius compered the programme.