Mangaluru: Cascia parishioners celebrate Independence Day with flashmob event

By Stanley Bantwal
Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 16 Aug 2017: ICYM unit of St Rita’s parish, Cascia, here celebrated feast of Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary and 71st Indian Independence day on Tuesday, August 15.

 

A simple stage programme was held at the church premises, after festal Holy Mass on Tuesday, at 8.00am.

 

Cascia resident priest and diocesan YCS director Fr Rupesh Madtha was the chief guest of the occasion.

 

Cascia parish council vice president Josie Theodore was present at the dais.

 

Fr Rupesh Madtha hoisted tricolor flag and spoke on this auspicious day.

 

ICYM unit presented flashmob event that enthralled the parishioners and invoked patriotic fervor in their midst.

 

Anil Rupesh D’Souza compered the programme. ICYM members distributed sweets to all the parishioners.