Kuwait: KCWA commences Silver Jubilee Celebrations with thanksgiving Mass

By John Kiran Gonsalves
Pics by Joyston D’souza & Joy Roshan
Bellevision Media Network

Kuwait, 6 Aug 2013: On the occasion of its Silver jubilee year, Kuwait Canara Welfare Association, popularly known as KCWA, offered a thanksgiving mass at the Holy Family Cathedral at Kuwait city at 7:30pm on Monday 5th August 2013. Fr. Antony Lopez,  asst. Parish Priest of the cathedral was the main celebrant of the mass who was accompanied by Fr. Blany Pinto, Parish Priest of Salmiya Parish, Fr. Gasper Fernandes from Ahmadi Parish and Fr. Noel D’ Almeida the spiritual Director of KCWA.

 

Fr. Antony and Fr. Noel spoke highly about the great work done by the members, present and past committee members, donors and benefactors and media. A large number of KCWA members and their families attended the mass which will mark the beginning of year long silver jubilee celebrations planned by KCWA. The Konkanni choir group of Salmiya sang the hymns for the mass & Joe D’souza conducted the choir.

 

 

After the mass, President Anil Fernandes thanked everyone and presented past presidents residing in Kuwait with mementos for their contribution to KCWA over the years. On this occasion, Lancy Rodrigues sang the Silver Jubilee song which was written and composed by himself along with the choir group. After the mass, snacks from Caesars Confectionery were distributed to all.
The Managing Committee would like to thank all the priests, members and guests who attended the mass.