Udupi: The Feast of Solemnity of the Immucalate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated

By Richard DSouza
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi, 10 Dec 2013: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Patronal Feast celebrated by Society of St. Vincent de Paul Central Committee, Udupi Diocese at St Francis Xavier’s Church campus on 8th December, 2013.
Present on the dais during the stage program were Bro. Gracian Buthello President of SSVP Central Committee, Diocese of Udupi, Rev Fr. Clement Mascarenhas, Parish Priest of Kemmannu Church, Dr. Thomas Quadros Managing Trustee and Principal of Glowinstar Academy, Bro. Peter Martis of Pangala and Br. Joseph Fernandes of Kundapur, both Vice Presidents’ of SSVP Central Committee.

Traditionally invocation held by Bro. Gracian Buthello. Bro. Peter Martis welcomed the gatherings. Rev Fr. Clement Mascarenhas read the versus of Holy Bible and speak during the occasion. Oath of newly joined the members took by Fr. Clement.

Udupi Diocese having four particular councils of Society of Vincent de Paul under diocese central committee and all the four particular councils Presidents placed report for the year. The chief guest and resource person of the occasion Dr. Thomas Quadras addressed the diocesan members. He said that Society of St. Vincent de Paul founded by Venerable Fredrick Ozanum at the age of twenty years now spread over more 160 countries having millions of members.So one of the powerful Society in the world in order to change the society through various help, aids and charity to those who needy. Venerable Fredrick Ozanum started the society with the help of youngsters but it is unfortunate that in our conference we have elders and old aged people are the members of the SSVP. In order to change society in Jesus way indeed youngsters should join the SSVP. Venerable Fredrick Ozanum called Apostle of charity at the age of twenty with students at large.He lauded the role of SSVP conferences members in our society in various helps through many ways.

 

At the end Bro. Gracian Buthello pointed out report from National Committee and gave pat to all the particular councils as well as conference members for their role in SSVP. International President having seat in United Nations which no other society of charity eligible. Internal Committee of SSVP going to get Nobel Peace Award which will be great.

Bro. Walter Monteiro Head of Planning of SSVP Udupi Diocese proposed vote of thanks while Bro. Godfrey D’Souza of Udyavara Conference compared the program beautifully.

After the stage program the Solemn high thanksgiving mass for the  Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patronal Feast was celebrated at St. Francis Xavier’s Church by Very Rev Fr. Fredrick Mascarenhas Spritual Director of SSVP Central Committee concelebrated along with Rev Fr. Rocky D’Souza Spritual Director of Udyavara Conference.

During homily Fr. Fred Mascarenhas outlined unity and some of the qualities of SSVP members. Where we are, where we going to be for the betterment of our society will be important. There should be sprit of service for the society. We should have spirituality of humanity. We should have resource full and loyalty for the society. SSVP brothers should have generosity with others those who  needy. Being an Spiritual Director he placed some of the hints for the growth of SSVP in the society.

Large number of brothers and sisters of Society of St Vincent de Paul were participated all over Diocese of Udupi. Lunch was served to all the participants.