Mangalore: Christmas Food Fiesta-2014, a food competition and fancy fete organized by Catholic Sabha Pradesh episcopal city deanery was launched at Bishop’s House on Wednesday September 24.

The competition is initiated to raise fund for building houses for 10 poor families and giving them a new lease of life.

Inaugurating the event, chief guest Roy Castelino, president of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy appreciated and encouraged the initiative of the organization.

Fr J B Crasta, spiritual director, said that this year Christmas will be special for us as we are working for a good cause to help the poor build houses.

The lucky coupons were released by chief guest Roy Castelino and other guests on the dias. Lucky coupon books were distributed to presidents of episcopal city varado parish units.

President of Episcopal city Varado Anil Lobo gave a floral welcome to the guest. Dolphy Saldanna compered the programme and Flora Castelino, secretary delivered the vote of thanks.