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“Christa Jayanthi Kalasangama 2013” commemorates the festive season

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Mangalore:  The “Christa Jayanthi Kalasangama 2013”, was organized by the Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh, St Vincent Ferrer Valencia Unit in collaboration with Karnataka Christian Education Society (KACES).

The second day of Christmas competitions were held on Sunday December 1 displayed dance, singing and enactment featuring Christmas at the Valencia Church premises.

The program was inaugurated by Vicar General Diocese of Mangalore Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu by lighting the traditional lamp along with other dignitaries on the dais.

In his presidential address, Denis Moras Prabhu said, “Such events will bring the people from all walks of life together. In this modern world we need some new techniques to bring the people together because people are very busy in their own world and they do not get time to meet the parishioners or their relatives.”

“Such programs will bring the parishioners together that will help retain the festive season of Christmas alive”, he added.

Senior Advocate M P Noronha said, “We must learn to follow Jesus and help others in need and be the witnesses of God.”

 He also wished all the contestants the very best.

The president of Catholic Sabha Valencia Unit Steevan Rodrigues welcomed the gathering whereas assistant Parish Priest of Valencia Church Fr Gracian Alvares delivered the vote of thanks. 

Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh and convener of the program Anil Premai Spiritual Director of Catholic Sabha and Parish Priest of Valencia Fr Bonaventure Nazareth were present on the occasion.

The winners of the “Christa Jayanthi Kalasangama 2013”, were:

First : ICYM, Mangalore diocese

Second: Our Lady of Miracles Church, Milagres

Third: Holy Cross Church, Kulshekar

Consolation: St Joseph Church, Jeppu and St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia


 

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