NewsKarnataka-Mangalore
Mangalore:The Parish sports-meet and food festival for the parishioners of Holy Cross Church Kulshekhar was held in the church grounds on November 3, Sunday.
Rev. Fr Valerian Pinto, Parish priest of Kulshekhar Church who presided over the function, appreciated the hard work of all volunteers and thanked the parishioners for their active participation.
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Renowned sports personality MS Rita D’Souza, special Olympics gold winner Royston Pinto and Four Winds Mass Communication Director E.Fernandes were the chief guests.
Rita pinto explained the importance of the meet and Elias Fernandes appreciated the efforts of ICYM and Rev V FR Valerian Pinto and team for having conducted such a meet.
Church Vice President Praveen Patrao, convener Sushil Noronha, Secretary George, and Assistant Paris priest were present on the dais. Ms Ruth,the sports secretary compered the program.
More than 2000 participants took part in this meet. All types of food and soft drinks were available at the venue. The programme was conducted under the leadership of the ICYM and Church cultural committee.