Parish News

Senior citizens day was celebrated in Valencia church on Sunday, 20th September 2015. The programme began with the Eucharistic Celebration at 4.00 pm. Rev. Fr James D’souza Parish Priest of Valencia was the main celebrant. Rev. Fr John D’souza, resident of Vianny Home preached the homily and Rev. Fr William Baraccos concelebrated the mass. Before mass there were confessions for the senior citizens and during the mass sacrament of anointing of the sick was given to the sick people. Soon after the mass refreshment was served.
 

At 5:30 there was get-together in the Golden Jubilee Hall. Rev. Fr Maxim Rosario, Administrator of St Joseph Seminary, , Rev. Fr James D’souza Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Clifford Pinto Asst Parish Priest, Mr Arun Raj Rodrigues Vice President of Parish Pastoral council and Mr Leslie D’soza secretory, were present on the dias.

Parish Priest Rev. Fr James D’souza welcomed the gathering.

YCS members performed the dance and entertained the gathering. Rev. Fr Maxim Rosario was the chief guest. In his speech, he narrated how senior citizens can spend their time and involve themselves in the parish activities.

Mr Arun Raj conducted games while Mrs Janet Caldeira delivered vote of thanks.

Mrs flavy D’souza, convened the program.