Members of Christian Life Community (CLC) Celebrate their Patron's day Back

Members of Christian Life Community (CLC) Celebrate their Patron's day

On the occassion of the Feast of Immaculate Conception of Mother Mary, CLC members celebrated CLC day on 8th  December, 2022. The celebration began with a Thanksgiving Mass offered by members at 5.30 PM.  Rev. Fr. Gratian Alwares was the main celebrant and  Parish Priest Fr. Joseph Martis was the concelebrant. The mass was followed by a get-together at Derebail Church Meeting Hall at 6.30 PM.The motto of CLC is "To Christ, through Mary".The programme began with a short prayer service.

 A formal  programme was held where the Parish Priest Rev. Fr.  Joseph Martis,Rev. Fr. Gerald Pinto, Vice President of PPP Mrs. Sheela D'souza, CLC Diocesan Ecclesiastic Assistant Rev. Fr. Anil Dmello SJ, CLC Diocesan President Liston Dsouza, President of Senior CLC Mr. Ullas D'costa and President of Youth CLC Mr. Rovin Dsouza were the dignitaries on the dias. Mr. Ullas D'costa welcomed the gathering.The report of Senior CLC was read by the Secretary Mrs Clotilda D'souza and Youth CLC report was followed with a presentation by Secretary, Ms.Sharrel Veigas.

 Further, Mr. Austin D'souza was honoured for the selfless service that he has been rendering in the Parish. Mrs.Nathalia D'costa was honoured for her relentless service in CLC and the Parish along with Mr. Patrick Veigas.
Later on, the CLC Diocesan President Mr. Liston D'souza addressed the gathering by shedding light on the enhancement and development of CLC.   Adding on to it, Rev. Fr. Joseph Martis and Rev. Fr. Anil Dmello motivated and encouraged the youth to enhance their skills. 

The Vote of thanks was rendered by Mr. Rovin Dsouza .
Towards the end the members of Youth CLC performed an energetic and fun filled dance. After the cultural programme, dinner was served. Fr. Gerald prayed grace before meals. The entire Programme was compered by Mr. Gerald Concessao . A total of 33 members were present.To conclude, it was a pleasant reunion with lots of fun and a day to be cherished.

Report by: Rovin D'Souza