News & Pics: Lionel Pinto, Kinnigoli
(Courtesy: Daijiworld)
Oct 27: Six couples tied the nuptial knot here in Pakshikere Church in a Community Wedding which was held to mark the golden jubilee celebrations of the shrine and parish under the leadership of Parish Council and St Vincent D Paul Society of Pakshikere Church.
Dr Henry D'Souza, Bishop of Bellary celebrated the Holy Mass and conducted the nuptials along with Fr Alfred Pinto, Vicar Var of Kinnigoli deanary, Fr Paul Pinto, parish priest of Kirem Church, Fr Joseph Lobo, parish priest of Niddodi Church and Fr Hilary Lobo, parish priest of Balkunje Chruch. While congratulating the couples, Dr D'Souza advised them to stay in love, and understand each other throughout their life, along with some instances.
A stage programe was held after the mass to felicitate the new wedded couple. Dr Henry D'Souza, presided over the programme.
Fr Paul Pinto, parish priest of Kirem Church, raised the toast. Fr Alban D'Souza, parish priest, Fr Anil D'Souza, assistant parish priest of the shrine, Lucy D'Souza, president, SVP Kinniogoli Pradeshik Samiti, Cynthia Saldanha, president of Pakshikere SVP unit along with Louis D'Souza, vice-president and Zeeta Coutinho, secretary of Pakshikere Chruch were on the dais.
Bishop Henry D'Souza, was felicitated by the parish priest. Newly wedded couples too werefelicitated. Traditional wedding was held after the stage programme.
Fr. Alban Dsouza, welcomed the guest and the gathering. Mrs.Flavia Dsouza, proposed vote of thanks , The programe was ended with a family meal. Nearly two thousand people inclulding the Parishioners and pilgrims witnesssed this programe.
