Celebration of 74th Indian Independence Day

St. Jude's Church Pakshikere celebrated 74th Indian Independence Day on 15th August 2020. The day began with the Holy Eucharistic celebration.

After the mass, the Parishioners joined together along with the teachers of St. Jude School at the church premises to celebrate the Independence day. The school team escorted the Chief Guest of the day's event Rev. Fr. Santhosh D'souza and Fr. Melwyn Noronha - parish priest of pakshikere, Mr. Jackson Saldanha the vice-president of Parish pastoral council and secretary Mrs Shaila Dsouza and the Headmistress of St. Jude school Sr Ester Prema to the flag post.

Rev. Fr. Santhosh Dsouza hoisted the Indian tricolour flag after which all sang the National anthem. After the flag hoisting ceremony, Fr. Santhosh delivered his speech wherein he explained the importance of the day's event.

Also our Parish celebrated Vanamahotsava by planting a plant in the church premises.

Later the ICYM members distributed sweets to all the people gathered.