The Women's Association of Paladka celebrated Women's day on 6th March 2011 at Paladka church on behalf of international women's day of 8th March. The women's association members participated in the thanksgiving holy mass at 8.00 am.
Soon after the mass there was a celebration in the hall. The programme was presided over by Smt. Diana Serrao of Gantalkatte, a social worker and councilor of Moodbidri. Parish Priest Fr.Herold Pereira, Superior of Palaldka Convent Sr. Suma, Vice President of Parish pastoral parishad Mr. Andrew D'souza, Secretary of Parish pastoral parishad Mr. Victor Kadandale, Women's association Deanery president Smt. Dorin Sequeira, President of Paladka Women's association Smt. Jecintha Sequeira and secretary Smt.Gracy D'souza were on the dais.
The programme began with a short prayer by Smt. Juliana D'Souza and Smt. Mabel D'Souza. Smt. Jecintha Sequeira welcomed the guests and gathering.
The talented women of Paladka Parish Smt. Cynthia Aranha, the member of paladka Panchayath, Smt Dorin Sequeira, Women's association deanery president, Smt.Juliana D'Souza, President of 3rd order, Smt. Benedicta Danthis, President of Catholic Sabha, Smt. Pauline D'Souza, Animator of YCS, Smt.Sunitha Aranha, Gurkarn of Holy cross ward, Smt.Severine Danthis, Gurkarn of Immaculate conception ward, Smt. Eugene Cardoza, Gurkarn of Fathima ward and Smt. Gracy Rayan D'souza, Ex. Secretary of Womens association and Smt. Jecintha Sequeira, President of Paladka Women's association were honoured with flowers and mementoes. Smt. Metilda Cardoza introduced the honoured and Fr. Harold Pereira honoured them.
The Donors of the programme Mr. Felix Sequeira, Mrs. Laveena Sequeira, Mrs. Petrecia Sequeira and Mr. Walter D'Souza were offered flowers.
Smt. Agnes D'Souza read the list of prize winners and Mr. Andrew D'Souza distributed the prizes.
Smt. Petrecia Sequeira and Smt. Janet D'Costa shared their experience in women's association.
Fr. Harold Pereira in his message said that Women are noble because they can only bring new life to this world. God chose woman to bring his son to this world. He hoped that soon the women of Paladka will show their talents at Deanery and in the Diocese.
Smt. Diana Serrao in her Presidential address said that in India women have already showed that they have the capacity to lead the community as well as the nation. She cited the examples of Indira Gandhi, Mother Theresa, Kalpana Chawla, Mira Kumar, Sheela Dikshit, Sushma Swaraj etc. In Karnataka there are more than 600 Christian women Panchayath members. Christian women should give their leadership inside and outside Christian community. Most of the time women are responsible for the exploitation of other women. She urged the women to change their attitude. Stage programme was followed by short cultural programme by the members of women's association.
Smt. Gracy Richard D'Souza, secretary of the association proposed vote of thanks. Smt. Clotilda Miranda compered the programme. More than hundred people attended the programme.
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