A scholarship distribution function was held at the Church Hall of St.Ignatius Loyola Church, Paladka-574278 on Saturday, the 25th June 2011 at 5.00 PM. A total sum of Rs.46,500/- was distributed among 27 student beneficiaries pursuing their studies at High School and PUC level.
The scholarship was awarded by Henry Benedicta Charitable Trust, Neckare, Kudripadavu, pertaining to the donor family of Mr.Henry A.D'Souza, St. Anne's Ward-Neckare of Paladka Parish.
Rev. Fr. Gilbert D'Souza, Parish Priest presided over the function and the other trust committee members viz., Mr. Andrew D'Souza, Parish Pastoral Parishat Vice President, Mr. Victor A.D'Souza, Secretary of Parish Pastoral Parishat, Sri Hilar D'Souza, donor representative shared the dais. Smt. Mary D'Souza, Neckare a family member of the Trust was a Guest of Honour.
Mr. Hilar D'Souza, welcomed the dignitaries on the dais and the assembled student beneficiaries and their respective parents/guardians and gave a detailed account of the purpose of the trust, the donors,the committee members and also the ways and directions of the trust and how much it helped the student beneficiaries since it's inception during the year 2008 till 2011.
Mr. Andrew D'Souza in his address called upon the parents to make best use of the scholarship money and advised them to have a vigil on their children/wards about their activities and encourage them to perform better in their studies. He also pointed out that parents must ensure that their children do not have excessive exposure to cell phones and internet devices and also keep a time schedule for watching TV etc. so as to ensure a better future for their children/wards.
In his presidential address the parish priest compared the student -parent - teacher relationship to a three wheeler autorickshaw saying, these three are the three wheels of the whole gamut. He also compared the donors to jasmine flowers and said as jasmine flowers do not retain the smell for their own but spread it to others and likewise the trust is reaching out to the student fraternity and thus helping to reduce the financial burden of the parents/guardians.
Mr. Victor A. D'Souza extended vote of thanks while Mr.Oswald Crasto was the master of ceremony. Smt. Benedicta Dantis an activist of the parish assisted the proceedings. Light refreshements were served to all.
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