Franciscan 3rd Order Unit of Paladka celebrated its Golden Jubilee on Sunday the 23rd October, 2011 in an unique manner with grandeour and grace at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Paladka.
Rt. Rev. Aloysius Paul D'Souza, the Bishop of Mangalore Diocese graced the occasion with his live participation in the celebrations.The President of the 3rd Order of the local Unit Smt. Juliana D'Souza along with office bearers and members, Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Gilbert D'Souza, Gurkars, and parishioners gathered at the main gate of the Church to receive the Bishop and other Chief Guests at 9.00 AM and on their arrival they were taken in a procession to the Church.
Holy Mass was offered in praise of the Lord by Bishop and other priests along with the Parish Priest. Four new members were inducted into the 3rd Order in the course who took oath from the Bishop, thereby raising the membership to 38.
Soon after the mass, the celebrations began in the Church Ground. Under the shade of Shamiana seating arrangements were made for the guests and parishioners. Bishop presided over the function and Rev. Fr. Cyprian D'Souza, Franciscan Provincial Adviser, Rev. Fr. Rupert Barboza, Franciscan Priest, Rev. Fr. Herald Periera, the chief mentor of the celebrations, Sr. Josepha, Superior of the Convent, Mr.Gregory Mendes, Provincial President of the 3rd Order, Smt. Juliana D'Souza and Smt. Severine Dantis, President and Secretary of the 3rd Order, Sri Andrew D'Souza and Sri Victor A.D'Souza, President and Secretary of the Pastoral Parishad shared the dais.
The programme commenced with a prayer dance by 4 children of the Parish. Smt. Juliana D'Souza welcomed the dignitaries on the dias and the chief guests, guests and parishioners. Bishop in his address wished the 3rd Order Unit all the best and praised for the efforts and pains taken by all concerned to commemorate the Golden Jubilee celebrations in a befitting manner and called upon the concerned to emulate the saint in their day to-day living.
4 members who were continuing with the 3rd Order since its inception in the year 1961 were honoured by the Bishop. Among others honoured was Mr. Salvadore Rodrigues, the Editor of the Souvenir brought out by the 3rd Order in commemoration of its existence since 50 years. Persons behind the success of the celebrations were also honoured individually. All the dignitaries on the dias spoke in context of the celebrations.Vice President of the Pastoral Parishat Mr.Andrew D'Souza spoke as to why he was attracted towards the 3rd Order and culminated into he becoming a member. Sri Victor A. D'Souza, Secretary of the Pastoral Parishad gave vote of thanks while Smt. Matilda Cardoza ably compered the programme.
A grand reception was awaiting for all soon after the programme concluded. Thus the celebrations went into the history of the Franciscan 3rd Order of Paladka Unit.
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