The programme was kick started with a prayer song rendered by Kum. Savitha, Kum. Prafulla and Kum Zeena. In the absence of Spiritual Director and Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Stany Rodrigues, the guest priest Rev. Fr. Francis Fernandes, SVD., Damarsakatte presided over the programme. The other dignitaries who shared the dias were Dr. Sr. Jeevitha, M.S., (Obstetrics), Concetta Hospital, Kinnigoli being the Resource Person, Mr.Vincent Sequeira, Govlik Parishad Upadhyaksh, Mr.Denis D'Mello, Secretary and Sr. Suma, Superior of St. Ignatius Loyola Convent, Paladka along with Mr. Hilary D'Souza, President and Mr. Victor D'Souza ,Secretary of the Catholic Sabha. Mr. Hilary D'Souza, President of the Sabha welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering.
Lighting the lamp was done in the hands of Rev. Fr. Francis Fernandes, Dr. Sr. Jeevitha and the other dignataries on the dias.
Dr. Sr. Jeevitha in her conversation/address stressed the need for the following to have a healthy living:
Clean surroundings, clean water for use, unpolluted atmosphere, hygenic food, early to bed and early to rise, minimum use of alchohol, desist use of tobacco either chewing or smoking, keep the nails clean, intake of water at least 3 to 4 glasses a day, have rest after hard work and reduce use of fried fish, meat etc. after the age of 30 and avoid the same after the age of 40 and above. She also explained that Diabetics and Blood Pressure are heriditary to about 50% and the rest 50% is self made on account of food habits. She also had a lively question and answer session at the end of her talk.
Rev. Fr. Francis Fernandes in his presidential address stated that the present generation is not involving much in the work extracting physical stress and instead resorting to walking instead of working. He also advised the parents to keep a watch on children's habits such as continuous watching of TV and involve them in the day to-day house work so that they not only learn things for their future but also be fit physically to withstand the stress.
The entire programme and also a project of installing a hand post near Govukallu, Paladka both involving a cost of Rs. 5000/- was sponsored by Sri Vincy and Smt. Gretta D'Souza of Bejai, Mangalore.
Mr. Robin Fernandes compered the programme and Mr.Victor D'Souza extended vote of thanks.
There was good response from the parishioners as the attendance was around 130 which was beyond expectations. Coffee/snacks were served to the participants at the beginning of the programme.
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