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Sunday 25th October 2015, it was a memorable day again for Nirmalpadav parishioners, our lady of perpetual succor church celebrated its community day -2015, its unique way has added color to the community day celebration under the leadership of Rev Fr Vincent lobo and SCC commission (including all 18 commissions) with the theme , “People of one Mind and one Heart.”

At 8.30am a short glimpse on church documentary was played, which was created and edited by Mr.Melwyn rohith Dsouza, SFX ward, followed by mass and novena.

Rev. Fr. Harold Pereira, The director SCC commission Udupi diocese was the main celebrant, and concelebrant was Rev. Fr. Vincent lobo Parish priest Nirmalapadav Parapady. In the Homily Rev. Fr.Harold Pereira preached the role in building the community, with the vision “A Communion of communities living life in abundance centered on the Word of God” and with  the mission Establishing, empowering and nurturing of SCCs in every neighborhood . 

As soon as the Obligation mass got over, all the parishioners punched the clock to witness a brief stage programme and cultural programme which was organized in the open air church ground. Rev Fr Vincent Lobo presided over the function, Rev. Fr. Harold Pereira were the chief guests for the programme.

Function started with Prayer song, sung by Ms. Joslin lobo, & Ms. Melita Preethi Dsouza youth members, later Mrs. Precilla Lobo, Vice president of Parish council welcomed the gathering, As king martin Luther said  “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that”. The function was inaugurated with lighting lamp by the dignitaries present on the dais.

Annual Report was ready by Mrs. Diana Noronha, animator of SCC commission of the parish, a short message on parish community was given by Secretary Mr. Simon Dsouza, Parish council. Prize distribution event was managed by Ms. Joslin Lobo, Mr.Melwyn for the parishioners who won in the various contests conducted by parish SCC commission and ICYM members. Spot Games was played to cherish & entertain parishioners on behalf of parish Community day.

The chief guest of the function Rev. Fr. Herold Pereira, director of SCC commission Udupi diocese gave a message to parishioners on behalf community day. On based upon the performances of all events and competitions that had organized by various organizations of parish in the whole year, St Paul Ward members won the overall championships for the current year 2015 and 1st runner up was grabbed by St Theresa ward members followed by 2nd runner up by SFX ward members. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Felicia Precilla Pereira. 

Mr.Backet Lobo and Mrs. Felicia Pereira compered the programme.The programmer was ended with a family meal prepared by the parishioners. 

"The way we came to understand love was that He laid down His life for us; we too must lay down our lives for our brothers." — 1 John 3:16

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