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Udupi : Milagres Cathedral Choir group celebrated feast of their patroness St Cecilia on Monday, 24^th February, 2019 at Milagres Tri-centenary Hall, Kallianpur near here.

The Choir group feast celebrated with get together which began with invocation prayer by choir members. Very Rev Fr. Dr. Lawrence C D’Souza, Rector of the Milagres Cathedral presided over the programme. Rev Fr. Lancy Fernandes SJ Convener,Felciana Lewis Secretary of parish pastoral council, Xavier Fernandes Coordinator of Parish pastoral commissions, Jyothi Lewis President and Gladys D’Souza secretary of parish choir group were present on the dais.

Jyothi Lewis welcomed the gatherings. Gladys D’Souza placed the annual report of the Choir Group of the parish.

In his address Fr. Lancy Fernandes sj said that choir group or choir team serving for the church with unity. The choir team or group will be important in every liturgical celebration. It will give the rites solemnity, dignity and beauty. Moreover, choir team members will give joy and spiritual uplifting to all who are celebrating during the mass.

In his presidential address, Fr. Lawrence D’Souza said that the choir is at the service of congregation, the people of God. Its purpose and task is to lead and help to animate and support during the liturgy of the congregation. The primary task of the choir is to lead to guide, to enable the whole assembly to celebrate and sing the praises to God. Fr Lawrence appreciates the choir members for their valuable services for the church.

Melroy D’ Almeida and others conducted the Housie game during the programme and prizes were distributed to the winners in the game. Singing by various members held during the programme.

Parish Gurkars, invitees and others were present during the celebration. Linet D’Almeida Joint Secretary delivered vote of thanks. Roshini compared the programme. The fellowship meal served to all the participants on the occasion.