Silver Jubilee Celebration Of Jagruti Kendra, Mumbai News and Pics from Ancy DSouza Paladka
Mumbai, March 5: Jagruti Kendra, a NGO of St. Jude's Church, Jerimeri marked the milestone by celebrating "Silver Jubilee" recently here at Quadrangle Hall of St. Jude's Church, Jerimeri, Mumbai from 5 pm to 10 pm. Jagruti Kendra is a Women Cell fighting for the rights of women and also for justice and peace of poor and downtrodden with a Vision "A NEW SOCIETY WHERE PEACE, UNITY, FREEDOM, SECULARISM, TOLERANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE WILL BE EXPERIENCED BY ALL". The function commenced at 5.00 p.m. with the cordial welcome to Chief Guest Bishop Bosco Phena, Guest of Honour Sister Leela SHM, JK Founder Fr. Alwyn D'Silva and all Guest Priests, Nuns and the dignities of different faiths with blowing Lamps to the tune of "TERE DARPE BADATE KADAM". The programme began with "EK DON TEEN CHAR PANCH" GIN GIN KE GUZRE HAI SAAL, DEKHO AYA HAI SILVER JUBILEE" Jubilee song by Ms. Gulshan & Group (Jagruti Kendra Staff). Sr. Seema head & founder of Jagruti Kendra welcomed the gathering by thanking God almighty for using her an instrument for the founding of JK along with Fr. Alwyn D'Silva in the year 1988 and presented a succinct report on respect, help, unity, co-operation rendered by all priests and parishners and also the hard work of community workers (staff) who are the unsung heroines. Function was inaugurated by lighting of the auspicious lamp by Bishop Bosco Phena, Sr. Leela, Fr. Alwyn, Fr. Barthol. Fr. Michael, Mrs. Subadra and the dignitaries present on the dais with the Hymn of "Sarva Jeeva Sukham" followed by Sarva Dharma Prarthana (Inter Religious Dialogue) by Four representatives from different religions - Fr. Lancy from Christian community, Ms. Surindra Kaur from Sikh, Dr. Ansari from Islam and a lady from from Hindu community. Fr. Alwyn D'Silva, the founder of JK, in his speech expressed his feelings about the name of the Kendra which suggests aim of the Centre was to mobilize and organize people and bring about qualitative and quantitative growth in all spheres of life. He said awareness, mass organization, mass action and networking with other groups were the key methods of JK. Chief Guest Bs. Bosco Penha said "Time and Tide waits for no man and so it is. He still remembers the inauguration of JK and now it is a paradigmatic organization in the Archdiocese, being mother all "Centres for Community Organization". He extended his warm congratulations to the present Manager, Director, the workers and all those concerned with JK on this memorable occasion. He was associated with JK in the year 1987 when he was newly appointed as Bishop. Guest of Honour Sr. Leela also congratulated JK for their wonderful event. Jagruti Kendra felicitated many dignitaries who has served Jagruti Kendra during this 25 years. They are Bishop Bosco Penha, Sr. Leela, Fr. Allwyn D'silva, Fr. Nelson Saldanha, Fr. Barthol Machado, Fr. Michael D'souza, Fr. John almeida, Fr. Lancy Pinto, Sr. Seema, Sr. Shakuntala, Sr. Annie, Sr. Philomena, Sr. AArthi, Sr. Lucy, Sr. Anita, Sr. Amruti, Sr. Jenefer, Sr. Gladys, Sr. Alizabeth, Sr. Madhuri & Sr. Tejawini. Current staff, founder staff & Jubilee Committee members also felicitated by JK presenting them shawl, gift & Bouquets. Melodious singing was presented by the Hindi Choir Group under the leadership of Mr. John Mascarenhas & Francis Chettiar sung by Santosh Lobo, Joseph, Juliana Mascarenhas, Rani, Melony, Mercin, Jacintha, Maggi, Gracy, Lilly, Irene and Mercelin. Small children by their Action song, and different groups by presenting Koli Dance, Konkani Dance & Tamil Dance entertained the the crowd. Parish Priest & Manager of JK, Fr. Nelson Saldanha proposed vote of thanks to one & all for their co-operation and making this event a grand success. Mr. Santosh, Mrs. Kala & Mrs. Mamatha compeered the programme. Delicious snacks & dinner was served to all. -- Ancy S. D'Souza, Paladka E2-139 Diwan Apt 3, Navghar Near Railway Station VASAI ROAD EAST Thane Dist - 401 202 Cell: 9320733213, 9028980000 Email: [email protected], [email protected] -------------- next part -------------- Silver Jubilee Celebration Of Jagruti Kendra, Mumbai News and Pics from Ancy DSouza Paladka Mumbai, March 5: Jagruti Kendra, a NGO of St. Jude?s Church, Jerimeri marked the milestone by celebrating "Silver Jubilee" recently here at Quadrangle Hall of St. Jude?s Church, Jerimeri, Mumbai from 5 pm to 10 pm. Jagruti Kendra is a Women Cell fighting for the rights of women and also for justice and peace of poor and downtrodden with a Vision "A NEW SOCIETY WHERE PEACE, UNITY, FREEDOM, SECULARISM, TOLERANCE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE WILL BE EXPERIENCED BY ALL". The function commenced at 5.00 p.m. with the cordial welcome to Chief Guest Bishop Bosco Phena, Guest of Honour Sister Leela SHM, JK Founder Fr. Alwyn D?Silva and all Guest Priests, Nuns and the dignities of different faiths with blowing Lamps to the tune of "TERE DARPE BADATE KADAM". The programme began with "EK DON TEEN CHAR PANCH" GIN GIN KE GUZRE HAI SAAL, DEKHO AYA HAI SILVER JUBILEE" Jubilee song by Ms. Gulshan & Group (Jagruti Kendra Staff). Sr. Seema head & founder of Jagruti Kendra welcomed the gathering by thanking God almighty for using her an instrument for the founding of JK along with Fr. Alwyn D?Silva in the year 1988 and presented a succinct report on respect, help, unity, co-operation rendered by all priests and parishners and also the hard work of community workers (staff) who are the unsung heroines. Function was inaugurated by lighting of the auspicious lamp by Bishop Bosco Phena, Sr. Leela, Fr. Alwyn, Fr. Barthol. Fr. Michael, Mrs. Subadra and the dignitaries present on the dais with the Hymn of "Sarva Jeeva Sukham" followed by Sarva Dharma Prarthana (Inter Religious Dialogue) by Four representatives from different religions ? Fr. Lancy from Christian community, Ms. Surindra Kaur from Sikh, Dr. Ansari from Islam and a lady from from Hindu community. Fr. Alwyn D?Silva, the founder of JK, in his speech expressed his feelings about the name of the Kendra which suggests aim of the Centre was to mobilize and organize people and bring about qualitative and quantitative growth in all spheres of life. He said awareness, mass organization, mass action and networking with other groups were the key methods of JK. Chief Guest Bs. Bosco Penha said "Time and Tide waits for no man and so it is. He still remembers the inauguration of JK and now it is a paradigmatic organization in the Archdiocese, being mother all "Centres for Community Organization". He extended his warm congratulations to the present Manager, Director, the workers and all those concerned with JK on this memorable occasion. He was associated with JK in the year 1987 when he was newly appointed as Bishop. Guest of Honour Sr. Leela also congratulated JK for their wonderful event. Jagruti Kendra felicitated many dignitaries who has served Jagruti Kendra during this 25 years. They are Bishop Bosco Penha, Sr. Leela, Fr. Allwyn D?silva, Fr. Nelson Saldanha, Fr. Barthol Machado, Fr. Michael D?souza, Fr. John almeida, Fr. Lancy Pinto, Sr. Seema, Sr. Shakuntala, Sr. Annie, Sr. Philomena, Sr. AArthi, Sr. Lucy, Sr. Anita, Sr. Amruti, Sr. Jenefer, Sr. Gladys, Sr. Alizabeth, Sr. Madhuri & Sr. Tejawini. Current staff, founder staff & Jubilee Committee members also felicitated by JK presenting them shawl, gift & Bouquets. Melodious singing was presented by the Hindi Choir Group under the leadership of Mr. John Mascarenhas & Francis Chettiar sung by Santosh Lobo, Joseph, Juliana Mascarenhas, Rani, Melony, Mercin, Jacintha, Maggi, Gracy, Lilly, Irene and Mercelin. Small children by their Action song, and different groups by presenting Koli Dance, Konkani Dance & Tamil Dance entertained the the crowd. Parish Priest & Manager of JK, Fr. Nelson Saldanha proposed vote of thanks to one & all for their co-operation and making this event a grand success. Mr. Santosh, Mrs. Kala & Mrs. Mamatha compeered the programme. Delicious snacks & dinner was served to all. -- Ancy S. D'Souza, Paladka E2-139 Diwan Apt 3, Navghar Near Railway Station VASAI ROAD EAST Thane Dist - 401 202 Cell: 9320733213, 9028980000 Email: [email protected], [email protected]
