by Avril Baptista
MUMBAI, FEB 18, 2019: Dominic Savio Parish, Wadala East held a soiree of the ‘Annual Parish Family’ themed ‘Coming together as a Family’ on February 16 at the church hall.The morning’s Eucharistic Mass was con-celebrated by Father Savio D’Souza, the parish priest, Father Francis Fernandes, an
d Father Cleophas Braganza.
Couples celebrating their wedding anniversaries between the months of August and January renewed their marriage vows, with the larger community as their witness. In keeping with the occasion, Father Fernandes gave an inspiring homily on the meaning of family and the role of each individual in it.
The celebration held later in the day, was the first time the event was held at such a large scale and it witnessed a sterling turnout. From young to old: grandparents, parents, youth, children were all represented in large numbers.
The youth put up a cultural dance, while the adults showed how to line-dance to an enthusiastic audience. Games, dancing, and snacks were organised to encourage fellowship among the parishioners.
Father Fernandes and the Family Cell, organised the day’s proceedings. “We had a gala time as never before,” Ramona Monteiro, a parishioner said. “We must make this an annual thing, truly enjoyable,” Ryan Fernandes, another parishioner said. It was a sentiment that resonated among most of the attendees.
