U Mean D World 2 Me

Loreen Fernandes
VIRAR, JULY 29, 2009: Parents’ Day was
celebrated in the Resurrection Parish, Virar (E)
on July 25, 2009. The celebration commenced
with the Holy Eucharist, celebrated by Rev. Fr.
Blany Pinto, our Parish Priest. The theme,
beautifully portrayed on the backdrops at the
altar and in the Parish Hall, and running through
the Liturgy, highlighted the important role
parents play in the life of their children. Red
and yellow roses, each with a white ribbon
twirled around it, were presented by each child to their parents. This tradition, followed
faithfully in our parish each year, is one that is deeply cherished by parents and children
alike.

The entertainment programme began with a brilliantly choreographed musical entitled

‘Noah’s Ark’, the music score being composed by one of our parishioners. The
accompanying light and sound effect only enhanced the superb performance by the
children. A lively dance number followed which concluded with the word, “Ma and Pa We
LOVE You” prominently displayed by the children.

Fr. Gregory D’Cunha, Priest-in-Charge of Jyoti Church, was the Chief Guest and through
well narrated anecdotes, he drove home the message that parents should mould their
children in the ability to make the right choices, for every wrong choice made entails a
consequence. Sr. Sushma, Principal of Carmel School, Nandakhal, was the Guest of Honour
and she gave away the souvenirs to altar servers for good performance.

A twenty -minute audio – visual show, put together by Fr. Edwin Colaco and his team,
captured the major events of the Parish since last June. The witty captions and candid
camera shots held the audience in rapt attention. Thanks to Fr. Blany and Fr. Edwin, who
ensure the success of every event in the parish.