Mogarnad Church Marks 250th Jubilee with Family Unity Celebration.

As part of the grand 250th Jubilee celebrations of Mogarnad Mother of God Church, a special Family Unity Gathering was organized under the Hosanna Zone on Sunday, September 21.The program was presided over by Rev. Fr. Naveen Prakash Pinto, Principal of Amtur Mother of God School. In his address, he stated, “No family in the world is perfect. But everyone can strive to live in harmony. Each one of us must uphold the dignity and honor of our families, and at the same time, nurture goodwill and unity with our neighbors.”

Rev. Fr. Austin Fernandes attended the event as the resource person. On this occasion, four joint families and nine couples blessed with more than two children were specially honored. Additionally, 15 teachers from the zone were felicitated with shawls for their service.The celebration was graced by chief guests Sr. Annie D’Souza of the Mother of God Convent, Vice President of the Parish Pastoral Council Santosh D’Souza, Secretary Wilfred Lobo, Commission Coordinator Emeliana D’Cunha, Program Convener Rita Fernandes, and Gurikars of the four wards — Fedrick Furtado, William Pereira, Ravi Ferrao, and Rajesh Fernandes.The gathering began with a welcome address by Zonal Leader Santosh D’Souza, followed by a vote of thanks from Plevy Lobo. The program was compered by Veena Fernandes and Renita Priya D’Souza.A total of around 300 participants from 136 families attended the celebration. The event concluded with a fellowship meal served to all attendees.