Loreen Fernandes
VIRAR, AUGUST 24, 2009: To commemorate World Senior Citizens’ day, the newly founded Senior citizens’ cell by Fr. Edwin Colaco decided to offer the 7.00 pm Eucharist on August 21, 2009, at Virar for their intentions and then to felicitate them.
It was touching to see the fervor on the faces of the elders as they walked slowly in procession towards the altar for the Eucharist. In his homily, Fr. Edwin narrated how the C3 formula - CARE, CONCERN AND COMPASSION inspired him to introduce the cel
l years back at Antop Hill. A short but meaningful prayer for the seniors, accompanied by them being blessed marked the conclusion of the solemn Eucharist. After the Eucharist, snacks were served and a light sing-song session was held.
The Senior Citizens cell which is a brain wave of Fr. Edwin in the parish will be officially launched on September 28, 2009 with a Eucharist at 6.00 p.m. followed by an evening of games and entertainment. The parish is expecting over 100 seniors for the programme. This is certainly another feather in the cap of the Parish, which is bubbling with activity. The seniors have felt appreciated and they are eagerly awaiting the next programme in September.
VIRAR, AUGUST 24, 2009: To commemorate World Senior Citizens’ day, the newly founded Senior citizens’ cell by Fr. Edwin Colaco decided to offer the 7.00 pm Eucharist on August 21, 2009, at Virar for their intentions and then to felicitate them.
It was touching to see the fervor on the faces of the elders as they walked slowly in procession towards the altar for the Eucharist. In his homily, Fr. Edwin narrated how the C3 formula - CARE, CONCERN AND COMPASSION inspired him to introduce the cel
l years back at Antop Hill. A short but meaningful prayer for the seniors, accompanied by them being blessed marked the conclusion of the solemn Eucharist. After the Eucharist, snacks were served and a light sing-song session was held.The Senior Citizens cell which is a brain wave of Fr. Edwin in the parish will be officially launched on September 28, 2009 with a Eucharist at 6.00 p.m. followed by an evening of games and entertainment. The parish is expecting over 100 seniors for the programme. This is certainly another feather in the cap of the Parish, which is bubbling with activity. The seniors have felt appreciated and they are eagerly awaiting the next programme in September.