Loreen Fernandes
VIRAR, APRIL 19, 2010: The picnic for the senior citizens of Resurrection parish, Virar was held on April 17, 2010 at the Sea Lord Resort, Arnala. That the excitement and enthusiasm levels were high at the very onset of the picnic was very evident from the lively singing that began with the bus journey to the venue.
Fr. Edwin Colaco, celebrated the Eucharist during which he shared how the loneliness experienced by the elders prompted him to introduce the Senior citizens’ cell where ever he went. After breakfast, a variety of games kept the elders enthralled though the morning. A dip in the swimming pool increased the appetite. A glass of home-made wine was served along with a sumptuous meal. Afternoon was spent in relaxing beneath the shade of the palm trees, lazing around in the hammocks and being entertained with hilarious jokes.
As the events of the day unfolded, one could not but help notice the gay abandon with which the elders enjoyed freshly made ‘golas’ and love apples plucked straight from the trees.
Each one of them was overwhelmed with the care and concern displayed by the parish team and the core-group members of the senior citizens cell.
Fr. Edwin Colaco, celebrated the Eucharist during which he shared how the loneliness experienced by the elders prompted him to introduce the Senior citizens’ cell where ever he went. After breakfast, a variety of games kept the elders enthralled though the morning. A dip in the swimming pool increased the appetite. A glass of home-made wine was served along with a sumptuous meal. Afternoon was spent in relaxing beneath the shade of the palm trees, lazing around in the hammocks and being entertained with hilarious jokes.
Each one of them was overwhelmed with the care and concern displayed by the parish team and the core-group members of the senior citizens cell.