Hosal St Lawrence Ward Barkur recently celebrated their Patron's feast by arranging a annual get together. The celebrations were held at house premises of Mr V. L Roche.
The celebrations began in the evening at 4 pm with games arranged for kids as well as the elders. Games were conducted by Dr. Manoj D'Lima. Games went upto 5.30 pm.
Formal program began at 6 pm. It was presided by the parish priest Fr Valerian Mendonca. The other dignitories present on the stage were Fr Francis Fernandes, Mrs Evegene Quadras, Mrs Irene Pais, Mr Dolphy D'lima gurkar of the ward and secretary Joseph D'souza. The program was anchored by Mr Eric Soans Barkur.
Mr dolphy D'lima welcomed the gathering along with flowerl welcome to the dignitories. Then Joseph D'souza the secretary of the ward presented the brief report of the ward. Mrs Evegene Quadras Vice president the Parish Council distributed prizes to those won in the games which were held earlier in the evening and then addressed the gathiering.
Mr Morvine Quadras, the runner up of Gulf Voice of Mangalore, was also felicitated during this occasion along with his mother Monica Quadras. Secretary of Parish Council Mrs Irene Pais did the honours and addressed the gathering.
Mr V.L Roche was felicitated during this occasion for the service that he had rendered for the society. Mr V.L Roche one among those rare personalities who create their niche in the society. Fr Valerian Mendonca did the and he was accompanied by other dignitories, followed by the presidential address. Norene Lobo gave away the vote of thanks.
Following was the ciltural program. It involved the skits, dances and singing perfomed by the talented artists of the ward. The celebrations were ended with the dinner.