Inaugaration of Centenary Year of St Vincent De Paul Society at Bejai Church Hall
St Vincent De Paul Society a Catholic lay service organization which started in Paris France in the year 1833 by Blessed Fredrick Ozanam which helps the needy irrespective of caste creed colour or religion started inMangalore in 1926 at Bendore Milagres Rosario and Bejai commenced its Cenenary year at Bejai church hall .students of Bejai St Xavier School performed the prayer dance .Mr Gerard Rego the Bejai unit President extended warm welcome to the dignotories present.
The Chief guest Msgr Rev Fr Maxim Noronha released the Centenary Logo and advised the members to work hard in the service of the needy .
Fr Francis D Souza the Spiritual Advisor of Mangalore Central Council released the Cenenary Theme and congratulated the members on their Centenary and wished their mission all the success .Fr J B Saldhana the Parish Priest of Bejai inugarated the Cenenary project Asro (Shelter) by handing over a cheque to Western India Coordinator Mr Walter Martis who was present on behalf of National Council. Mr Gilbert Pinto a senior member was felicitated for his contribution to the movement of service was Felicitated he narrated his 44 Years of experience in the society .Mrs Preetha Lobo the Vice President read the Citation .Mr Joe Coelho the the present Central Council President deliverd the key note address and gave details of Cenenary Projects ie Shikop for education aid for 405 students of adopted families and Asro ie providing shelter for 100 families.
Mrs Philomina Menezes the The Centenary Celabration Commitee convenor proposed the vote of thanks .Mr AugustinRodrigues of Bejai unit Compered the programme .Mrs Hilda Rodrigues Mrs Mary D Douza Mrs Ida Pereiera Mr Felix DSilva Mr Rexon Miranda Mr Albert Sequiera were present at the Dias All the presidents and office bearers of 115 conferences were present
