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I will Fulfill your expectations : MLA Vedavyasa Kamath
Sept 2 : MLA Vedavyasa Kamath addressed the volunteers of Episcopal Ordination programme and unveiled the badges on Sunday 2 September at Rosario Cultural hall here.
Addressing the volunteers he said, “God has given an opportunity to all volunteers to witness the great event. When we commit mistakes we go to priest and he has right to forgive our sins. When we commit mistakes against the priest or bishop there is no contrition for it”. He requested all volunteers to work hard and make the event a great success. He promised his full co-operation to the program. He wished well to the new bishop as well the outgoing bishop.
MLA Vedavyasa Kamath unveiled the badges of the volunteers which will be worn on 15 September during Episcopal Ordination.
Bishop Aloysius Paul D Souza appreciated the good will of MLA and said “You are ours and we are yours “. As MLA said that whatever expected of him he would do, must the attitude of every volunteer said bishop. The success of the program depends on the volunteers. “You have freely come forward to render your service that will be rewarded by God and Our Lady of Rosary”, bishop encouraged the around 650 volunteers.
After the formal program the concerned persons gave instructions and guidelines to volunteers.
Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D Souza the Apostolic Administrator, Mr Vedavyasa Kamath MLA Mangalore South, Fr J B Crasta Chief Coordinator, Fr Rupesh Madtha , Mr Sushil Noronha were present on the dais
Fr Victor Vijay Lobo PRO of the diocese, Joylus D Souza – BJP Dist Minority President, Gladwin H D Silva – BJP Minority President Mangalore City South, Mr Lateef Corporator, the conveners and members of various committees were present.
Fr J B Crasta led the prayer,Volunteer Comittee Convenor Mr Sushil Noronha welcomed the gathering, Co Convenor Fr Rupesh Madtha proposed vote of thanks, Fr Flavian Lobo compeered the program.
