St Lawrence Church, Bondel holds a Melodious Marian Hymns nite

Mangaluru: St Lawrence Church in Bondel organized a Melodious Marian Hymns nite for the Late Rev. Fr Walter Albuquerque SJ Memorial Choir in Mangalore. The Melodious Marian Hymns Night at St Lawrence Church Bondel was organized by the Late Rev. Fr Walter Albuquerque SJ Memorial Choir Mangalore on October 7th, 2023 to raise funds for the Church project.

The Choir was led by Choir Master Simon Pais. With his beautiful troop of 30 members, they sang 8 hymns, The singers included Dealle D’Souza, Joe and Sylvia Fernandes, Viswas Rebimbus, Meera Florence, Jason Lobo, Lawrence Baptist and Jasmine.

Bondel Choir group sang 3 hymns under the leadership of Dr Suraj Noronha including soulful singing by Parish Priest Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, Rev Fr Peter Gonsalves along with Rev Fr Lancy D’Souza.

Fr Walter Albuquerque SJ Memorial handed over the Rs 2.5 Lacs cheque to Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza for the church project which they collected from the well-wishers and supporters.

Choir Master Simon Pais was honoured by the parish priest with a shawl, peta, and garland. Rev Fr Anil SJ, Anush SJ, and John D’Silva Vice President of Parish Pastoral Council were on dais.

Parishioners of St Lawrence Church, and City Deanery parishioners had gathered in huge numbers.

Parish Priest Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza thanked Choir Master Simon Pais and his Team, Dr Suraj and his Team, and all the donors, and sponsors for joining hands to make this Marian Hymns night a successful one.

Adline D’Souza compered the programme.

Photography:- Stany Bantwal

Report: Meena Serrao Barboza