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Parishioners of Infant Mary Parish came together at 6.30 am for a Thanksgiving Mass on 15th August 2023, on the Occasion of the Feast of Assumption of Our Lady and the 77th Independence Day. The parishioners thereafter gathered in the Church Grounds for a Flag Hoisting Ceremony organized by the ICYM members of Bajjodi Unit

The programme began at 7.30 am with a Short introduction followed by a Prayer Song by the ICYM members. Mr. Annan D'Souza welcomed the Chief Guest and the gathering. Mr. Lawrence Dsouza, Vamanjoor, President, Dakshina Kannada Jilla Congress Labourer’s Unit was the Chief Guest. Parish Priest Fr. Dominic Vas, Fr. Cyril Menezes, Fr. Rayan Pinto, PPC Vice President Mr. Prakash Saldanha, PPC Secretary Mrs. Elizabeth Pereira, Co - Ordinator of the 21 Ayogs Mr. Ronald Goveas, ICYM Co - Ordinator Mr. Sachin Menezes were among others present. Ms. Rishel Suvarna introduced the Chief guest to the gathering. Cadet Ms. Riyana Pinto escorted the Chief Guest for the hoisting of the National Flag which was followed by the National Anthem that was sung great respect to the Nation.

The Chief Guest delivered the Independence Day message and said that there is brain drain in India. Most of our youth are going abroad and settling there. We should love our country and look at what we can do for our Country. Fr Dominic Vas in his message said India is an ancient civilisation with the Vedas and Upanishads dating back to 4000 years ; Mohenjodaro Harappa civilisation dating back to 3600 years back. Today our human, economic and religious freedom is questioned. We should promote them and practice not Fanaticism but Patriotism in our Religion, Culture and Language.

ICYM members sang the Patriotic song Vande Mataram and lifted the Spirit of Unity and Patriotism among those present. Ms. Rincia D'cunha proposed the Vote of Thanks. The programme was compered by Ms. Neha Mendonca.

The presentees dispersed after the programme ended at 8am. Sweets were distributed to all those present.