Mother’s Day celebration – 2026

Report : Anil Danthy.

October 03, 2026

The women’s association of the Parish organised a mother’s day celebration at the Parish on October 03, 2026 after 4.00 pm Mass.

Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves, Parish Priest was the chief guest for the program. He opened the program by cutting the cake joining the mothers gathered around; and speaking on the occasion he said Mother’s created life at home and sustained it in every day in schools as teachers, in the kitchen as cook, nurse in nursing the sick kids and by playing multiple roles like sister, daughter, wife, grandmother and more roles by keeping the family ties together. Whatever is been said about a mother he opined as it would be less. He wished all the mothers gathered well.

Mrs Hilda Castelino, President of the women’s association, Pernal Unit welcomed and Mrs Anitha Nazareth, Secretary, women’s association, Pernal spoke words of gratitude.

Mrs Leena Dsouza, Vice President of PPC, Mrs Cynthia Pinto, Secretary of PPC and Mrs Jyothi Aranha, Coordinator for Ecclesiastical Commissions were present. Mothers were present in large numbers. Refreshments were served to add colour to the celebration.