With glittering lights, illumination and luminous stars prepared by 12 wards, creative crib by ICYM, Shining Stars and fancy lights, decoration, the christmas celebrations began with choral singing of carols by the choir at 7.00 pm on 24th evening. The Parish Priest Fr Paul Rego Celebrated the festival Eucharist with church overflowing crowd. In his homily, he said ‘God gave Jesus as his greatest gift to mankind’ quoting Jn 3:16. Jesus has taught us to be humble and simple as he himself was born in a manger. Let us allow christ to be born in our hearts by seing christ in the needy.
After mass ICYM organised housie and other games. Cake and Coffee was sponsored by Joyson Raj & Renita Monis of St Thomas Ward.
Winners of the star competition
1. St Joachim Ward
2. St Sebastian Ward
3. Nithyadhar Ward
Others were given consolation Prizes