Virajpet, Sep. 10: James Dominic, the head guru of the Sant Annamma Temple in Virajpet and the manager of educational institutions, said that everyone should respect the elders.
Speaking at the launch of the Senior Citizens Day celebration and felicitation program organized by the Mother Teresa Seva Kendra of Virajpet on the occasion of Mother Teresa's birth anniversary at the Sant Annamma Bicentennial Hall, he said that respecting the elders is a significant issue and recognizing and honoring talents is commendable. In this regard, the social concern of the Mother Teresa Seva Kendra is important and he wished that more social work be done through the Seva Kendra.
On this occasion, students Maria Kuriakose, Anan Mendoza, Dia, Jennifer Alvaris, Divina Saldana were given scholarships.
Later, many who have achieved success in various fields were felicitated and honored. Abhilash, Assistant Teacher of Sant Annamma Church, Godwin D'Souza, Head of Examinations Department of St. Joseph's Autonomous University, Bangalore, Arun Ansi D'Souza, State Level Best Teacher Award Winner, Dentist Dr. Maria, Social Worker Lawrence, Singers Piyush Menezes and Joy P.J. were felicitated by the guests. Senior citizens above 75 years of age were honoured.
President of Mother Teresa Seva Kendra and retired DDPI of the Education Department Peregrine S. Machado, who presided over the program, said that our Seva Kendra is giving respect to senior citizens and providing scholarships. This work is being done successfully with the help of devotees of Dharma Kendra and donors. Mother Teresa Seva Kendra has been organizing many programs and this has been realized with the help of everyone. From now on, the Seva Kendra aims to carry out many social work activities. He said that our service center, which started in 2021, is fully engaged in social activities.
On this occasion, recreational games were organized for senior citizens above 75 years of age and prizes were distributed to the winners. Members of Mother Teresa Service Center and children of members performed cultural programs. Before the program began, condolences were offered to the departed members.
Present on the stage were Martin Bernard, Vice President of Mother Teresa Service Center, members of Mother Teresa Service Center and Vice President of Sant Annamamma Guardian Teachers Association Joaquin Rodrigues, businessman Chopi Joseph, James Menezes.On this occasion, John Prasanna, retired principal Charles D'Souza and Dean Salvo D'Souza Association members K.T. Thomas Arun, Ansi D'Souza, Anita Narona, members of the Mother Teresa Service Center, office bearers, children and the public were present.
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