Over a thousand Catholic Children, Youth and adults marched on 03rd September 2023 on the road about half a kilometre distance to a place called a Bakery Junction.
Commission for Family, Commission for Youth, Commission for Education, Commission for Health, Commission for Social Communication, Members of I.C.Y.M , Catholic Sabha and members of Parish Pastrol Council were also on the fore front. Sr. Anna Maria B.S, an experienced social worker from Shubada social work centre gave a very enlightening message while addressing the gathering, about the drug menace. Very meaningful posters were presented by the children and youth..A poster competion was held for children and youth under the leadership of ursuline sisters.The same posters were used in the a rally Before the rally meaningful liturgy and prayers were held in the church where all the parishioners took part .
The Parish priest Rev. Fr. Basil Vas presided over the programme and inisisted that the drug menance has to be stopped and save our life and mankind by keeping the drugs away .Co-oridinater of 21 commissions Mrs. Anitha D Souza led the programme. Mrs. Shobha D Souza welcomed the gathering and Mr.Jaya Prakash D Souza proposed the vote of thanks.Mrs Sandhya D Souza,secretary of PPC,Sr Monthin Gomes and, Sr.Telma tha superiors of the convents here Were also present.