In Dependance Day

VIRAR INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Agnelo Fernandes VIRAR, AUGUST 18, 2009: Parishioners of the Resurrection Church, Virar (E) assembled to witness the hoisting of the national flag on the occasion of India’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations. The national flag was unfurled by the Parish Priest Fr. Blany Pinto, after which the National anthem was reverently sung. Parishioners were attired in traditional clothes, largely in the colours of our tricolour – namely saffron, white and green. The Eucharist on the occasion of the Assumption of our Blessed Mother was celebrated by Fr. Edwin Colaco. Fr. Edwin in his homily, stressed that we need to keep Mother Mary as our model for positive thinking. Each of us has been blessed with a free will, which we need to use with prudence. Despite our independent will, we should learn to be dependent on God and whole-heartedly pledge our loyalty to our nation. The evening witnessed a beautiful dance performance by our youth, to the tune of patriotic songs. Their costumes and the props used, reflected the colours of the national flag. An evening of a blend of hiphop, salsa, waltz, jive and Bollywood numbers kept the Parishioners glued to the dance floor. A variety of delicious snacks and food items were available across the counter. On the spot prizes were given covering all age-groups. The Cultural Committee, under the guidance of Fr. Edwin, put in months of hard-work to ensure a memorable Indepen-dance for all the parishioners.