Paladka, June 2, 2008 : June 1, 2008 was a day marked with send-off function in the morning and welcome function in the evening.

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The send-off function for the outgoing Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Norbert Lobo was arranged soon after the morning 8.00AM mass.

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Parish Council Secretary Denis D’Mello welcomed the gathering. Parish Council Vice-President Vincent Sequeira honoured the Priest whereas former Vice-President Mr. Andrew Serrao expressed thanking words to the Priest on behalf of the Parishioners.

Victor D’Souza (Victor Kadandale) compered the function.

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At 4.00PM all the Parisiohers gathered at the Church gate to welcome the new Priest Rev. Fr. Stanley Rodrigues who has been transferred here from Naravi Parish.

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All went in a procession to the Church where Monsignor Edwin C Pinto, the Bishop’s representative conducted the rituals of transfer of power.

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Parish Priests of Anegudde and Naravi Parish were present on the occasion.

Report by: Wilson D’Souza, Pictures by Alan, Paladka