Mangalurui: On 8 November 2025 at 5:00 p.m., The Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr Uday Fernandes, Principal of Milagres Central School. The liturgy was conducted by the men of Bondel Parish, and the choir was beautifully led by the Men’s Choir, Bondel.

In his homily, Fr Uday emphasized the theme of cleansing the temple, inviting the faithful to reflect on the need for inner renewal and spiritual discipline. He delivered a thoughtful message for Men’s Day, encouraging men to cultivate purity of heart, responsibility, and strong moral values. He reminded the congregation that true strength lies in living a life of faith, integrity, and service that inspires both family and community.

The formal get-together began soon after the Mass, invoking God’s blessings in the Church Hall with a short prayer. The programme was inaugurated by cutting a specially designed Men’s Day cake, led by all former PPC Vice Presidents. A warm welcome to the distinguished guests and the gathering was delivered by Sujay D’Silva, President of the Catholic Sabha Bondel Unit.

The guests on the dais included the Spiritual Director and Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza; PPC Vice President John D’Silva; PPC Secretary Santhosh Misquith; Rudi Pinto;  Lancy D’Cunha; Henbert Pinto; and Stany Alvares, President of the Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy. Together, they ceremoniously cut the cake, marking the official opening of the celebration.

The Men’s Day celebration was further graced by the presence of: Roy Castelino, P.R.O. of the Diocese of Mangalore, Santhosh D’Souza, Catholic Sabha Central Council President, Wilma Monteiro, City Varado President, Walter Nandalike, Founder and Managing Director, Daijiworld Media Pvt. Ltd. Stany Bela, Poet, Scriptwriter, and Director, Daijiworld Media Pvt. Ltd. John Monteiro, Rachana President, Anil Lobo, Chairman, MCC Bank,  Alwyn D’Souza, AICU State President.

Felicitation was offered to the guests and sponsors of the programme in gratitude for their generous support. They were honoured with tokens of appreciation and sincere words of acknowledgement for their contribution in making the Men’s Day celebration a success. Their commitment and encouragement added immense value to the event.

The cultural segment included various games, songs, skits, and a special ladies’ fashion show, adding colour and excitement to the celebration. Participants displayed remarkable creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm. Each performance highlighted the unity and vibrancy of the parish community, keeping the audience thoroughly entertained.

Joystar Band captivated the crowd with energetic and soulful performances, lifting the spirit of the gathering. Their lively music added vibrancy and rhythm to the event and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present.

The entire programme was elegantly compered by the convener Wilfred Alvares.