Mangalore : The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on the 16th of July commemorates the appearance of Mother Mary on Mount Carmel in Palestine, where she appeared to Simon Stock. This day is also celebrated as Foundation day of the Apostolic Carmel Congregation, which was founded by Venerable Mother Veronica, Foundress of the Apostolic Carmel in 1868 at Bayonne, France.
The celebration was held at St.Agnes CBSE School at the school hall. The program began with the solemn prayer service that highlighted the need to look at Mother Mary as the bridge of communication between God and us. The Chief Guest of the occasion was Rev.Fr. Allwyn Sequeira (OCD). The other dignitaries were Dr. Sr.Maria Roopa A.C Joint Secretary Sr. Maria Gracilda A.C the Principal and Sr. Vinitha A.C. the Vice Principal.
The informative skit by the students of class 10th highlighted the significance and qualities of our Lady of Mount Carmel. The students and teachers prepared a befitting backdrop followed by three dances appropriate to the event which gave a very festive look. The chief guest Rev. Fr. Allwyn Sequeira in his message stressed we as Carmelites display qualities of perfection and love in all our actions. The cultural programme was followed by Holy Mass for catholic students and staff.
Herchelle Pinto of class 10 welcomed the gathering and Faldrin Dsouza of class V proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was compeered by Sanjana Ravish and Anvitha Shetty of class 9.
The celebration ended with an ice-cream treat. The Carmel Bloosoms shared this treat with the students of St. Agnes Kannada Medium School.
