The faithful of Christ King Church, Karkal, relatives and friends of Rev. Fr Clement Mascarenhas gathered together for a Thanksgiving Eucharist on the occasion of the Ruby Jubilee of Priesthood on 24th April 2022.
Rev. Fr Clement offered the thanksgiving Mass along with V. Rev. Fr Paul Rego, Dean of Karkal Deanery and priests from Udupi and Mangalore.
He thanked God for the precious gift of life and for the gift of 40 years of Priesthood. He thanked God for the blessings he received from his loving family, friends and relatives. Later, a felicitation program was organized by the Parishioners and family members to make the Silver Jubilee of their Priest a memorable one.
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese; Rev. Fr Clement Mascarenhas; V. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, Rector of Milagres Cathedral; Parish Pastoral Council Vice-President and Secretary and 18 Commissions Co-ordinator and others were present on the dais.
V. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca raised the toast and wished health and happiness to Fr Clement Mascarenhas.
The bishop congratulated Rev. Fr Clement and felicitated on behalf of Udupi Diocese. Rev. Fr Clement Mascarenhas was felicitated also by Parishioners and family members.
Rev. Fr Clement expressed his feelings and thanked all those who supported and helped this program to be a memorable one. It was a day filled with feelings of gratitude, happiness and joy. The presence and participation of the parishioners, relatives and friends was commendable.
