The faithful of St. Joseph Church, Kota, Relatives and Friends gathered together for a Thanks giving Eucharist on the occasion of Platinum Birthday of Rev. Fr Lawrence Martis on 13th November 2017. Rev. Fr Lawrence offered the thanks giving Mass along with V. Rev. Fr Anil D’Souza, Dean of Kundapur Deanery, V. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, Dean of Udupi Deanery and the Chancellor of the Diocese of Udupi and 18 priests from Udupi and Mangalore Dioceses. Rev. Fr Praveen Amrith Martis preached a meaningful homily.
Rev. Fr Lawrence thanked God for the precious gift of 75 years of life. He thanked God for the blessings he has received from his loving parishioners, family, friends and relatives.
Later, a felicitation program was organized by the parishioners to make the Platinum Birthday of their Parish Priest a memorable one. V. Rev. Fr Anil D’Souza raised the toast and wished health and happiness to Fr Lawrence Martis.
Most Rev. Gerald Lobo, Bishop of Udupi thanked Fr Lawrence Martis for his 47 years of service in the Lords vineyard both in Mangalore and Udupi.
It was a day filled with feelings of gratitude, happiness and joy. The presence and participation of the parishioners, relatives and friends was commendable.