Proggaloy Celebrates Foundation day and “পয়লা বৈশাখ ১৪২১”

        On 15^th April, 2014, Proggaloy celebrated its foundation day. It was also the 1^st day of Bengali New Year. The day’s program started with a short introductory speech by Mr. Prakash Roy, parishioners. The programme was Inaugurated by the lighting of the lamp ceremony. The day’s cultural programme commenced with “আগুনের পরশমনি ছোঁয়াও প্রানে” by the participants. 

        Children of Mother Teresa academy performed action poems and group dance. Fr. Anthony Rodrick, director of Proggaloy, gave speech and beautifully explained the historical and cultural aspects and significance of Bengali New Year. He  explained the role of  Proggaloy on its foundation day. Fr. Mozes Rozario and Fr. Sunil kujur were present in this program form Barasat Minor seminary. Fr. Mozes Rozario was the eldest  priest who made the program more joyful thorough his presence and speech.Fr. Mozes in his speech, thanked all people who welcomes him and gave his warm regards of Bengali New Year to  the audience. 

         97 participants from different corners of North 24 Parganas participated in that programme. The days cultural Program ended with a vote of thanks by fr. Anthony Rodrick. special thanks had been given to Fr. Rajesh Kujur, OMI and Br. Jagat Pal Minj, CMF for organizing this programme successfully. All the Children and Guests enjoyed  the fellowship lunch at the end of the programme.

Reported By:

J.E. Nandi

Praggaloy, Barasat