Mangaluru : St Christopher Association, an association of Christian drivers and automobile owners convened their 2014-15 Annual General Body meeting at Rosario Church auditorium, here on Sunday August 2.

Earlier, Monsignor Denis Moras Prabhu concelebrated Thanksgiving Mass along with parish priest Fr J B Crasta at Rosario Cathedral, here on Sunday morning.

Monsignor Denis Moras Prabhu blessed automobiles, two-wheelers and auto rickshaws, goods tempos that were parked at the premises.

Mayor Jacintha Vijaya Alfred, MLC Ivan D’Souza, The Association honorary president Alphonse, Susheel Noronha, president Raymond D’Cunha, secretary Herald D’Souza were also present on the occasion.

Herald D’Souza read out the 2014-2015 annual report. Vincent read out the annual audit report.

Addressing the gathering, Fr J B Crasta said that every member of St Christopher Association should become like St Christopher. Their main motto must be helping one and other.

On this occasion 18 kids of St Christopher Association members were felicitated for their achievement in the studies.

Mayor Jacintha was felicitated on this juncture and said that she is proud to be present on this occasion and praised the St Christopher Association for their endless help and support.

Speaking about the Beedi workers, MLC Ivan D’Souza said, “There are 8 lacs Beedi workers in Karnataka state. 4 lacs in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts. Beedi workers are especially women. To tie the 1000 Beedis atleast one to two days are required. They are in the stage of getting closed. They will lose their job. I questioned this in the session and many politicians supported me in this issue and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah finally appointed a committee to inspect their livelihood and to submit the report in the next month and he also promised that he will come up with an alternative employment.”

“In Mangaluru city there is no 24 hours petrol bunk running. Lot of travellors face hard time at night. We have spoken with the HP limited and they have assured that very soon one of their outlet will be kept open 24 hours.” he added

He also informed the St Christopher Association to suggest a suitable for them to construct a hostel and also promised that he would help them financially.

In his presidential address, Monsignor Denis Moras Prabhu said that lot of problems of Mangaluru is getting solved and all are giving preference for the education. “You should have the committment and dedication in your work to achieve the goal.” he said

Raymond D’Cunha welcomed the guests. Leena D’Souza compered the ceremony.