Fr. Eric Mathias Farewell Program

Adieu to our dear Correspondent.

Bell has no sound till someone rings it

Song has no tune till someone sings it

Feelings has no value till someone feels it.

St. Aloysius College Hr. Pry. School bid farewell to their beloved correspondent Rev. Fr. Eric Mathias SJ on 27^th October at the school auditorium.

The correspondent was brought to the farewell venue with the school band. On behalf of the student body Ashlin D’Souza spoke words of appreciation about Fr. Eric Mathias S.J.

The only way to do great work, is to love what you do, It is quite apt for Fr. Eric because he proved this, by his dedicated service and his contribution to the growth of our school. A few activities/works worth mentioning are.

-An inter school competition held on the eve of sainthood of Mother Theresa.

-The State level Chess Tournament conducted in our school.

- A team of students are trained for the school band.

- Students had an enriched educational journey by their annual visits to Mundgod.

- Students learnt the great virtue of sharing and creating happiness for the less fortunate.

- Christmas celebration with the needy, visits to Old Age Homes, have helped to instil good values in our students.

- Any happy occasion would be grandly celebrated with good food ie. “Ruchi Oota”.

- With a generous heart he would distribute sugarcane to all on the occasion of the Nativity.

The outgoing correspondent was felicitated by the students, staff and members of the PTA.

In his message the correspondent thanked the Almighty for being with him. He said he will miss the students and that he will always pray to God to bless them abundantly. He appreciated the students for learning how to live with others in the school. He thanked all the students, staff and PTA members for being very cooperative during his tenure.

The school will dearly miss Rev.Fr. Eric Mathias, a person full of compassion and touched the hearts of many. The students, staff and the PTA remain ever grateful for all the services and assure their prayers to Fr. Eric Mathias in his future mission.

The Headmistress Mrs. Philomena Lewis, the Asst Headmaster, Mr.Liya D’Souza and the vice president of the PTA Mrs. Rekha Fernandes were present for the programme. The entire programme was conducted by the students.