In response to the call from Pope Francis to protect Nature through his encyclical, Laudato Si, the Parishioners of St Antony church Kulur celebrated the day by planting different fruit saplings on Sunday 30th July 2023 in the church compound.
Ms Clevita DSouza, a Member of ICYM enlightened the people on the importance of protecting the Environment.
Parish Priest Rev. Fr Victor Vijay Lobo, gave a call to all the parishioners to show our gratitude to God by planting a sapling in every ward and also in every house.
The event was organized by various Pastoral Commissions of Environment, Health, Family, Youth, SCC, Communication, and Women.
The fruit saplings of Abiu, Jumbo Matova, Black Suranium, Thai Water Apple, Malay Apple, Sindoor Jackfruit, Thai Pink Jackfruit, N 18 – Rambutan were planted by representatives of PPC, Pastoral Commissions, Catholic Sabha, ICYM, YCS, Alter Servers, Catechism Teachers, Religious, Choir, SFO, and SVP.
In the afternoon, parishioners from different wards and ICYM members extended their helping hand to clean the surroundings and plant flower saplings in the church premises.