Christmas and New Year Celebration at Father Muller Hospital Thumbay
Christmas and New Year celebration was held at Fathern Muller Hospital Thumbay on 20-12-2022 at 3.00pm. The celebrations a joint venture of Father Muller Hospital-Thumbay and Father Muller NursingCollege-Thumbay was graced by Rev.Fr Richard Coelho- Director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions, who presided over the function, Mr. Praveen Thumbe, president of Thumbay Grama Panchayat was the chiefguest, joined by Rev. Fr Sylvester Vincent Lobo, Administrator of FMHT, Dr Kiran Shetty, Medical Superintendent, FMHT and Sr Dhanya Devasia, Principal Father Muller Nursing College and Chief Nursing Officer, FMCI.
The programme began with a prayer song by a group of 1st year B.Sc nursing students followed by a welcome address by Mrs. Janet Sequeira, Associate Professor FMNCT, who extended a cordial welcome to the gathering. Function was inaugurated by cutting the Christmas cake. In the presidential address, Rev Fr Richard Coelho said,"Christmas season is the perfect time to share joy and peace among people. While our hospital celebrates 141 years of existence, the loyalty that inspires in providing care is a strength which helps to carry on the vision, "Heal and Comfort the suffering humanity with compassion and respect'. As our ministry theme is "Love and Serve the faithful after the example of Christ", this is a great opportunity to serve mankind with preventive and promotive health care at the doorsteps of the community. Rejoicing the coming of Jesus, we at Father Muller's would like to share the spirit of Christmas among people of different faiths, and everyone is always welcomed at our hospitalirrespective of caste and creed. And I am happy to note that the entire team of doctors and other staff atFMH-Thumbay are doing an excellent job and trying hard to reach this hospital to greater heights."In his address chief guest, Mr. Praveen Thumbay praised the service rendered by the FMHT in that area,which is of great help to those living in that vicinity. He remembered the love and respect shown by the former Director of FMCI (Late) Fr Patrick Rodrigues, who was instrumental in taking FMHT to greater heights, and Praveen Thumbay also appreciated the service of the doctors and nurses given to his sister, when she was admitted there.
Christmas joy was shared with all through Christmas Carols, Dance and lucky games. It was
The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Shreyas D-Assistant Professor, Dept of Orthopaedics. The programme was compered meticulously and eloquently by Miss Aashel Preethika D'souza and Miss Princita D'souza, both 1st year B.Sc nursing students. The Programme concluded by singing Institution Anthem. The Refreshment distributed to all staff & students.
