Infant Jesus Shrine sponsors Mercy Care Trust's Educare Scholarships
Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte - Mangaluru joined hands with Mercy Care Charitable Trust in distributing scholarships to 25 needy children. The program combined with sapling distribution was organised on Sunday, July 21 at St Joseph's Higher Primary School, Fajir.

Mercy Care Charitable Trust president Maxim Fernandes, Infant Jesus Shrine director Fr Stifan Perera, Carmelite, Felix D'Souza, co-teacher of St Joseph's Higher Primary School, Fajir were on the stage.

"Mercy Care Charitable Trust born in December 2023 has achieved remarkable success in a short span of seven months. We feel honoured to see the Trust has taken up building a house to a needy family which is reaching its completion, rain harvesting, tree plantation and many other people and nature friendly projects. When the Trust planned a programme like educating poor children, we thought of sponsoring the entire Program on our behalf. When we asked our well-wishers about this, we got full cooperation from them. We are involved in this work. It is our pride," said Rev Fr Stifan Perera, Carmelite.

"When we seek help from the people, the donors do not abandon us. We have received the full cooperation of the people for our good works. When we asked the people for aid to the students, they responded in a good way. The director of the Infant Jesus Shrine has given us full cooperation. We are happy that the construction of a house for a poor family is in the final stage and will soon be completed," said Maxim Fernandes.

Scholarships were distributed to 25 students, and saplings to those who were present.

Vincent D'Souza presented the programme. Victor Mendonsa completed the scholarship process and Roshan D'Souza proposed a vote of thanks.