San Jose, California: The Little Flower Mission League organized Mission Day celebrations at St. Mary’s Knanaya Catholic Catholic Church in San Jose on Sunday, October 4, commemorating Jesus’ words, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.”

A special prayer for missionary activities was offered during the Holy Qurbana celebrated under the leadership of the parish vicar, Fr. Jemi Puthusseril. Following the Qurbana, parishioners gathered in the church hall to celebrate Mission Day.

As part of the celebrations, a food festival was organized under the leadership of catechism students and their parents. Various games and activities were also arranged for the children.

The celebrations were coordinated by the organization’s director and parish vicar, Fr. Jemi Puthusseril; Joint Director Anu Velikettal; and coordinators Sheetal Maravettikkootathil and Robin Elanjickal.

CML office-bearers Neha Pulickal (President), Adam Lukose Onasseril (Vice President), Kayla Velikettal (Secretary), Jessa George Thuruthilkalathil (Joint Secretary), and Alphons Joseph Vattamattathil (Treasurer) also led the celebrations.