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24th September 2019 12:02:10 Hours

Special Prayers Organized at St Mary’s Church

The annual special Mass of the Military Christian Fellowship (MCF) with the cooperation of the Army Christian Fellowship (ACF) got underway at Saint Mary’s church in Bambalapitiya on Monday (23).

General (Retd) C. S Weerasooriya, Chairman, Universal Christian Fellowship and a former Commander of the Army attended the prayers as the Guest of Honour, together with Mrs Weerasooriya, Major General Athula Kodippili, Adjutant General and Chairman ACF, Rear Admiral (Retd) Tony Abeysinghe, Brigadier Manjula Karunarathne, Secretary ACF and several other invitees.

The divine Mass, conducted by Rev Father Asitha Hettiarchchi invoked blessings on the country and prayed for the wellbeing of all Sri Lankans, members of the Armed Forces and recuperating War Heroes.

Mementoes were also awarded to retired members in the ACF before the vote of thanks was raised by Brigadier Manjula Karunarathne, Secretary ACF. A gathering of retired Officers, Other Ranks, family members of retired and serving Tri-service personnel joined the prayers. best Running shoes | Best Selling Air Jordan 1 Mid Light Smoke Grey For Sale 554724-092