The foundation stone for the Sevadaan Welfare Centre was laid on 27th June, 1981, by Fr. Frank Toner, C.Ss.R. and Fr. Ladislaus Mendonca, C.Ss.R., in Chembur. It was a plot of land donated by Dr. Eustace Sequeira from Byculla. The Sevadaan Welfare Centre was inaugurated by Mother Teresa on 31st May, 1984. From then onwards, the Sevadaan Welfare Centre is a constant hub and extremely vibrant as a multi-purpose Centre. It continues to be a blessed spot and a very lively place. It is a real crowd-puller in an idyllic setting.

Programmes down through history…….

• English and Konkani Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) Meetings.
• Lenten Missions, Retreats, Rosary and the Stations of the Cross in vernaculars by Redemptorist preachers.
• Ministry of Inner Healing, Counselling, Intercessory Prayers and Confessions, Occasional SCC Masses and talks by eminent personalities.
• Weekly talks and testimonies by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR).
• Few ex-students of Sevadaan Special School and other Special Schools, were employed in Vocational Training on the Ground floor. They did screen printing of paper bags for fabindia, also they learnt to make phenyl and liquid soap.
• Summer Camps of the Parish were conducted in Sevadaan in May, for many years.
• The Sevadaan Special School had their Annual Day concerts on stage and even OLPS School held Quiz Competitions and Prize Distribution there.
• Yearly Cultural programmes on Parish Feast Day - 27th June.
• Karate and judo classes on the Ground floor.
• The Dignity Foundation advised the Senior Citizens with Registration Form details for their Government documents.
• Medical Eye Camps, bone density Camps with osteoporosis detection, cancer check-ups and dental examinations.
• Talks by eminent Doctors, Scientists and Advocates.
• "Grow Grey Gracefully." Was a programme for Senior Citizens to cope with issues related to their age.
• Mid-day meal for needy students from the neighbouring schools by the Bombay Catholic Sabha.
• Introduction of a highly creative programme - Vacation Bible Joy (VBJ) for young children and the Youth to deepen their spirituality.
• During Covid times Sevadaan was used as a place to store foodgrains and other essentials and then they were distributed freely to the deserving families.

Some programmes have discontinued. Some continue to run but have taken different shapes and forms in the course of time.

• The Sevadaan Special School on the 1st floor is a reminder to all - “If they have been the victims of FATE, let them not become the victims of our neglect.” – John F. Kennedy. Presently Sr. Elsy is the Administrator of the Special School.
• The Sisters of Adorers see to the daily running of the 2nd floor. Sheltering abandoned women and their children, keeping them occupied in daily tasks and securing gainful employment outside Sevadaan.
• Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Meetings are held monthly on a Sunday, the "think tank" assisting the Parish clergy.
• Parish celebrations are held in Sevadaan, like the Sunday School, Annual Day etc. Here, parents witness the faith inculcated and deepened in their children, during the year.
• Families celebrate with a Prayer Service for a Month's Mind and Death Anniversaries of their loved ones, with a fellowship meal.
• First Holy Communion and Confirmation parties of the needy are celebrated there.
• Counselling takes place for all requiring to speak to someone, seek solutions to their problems and find peace, purpose and hope for their future.
• o The Migrant Ministry functions diligently, making cloth bags and delicious, edible items.
• o Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have their Meetings thrice a week in the evenings, from 7.30 p. m. onwards on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. They strive to make their homes a better place daily and to turn over a new leaf.
• Yoga sessions for women and men are conducted in the mornings and evenings on some days, to soothe their minds and help them to relax from the stress of life.
• The Parish Library has been functioning from November 1984. Spiritual books, novels and books on a variety of General Knowledge are available for children, the Youth and Adults.
• Free Tuitions are given for the needy students daily at the Sevadaan centre, by a dedicated team of retired teachers.
• A Blood Donation Drive is held, an initiative of the Parish Youth.
• Some SCC Masses are held in the Sevadaan, after Easter, due to a shortage of space in their areas. Giving heed to the pastoral need, Eucharist is also celebrated at Sevadaan.

Sevadaan Welfare Centre continues to be a place where most of parish programmes are held. Let us hope that this centre continues to unite everyone around so that service to humanity and glory of God is made visible.