ICYM

Pics by Roxy Fernandes
Report by Josil Errol Noronha

Yuva Sambhram 2023 was held on 9 September 2023 at 5:30PM at Silver Jubilee Memorial Hall. This event was organised by the ICYM and YCS unit of our parish. This event consisted of a formal stage programme along with a cultural programme. Our Parish priest Rev.Fr.Henry Mascarenhas presided over the function, Director of ICYM of our deanery Rev.Fr.Arnold Mathais was the chief guest. ICYM animators Mr.Arun Noronha and Mrs.Florine Saldanha, YCS animator Mrs.Nancy Pinto, Vice President and Secretary of Parish Council Mrs.Asuntha Dsouza and Mr.Tony Monis, President and secretary of ICYM Mr.Clarence Danthy and Ms.Samantha Monis were present on the dais. The programme was inaugurated by lighting the lamp. Mr.Calrence welcomed the gathering. 41 teachers from our parish were felicitated on account of Teacher's day. The prizes for winners of Bible quiz were distributed. Fr.Arnold and Fr.Henry addressed the gathering and conveyed their greetings for the day. Diocesian Youth DIrector Rev.Fr.Steven Fernandes who hails from our parish also joined the program and gave his best wishes for the programme.

The cultural entertainment programme organised by our youth involved music, Dance and Jokes. Our parishioners enjoyed the entertainment and applauded the efforts of our youth for the quality of the program. An art exhibition displaying the art work of our young minds Ms.Nireeksha Alva and Rovith Castelino was held inside the hall. The programme ended at 8:30PM.