25 August 2019: ICYM & YCS unit of Our Lady of Health Church Shirva organized a ‘Parish level singing competition’ at Saudh Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’sa, Rev. Fr. Mahesh Dsouza, Rev. Fr. Ashwin Aranha, Mr. Wilson Dsouza, Mrs. Leena Machado and Mr. Melwyn Aranha were present during the occasion. Rev. Fr. Clement Mascharenhas, Parish priest of Moodubelle, Br. Pradeep Cardoza, hailing from Chikmangalur and currently doing theology at St. Joseph seminary, Mangalore & Mr. Ashwin Correa, Guitarist from Udyavara were the judges for this competition. The competition had various genre being boys & girls aged 5-10 , boys & girls 10-15, ladies and men aged 15+, Duet and ward group singing. Each of the genre had 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes. Accordingly, points were allocated to each ward, inorder to win the overall championship. The overall championship of the singing competition was backed by Shanthi Ward followed by Convent Ward and Kudthamajal Ward.

Report by Josvin Corda

Photos by Deon Moras

Aug 18, 2019: Ycs Shirva Unit organised a programme on advantages and disadvantages of social media on at Don Bosco Audio Visual Hall. Rev. Fr Chethan Lobo (PRO, Diocese of Udupi) was the resource person.
V. Rev. Fr Denis D’sa, Fr. Ashwin Aranha, Fr. Mahesh D’Souza, Mr. Wilson D’Souza (Vice president of parish pastoral council), Mrs. Leena Machado (Secretary), Superior of Auxilium Convent, Animators of YCS, Social Communication Convenor and President of YCS inaugrated the program by lighting the lamp. Nearly 40 students benefited the program. Even tenth standard students were asked to join the program.

 

Aug 15, 2019: The feast of Assumption of Mary was celebrated at Our Lady of Health Church Shirva with a holy mass by Rev. Fr. Mahesh Dsouza and Rev. Fr. Denis Dsa. The liturgy of the mass was carried out by the members of ICYM shirva  along with a melodious choir by ICYM members who were trained by Rev.Fr.Mahesh Dsouza. The youth actively took part in the mass in large numbers.

After the Holy mass there was Flag hoisting at Don Bosco English Medium School  premises by Col. Victor Francis Dsouza. Thereafter, breakfast was organized by Maha Sangh (Stri Sangatan and Swa Sahay) towards the collection for mission Sunday.

Report by Josvin Corda

Pics by Arun Cabral

The altar boys day was celebrated at Shirva Parish on 11 August 2019. 10 new members newly joined the sodality. Near 50 altar boys were present.

August 4, 2019: Our Lady of Health Church Shirva celebrated St. Christopher’s Feast. On this occasion, all the vehicles of the parishioners were blessed by the Parish Priests as St Christopher is widely venerated as the patron of travellers. This event was organised by the unit of Catholic Sabha, Shirva Parish. Mr. Abdul Kadhar, Police Sub Inspector, Shirva Police Station was the chief guest. He addressed the gathering and created an awareness on the new traffic rules to be followed by everyone. Lucky coupon draw was also organised during this occasion. Mr. Gilbert Pinto compered the program and Mr. Melwyn Aranha conducted the lucky coupon draw. V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa performed the prayer service and Assistant Parish Priests joined along with him. Soon after morning mass, this program was conducted and sweets were distributed which was sponsored by Mr. Peter Corda.

Pics by Arun Cabral