July 28, 2019: Yuva Sangam 2019 was organised by Shirva Deanery at Saud Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. The programme was inagurated by lighting the lamp. Rev. Fr. Harold Pereira (Secretary, Small Christian Communities Udupi Diocese) was the chief guest. Rev. Fr. Edwin D’Souza (Director, Youth Commission Udupi Diocese), Rev. Fr. Vishal Lobo (Director, ICYM Shirva Deanery), V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa (Director, ICYM Shirva Unit), Mr. Jackson Cabral (President, ICYM Shirva Deanery), Jenica D’Almedia (Vice President, ICYM Shirva Deanery) were present during this occasion. The importance of Small Christian Communities was presented by Fr. Harold Perira. The Cultural programme was organised after lunch. Jackson Cabral welcomed the gathering and Reshma D’Souza proposed the formal vote of thanks.

Report by Jackson Cabral

Photos by Arun & Avil

 

July 7, 2019 : Catholic Sabha Shirva Unit had organized the distribution of Pratibha Puraskar to the students who had secured first rank in 7th std and 10th std catechism examination, first place in 10th std and 12th std science and commerce. V. Rev. Fr. Denis Dsa, Catholic Sabah members, students and their parents were present on this occasion. V. Rev. Fr. Denis Dsa distributed the prizes and congratulated the students.

Report by Mrs. Lorita D’Souza

‘He who plants kindness, gathers love’

One tree planted , is a life given. Catholic Sabha, ICYM & YCS shirva along with the parishioners celebrated van mahotsav and organised plant distribution drive on 30th June, 2019.
Owning to the importance of ‘laudato si’ , van mahotsav was celebrated by understanding the duties of an individual towards our mother earth and distribution of wide range of flora and fauna. Followed by planting of saplings by the youth of YCS & ICYM.

Report by Josvin

June 30, 2019: Oath taking of the new YCS office bearers was held at Our Lady of Health Church Shirva. Also receiving of the new members for the YCS of Shirva unit. This ceremony was conducted during the first mass. V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’sa conducted the oath taking ceremony . Fr. Mahesh D’Souza, the animators of YCS Fr. Ashwin Aranha, Sr. Kavita, Mrs Jacintha Castelino and Mrs Maria Mathias were present on this occasion.

 

June 23, 2019: Commission for Family of Our Lady of Health Church Shirva organized ‘Fathers Day’ celebration for the first time at Don Bosco CBSE premises. The celebration began with the morning mass with all the liturgy  and choir offered by the Fathers of the parish. Rev. Fr. Baptist Menezes (Rector, Minor Seminary of Udupi Diocese Moodubelle) was the main celebrant, assisted by Rev. Fr. Derick D’Souza (Capuchin Priest) and Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa. After mass, breakfast was served for more than 200 fathers who participated in this celebration. A formal function was also organized by the Commission for Family. Mr. Leslie Aroza (Diocese Director for Commission for Family) was the chief guest. He shared his experiences on the existing problems faced and role of a father in the family. Fr. Derick D’Souza shared the importance of the word ‘Father’ (In konkani as Bapoi/Pappa) and his responsibility in the family is more than a mother. Fr. Denis D’Sa sang a famous song written and composed by ‘Konkan Kogul Amar Wilfy Rebimbus’… Hya Sovnsaranth Ek Avoi Ek Bapoi.. A skit was played by Mr. Wilson D’Souza (Vice President, PPC), Mr. Lancy, Mr. Melwyn Aranha (18 Commission Coordinator) and Mrs. Pushpa Fernandes during this occasion. Mr. Grynal D’Mello compered the programme, Mrs. Pushpa Fernandes (Animator, Commission for Family) welcomed the gathering and Mrs. Vinitha (Secretary, Commission for Family) proposed the formal vote of thanks. Fr. Ashwin Aranha, Fr. Mahesh D’Souza, Mr. Wilson Rodrigues (member of Zilla Panchayat), Mrs Leena Machado (Secretary, PPC) were also a present during this programme.

Pics by Arun Cabral, Awesome Creations

Report by Grynal Shirva