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

June 9, 2019: Liturgy Commission of Shirva Parish had organized a training program on liturgy at Saudh Sabha Bhavan. Rev. Fr Wilson D’Souza was the resource person.

ICYM Unit Shirva organised a deanery-level quiz competition titled “Battle of Brains” on 26th May, 2019 in order to improve the knowledge and thinking capacity of our youth. It was conducted by Prof. Melvin Castelino, St Mary’s College Shirva. Youth from various parishes participated actively. The Pangla Youth won the first prize in the quiz competition, followed by the Shirva Youth (First Runner Up) and Pamboor Youth (Second Runner Up). The competition was followed by a  road safety talk by Sub-Inspector Sri. Abdul Kadar and Inspector Sri. Shantharam (Kaup Circle). Udupi Diocese ICYM President Dion was also present during this programme. Overall, it was a very informative and successful event for youth.

Report by Venissa Merlin

Pics by Deon Moras and Arun Cabral

May 26, 2019: The Bible Commission of Our Lady of Health Church Shirva parish organized a talk on Holy Scripture. Rev. Fr. Noel Mascarenhas, CssR was the resource person. Br. Joel D’Costa helped him. 109 people participated in it. Parish priest, Assistants, Parish Pastoral Council Secretary , 18 Commission Coordinator, Convenor of Bible commission and Secretary of this commission were present. The whole programme was organized by members of the Bible commission.

Report by Fr. Ashwin Aranha

Pics by Vivian Machado

 

May 19: Our Lady of Health Church Shirva under ICYM Shirva organized YouCat (Youth Catechism) to all the youngsters aged between 18-28 years on Sunday. The program started after morning mass at Don Bosco Audio Visual Hall. Mr. Godwin Monis (ICYM President) welcomed the gathering. Mr. Derick Mascarenhas was the resource person who presented the overview on importance of YouCat. A total of 52 youths had participated in this programme. Ms. Riya Pinto (ICYM Secretary) proposed the vote of thanks.

Report by Jackson Cabral

Pics by Arun Cabral and Deon Moras