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

Old Church (Porni Igarz) Feast was celebrated on May 15, 2019.

Pics by Arun Cabral

May 12: Our Lady of Health Church under Commission for Health organized International Nurses Day on Sunday after morning mass at Don Bosco Audio Visual Hall. V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa had presided over the function and Dr. Judith A. Noronha, Professor and Head of the Department of Maternal Health Nursing/ Associate Dean, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University was the Chief Guest. Fr. Mahesh D’Souza, Fr. Ashwin Aranha, members of the parish council along with Mrs. Gretta Menezes, Commission for Health Animator inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp and offered flowers to Florence Nightingale, Patron of Nurses.

Chief Guest while addressing the gathering, presented the role of nurses in the community and without considering any religion they perform their duties with sincerity and honesty. Fr. Denis D’Sa congratulated all the nurses gathered. Mrs. Delora compered the programme and Mrs. Celine Mathias proposed the formal vote of thanks. A small skit was played depicting the role of nurses.

Report by Mrs. Gretta Menezes

Pics by Arun Cabral

 

Naidod Ward feast was celebrated on 5th May, 2019 at 12:00 at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick Severine Menezes. Ward Gurkar Mr. Richard Menezes welcomed the gathering. Several students were felicitated on this occasion for their outstanding achievement in studies. Variety entertainment like dance performance, Bible quiz, hymns etc. were performed by the ward members followed by lunch. V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa, Fr. Mahesh D’Souza, Fr. Sunil Mathias, Mr. Wilson D’Souza, Mrs. Leena Machado and Mr. Melwyn Aranha were present during this celebration. Fr. Denis D’Sa congratulated the ward members and appreciated for their wonderful effort in organizing this event.  Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick Severine Menezes were honored on their 38th wedding anniversary. Mr. Loyson Corda presented the base guitar music during this occasion. Ms. Princia D’Souza compered the program and Mrs. Maria Jacintha Mathias (Ward Representative) proposed the formal vote of thanks.

Report by Mrs. Maria Jacintha Mathias

Photos by Dickson Lobo