Old Church (Porni Igarz) Feast was celebrated on May 15, 2019.
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International Nurses Day celebrated at Shirva Parish
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
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Naidod Ward Feast
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
Malgadyancho Dees (Older Persons Day) celebrated at Shirva Parish
Malgadyancho Dees (Older Persons Day) celebration at Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva on 27th April. Rev. Fr. Clement Mascarenhas, Parish Priest of Moodubelle was the main celebrant. Parish Priests of Shirva, Memebrs of Parish council were present duing this ocassion. This programme was organised by Family Commission (Mrs. Pushpa Fernandes and team) and Catholic Sabha Shirva (Mrs. Lorita D’Souza and team). Nearly 162 elders actively participated in the programme. Fr Sunil was also present who assisted in conducting confessions.
Report by Fr. Ashwin Aranha
IRMIZ (Our Lady of Dolours Chapel) Feast celebrated with Joy
The feast of Our Lady of Dolours Chapel, Shirva widely know as IRMIZ was celebrated on April 23 and 24, 2019. The Vespers was on 23rd April which started at 6:30 PM. Rev. Fr. Vishal Lobo, Parish Priest, Pilar was the main celebrant. The feast was celebrated on 24th April. Rev. Fr. Maxim Rosario from St Joseph’s Seminary, Mangalore was the main celebrant. During his sermon, he shared his difficulties in life and how Mother Mary inspired him to build the courage and confidence in him. V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa, Fr. Mahesh D’Souza, Fr. Ashwin Aranha and Fr. Sunil were a part of this ceremony on both the days.
Pics by Grynal Shirva and Deon Moras
