The Annual Parish Feast of Shirva Parish was celebrated on 5th and 6th February 2019. The vespers was held on 5th February. Rev. Fr. Canute Noronha, Assistant Parish Priest, Kallianpur Milagres (Former Asst. Parish Priest of Shirva) was the main celebrant.
The festive mass was celebrated by V. Rev. Fr. Stany Tauro, Parish Priest, Kundapur Parish (Former Parish Priest of Shirva). Many priests from others parishes were also present during this occasion.
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Sorpu Upper Ward celebrated their Ward Feast on 20th January 2019 at Mr. Anil D’souza Residence. Rev Fr.Denis Dsa Parish Priest was the Chief Guest.
Fr. Mahesh Dsouza (Principal, Don Bosco CBSE School Shirva), Fr. Ashwin Aranha (Asst. Parish Priest), Br. Noel Mascarenhas, Mrs.Leena Machado (Secretary, Shirva Parish Council), Mr. Melwyn Aranha (18 Commission Coordinator) and Gurkars of neighbouring wards were Present. Mr. William Machado (Ward Gurkar) welcomed the gathering. Mrs. Nancy Machado (Ward Representative) read out the report. Ward member above age of 70 years and previous Gurkars were felicitated by Fr.Denis Dsa.
Fr. Mahesh in his message said “If a ward is live and active, then the credit will to all the ward members”. Rev. Fr. Denis Dsa in his Presidential message said “All the youth of the ward should come together and take active part in all the activities of the ward and Parish”. Udupi diocese has dedicated this year to the Youth so Youth should utilize all the opportunities which come their way.
Various cultural programmes were organized by Mr. Ashok Nazareth and Ms. Carol Nazareth. Bible Quiz was conducted by Ms. Brenda Dsouza. Dinner was prepared by Mr. Felix and Flavia Dsouza with the help of ward members. The programme was compered by Ms. Jenevia Preethi Menezes and concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Mr. Anil D’Souza.
Report by Mrs. Nancy Machado
Pics by Mr. Vivian Machado
