March 10, 2019: Catechism Day was celebrated at Our Lady of Health Church Shirva at 9:00 AM. The celebration started with mass followed by Cultural Programe at Saudh Sabha Bhavan. There were presentation of Bible stories in the form of skits acted by students from 1st to 10th Standard. V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa had presided over the function, Fr. Ashwin Aranha, Fr. Mahesh D’Souza, Deacon Noel Macarenhas, Christian Education Animator Mrs. Zanina Lasrado, Members of Parish Council – Mr. Wilson D’Souza, Mrs Leena Machado, Mr. Melwyn Aranha were present. Prizes were distributed to the students for scoring highest marks in catechism exam, maintaining the note book and to those who had 100% attendance. Superiors of the convent were also present during this program. Catechism teachers were also felicitated during this program for their selfless service on Sundays for teaching students. The whole program was coordinated by Fr. Ashwin Aranha and Mrs. Zarina Lasrado. Snacks were distribute to all. Parents of the students also witnessed the program. Ms. Avni Ferrao and Mr. Melwyn D’Souza compered the program and Ms. Rianna D’Souza proposed the formal vote of thanks.

Report by Mrs. Zarina Lasrado & Fr. Ashwin Aranha

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March 3, 2019: Our Lady of Health Church organised a youth meet ‘YUVA MILAN’ to all the youth of the parish. The celebration began during 7:15 AM mass where the liturgy was conducted by the youth followed by oath taking ceremony as this year is dedicated to the youth. After mass, there was a get together to all the youths at Saudh Sabha Bhavan. Rev. Fr. Royson Fernandes, Assistant Parish Priest, Pangla Parish was the resource person. The programme began with lighting of the lamp. V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa, Rev. Fr. Mahesh D’Souza, Rev. Fr. Ashwin Aranha, Deacon Noel Mascarenhas, Mr. Wilson D’Souza (Vice Preseident, PPC and Animator, ICYM), Mr. Melwyn Aranha, Sr. Hilda (Superior of Auxillium Convent) Yuva Ayog Coordinator Ms. Jane Mendonca and members of Yuva Ayog Commission, Mr. Aldon (President, ICYM), Mr. Aaron (President, YCS) and all the members of ICYM and YCS were present during this programme. Around 100 youth of the parish participated in this programme.

  

 

February 11: Shirva parishioners celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes with great devotion. The celebration started with Rosary at IRMIZ Church (Our Lady of Dolours) followed by mass. Rev. Dr. Praveen Leo Lasrado (Professor, St. Joseph Seminary, Jeppu, Mangaluru) was the chief celebrant. Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Lewis (Parish Priest, Mudarangadi), Rev. Fr. Anand Noronha (Rector, St. Don Bosco, Kelmbet), V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa (Parish Priest, Shirva), Rev. Fr. Mahesh D’Souza (Asst. Parish, Shirva), Rev. Fr. Ashwin Aranha (Asst. Parish, Shirva) and Deacon Noel Mascarenhas were present during the celebration.

After mass, the candle light procession was held from IRMIZ Church to Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva through the Shirva main town. Around 1500 people participated in this procession with devotion. There was a tableau depicting the scene from the apparition of Mother Mary to Bernadette. The whole proceedings were organised in front of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Fr. Praveen Leo Lasrado in his sermon highlighted the importance of Mother Mary in our family and why do we worship her. The celebration was concluded with the words of gratitude by V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa.

Pics by Grynal Shirva & Awesome Creations

            

 

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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Our Lady of Health Church Shirva celebrated Confraternity Sunday (Kompriso Aithar) on 3rd February 2019 with great devotion. Rev. Fr. Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director, Fr. Mullers Institutions was the main celebrant.