It was a glorious day indeed on the 14th of October, 2018 as Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva celebrated the most awaited day – The Bible Day. The religious, priests as well as the parishioners invoked the prsence of Godand spiritually participated in the Holy Eucharist. Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Pinto was the main celebrant for the mass. He gave a powerful sermon on the importance of love for humanity while depicted the commandment given by Jesus Christ to us – Love One Another, just as I have loved you. After the mass Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Pinto explained the importance of bible in our daily life. A quiz was conducted for the students from Class 1 to Class 10. The morning session ended with the distribution of prizes to the winners in the quiz competition.

Report by Jerusha Fernandes

Pics by Arun Cabral

     

 

Our Lad of Health Church under Commission for Bible of Shirva Deanery organized Holy Bible Quiz Competiton on 14-10-2018 at Don Bosco English Medium Auditorium. Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony George Pinto was the Guest of Honour. The programme was inaugurated by lighting the lamp. V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa (Parish Priest, Shirva), Rev. Fr. Ashwin Aranha (Asst. Parish Priest, Shirva), Fr. Mahesh D’Souza (Asst. Parish Priest, Shirva), Rev. Fr. Kiran Nazareth (Rector, Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shirva), Mr. WIlson D’Souza, Mrs. Leena Machado & Mr. Joseph Castelino were present during the inauguration. 11 parishes from Shirva Deanery participated in this competiton. Fr. Kiran Nazareth was the Quiz Master supported by his team.

Winners:  Kalathur Parish

First Runner Up : Pilar Parish

Second Runner-Up : Pernal Parish

Don Bosco Kannada Medium School organised its Annual Sports meet 2018-19 on 13-10-2018 at St. Marys Ground. The event was inagurated by the Chief Guest of the event Mr. Safthar Ali, who is the Alumni of the Institution. V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’sa (Correspondent of the Institution) had presided over the function and delivered his presidential remarks. Rev. Fr. Ashwin Aranha (Asst. Parish Priest, Shirva), Rev. Fr. Mahesh D’Souza (Asst. Parish Priest, Shirva), all the heads of the Institutions of Don Bosco and St. Marys, members of Shirva Parish council were present during this meet. The students who are selected for District Level were felicitated during this meet by the Chief Guest. Around 120 students participated in this Annual Sports Meet.

Report by Mrs. Sandhya Mendonca

    

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Don Bosco English Medium School organised their Annual Sports meet on 11th October 2018 in St. Marys Ground. Dr. Mohan Alva, Managing Director, Alva’s Education Foundation Moodabidri was the Chief Guest. Fr. Mahesh D’Souza (Prinicipal, Don Bosco English Medium School) welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa (Correspondent, Don Bosco and St. Marys Institutions) hoisted the sports flag. Dr. Alva was escorted to the dias with due respect by the college band followed by Fr. Denis D’Sa, Fr. Mahesh D’Souza, Mr. Wilson D’Souza (Vice President of Shirva Parish Council), Mrs. Leena Machado (Secretary of Shirva Parish Council) and Mr. Melwyn Aranha (18 Commissions Coordinator). The Annual Sports meet was officially inauguarated by the guests of honour by releasing the balloons. Dr. Alva during this occasion expressed his interest towards sports and motivated the students saying ‘Defeat and Victory is common in life’. The fight to win is more important inorder to prove the qualities in human life.

 

 

 

The rosary is a true Catholic devotion. It is a form of prayer and meditation in honor of Mother Mary.

On the occasion of this feast ICYM Shirva, organized an evening with rosary at Our Lady of Health Church Shirva on Sunday, 7th October at 6.30pm. More than 400 devotees participated in the rosary. All the devotees were distributed with rosary of holy mary.  Rev. Fr. Wilson D’souza, Parish Priest of Kuntalnagar had participated in the rosary. He delivered a sermon on the importance of rosary in our family. The rosary began with a hymn. The rosary contained prayers , hymns , videos. Payasam was distributed to all the gathering.

Report by Samson Menezes