An Aptitude Test was conducted on Sunday August 5th, 2018 at DonBosco English Medium School for 10th Standard Students. 63 students from 6 parishes had participated in this test. It started at 9:30 AM and went till 12:30 PM. This test was supervised by Mr. Ronald Moras, Mr. Julian Rodrigues, Sr. Hilda and Ms. Jane Mendonca.
Catholic Sabha Shirva on the occassion of the fest of their patron St. Christhopher, organized blessings of vehicles to the parishioners of Shirva on Sunday, 06-08-2018 after morning mass. Rev. Fr. Ashwin Aranha performed the blessing ceremony along with V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa and Rev. Fr. Mahesh D’Souza. Sweets were distributed by the members of the Catholic Sabha after mass and lucky draw was organized, where many parishioners won free fuel.
Report by Grynal Shirva
Photos by Prathiksha Reshma
To achieve peace and harmony in India and also to pray for the next elections the cross is been circulated throughout India. The cross is circulated to all the dioceses of India. The cross was handed over to V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Health Church Shirva at 4.15 pm by Rev. Fr. Paul Rego, Parish Priest, Holy Cross Church, Pamboor on 06-08-2018. After the cross was taken, there was prayer of Jericho and Mass. The cross will be there in Shirva church for 3 days. There will be adoration, prayer during these 3 days. On Thursday 9th August, the cross will be handed over to Pernal Parish.
Report by Samson Menezes
Photos by Prathiksha Reshma
Importance of Aptitude Test For Students & Parents was conducted by Education and Youth Commission on 15th July 2018 for the 10th std students soon after the first mass. The programme started at 8:30am with a prayer song and Ms. Jane Mendonca, the Director of Youth Commission welcomed the gathering.
The Director of the Education commission Mr. Ronald Moras told the students about the importance and benefits of the aptitude test. He even told that ‘Supatha’ -the aptitude test from Udupi diocese will be conducted on 5th August in Belman as well as Udupi.
He appreciated the efforts put forth by Rev. Fr. Edwin D’souza, the director of this commission at diocese in encouraging the youths to achieve their goals.
Parish priest Rev. Fr. Denis D’sa wished students all the best for their future. Supatha co-ordinator and member of education commission Mr. Julian Rodrigues collected the names of the interested students.
Report by Nikhil Mathias
A training programme was held on 15th July at Our Lady of Health Church Shirva from 2.30 – 5.00 pm. A yearly gathering of the extraordinary ministers of the holy communion of the Shirva Deanery. Rev. Fr. Steevan D’Souza and Rev. Fr. Wilson D’Souza were present to deliver their talks. Adoration, Reconciliation, and Ecclesial Teachings of Pope were the main events of the programme. 120 extraordinary ministers of the holy communion were present for the programme. Liturgy Commission organized this programme.
