November 20, 2022: 11 of our angelic children received Jesus in the Holy Communion for the first time on the Solemnity of Christ the King.
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Baby Photo Contest by ICYM Shirva
November 20, 2022: ICYM Shirva had organized a Baby Photo Contest 2022. Nearly 40 children from Shirva Parish (Resident and Abroad) had participated in this contest on the occasion of Children’s Day celebration. Sarah Laurel Saldanha, Clayton Vinish Menezes, Rishin Reevan Aranha and Tiahna Kiara Cabral backed the prizes and emerged as winners. All the participants were felicitated with the prize and the certificate after 7:15 AM Holy Eucharist mass.
KRYC Cross at Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva
August 10, 2022: On account of Karnataka Regional Youth Convention, the Cross was welcomed to Our Lady of Health church Shirva from Pamboor Parish. V. Rev. Fr. Leslie D’Souza, the parish priest along with assistant parish priests and the parishioners received the cross and honoured it with garland. The ICYM Shirva Unit conducted the adoration and the following day the Cross was reached to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church Kalathur.
First Holy Communion held at Shirva Parish
November 22, 2020: It was a happy day for the 19 children of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva who received the First Holy Communion. V. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa (Parish Priest), Rev. Fr. Rohan Dias (Asst. Parish Priest), Fr. Baptist Menezes (Rector-Minor Seminary Moodubelle), Fr. Sunil Monis and parents of the 19 children were a part of this holy ceremony.
Photos by Crystal Studio, Shirva
Financial help provided to Mr. Philip & Nancy D’Souza (Kadikambla Lower Ward)
Kadikambla Lower Ward and Catholic Sabha Shirva Unit jointly gave a financial assistance of Rs.10,000 to Mr. Philip & Nancy D’Souza (aged couples) residing in Kadikambla Lower Ward. Mrs. Nancy D’Souza is suffering from Neurological disorders with diabetics problems. She has regular check ups, medications and also facing financial problems. An initiative was taken by Gurkarn and Kadikambla Lower Ward members along with Catholic Sabha Shirva Unit. Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa handed over the cash to the couples. Catholic Sabha Shirva Unit President Mrs. Lorita D’Souza, Treasurer, Office bearers, Kadikambla Lower Ward Gurkarn Mrs. Jacintha D’Souza and members of the ward were present during this occasion. Mrs. Leena Machado (Secretary, PPC) also joined along with Catholic Sabha and ward members towards this contribution.
Report by Mrs. Jacintha D’Souza
