June 23, 2019: Commission for Family of Our Lady of Health Church Shirva organized ‘Fathers Day’ celebration for the first time at Don Bosco CBSE premises. The celebration began with the morning mass with all the liturgy  and choir offered by the Fathers of the parish. Rev. Fr. Baptist Menezes (Rector, Minor Seminary of Udupi Diocese Moodubelle) was the main celebrant, assisted by Rev. Fr. Derick D’Souza (Capuchin Priest) and Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa. After mass, breakfast was served for more than 200 fathers who participated in this celebration. A formal function was also organized by the Commission for Family. Mr. Leslie Aroza (Diocese Director for Commission for Family) was the chief guest. He shared his experiences on the existing problems faced and role of a father in the family. Fr. Derick D’Souza shared the importance of the word ‘Father’ (In konkani as Bapoi/Pappa) and his responsibility in the family is more than a mother. Fr. Denis D’Sa sang a famous song written and composed by ‘Konkan Kogul Amar Wilfy Rebimbus’… Hya Sovnsaranth Ek Avoi Ek Bapoi.. A skit was played by Mr. Wilson D’Souza (Vice President, PPC), Mr. Lancy, Mr. Melwyn Aranha (18 Commission Coordinator) and Mrs. Pushpa Fernandes during this occasion. Mr. Grynal D’Mello compered the programme, Mrs. Pushpa Fernandes (Animator, Commission for Family) welcomed the gathering and Mrs. Vinitha (Secretary, Commission for Family) proposed the formal vote of thanks. Fr. Ashwin Aranha, Fr. Mahesh D’Souza, Mr. Wilson Rodrigues (member of Zilla Panchayat), Mrs Leena Machado (Secretary, PPC) were also a present during this programme.

Pics by Arun Cabral, Awesome Creations

Report by Grynal Shirva