YCS Shirva Ward holds ’Ekameka Sangi Ek Dis’ a day with youth at St. John’s Academ

By Alphonse Mendonsa
Bellevision Media Network

Shankerpura/Pangala, 17 Sep 2016: YCS Shirva Ward youths consisting 7 parishes namely Pangla, Shirva, Pamboor, Pernal, Pillar, Belman and Kalattur spent a fruitful day at a whole day seminar titled “Ekameka Sangi Ek Dis” held at St. John’s Shankerpura on Sunday 11th September 2016.

 

The day "Ekameka Sangi Ek Dis" means “A day together” was inaugurated by the Chief Guest of the day Rev. Fr. Vincent Coelho (Principal, PU College, St. John’s Shankerpura) accompanied by Rev. Fr. Edwin D’Souza  (YCS Director, Udupi Diocese), Rev. Fr. Paul Rego (YCS Director, Shirva Ward),  Ms. Leena Mendonsa (YCS Animator Udupi Diocese, Miss. Jane Mendonca (YCS Animator, Shirva Ward) and Manish D’Souza (YCS President, Shirva Ward).

 

 

The program began with a prayer, followed by talk by Fr. Edwin D’Souza on leadership, followed by Bible quiz conducted by Deacon Bro Anil Fernandes, Jeppu Seminary. There were five rounds of the quiz and at the end Pamboor Parish scored the highest and won the top prize followed by Pillar and Pernal parishes.

 

After the lunch skits were presented by all parish units. Their presentation was supper, all presented very valuable, family oriented, lessons to youth and environment. The best among was went to Shirva Parish which was based on environment, village life and saving the green forests, wonderfully presented by youth and had good background greenery set up. The second place bagged by Belman parish and third by Pamboor.

 

The judges for the skit competition were Rev. Fr. Lawrence Cuntinho and Sr. Daphny (Superior, Carmel Convent Kallaynpur).

 

In the valedictory function, Fr. Paul Rego thanked each and every one for organizing this great event especially all ward YCS Animators, YCS Presidents and teams for a wonderful and meaningful day spent together. On the dais Fr. Vincent Coello, Fr. Edwin D’Souza, Fr. Canute Noronha (Asst. Parish Priest Shirva), Fr. Joswin D’Souza (Asst. Priest, Belman Parish) and all ward Animators and YCS Presidents and secretaries were present. All the judges, animators, presidents and officials of the YCS Shirva ward were felicitated with flowers by Fr. Edwin D’Souza.

 

The prizes and trophies for the winners were presented by Fr. Vincent Coello.

 

The vote of thanks was proposed by Miss. Caroll (YCS Shirva ward Secretary) and MC morning session was compered by Miss. Rhia Pinto and closing ceremony by Miss. Dimple Menezes (YCS President, Belman).