Udupi: National Youth Day Observedat St Lawrence Church Moodubelle

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Udupi/M’Belle, 12 Aug: The ICYM and YCS Unit of St. Lawrence Church Moodubelle observed National Youth Day 11th August 2019. The Youths of the parish came together and participated in the Holy Eucharistic Celebration led by Fr. Jithesh Castelino, Assistant Parish Priest of St. Lawrence Church.

 

In His homily, Fr. Jithesh appreciated the youth that they are unique, having the greatest potentials to build up the parish community and society at large. He highlighted the challenges that the youth face and ways by which they can overcome the challenges. Further he highlighted the importance of family in building up the strength of youth through their encouragement and support. The youth actively participated in the liturgy.

 

 

After the Holy Eucharistic Celebration, the youth gathered for a get-together. Preema Alva the president of ICYM Moodubelle Unit welcomed the gathering. Fr. Clement Mascarenhas the Parish priest appreciated the youths for their participation and encouraged them to be always united and strengthen their bonding to work towards a better community. He highlighted the role of youth in the church and congratulated all the youth who took up leadership positions in the deanery and national level.

 

Vilton Dsouza the president of the yuva aayog Moodubelle and president of ICYM Udupi deanery and Deril Dsa, National President of YCS/ YSM. ICYM and YCS animators Mr. Valerian Noronha, Anitha Alva, Shalini Lobo,Dr. Judith Lobo were present on the occasion.