Surathkal Parishioners in UAE celebrate Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus

By Sunil Pinto

Dubai, 04 Jun 2016: Surathkal Parishioners residing in the UAE celebrated the feast of their patron the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 3, Friday 2016. The celebration was held in the afternoon at India Club,  Dubai. ESPA –Emirates Surathkal Parishioners Association the association of all Surathkal Parishioners residing in the UAE conducted the programme.

 

The programme began with prayer followed by lighting of the lamp by the advisors of the association Valerian Dalmaida , President Roydon Roche, Immediate Past President Ashok D’Souza , Abu Dhabi representative Jerald  D’Souza. Vice President Vincent Misquith welcomed the gathering and mentioned that main object of ESPA was to bring closer all Surathkal Parishioners residing in the UAE. It gives us great satisfaction when we have such gatherings.

 

Founder president Sunil Pinto conveyed the wishes of the Surathkal Parish Priest Fr. Anthony Lobo. A good entertainment programme followed.

 

There were dances from Nicole Rosario, Calvina Pinto, Janine D’Souza, Aaron Misquith , Alston Misquith  Joshua D’Souza and Joshita D’Souza which were well appreciated.

 

More than 20  dancers well trained by Arun Lobo of Feet Beat group gave a stunning performance. Comedy Skits by Wilson Serrao, Avinash D’Souza, Rolan Martis and Cleeta Andrade left the audience laughing.

 

 

The Band Eagles regaled the audience with a variety of Konkani and Hindi numbers. Melwyn, Preema and Prashant were at their best. The audience were spell bound to their seats and cheered the Band.

 

ESPA members Calvina Pinto, Wilson Crasta, Allwyn D’Souza, Desmond D’Souza and Vincent Misquith also entertained the audience with their songs.

 

There was also a song sung by Ashton Pinto with Calvina Pinto on the guitars.

 

A mini Fashion show of children was held –It was nice to see the children walking on the stage. Greyar and the children Calvina, Ashton, Dalston, Senora, Arhan, Janine, Karl, Megan, Ashlyn, Adeline, Nicole participated in the show.

 

Spot games and Lucky draws were conducted and prizes were given away by Charles Aranha, William Sequeira, Vineeth Cutinho, Romoola D’Souza, Gilbert D’Souza, David D’Souza , Keron Misquith and  Sunil Pinto.

 

Well known MC Canute Pinto Kelarai ably compered the whole programme. Secretary Clara Pinto proposed the vote of thanks. The Baila dance from Eagles got every one to the dance floor and the audience wanted more and more. But then it was time to go home at 4-30.  Members said good bye to each other awaiting the next programme of ESPA the picnic in the month of November.

 

Programme ended with Laudate.

 

During the programme the election for the ESPA committee was held. Valerian Dalmaida the advisor of the association conducted the election. The below members were elected for the committee for the year 2016 to 2018.

 

 

President    : Vincent Misquith
Vice-President    : Vineeth Cutinho
Secretary    : Wilson Serrao
Joint Secretary    : Avinash D’Souza
Treasurer    : David D’Souza
Events Secretary   : Jennifer Aranha 
Cultural Secretary   : Keron Misquith
Sports Secretary   : Wilson Crasta
Internal Auditor    : Clara Pinto
Abu Dhabi Representative  : Jerry D’Souza
Dubai Representative   :  William Sequeira
Sharjah and Northern Emirates Rep.  : Gilbert D’Souza
Advisors    : Charles Aranha
Advisors    : Godfrey Misquith
Advisors    :  Valerian Dalmaida
Past President    : Sunil Pinto
Past President     : Ashok D’Souza
Immediate Past President  : Roydon Roche