Konkan Taram Mumbai celebrates 30th Monti Fest

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Mumbai, 12 Sep 2022: “Konkan Taram – Jerimeri”, the Konkani Association of St Jude Church, celebrated the 30th Monti Fest at St. Jude Church on Sunday, the 11th September 2022 at 6.45 a.m., starting with showering of flowers by children and youth, followed by Mass in Konkani, celebrated by Fr Valerian Fernandes SVD., Parish Priest Fr Avin Franklin and Fr John Britto from Bangalore.

 

Konkan Taram – Jerimeri, was formed for social, cultural and liturgical activities in the year 1991 under the leadership of four founders like Norbert Sequeira, John Mascarenhas, Br Paul (now priest) and Wilson Pinto. Since last 31 years the flame of association is still burning with the grace and intercession of Mother Mary.

 

Small children and teenagers took active part in Singing in Choir along with elders and also participated in liturgy readings, which is appreciable from City like Mumbai where there is no Konkani or kannada teaching for young ones. Youth and children like Neslin, Jovila, Princia, Melita, Mischell, Henna, Swidel and others took active part. Enthusiastic Konkani speaking parishioners also participated in large numbers with their children.

 

 

John Mascarenhas, Shaun Harris and the Choir Group presented a melodious singing and music. The Konkan Taram team distributed snacks, sweets, sugarcane and notebooks to children and parishioners. John Mascarenhas compered for felicitation to Fr Valerian Fernandes, Fr.Avin Franklin, Fr John Britto, Br Anthony Naveen, Sr Seema, Sr Irene & Mrs. Jean Gomes (Principal – Marceline College)

 

SSC toppers who scored 70% and above were felicitated. Students like Aanuradha, Sanctis Hazel, Patrick Miranda, Rosita, Frizzel Roshni, Mishal Sebastian, Judy Thomas, Mary Anthony, Nadar Jacob and others were felicitation with an appreciation certificate, Gift vouchers and flower bouquets.

 

During the cultural programme and Novem Jevann (Dinner) Mrs Juliana J. Mascarenhas – Chief Guest, was felicitated by Fr John Britto with a flower bouquet. President Walter D’souza offered bouquets to other guests. The program began with a prayer dance by Konkan Taram Women, followed by lighting of lamp by Chief Guest, Fr John Britto, Sr Seema and committee members. Ms Alisha and Ms Princia compered the programme. John Mascarenhas, Lewin and choir group presented welcome song with traditional Pan Fodd and Godd udak served by Mrs Melony and Mrs Anita Fernandes. Dance, skit, songs were arranged by Mrs Flora D’souza who is also felicitated by Secretary Prescilla Rodrigues, for her highest sponsorship collection. The committee and all members were thanked for their Team Spirit.

 

The programme ended with Lau Date followed by Novem Jevann in banana leaves as per mangaorean tradition, served by Swad Caterers.