YCS Shirva Deanery, Udupi Diocese - "Ekameka Sangi Ek Dis" held : 11-Sept-2016
YCS Shirva Deanery youths spent a fruitful day at a whole day seminar titled “Ekameka Sangi Ek Dis” held at St. John’s Shankerpura, Udupi Diocese 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 Deanery), Ms. Leena Mendonca (YCS Animator Udupi Diocese), Miss. Jane Mendonca (YCS Animator, Shirva Deanery) and Manish D’Souza (YCS President, Shirva Deanery).
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 Pilar and Pernal parishes.
After the lunch skits were presented by all parish units. Their presentation was super, all presented very valuable, family oriented, lessons to youth and environment. The best among them 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 Kallianpur).
In the valedictory function, Fr. Paul Rego thanked each and every one for organizing this great event especially all Deanery 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 Deanery Animators and YCS Presidents and secretaries were present. All the judges, animators, presidents and officials of the YCS Shirva deanery 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 Deanery Secretary) and MC morning session was compered by Miss. Rhia Pinto and closing ceremony by Miss. Dimple Menezes (YCS President, Belman).
