10 parish units felicitated at ICYMs 13th Award function

10 parish units felicitated at ICYMs 13th Award function

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Mangalore, July 4: The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) of Mangalore Diocese organized its 63rd general body meeting and 13th Cup Award function at Rosario Church Hall in Mangalore. Ten parishes were honored for their services to society, to the parish, and to the Mangalore Diocese on the occasion. It was inaugurated by Very Rev. Fr. Stany Goveas the parish priest of Rosario Cathedral by lighting the lamp.

 

 

During his message he enlightened the mission of Christian youth leaders in the church and society.  The leadership through service is the need of the hour and he called upon the youth to become effective leaders of the society. Elections were conducted for the executive committee of the year 2010 – 11. Mr. Vincent Madanthyar and Mr. Lawrence of Kasargod were elected as the president and the secretary for the year 2010 – 11, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afternoon at 3.00pm 13th CUP Award Ceremony was inaugurated by  V.Rev.Fr.Henry Sequeira the Chancellor of Mangalore Diocese.During his message he stressed on the role and responsibility of every youth in the family ,church and the society.Mr.Melwyn D’Cunha,the Chairman of MCC Bank Mangalore was the chief guest of the award ceremony. He honored the married youth who rendered their services as office bearers in ICYM.During his address he pointed out that there are plenty of opportunities for the youth to establish themselves in their country and called upon the youth to grab those opportunities and prove their leadership.

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Robin the State ICYM President from the Diocese of Belthangady was the guest of honour.
Recognizing the services and the activities conducted by the local ICYM units, 10 units were honored with “CUP AWARD”-Madanthyar, Kulshekar, Moodubidri Town, Pakshikere, Kinnigoli, Kumbla, Panir, Kelarai, Gurpur, Neermarga. Along with the Director and Lady Animator all the Diocesan Executive members were present on the dias.Mr.Leo Pereira the president of ICYM welcomed and Ms.Reshma proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was compared by Mr.Prashanth D’Souza,Arva ,Volunteer ,the National ICYM Office, Delhi.