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Daijiworld Media Network-Udupi
Udupi, Dec 22: Ruby Jubilee of ICYM unit of St Peter’s Church Barkur was celebrated on December 21 in full zeal by the youths and the parishioners of the unit.
The Jubilee was celebrated with the thanks giving Mass offered in the morning by Dr Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary.
The cultural celebration was held in the evening at the church premises. The stage programme was presided over by Fr Valerian Mendonca, parish priest of St Peter’s Church Barkur. Founder president of ICYM Augustine Arunraj Dias and Shaila D’Souza, Ex ICYM member and present president of Barkur gram panchayat and all 40 ex presidents were felicitated on the occasion. Also Fr Valerian Mendonca was honoured on completing 40 years of his priestly ordination.
Addressing the gathering Valerian Mendonca said, “This is the marking event for ICYM Barkur unit. Many youths have grown up with good values and have reached greater heights in their career with the help of ICYM and St Peter. I have completed 4 and half years in Barkur parish and the youths of the parish have helped me in one or the other way. Our youths have great love towards poor and needy, they work for their betterment. I wish them all the best and may God bless them."
Fr, Stany B Lobo dean of Kallianpur deanery speaking on the occasion said "I congratulate all the ICYM youth of Barkur unit on celebrating the Ruby Jubilee of ICYM. I’m happy with the activities conducted by this unit and due to this they have developed leadership qualities and this have helped them to reach greater heights.
“Also they are always ready to render their service to the parish. Let the youths of present generation may lead and serve others in the same way. May the youths to be like the honey bee which collects honey and gives sweetness to others. May our youths spread the sweetness like those honeybees and help others to serve and grow."
Fr Edwin D’Souza, director of YCS and ICYM Udupi Diocese and Fr Anil Castelino congratulated the unit and wished them best. Augustine Arunraj Dias expressed his gratitude and wished them good luck.
As a mark of Ruby Jubilee youth souvenir 'Yuva Chethan' was unveiled by Venet and Prema Rodrigues.
A brief report of 40 years achievement of ICYM Barkur unit was read out by Melvia Fernandes, ICYM Barkur Secretary.
Herald D'souza and Alwyn D’Almeida , vice president and secretary of pastoral council, Vivet Lewis animator of ICYM Barkur unit were present for the event.
Kelron Pais welcomed the gathering, Dixon Furtado extended the vote of thanks, Jancie D’Souza and Franklin Fernandes compeered the programme.