Aug 30 : ICYM Bambil Unit organised 'Yuva Sambhram 2022', a youth gathering programme on Sunday 28th August 2022 at 9:30 AM in the church hall for the youth of Bambil Unit under the guidance of Parish Priest Rev Fr Naveen Prakash Dsouza. The day began with the Holy Eucharistic Celebration followed by breakfast.
The programme commenced with a prayer led by Pranitha Crasta and team. Mr Melroy Prem Dsouza , president, ICYM Bantwal deanery was the Chief guest of the programme. Rev Fr. Naveen Prakash Dsouza, Parish Priest along with Parish Pastoral Council Vice president Mrs Shanthi Almeida, Secretary Mrs Jeshma Frank, Parish Commissions Coordinator Mr Antony Rebello, ICYM President Anna Maria Pinto, secretary Roshan Sequeira were the dignitaries of the inaugural programme.
The program was inaugurated by unveiling the 'Yuva Sambhram 2022' name board. Anna Maria Pinto, ICYM unit President welcomed the gathering. Addressing the gathering, Chief guest Mr Melroy Prem Dsouza spoke on the importance of being an ICYM member. Rev Fr Naveen Prakash Dsouza encouraged the youths to utilize the program to its fullest potential and complemented the team for organizing it. ICYM secretary Roshan Sequeira proposed vote of thanks.
After the inaugural programme ICYM Bantwal deanery executive committee members conducted games and action songs.
Parish Priest Fr Naveen Prakash Dsouza introduced the Resource person Mr. Norbert Misquith and welcomed him to the programme who spoke about the topic "Youth - at Home, in Parish and Society". It was a very good session. Fr Rahul Dexter, Director of ICYM Bantwal deanery paid a visit to the programme.
After the lunch, Rev Fr. Santhosh Menezes conducted games and Group activities for all the youth. At the end in the Valedictory programme, the results were announced and the winners were congratulated.
Richelle Pinto anchored the programme. More than 40 youth including YCS members participated enthusiastically.