Tene habba(Monthi Fest) celebration with the inmates of Seon Ashram was an unique and a special programme organized by the Belthangady deanery ICYM on the occasion of Silver Jubilee Year of Belthangady varado ICYM. This is indeed a spirit filled programme, first time in the history of Seon Ashram. 250 Youth from all the 11 parishes of Varado joined the celebration on 13th Sunday at Seon Ashram under the leadership of Fr. Simon D’Souza, the varado ICYM Director at 10.30 a.m.
As a preparation of this celebration, the Varado ICYM had collected various things from the parishioners to hand over it to the Seon Ashram as donations on previous sunday. They parishioners have responded very positively.
The youngsters were warmly welcomed by Seon Ashram Trustee Mr. Paulos. All the youth met the inmates and had a very cordial and friendly interaction.
The gracious presence of Rt. Rev. Dr. Lawrence Mukuzhy,Bishop of Belthangady has added more colour to the celebration. Bishop blessed the new corns and conducted the Prayer service
The importance of Tenehabba and Marian Devotion(Monti Fest) is explained by Fr. Simon D’Souza in his inaugural address. Through the celebration, with the inmates of Seon Ashram we are able to say to them that ‘ you are our family and we care for you’.
Bishop appreciated the wonderful efforts and initiation of Belthangady deanery ICYM members to have this celebration with the poorest of the poor and with those who are deprived of the love of the loved ones. This is for the first time in the history of Seon Ashram to have this feast celebrated by any of the associations.
New corns mixed with the milk was served to all followed by Vegetable meals.
Mangalore Diocese ICYM President Alwyn Dsouza, Secretary Jackson ,ICYM Belthangady Diocese President Vipin Thomas,Fr.Tomy ,Fr.Thomas, Deocon John were also present.
Varado ICYM President Arun D’Souza, Diocesan central council member Sujith Monis worked hard in the success of this great event.
Varado ICYM president Arun D'souza welcomed the gathering and Secretary Clerine delivered vote of thanks.
Rohan L ewis from Madanthyar compered the programme. Lot of activities were conducted to all the youth.
