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Dec 20 : SACRED HEART YUVAK SANGH SURATHKAL presently affiliated to INDIAN CATHOLIC YOUTH MOVEMENT (ICYM ) SURATHKAL, celebrated its Golden Jubilee on Sunday December 17, 2023 at Sacred Heart Church premises , Surathkal. The milestone event unfolded in a grand manner, marking five decades of vibrant and dedicated service by ICYM Surathkal. The celebration began with the Thanksgiving Eucharist presided over by V Rev Fr. Victor George Dsouza, Chancellor of Diocese of Mangalore along with the con-celebrants V Rev Fr. Austin Peter Peres, Parish Priest and Fr. Richard Dsouza.

The formal program began with the grand escort of the guests from the church office to the main stage through a colourful procession with the soothing tunes of Holy Family School band. The celebration began with the blessings of the Most Rev Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Diocese of Mangalore through a video message played on the screen.

Monsignor Maxim L. Noronha (Vicar General – Mangalore Diocese) in his chief guest address said, ‘The main purpose of ICYM is faith formation of the youth through the church teachings given to us in the form of YOUCAT. Youth can ask questions about faith and get answers through YOUCAT’.

Mr. Anil Lobo (Chairman, MCC Bank) in his speech said ICYM provides a platform for catholic leadership in the church and society, motivating the parents to encourage the youth to join ICYM.

Mr. Alwyn Noronha (Retired Executive Vice President Project) spoke about youth and career guidance in the past and present opportunities and challenges and motivated the youth to get into civil services as much as possible.

V. Rev. Fr. Austin Peter Peres (Parish Priest / Vicar Forane Surathkal vicariate) in his presidential address said ‘LEADERSHIP THROUGH SERVICE is very important'. Quoting the encyclical of Pope Francis’ Christus Vivid, Fr. Austin said, 'GOD loves the youth and youth must serve the church through their leadership qualities. Through the SACRED HEART OF JESUS our patron we have witnessed miracles in our parish in the last 2 years’.

President, V. Rev. Fr. Austin Peter Peres (Parish Priest / Vicar Forane Surathkal vicariate), Chief Guests Msgr. Maxim L. Noronha (Vicar General – Mangalore Diocese), Rev. Fr. Ashwin Cardoza (Director – ICYM Central Council), Rev. Fr. Sylvester Dcosta (Director – ICYM Surathkal Deanery), Rev. Fr. Richard Dsouza (Asst. Director – ICYM Surathkal Unit), Mr. Anil Lobo (Chairman, MCC Bank), Mr. Alwyn Noronha (Retired Executive Vice President Project), Mr Mithesh Dsouza (President of ICYM Mangalore diocese), Ms Lavita Dsouza (President of ICYM Mother Teresa Deanery Surathkal), Mr Norbert Misquith (coordinator of PP commissions) , Mr Russel Roche (Vice president PPC), Mrs Asha Pinto (secretary of PPC), Mr Sandeep D’Souza (Convenor of the Youth Commission) ,Ms Teena Rebello (animator of ICYM), Mr Joyvin D'Souza ( president of ICYM), Ms Maria D'Silva (secretary of ICYM) were present on the dais.

Ms Maria Dsilva read the report of 50 years of ICYM Surathkal. Mr Raymond Roche, Founder President of Sacred Heart Yuvak Sangh/ ICYM Surathkal and the founder member Mr Henry Dsilva who has given his contributions in the field of Konkani movie productions were honoured by the guests. The Presidents and Secretaries of past 50 years of ICYM were also honoured with a shawl and memento for their services to youth movement, ICYM.

A special issue of Golden Jubilee celebration on VALCHI ZAR was unveiled. A teaser of ICYM Documentary by Kevin Misquith was released by Msgr. Maxim L. Noronha (Vicar General – Mangalore Diocese).

The sponsors, co sponsors, donors and well wishers were honoured. Mr Sanjay Orwin Dsouza, President ICYM Karnataka Region, the secretary Ms. Wilma Lobo and joint secretary Ms. Anisha Fernandes of ICYM central Council Mangalore were honoured. The presence of Rev Fr. Santhosh Lobo Parish priest Katipalla church and Rev Fr. Sunil Dsouza Parish priest of Thokur was recognized by honouring them at the celebration.

Mr Joyvin Dsouza welcomed the guests and gathering.

Ms Diana Dsouza proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs Tina Dsa compered the formal program.

The formal program was followed by Cultural extravaganza. The program began with the Golden Jubilee song composed by Mr Kevin Misquith and sung by 50 members of ICYM including alumni members. The cultural extravaganza consisted of dances by ICYM members, parish children, Mando by Surathkal Church Choir and alumni , Jokes by Mr Ivan Periera, Mr Austin Rodrigues and team, musical concert by STRUMMERS Mangalore.

The artists and singers were felicitated. Mr Ashwin Dcosta , lead actor of Konkani movie Osmitay was honoured on this occasion. The gala celebration was concluded with Baila dance lead by STRUMMERS that stole the show.

All the people were served with delicious veg and non veg food.

Mr Anish Dsouza hosted the cultural event, Ms Maria Dsilva proposed the vote of thanks.

The Golden Jubilee convenor Mr Peter Paul Dsouza took the lead in organising Golden Jubilee celebrations.