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ICYM Shirthady Unit organized ’’YUVA MILAN 2017” on 8th October 2017 in view of bringing together the youth of the church under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Francis Crasta.

The day started with the holy mass celebrated for the youth followed by breakfast. The event commenced with a prayer song led by Ms. Wedney Pinto and team. Rev. Fr. Francis Crasta, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Shirthady presided over the function. Mr. Rexon Crasta Taccode, President, ICYM Moodbidri Deanery; Mr. Jaison Periera, Treasurer, ICYM Central council; Mr. Herald D’silva, Animator, ICYM Shirthady unit were other guests of the function.

Ms. Priyanka Juliet Dsa, President, ICYM Shirthady Unit welcomed the gathering. The inauguration was done by Rev. Fr. Francis Crasta in an innovative way by firing crackers and gave his presidential message and stressed the importance of involvement of youth in the church and also in the society. Mr. Rexon Crasta addressed the gathering and applauded the ICYM Shirthady Unit for its active participation and encouraged to continue the same in the future. Ms. Carol Mona Pinto, Secretary, ICYM Shirthady Unit proposed the vote of thanks. Mr. Vandan Paul Lobo hosted the program.

The inaugural program was followed by talk by the resource person of the day Rev. Fr. Arun Lobo, Counsellor and Therapist, Shanthi Kiran Counselling Centre, Mangalore on the topic ‘Yuvazanachi Saamajik Ani Maanasik Wadavol’.

Mr. Elroy Saldhanha Omzoor, President, ICYM Central Council; Mr. Jackson Eric D’costa Vamadapadavu, immediate past president of ICYM Central council; Mr. Rohan Lewis, PRO ICYM Central council; Ms. Ivy Melisha, Lady Vice President, ICYM Central council and other central council members visited the program and extended their good wishes to the youth.

Mr. Jackson and his team conducted games and other group activities. The program was wrapped up by serving lunch. Around 70 youths had participated. ‘YUVA MILAN 2017’ event gave participants a unique opportunity to cerebrate and was a thought provoking and fun filled program.