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Oct 11 : "Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now and at the hour of our death".

ICYM City deanery of Mangalore diocese conducted a singing competition "M.G.S. : Mo'riyall Gitam Spo'rdho - 2022" with respect to Nativity of mother Mary for City Deanery and Episcopal City Deanery , on 2nd October 2022 at St Anne's Church, Kelarai at 5:30 pm.

Most Rev Fr James D'Souza, the Vicar Vara City deanery and Rev Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza, Director of ICYM Mangalore diocese were invited as the chief guests of the ceremony.
Alongside Rev Fr Joseph Mascarenhas Parish priest Kelarai, Rev Fr Anil Dmello Director of ICYM City Deanery also accompanied the dignitaries.

With a small prayer song by City deanery core members and a short and sweet Inaugural, guests were welcomed to the gathering.
The chief guest Rev Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza wished all the participants best of luck and quoted, "Being able to participate in such an event is such a blessing ".
Alongside the dignitaries, Anil John Sequiera President of ICYM Mangalore diocese, Nisha Dsouza President of ICYM City deanery & Sonali Rodrigues President of ICYM Episcopal City deanery were also present.

With a great determination and will power,  8 teams from different parishes showcased their talent with great interest.

Even though all the teams were equally challenging and competitive; at the end of the day a winner had to be chosen.
3rd place was bagged by Vamanjoor Unit
2nd place was bagged by Cordel Unit
1st place was bagged by Neermarga unit

The ceremony was ended by a spectacular vote of thanks given by City deanery President Nisha Dsouza.