Elections : On May 11th at 5:45pm , The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) unit of St. Anne Church, Kelarai, elected its new Office bearers for the year 2024-2025 term. The election took place in the Mini hall of the church , in the presence of 20 ICYM members . The election was overseen by Rev. Fr. Joseph Mascarenhas, the unit’s Ex-Director and the Animators Mr. Vinod Pereira and Mrs. Linet Crasta.
The following members were elected as the new executive members for the year 2024-2025 :
President – Mr. RoopeshD'souza
Secretary – Ms. Alisha Crasta
Male Vice President- Mr. Preetham Pereira
Lady Vice President – Ms. Manisha D'souza
Joint Secretary – Ms. Josnita Rodrigues
Treasurer – Mr. Nelson D'souza
Amso Yuvak Rep – Mr. Joel D'souza
Red drop / Social Cause Secretary – Ms. AshlinD'souza
Liturgical / Cultural Secretary – Ms. Melissa D'souza
Sports Secretary – Ms. Preethi Fernandes
Oath Taking : The Oath taking Ceremony took place during the 7:00am Eucharistic Celebration on June 9th 2024 . Rev. Fr. Sylvester D'costa, the unit’s new Director administered the Oath, pledging to serve the Society with the commitment, Selfless Service and dedication towards the aim of the Movement.
Post Handover by the Executive Committee of the Year 2023-24 :
As the newly elected Committee were prepared for their duties and responsibilities, On June 16th, soon after the 7:00 am Eucharist Celebration, the First Annual ICYM Meeting of the year 2024-2025 was held . The Director Rev. Fr. Sylvester D'costa expressed his well wishes to the ICYM members and heartily welcomed the new Members. Mr. Ashlin Avita D'souza read out the rules and regulations to the new ICYM members . The Old Committee Members signed off from their post and handed it over to the newly elected committee in the presence of Director, Animators and 32 ICYM unit members , with all of their trust and support though still serving ICYM as a dedicated Youth for all the time. The Immediate Past President Ms. Arleen D'souza then expressed her experience, the bonds and well wished the new Committee members .