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“Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence” Hal Borland.

Yuva Spandan Derebail, a youth group of the parish of Most Holy Redeemer Church, Derebail, which is affiliated to Indian Catholic Youth Movement Mangalore Diocese observed the Vanamahotsava Day on Sunday 18th June 2017.

The program commenced after the Sunday mass, at 10.3am in the church premises. Parish Priest Rev Fr. Austin Peter Peris was the esteemed chief guest, along with Rev Fr. Gratian Alvares, the resident priest, Mrs. Lizzie Fernandes, the Secretary of Pastoral Council, and Mr. Preston Russel Sequeira, the President of YSD – ICYM.

The event began with a short welcome by Ms Jenifer Pinto, the liturgy secretary of YSD. Fr. Austin in his message highlighted on the three ‘R’s’ the citizens must look upon, Renew – Re-use – Recycle. He also stressed on how the parishioners can grow vegetation in and around their house and make change in the society.

Later, Ms. Joylin D’Cunha, the cultural and sports secretary of YSD delivered the vote of thanks. The guests and parishioners moved towards the cemetery where the plants were planted. A total of 20 saplings were planted on the vicinity of the church.