Mangalore Diocese News

By Primal Pinto

Allipade - Bantwal, Jul 8 : On Sunday, 7th July 2024, after the mass, ICYM unit of St Anthony Church, Allipade conducted a unique program titled "My Nature, My Responsibility," which included free sapling distribution and a snake bite awareness program, in association with HDFC Bank. Riya Moras , along with other members, sang a devotional prayer song.

ICYM President Mishal D'Souza welcomed the guests of the day's program, including Fr. Robert D'Souza, Parish Priest and Director of ICYM Allipade, Brother Ajay, superior of Cluny Convent, Sr. Narsiza; Vice President and Secretary of Allipade, Mr. Naveen Moras and Mr. Kiran Noronha; Wilson D'Souza, Animator of ICYM; and the ICYM President Mishal and Secretary Primal. The center of attraction and resource person- Mr. Snake Kiran, was also present, as well as Nithin Raj, Deputy Manager of HDFC Bank.

All the guests inaugurated the program by watering a plant, after which Fr. Robert delivered some inspirational words. Then, Reshma Moras introduced the resource person, Mr. Snake Kiran.

Snake Kiran delivered an insightful talk about snakes and raised awareness about them, which greatly impressed the parishioners.

Fr. Robert D'Souza distributed saplings to the seven ward representatives. President Mishal and Secretary Primal also presented saplings as mementos to the honored guests.

Secretary Primal Pinto delivered a vote of thanks to everyone gathered. Snake Kiran was presented with a sapling by Fr. Robert as a memento.

Reshma Moras hosted the event . The program concluded with the distribution of free saplings to each ward.