Mangalore Diocese News

Report : Shaun Fernandes & Preema Menezes

Gurpur - Kaikamba, Sep 20, 2024 : On the 15th of September, after the Sunday Holy Eucharistic Mass, the Pompei Youngsters Club - ICYM Gurpur unit organized the P.Y.C. Family Feast in the Centenary Hall at 9 AM. The event was graced by the ICYM PYC Director and Parish Priest - V. Rev. Fr. Rudolph Ravi D'Sa, Parish Pastoral Council Vice President - Mr. Romance Lobo, Parish Pastoral Council Secretary Mr. Johnson Lobo, 21 Commissions Coordinator Mrs. Hilda Menezes, PYC Animator Mr. Godwin Tauro, Pompei Convent Superior Sr. Jaya, PYC President Lester Menezes, and PYC Secretary Preema Menezes, along with 40 members of the ICYM organization. Liturgical Secretary Venisha Saldanha welcomed everyone, the PYC youngsters led the prayer service and Novena of Mother Mary. Afterwards, everyone honored the Virgin Mother Mary by offering flowers and singing hymns. Later, the Vice President of the Parish Pastoral Council, Secretary, 21 Commissions Coordinator, PYD President & Secretary, ICYM Central Council Treasurer Reena Crasta and ICYM Pezar Deanery President Josvita D'Souza mixed the blessed seeds into the payasam.

Following this, the PYC President distributed the Payasam to all guests. The parish priest praised the PYC for organizing a wonderful program. He encouraged them to maintain unity within the organization and said, "Just like a family grows with love and cooperation, PYC will also flourish by working together. By being there for one another, we will always need to stand strong as a team. The youth have great potential, with unity and teamwork, they can overcome challenges and move forward." The PYC President and Secretary then appreciated the efforts of everyone in making the fest a success. Venisha Saldanha expressed gratitude to everyone, acknowledging the contributions of Lester Menezes for sponsoring the payasam and Austin Pinto for sponsoring the sweets. Afterwards, ICYM Pezar Deanery Secretary Josvita D'Souza organized games and prizes were distributed to the winners by Mr. Godwin Tauro. Venisha Saldanha efficiently handled the overall responsibility of the event. Photography was done by Shaun Fernandes. With the support of the PYC President, Secretary and all the members, the PYC Family Feast was a grand success.