Udupi: Hail the male! Unique Men's Day celebrations held at Shirva Church


Wilson Shirva
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Jul 7: As part of the centenary celebration of Our Lady of Health Church Shirva, Catholic Sabha, Shirva unit of Udupi diocese celebrated a unique 'Men's Day' for the first time in the history of the Church. It was celebrated on Sunday July 6 in a grand manner.

Nearly 450 men were present in the function. There was a mass at 9.30 am in which the men of Shirva parish participated. The choir, offetry, liturgy were also organized solely by men.

After the mass the men who were present in the church marched in a procession with the band set under the leadership of parish priest Fr Stany Tauro, chief guest J R Lobo, MLA of Mangalore north and M P Noronha, advocate and the secreatry of pastoral council of Manglore diocese.

The music band gave a new, dynamic look to the procession and the function. It was followed by the stage programme.

Spiritual director of the Catholic Sabha Shirva unit, Fr Stany Tauro, two chief guests J R Lobo and M P Noronha, president of Shirva unit Melwyn Aranha, joint secretary Alphonso Fernandes, treasurer Stany Pinto, vice-president Shirva church pastoral council Vilson Dsouza, secreatry William Machado, president elect Leena Machado, co-ordinator Gilbert Pinto were present on the stage.

The function began with a prayer by Sunil Cabral and group. The president of the Catholic Sabha Shirva unit welcomed the gathering. MLA J R Lobo was honoured and the newly elected Catholic male members were felicitated. The outstanding students were awarded with prizes. The senior most Catholic male Felix Nazareth who was present in the function was also honoured.

The chief guest was introduced to the function by Melwyn D'Souza and William Machado. The chief guest spoke a few words regarding the existence and importance of men at home, in the society and also in the church by giving suitable examples. He also said that the celebration of Men's Day was the first in the history of undivided diocese.

The chief guests wished every success to men in their endeavours. Joint secretary Alphonso Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks.

The stage progamme was followed by entertainment programme in which Sunil Cabral, Wilson Dsouza and Lancy Corda took part.

The programme ended with a tasty non-veg lunch. All the men who were gathered felt very happy and enjoyed the programme.

  

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  • Wilfred J. Lewis, Matpady-Brahmavar/ New York, USA

    Tue, Jul 08 2014

    log on to youtube and listen to Goan Konkani song of 2014, titled "Mens Day". It seems like men are tired of few things...

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  • Francis Dias, Shirva/London

    Tue, Jul 08 2014

    Happy Men's Day

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  • Robert George, Mangalore/US

    Mon, Jul 07 2014

    At a time when men are increasingly being sidelined and boys sidestepped by society in an attempt to appease the misplaced ideas of women's emancipation (I am not criticizing genuine women's issues or the chivalry of men), it is good to hear about Men's Day celebrations. Long live men!

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Mon, Jul 07 2014

    Hail the Male
    Molyaar Kaale?
    Male aache Hodle Monun gee?
    Female Yedur Ailyaar
    Hyen Male Poora Ille Ille....
    (Aitaara function Zaatar Gharaa Urle Kaam Konne Kelle?Isaaraa gee?
    Hail the Male...Balle Balle!)

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Mon, Jul 07 2014

    Happy for unique Men's day celebration.
    All are longing for recognition.
    Heavenly Father whom we have not seen nor keeping any image of him.

    He created Man and Woman in his own image, programmed our mind and body, gave them unique strength and weakness and gave them role to play in up bringing family and society.
    However over the period of time, humans started judging each other, against the will of God.
    God didn't create everyone alike, some are strong, some are weak, some are beautiful some are not some are intelligent and some are not, some are tall some are short. God may have a purpose behind it. But he has given Air, Water and rain to everyone.
    So let the society not neglect either men or women.
    Let each of them be given due recognition according to their contributions and talent.
    Happy Men's day!

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