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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (KR)
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Udupi, Feb 8: St Mary's Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai, in association with the Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh, in aid of Udupi diocesan projects, is all geared up to present yet another mega event 'Grand Konkan Showers 2017 - 268th Wilfy Nite', scheduled to be held on Sunday February 12 at St Francis Xavier English Medium School Ground, Melpete (near Rock Temple), Udyavar here from 5.30 pm onwards.
Addressing a press meet here on Wednesday February 8, Fr Valerian Mendonca, chancellor of diocese of Udupi and convener of the event said, "It is our privilege to host such an event in Udupi. Udupi diocese came into existence on July 16, 2012. Our diocese which has completed four years has a lot of projects coming up for its betterment. Taking this into consideration, SMKC Dubai has come forward to support the diocesan projects with its annual event 'Konkan Showers'."
He further added that in order to implement its vision and mission spelt out in the pastoral plan 'Mission 2025', the diocese needs a pastoral center, a minor seminary, home for the retired priests and Bishop's House with offices of various commissions.
Ace compere Leslie Rego addressing the media said that like-mined people working in the Gulf countries came together in the year 2001 and formed St Mary’s Konkan Community. "So far nearly Rs 75 lac has been distributed to the needy through SMKC educational fund and nearly Rs 15 lac through SMKC medical fund in Mangaluru diocese. Nearly Rs 1.8 crore has been contributed towards the various community welfare projects during the past 16 years," he said.
'Konkan Showers 2017 - 268th Wilfy Nite' is being organized by SMKC Dubai in association with Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh. The choicest songs of the late 'Konkan Kogul' Wilfy Rebimbus, the legend of Konkani music, will be sung by his wife, 'Konkan Mynah' Meena Rebimbus, daughter Veena, son Vishwas, and grandson Roger along with other celebrated singers, namely Prem, Ivan, Babitha D’Sa, Claude, Babitha Pinto, Munita, Ashwin, Nihal and Fr Denis D’Sa.
Dance performances will be presented by the 'Ocean Kids' of national fame. The music troupe of Pappan and Joswin will support the singing with their orchestra of 14 instrumentalists. Comedy King Dolla and group will present skits. The event will, indeed, be a unique and memorable one with participation of thousands of music lovers.
Udupi bishop Dr Gerald Issac Lobo will preside over the 30-minute stage function. Joe Fernandes, president, SMKC, Noel Mascarenhas, founder president, SMKC, Paul Colaco, vice-president, Jennifer Mascarenhas, former president, SMKC/charity chairperson, Frenney Fernandes, former secretary SMKC/core team member, Urban Sequeira, SMKC former web coordinator, Ivan D’Souza, SMKC committee member, Msgr Baptist Menezes, vicar general, diocese of Udupi, Meena Rebimbus, Valerian Fernandes, president, Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh, Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves, spiritual director, Catholic Sabha, Udupi, Fr Roque D’Souza, parish priest, St Francis Xavier Church, Udyavar, Fr Cyprian Peter D'Souza, founder spiritual director, SMKC Dubai, Melvyn Rodrigues, director (operations), Daijiworld Media, Fr Valerian Mendonca, convenor of the event and chancellor of diocese of Udupi, Fr Denis D'Sa, co-convernor and PRO, diocese of Udupi will be present as guests.
Fr Denis D’Sa, PRO, diocese of Udupi, Joe Fernandes, president, SMKC, Noel Mascarenhas, founder president SMKC, Valerian Fernandes, president, Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh, Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves, spiritual director, Fr Chethan and others were present at the press meet.
Earlier Report
Dubai: Stage set for SMKC Grand Konkan Showers, Wilfy Nite at Udyavar
Media Release
Dubai, Feb 8: St Mary's Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai, a premier philanthropic association in the UAE and back home in South Canara district is once again gearing up to organize another mega event "Grand Konkan Showers 2017 - 268th Wilfy Nite", scheduled to be held on Sunday February 12 at St Francis Xavier English Medium School Ground, Melpete (near Rock Temple), Udyavar in Udupi from 5.30 pm onwards.
The show, which promises to be a spectacular one, is being held in association with the Catholic Sabha of Udupi.
The ever popular '268th Wilfy Nite' will be the limelight of the day.
In response to a request from Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of the diocese of Udupi, SMKC Dubai along with Catholic Sabha Udupi has come forward to support the diocesan ongoing projects.
The main motto of this event is to support Udupi diocesan projects, primarily the Pastoral Centre.
Entry is free. Bus transport will be arranged to various city points at the end of the show around 9.30 pm.
About Grand Konkan Showers Programme
Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of Udupi will be presiding over the mega show along with other dignitaries in town. Catholic Sabha of Udupi members at the venue will be welcoming an expected crowd of over 8,000 from 4.30 pm onwards.
Admission is free. The organizers have requested the audience to occupy seats by 5.30 pm.
Wilfy's most popular solo hits like 'Chilipilisuknyano'', 'Pedruzuvam', 'Navro mello gataghar' and most popular trio 'Monglutanthlem komblem ami' with other evergreen numbers like 'Maria' and 'Mog tuzo kitlom ashelom' are a few among the numbers chosen for the event. The special attraction will be Fr Denis D'Sa who will sing a popular song to entertain the crowd.
Ocean Kids dancers, finalists of 'India’s Got Talent' will brighten up the stage with their scintillating dance performances. Standup comedy by Dolla will add to the evening's entertainment. The entire show will be compered by popular host Leslie Rego, who has travelled globally along with the Wilfy Nite troupe.
Media partner Daijiworld.com will be webcasting the mega show live globally. So tune in if you are unable to attend the spectacular show.
Message from founder spirtiual director Fr Cyprian Peter D'Souza
"It gives me great joy to know that SMKC Dubai is organizing a grand Wilfy Nite at Udupi. I wish first and foremost all the success for their programme. SMKC Dubai had noble beginning with the motive 'Leadership through Service' and reach out to the poor and needy. When we look back we feel proud that we have achieved this goal to a certain extent and done good to others. It was possible with blessings of the Lord and the intercession of Mother Mary and hard work of the leaders and volunteers and generous contribution of the sponsors, well-wishers and cooperation of the people.
"Noel Mascarenhas and Jennifer Mascarenhas have given their best by leading and guiding the Association. Let this inspire many more people to do good in the society. Thank you and God bless you."
Message from founder president Noel Mascarenhas
"I am delighted along with our honest members to proudly announce that in a span of 16 years, SMKC Dubai has contributed Rs 1.82 crore towards the community welfare projects. During the last 'Grand Konkani Showers 2015' held in Mangaluru on December 6, 2015. SMKC Dubai had contributed Rs 10 lac towards SAME Mission, Tanzania in addition to top up our education and medical trust funds. It is currently the only Association in the Middle East that has come forward to support the Mangaluru diocesan project, under the bishop of Mangaluru, working towards uplifting the downtrodden society in SAME Village of Tanzania especially in the field of education. St Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai is largely indebted to the full support of all the renowned sponsors and well-wishers who help to realize the dreams of the organization to reach out to the poor in India and beyond.
"Mother Mary has always been the model and patron of St Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai, who has blessed each and every member for their dedication, hard work and selfless service. In brief, I would like to quote - "A candle loses nothing if it is used to light another one". We, together as one SMKC family, praise the Lord for allowing us to be an instrument to shower "promising ray of hope and joy to others."