Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 3: With great Zeal and enthusiasm ICYM - episcopal city deanery recently organized 'ECD youth Melange', a half day youth gathering programme at St Vincent Ferrer Church Valencia conference hall.
The programme commenced with a prayer song led by the youth. Chief guest - episcopal city deanery vicar forane Fr J B Crasta, president of the programme - Fr James D'Souza, parish priest, St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia, Fr Clifford Fernandes – director, ICYM - episcopal city deanery, Jaison Leroy Periera, Shirthady, president, ICYM Mangaluru diocese, Adrian D'Souza, Manjeshwar - diocesan nominated member for ICYM episcopal city deanery, Viyolla D'Silva, Jeppu, president and Vishma D'Cunha, Cascia – secretary, ICYM episcopal city deanery were present on the dais.
ICYM episcopal city deanery president Viyolla D'Silva welcomed the gathering. ICYM episcopal city deanery secretary Vishma Dcunha read out the annual report of the Year 2017 – 2018 as well as the annual plans for the year 2018 – 2019. 'ECD youth Melange' was inaugurated in a very innovative way by Fr J B Crasta along with Fr James D'Souza and other dignitaries on the dais. Fr J B Crasta appreciated all the youth in his addressal and encouraged them to take active participation in the deanery. He wished them great success in this event.
Fr James D'Souza and Fr Clifford Fernandes in their addressal encouraged the youth to have a positive way of thinking in all they do and wished them great success in this event.
ICYM episcopal city deanery executive members for the year 2017 – 2018 as well executive and council members for the year 2018 - 2019 were honoured during the programme.
ICYM diocesan treasurer Jovel Fernandes, Naravi and Elroy Patrick Saldanha, Omzoor – immediate past president – ICYM Mangaluru diocese were also present for the inaugural programme. Host president – Relston Lobo, Valencia proposed the vote of thanks.
Jaison Leroy Periera, Jovel Fernandes, Elroy Patrick Saldanha and Minol conducted the icebreaker session followed by innovative games and activities. Fr Rajesh Melvin delivered an inspirational talk on family and stress management. The holy eucharistic celebration was celebrated for the youth by Fr Rajesh Melvin.
Fr Ronald Prakash D'Souza, Ajekar – director, ICYM Mangaluru diocese visited the programme and wished them all the best for the year 2018 - 2019. ICYM unit directors and animators of episcopal city deanery parishes visited the programme.
ICYM Valencia unit bagged 'ECD youth Melange' trophy for the maximum number of participants from their unit.
The programme in-charge was given to Jeppu, Valencia and Bendur parish.
A total of 100 youth were present at the programme. Leon Loyd Saldanha compered the programme. The programme concluded with a sumptuous meal.
On the whole, 'ECD youth Melange' was a combination of fun, knowledge and entertainment. It was a fun-filled day for all the youth of ICYM episcopal city deanery and a day to remember.