Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 20: ICYM Annual Day was celebrated by the youth of ICYM Bajjodi unit on November 17 at Infant Mary Church, Bajjodi.
On the occasion of the year of youth, the unit celebrated its very first ICYM annual day, a celebration of six years of youthful togetherness in Bajjodi parish.
The day began with the Eucharistic celebration (Thanksgiving mass) at 9.15 am. Fr Joseph Cyril D'Souza was the main celebrant. Parish priest Fr Ivan D'Souza and Fr Patrick Lobo concelebrated the Mass. The liturgy and choir were led by the youth.
The Mass was followed by a youth get-together at 10.30 am, organised by ICYM animator Deepak Albuquerque and coordinator Sr Roopa. They had conducted various fun filled games making the day an enjoyable one for all the youth. The youth involved themselves in all the games with full zeal and enthusiasm. The get together came to an end at 11.45am with distribution of special memento to all the youth, sponsored by Sr. Roopa. Refreshments were served (sponsored by JP Constructions and Santhosh Caterers).
In the evening, the annual day programme that was organised by the youth. It began at 6.00 pm by invoking God’s blessings through a prayer dance by Seema and group.
Pranitha Pinto, the ICYM unit president, escorted the guests to the dais and welcomed the gathering.
Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza, the chief guest of the programme, addressed the gathering on how the youth serve as a strong foundation in the church community and appreciated the dedication of youth towards betterment of the church.
Fr Deep Fernandes, the guest of honour said in his speech that he was very happy to be remembered by the youth as he was the ex-director. He congratulated all the youth for their enthusiasm, team spirit and active involvement. The host of the programme, Fr Ivan D'souza, addressed the gathering and highly appreciated the youth. He said that it was their enthusiasm and efforts that made this day possible. He congratulated them and motivated them with wonderful words of wisdom.
During the stage programme, the ex-youth members of ICYM Bajjodi were honoured with a token of appreciation for the dedicated service in ICYM. Heethal Pereira, the ICYM unit secretary, read the annual report. Rishal Renjal, the convenor of the programme delivered the vote of thanks. Asuntha Fernandes compered the stage programme. The sponsors of the programme were presented with a memento as a token of gratitude.
The cultural programme was compered by Kreethan. It was indeed the power of youth bringing out their talents through dances, skits, funny dance, songs and mando.
The ICYM Varshik Divas concluded at 9 pm with ICYM anthem that was followed by baila.