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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Jan 20: The golden jubilee celebration of ICYM Udyavar was inaugurated by Margaret Alva, former Governor of Uttarakand on Sunday, January 19.
Inaugurating the Golden Jubilee year, Margaret Alva said, "It is very important to give more opportunities to youth in our community. The present belongs to youth. Their actions will be the future of our society. All the past and present office bearers and members have worked hard. They are working to serve the people of our community. Today, I observe that the educated youth are moving abroad. I request all parents to teach their children to stay in their native and work for the betterment of the country. We have a great history, which we have to teach our children. We train many students but we never ask them to stay in their native and serve people. We only teach them to move abroad. We are the only country whose population is decreased after independence. We are being outnumbered,” she said.
All the presidents, secretaries and directors who have rendered their service in past 50 years were honoured on the occasion. Fr Henry Fernandes, founder director was also honoured on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Gerald Issac Lobo, bishop of diocese of Udupi said, "Pope Francis believes that youngsters have many talents and strengthens. He has asked the youngsters to utilize their youth in a productive manner. Always dream freely. Make good decisions in your life. Do not fear to take risks, open your doors for good opportunities. Youth are the future. They are the real Church. Pope Francis also gave a call to the parents not to stop the youth. He says don't try to tie them in your fist. Rather try to move with them. If you go with them, you will understand them," he said.
As part of entertainment programme ‘Bevaris’, a play written by Johnny Mariabhoomi and directed by Ganesh Rao Yellur and acted by present and former ICYM members was staged on the occasion.
Fifty programmes will be held by ICYM Udyavar to mark the golden Jubilee celebration.
Fr Stany B Lobo, chancellor and parish priest, Udyavar, Fr Valerian Mendonca, parish priest, Udupi, Nivedith Alva, KPCC spokesperson, Fr Henry Fernandes, founder director, Vinay Kumar Sorake, former MLA, Kaup, Lalji R Mendon, MLA Kaup, Jaison Periera, president Karnataka regional ICYM council Melwin Noronha, vice president, parish pastoral committee, Steevan Colaco, programme convener, Royal Castelino, president ICYM, and Priyanka D’Souza, secretary, were present on the occasion.
Michael D'Souza welcomed the gathering and Dora Aroza rendered vote of thanks.
Jane D'Souza and Elson Andrade compered the programme.