Mangalore Diocese News

Report by : Lester Menezes & Josvita D’Souza

Gurpur - Kaikamba, July 26, 2023 : Pompei Youngster’s Club affiliated to ICYM Gurpur unit and Youth Commission of the parish organized YUVA EKTAR event for the youngsters of Our Lady of Pompei Church Gurpur Kaikamba on July 23 at 9:30 AM in Pompei Sabha Bhavan. Fr. Rudolf Ravi D’sa director of ICYM - PYC Gurpur, Fr.Avinash Lesley Pais as the Chief guest as well as the resource person of the event, parish pastoral Council Vice President Mr. Romans Lobo, Secretary Mr. Johnson Lobo, Parish 21 Commissions Co-ordinator Mrs. Hilda Menezes, Karnataka Regional Vice President Terrence Crasta, PYC Animator Godwin Tauro, PYC President Vaibhav Rodrigues and PYC Secretary Josvita D'souza were the dignitaries on the dais.

Event was commenced with the prayer song. PYC President Vaibhav Rogrigues welcomed the gathering. Dignitaries on the dais inaugurated the event by sticking flowers which resembled the qualities of ICYM - PYC members to a Tree (Art), which resembled the growth of the PYC. Fr. Rudolf Ravi D'sa appreciated the youngsters for being present in a huge number. PYC Secretary Josvita D'Souza gave the vote of thanks.

Resource person Fr. Avinash Lesly Pais gave a wonderful awareness talk on the difficulties faced by the youngsters in modern society. Another Resource person Mr. Wilfred Pinto shared his life journey and business experiences.

President of ICYM Mangalore Diocese Mithesh D'souza, Secretary of ICYM Mangalore Diocese Wilma Lobo and President of St. Simon Deanery Kevin D'souza, Secretary of St.Simon Deanery Sonali Noronha were also present for this event.

PYC core committee members divided the group of youngsters into different groups and conducted a variety of games along with the water games at the end. A total of 88 youngsters of Our Lady of Pompei Church, Gurpur gathered for this event. Shaila Moras was the Master of the ceremony for this entire event.