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Bajpe, July 27, 2023 : ICYM Bajpe Unit in collaboration with Catholic Sabha Bajpe unit, YCS Bajpe unit and Samanvaya Mangalore celebrated Vanmahotsav on Sunday, 23rd July at 9am in the St Joseph Church Mini Hall.

Parish Priest Rev.Dr.Ronald Cutinha, Assistant Parish priest Rev.Dr. Ozmond Roshan D'souza, Mrs. Pauline Crasta, the resource person, Parish Pastoral Council Vice President Mr.Stany D'souza, Secretary Mrs. Gracy Sequeira, ICYM President Mr.Glevin D'souza, Catholic Sabha President Mr.Leo Sequeira, YCS President Ms. Preemal Serrao and other parishioners were present.

The event commenced with a prayer ceremony led by YCS, Bajpe followed by a warm welcome from Mr. Leo Sequeira, the President of Catholic Sabha. The inauguration took place with the planting of a sapling in a pot.

Mrs. Pauline Crasta, a retired teacher from Rosa Mystica School was the resource person for the day. She shared her insights on planting and raising saplings, emphasizing the importance of tree conservation. Parish Priest Rev. Dr. Ronald Cutinha also delivered his insights and message during the event.

Rev. Dr. Ozmond Roshan DSouza, the Assistant Parish Priest presented a sapling to the Resource Person as a token of gratitude.

Mr.Glevin D'souza, the ICYM President proposed the vote of thanks and expressed his gratitude.
Ms.Carol Lobo compered the event.

Approximately 200 saplings were arranged for the event. Each ward received 4 saplings and the remaining saplings were distributed among interested parishioners.