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Bantwal, Dec 30 : On 24 December 2022 after Christmas mass, ICYM unit of St. John Marie Vianney Church , Bambil organised 'Christmas Sambhram 2022' in the church grounds. Programme Anchor and ICYM President Ms Anna Maria Pinto welcomed the gathering. Thereafter Inter-ward carols singing competition was held. All actively participated in the competition.

Parish Priest Rev. Fr Naveen Prakash Dsouza presided over the programme, chief guest Santaclaus, Mrs Shanthi Almeida- Vice President, Parish Pastoral Parishad, Mrs Jeshma Frank - Secretary, Parish Pastoral Parishad, ICYM Animator Mrs Flavy Dsouza and ICYM Secretary Mr Roshan Sequeira were the dignitaries on the dais.

Christmas Rum cake, Kuswar and banana bunch auction was held. Mr Melwin Pinto and Mr Casmir Dsouza helped in conducting the auction. Thereafter Anna Maria Pinto conducted spot games for parishioners. At the end, chief guest Santa Claus distributed prices to the winners of various events conducted throughout the month of December. Overall it turned out to be a fun filled and joyous event.