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Mangaluru, July 18 : Indian Catholic Youth Movement unit of St Sebastian Church Permannur celebrated Vanamahotsava – 2023 on 16th July 2023 in the church premises after the 7:30 a.m mass.

The programme began with a prayer song. President Flavitha Dsouza welcomed the gathering. Assistant Parish priest Rev. Fr Steevan Cutniho presided over the programme. In his presidential speech he highlighted the importance of growing plants and trees around us. Mr Cyril Robert Dsouza, Second grade Assistant Department of Horticulture, Mangalore was the chief guest, who in his speech threw light on how we need to plant more saplings and take care of it. Bethany convent superior Sr. Joseph Mary, Aloysius Convent Nehrunagar superior Sr. Marriatte, Parish Pastoral council Vice President Mr. Arun Dsouza and Secretary Mrs. Jyothi Dsouza, ICYM animator Mr. Deril Dsouza were the other guests on the dias. The programme was inaugurated in a creative way symbolizing the need to grow plants.

Saplings were distributed to the parishioners. ICYM Secretary Wilson Tellis rendered the vote of thanks. Roshni Apos compered the programme. After the programme all members of ICYM planted saplings around the church premises.