Mangalore Diocese

ICYM Bantwal unit in collaboration with Pragathi Samithi organised 'Burgyam Festh'

18th November, 2018: ICYM Bantwal unit in collaboration with Pragathi Samithi organised 'Burgyam Festh' to celebrate children's day on 18th November 2018. The programme began with the Holy Eucharistic celebration. After the mass, All the children gathered at Infant Jesus School premises.

The celebration commenced with a prayer song led by ICYM members. Mrs. Celestine Quadras, mother of six, whose three children are into religious mission of Christ was invited as the guest of honour. Mrs. Celestine, Rev. Fr. Ashwin Crasta – Assistant.Parish Priest, Bantwal church, Sandeep Menezes – Vice president and Richard Dsouza – Secretary, Bantwal Parish Pastoral Council, Victor Menezes, Co-ordinator Pragathi Samithi and Cletus inaugrated the programme.

Attractive games were conducted by the ICYM members led by Anisha for the students from 1st to 10th std. Pragathi Samithi conducted an activity for the children. Rev. Fr. Walter Dmello, Parish Priest then addressed the gathering on the occasion. Victor gave away the vote of thanks. Viyola - ICYM member compered the programme. Prizes were distributed to the winners by the dignitaries and to all the children present for the celebration were given a memento.

At the end, lunch was served to all. The celebration concluded with baila. It was indeed a joyous day to all the children and ICYM members. Avinash Dsouza - President and Secretary Annet Dsouza – Secretary, ICYM Bantwal unit monitored the programme.