Kuntalnagar: Vanamahotsava celebrated by ICYM of Church

Report By Rev. Fr. Jerome Monteiro
Pic By Eden D’Souza, Kuntalnagar
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Kuntalnagar, 28 July 2011: I.C.Y.M of St. Antony Church Kuntalnagar celebrated Vanamahotsava on Sunday 24th July 2011 morning in a function held at 9.00 am after the morning Eucharist ceremony. The program was presided over by Rev. Fr. William Martis - Director I.C.Y.M of Udupi Deanory. Mr Steevan Mendonca welcomed the guests. Miss Valita Lobo spoke about the importance of trees and plants to protect healthy environment.

 

 

Fr. William Martis spoke about water management and planting fruit giving trees and plants. Mr. Ivan Mendonca compeered the program. Rev. Fr. Jerome Monteiro - Parish Priest, Mr. Valerian Mathias – Vice President of the Pastoral Council and Mr. Lloyd Gomes - President of I.C.Y.M. Kuntalnagar were present over the dais.

 

The program concluded with the distributing of two saplings to each family of the parish by ward Gurkars. 200 teakwood saplings were donated by Mr. Valarian Mathies.