Udupi: Pangla Konkani singing competition - Time to take it to next level, says Fr Denis D’sa
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Udupi, 30 Oct 2023: St John the Evangelist Church in Pangla Shankerpura emerged victorious in the 18th Diocese-level Konkani Singing Competition organized by St John Evangelist Church, ICYM, Pangla. The event took place on Sunday, October 29.
The winners of the second and third runner-up positions were Our Lady of Fatima Church in Perampally and Holy Cross Church in Byndoor, respectively.
Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves, the Vicar General of the Udupi Diocese and the chief guest at the valedictory program, commended the organizers and participants. He stated, "This event is a significant one for the Shankarpura parish and provides a wonderful opportunity for singers within the Udupi diocese. Singing is a unique talent that not everyone possesses, but with continuous effort, improvement is possible. The competition showcased the talents of various church members, providing an inclusive platform for everyone in the Udupi diocese. This competition is known for its impartiality and discipline."
Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves was joined by other distinguished individuals, including Fr Prakash Anil Catelino, the parish priest of Shankerpura, Fr Vijay D’Souza, the co-director of ICYM, and Fr Henry D’Souza, the assistant parish priest. Avil Nazreth, the president of ICYM Shirva Deanery, Anitha D’Souza, Victor Mendonca, John Martis, Joseph Catelino, Pratham Dsouza, and Inish Rodrigues were also in attendance.
The competition was judged by Robin Sequiera, Carol Sequiera, Josna Fernandes, Jason Lobo, Denzil Periera, and Raina Sequiera. The program was skillfully compered by Jenisha Mendonca, while the vote of thanks was proposed by Joel Castelino. Clara Mendonca, Fr Vijay D’Souza, Darren D’Souza, and Venecia Quadrous also contributed to the event’s success.
Results:
Below 10 (Solo – Boys)
I: Scan Lasrado – Mount Rosary Church, Santhekatte
II: Gaurav John Carvalho – St Peter Church, Barkur
III: Nirman Aranha – St John the Evangelist Church, Shankerpura
Below 10 (Solo - Girls)
I: Leona Olivera – Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
II: Katelyn Angel Pinto - St Lawrence Minor Basilica, Attur
III: Thea Machado - St John The Evangelist Church, Shankerpura
Below 10 (Group)
I: Holy Cross Church, Byndoor
II: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
III: Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva
11-15 Years (Solo – Boys)
I: Ayush Menezes - St John the Evangelist Church, Shankerpura
II: Rishen D’Mello - Mount Rosary Church, Santhekatte
III: Suhan D’Silva - Perampalli
11-15 Years (Solo – Girls)
I: Melriya D’Souza - St Vincent De Paul Church, Katpadi
II: Jiya Mendonsa - St John the Evangelist Church, Shankerpura
III: Ashni Saldhana - Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva
11-15 Years (Group)
I: St John Evangelist Church, Shankerpura
II: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
III: Holy Cross Church, Byndoor
15 and Above (Solo - Men)
I: Alwin Rodrigues - Holy Cross Church, Byndoor
II: Avin Vinay Barboza - St Joseph Church, Belman
III: Sohan Alva - St John Evangelist Church, Shankerpura
15 and Above (Solo - Women)
I: Femina Lolin Moras - Sacred Heart Church, Uchilla
II: Reena Mathias - St Anthony Church, Kuntalnagar
III: Rikitha Saldhana - Holy Cross Church, Pamboor
15 and Above (Duet)
I: Errol Lawrence Andrade & Lolin Moras - Sacred Heart Church, Uchilla
II: Aaron Olivera Andrade & Melvita D’Souza - Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
III: Ashwin Rodrigues & Melisha Lewis - Holy Cross Church, Byndoor
15 and Above (Group)
I: St John Evangelist Church, Pangla
II: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
III: Holy Cross Church, Byndoor
Championship - 2023
I: St John Evangelist Church, Pangla
II: Our Lady of Fatima Church, Perampalli
III: Holy Cross Church, Byndoor
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| Clevan Joy Dsouza, Bahrain | Tue, November-7-2023, 9:13 |
| Saddened by the pathetic state of Belle church in singing as well as other extracurricular activities today. Belle church is considered one of the richest parishes in the entire diocese and hence there is no scarcity of resources. We are not good at singing, not in sports, not in acting skills, not in leadership, not in literature, not in social service but good at auctioning pork and biriyani for the whole month. A church with 600 plus families has the smallest weakest ICYM unit in the entire diocese. Wake up so called leaders, more than the collection of money it is important to train our kids so that it will help in leadership and career success. I hope someone will act before its too late | |
| Valerian Alva, Kattingeri | Wed, November-1-2023, 5:15 |
| Part 2 Why our children are not motivated? Moodubelle priests and people have all the time to make biriyani, pork, idli, and auction it for 4 weeks but no time for such events. Only singing in choir won t help, if one needs to excel in singing then the person has to get enough training and participate in the competitions. There is no scarcity of resources but sadly there is no interest, motivation accountability. Someone at the church leadership level should take responsibility for this sad status, is there anyone who takes responsibility leadership, I doubt it. | |
| Valerian Alva, Kattingeri | Wed, November-1-2023, 5:15 |
| Congratulations to ICYM Pangala and Pangala church for organizing such a mega event. Congratulations to all the winners Meanwhile saddened to see the state of Moodubelle church. I was able to watch the live event online and could see only a couple of kids participated in the event. In the above 11 years and above 15 years category, I could not see anyone even participating. Not everyone will win, but first of all one needs to participate. Moodubelle is a rich parish with all resources. Moodubelle Parish used to win a lot of prizes including championships, and individual medals until a few years back. If anyone remembers the time of Fr. Alexander Lobo, Fr. Herold Menezes the church office portico was full of medals and trophies. But today we are in a sad and pathetic status. | |
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