Pamboor, 16 Jan 2012: The ICYM and YCS units of the Holy Cross Church, Shanatipura, Pamboor celebrated annual day on Sunday, January 15, 2012 thanksgiving mass at 7:30am.
The evening programme started at 6:30pm. The Dean of the Shirva Varado, Rev.Fr.Stany Tauro was the chief guest.
Rev.Fr.Charles Lewis presided over the function. Vice president of parish council-Federick Menezes and ICYM advisor-Gerald Machado, presidents of ICYM and YCS-Brian Noronha and Preetham Mendonca, secretaries of ICYM and YCS-Denzil Menezes and Josia Noronha were present on the dais.
Frenny compeered the stage programme. The progrmme started with prayer song. Miss Steffi Menezes welcomed the gathering. ICYM and YCS handed over contribution to Pamboor School which was collected during Christmas. Both secretaries of ICYM and YCS read their reports on the works they did in the present year. They honoured Martin, teacher in Pamboor School for his support to the youth and service in Pamboor school.
Rev.Fr.Stany Tauro addressing the gathering said that the youth today have to be set free to do what they want such as taking responsibility and this will make them strong to face their future and the world.
Rev.Fr.Charles Lewis also addressed the gathering and Brian Noronha, president of ICYM and Preetham Mendonca, president of YCS also gave their feedback about ICYM and YCS respectively.The stage programme ended with vote of thanks by Miss Linet D’Souza.The cultural programme was compeered by Winolin Menezes and Lester Sequira. First, Prithesh Sequira presented a song, and there was a dance by Glen and group, a comedy skit by Aaron Quadros and Rayan Monis. Steffi Menezes conducted a dance and Gipson Saldanha sang a song.
A Tulu play named “Aaye Barethije” was presented by Pingara Artists Bedra…. under the direction of Mani Kotebagilu. It was an entertaining play with some suspense.