Pangala Parish bags the prestigious ICYM Mukamar Inter parish Christmas carol singing competition

By Renci Mathias, Mukamar
Pics by Wilson, Shirva
Bellevision Media Network

Mukamar, Udupi, 19 Dec 2012: In one of the finest Carol Singing Competition organized by ICYM Mukamar Singers of St. John The Evangalist Churhc Pangala bagged the first place whereas Mother of Sorrows church  - Udupi  stood second and The third place went to St. Anne’s Church –Thotta.

 

ICYM MUKAMAR is a unit of St Theresa of the child Jesus church Mukamar, Shirva deanery, Udupi diocese organized a beautiful, meaningful and entertaining Christmas carol Singing Competition open to all Udupi diocese parishes on Sunday December 16 at 15.00 hours onwards at Mukamar church grounds. There were more than 13 parishes who took part in this competition.

 

In a very competitive and tough competition St John the Evangelist church,  Pangala(Shankerpura) bagged the first place and were awarded a cash prize of  Rs 5,555/- and a memento, while Mother of Sorrows church,  - Udupi  stood second and were awarded with a cash prize of Rs 3333/- and a memento. The third place went to St. Anne’s Church -Thottam who were awarded a cash prize of Rs 2222/-and a memento.

 

 

The Tiny talents of the parish invoked God’s Blessings before the commencement of the event by a melodious prayer song. The event was formally inaugurated in a traditional style with the beating of the brass band by the Parish priest of St. Theresa church Mukamar Rev Fr. Victor D’souza, Vice president Mr. Richard Fernandes, Secretary Mrs. Leena Lobo along with the ICYM members.  Fr. Victor D’souza addressed the gathering. Then followed a song sung by the parish choir team in praise of Konkani our mother tongue.

 

The panel of judges which included Mr. Alwyn Noronha, Mr. Joel Rebello and Mr. Darrel Mascarenhas from Mangalore, did justice to their assignment of choosing the winning teams.

 

Roshan D’souza, Belman one of the young, energetic & best comperes around Mangalore & Udupi with plenty of experience in conducting such shows, was the master of ceremony. All the contestants’ teams were called on to the stage to showcase their performance. All the teams participated with a true spirit of competition and presented an enthralling performance to the audience.

 

After the competition, top class entertainment was presented by Band Elysium and Neena Rodrigues (India’s got Talent fame) who entertained the crowd with their music, singing and  dances respectively.

 

The arrival of Santa Claus added true Christmas spirit, joy and happiness to all young and old present at the event. It was truly a very appreciable thought of ICYM Mukamar to raise funds amounting to Rs. 30,000/- through lucky-dip coupons to help the needy families of the parish and the surrounding areas. A lucky dip draw was held during the occasion and a cake was auctioned which went to the highest bidder Mr. Rocky D’Silva, Mukamar for INRs. 9,000.00 The Lucky dip collection amount was handed over to Fr. Victor by all ICYM members along with the Santa Claus.

 

All the sponsors, well –wishers of the event were felicitated with mementoes and flower bouquets by the organizers during the interval.

 

At the end, the much-awaited result was announced by compere Roshan. Fr. Victor D’souza felicitated the winners.  A huge round of applause and cheer burst out among the audience as soon as the results were declared.

 

Ms. Bonita Alphonso, President, ICYM Mukamar proposed the vote of thanks.

 

The event ended with fun-filled baila session played by Band Elysium which had large audience dancing to the fast Konkani numbers.

 

The whole event was covered by Namma TV and the same will be telecasted on the Christmas day 25 th December 2012 @ 10.30 a.m.