ICYM Venur Unit Holds Shramadan
ICYM Venur Unit organized Shramadaan programme on Sunday, 29th July 2018. Under the leadership of Delson D’Souza – Unit President and Reshma Fernandes – Unit Secretary.
Members of Venur Unit joined hands to render good service to the society like road repair and cleaning the bus stand. Due to heavy rain, Roads were damaged in front of Christ Raj King Church, Venur and the motorists as well those passing by were finding it difficult to travel through this route.
As a concern, ICYM members of Venur Unit took the initiative to repair those potholes by filling them up with mud and stones and made a comfortable for motorists and travellers. Along with this the members removed the dust and dirt from the church bus stand and cleaned it as it was a resting place for many travellers and passengers. With these good works, they contributed a little service to the society and received appreciation.
ICYM Shirthady Unit organizes – ‘Vanamahotsava 2018’
Inspired by the popular saying — “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now”, ICYM Shirthady Unit organized tree plantation programme – “Vanamahotsava 2018” on Sunday 29th July 2018 at 9:30 am.
The Parish Priest Fr Francis Crasta, Deputy Range Forest Officer (DRFO) Chandrakanth V. Pol, Parish Council Vice President Wilfred Pinto, ICYM Animator Harry D’silva, ICYM President Chintan Lobo, Secretary Preemal D’sa, ICYM Members and the parishioners were present for the programme.
The DRFO addressed the gathering. He explained the significance of the Vanamahotsava and how he had been actively involved in the tree plantation drives for a long time to create environmental awareness among the people. He explained how India is facing a significant decline in the forest reserve and that planting trees play a vital role in conserving it. The DRFO also spoke about climatic change and global warming and motivated the gathering to plant a maximum number of trees so that we all can contribute in saving nature as well as keep our country green.
Saplings of rare tropical fruit Lansium Parasiticum, also known as Langsat were distributed to the Ward Gurkars after the mass by Fr Dr Stephan Vas, Jhansi diocese.
Instead of planting new saplings, trees that were at least 1-2 years old were planted alongside the Church road. This was done because these plants are more robust and will have much higher survival chances. Also, tree guards were placed to protect young trees from browsing by animals.
As a token of gratitude, ICYM members also planted saplings of tropical fruit Rambutan at the DRFO quarters.
This program helped to spread the awareness of tree plantation among people and stressed the importance of trees to reduce the bad effects of global warming and pollution.
It was indeed a very educative and an eco-conscious day for all ICYM members and parishioners.
ICYM Suratkal Unit organizes ‘YUVA MILAN’
ICYM Suratkal Unit organized “YUVA MILAN” a half-day programme for the youth of Suratkal parish on Sunday, 29 July, 2018 at the Sacred Heart Church Hall from 9:00 AM to 1:00 pm.
The event was presided over by the Parish Priest Fr Paul Pinto, accompanied by Parish Pastoral Council Vice-President Dony Suares, Secretary – Bernard D’Souza, ICYM Animator Teena Rebello and ICYM Suratkal Deanery President Sandeep D’Souza.
The programme was inaugurated by watering the sapling, signifying the growth and development of youth in the society. Two sessions were held for the day. The first session was conducted by Elson Hirgan who spoke about the importance of ICYM Unit in the parish, different ways to strengthen it and motivated the youth to actively participate in the movement.
The second session was conducted by Fr Rahul D’Souza, Pakshikere. He spoke about the various aspects of a person’s life that need to be taken as a challenge and that they should be faced bravely. The event concluded with the lunch. It was a funfilled day and a day to remember.