Report: Sherly Dsouza
ICYM and YCS jointly organized flag hoisting ceremony at Shakthinagar church grounds to commemorate India’s 76th Independence Day.
Mr. Stany Alvares Bondel participated as the chief guest. Anish Menezes, president of ICYM, welcomed everyone. The national anthem was sung as soon as the flag was hoisted and saluted by the gathering.
Mr. Alvares addressed the gathering and spoke about the struggles of our forefathers for freedom, he concluded by wishing everyone.
Members of ICYM and YCS sang patriotic songs.
Rev. Fr. Gerald Dsouza gave the presidential address. Parishioners including Fr. Pramod Crasta, Vice President of the Parish Pastoral Parishad Vincent Carlo, Secretary Pauline Dsouza, Commission Convenor Asha Monteiro, ICYM City Deanery President Nisha Dsouza, ICYM President Anish Menezes, and YCS President Glavin Pereira were present.
ICYM and YCS held a fancy dress competition after the Independence Day celebration. Twelve kids took part in the competition.
Prize distribution was held for crib, star-making, Nativity selfie, and Fancy dress competitions.
YCS Treasurer Nishanth Sequiera proposed the vote of thanks. Sweets were distributed to parishioners.
