Parish level youth conference “Yuva Samavesh 2012” was held recently for the youngsters of Barkur. Hilda Rodrigues was invited as the resource person for this conference organized by the ICYM Barkur.
Rev Fr Valerian Mendonca, Parish Priest and Director of ICYM presided over the inaugural function at the parish hall Souharda. Eugine Quadros, Vice President of Parish Council and Hilda Rodrigues were the guests.
ICYM President Austin D’Almeida and Secretary Jasmine Andrade were present on the dais. Farrel Dais anchored the inaugural ceremony.
Hilda Rodrigues conducted the session on the topic of Love and friendship. After the session Dr Manoj D'lima conducted interactive games for the youth. About 50 youngsters including the students of 10th standard, members of YCS and ICYM actively participated in the seminar.
On the same day morning, ICYM Barkur conducted Vanamahotsava, celebration of planting trees.
Rev Fr Valerian Mendonca, Director of the unit addressed the gathering regarding the importance of the occassion. Rev Fr Tony Andrade who is on visit from US was also present. Both the priests, along with Eugine Quadros, Vice President of Parish Council , Youth ICYM President Austin D’Almeida and Secretary Jasmine Andrade planted the saplings. Lowzin ereira anchored the program. Saplings were distributed to the parishioners during the occasion.