13th diocese level Konkani singing competition Organised by ICYM Pangla,
13th inter-parish dioce level Konkani singing competition held at St John the Evangelist Church Shankerpura, on Sunday October 30, 2016, Mother of Sorrows Church, Participants overall champions. Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva and St John the Evangelist Church, Pangla as first and second runner up. The singing competition was hosted by ICYM Pangla unit. In the inauguration session Fr Leslie D’Souza, parish priest pangla parish inaugurated the competition by lighting the lamp. In his speech he said, "We have invited good external judges from the outside the diocese. I do not know who will win the competition. But let us treat the results in a sportive manner," he told the gathering, and wished all the participants good luck. Mark Vaz vice president of the parish pastoral council, Simmy D'Souza, secretary of the parish pastoral council, Fr Mahesh D'Souza campus director of Don Bosco Shirva, Fr Vincent Coelho principal of St John the Evangelist PU College Shankerpura, judges Fr Ronald Serrao, Sachin Sequiera and Prem Lobo, Olivera D’Sa, president ICYM, Pangla unit, Jeevan Pereira, secretary, Clara Mendonca and Alphonse Mendonca animators of the unit were present for the occasion. Ria D’Souza compered the inaugural ceremony, and Olivera D’Sa welcomed the guests and the participants.
At the valedictory ceremony. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi diocese, Presided over the programme. Fr Leslie D’Souza, Fr Edwin D’Souza, director, ICYM, diocese of Udupi, Mark Vaz, Simmy D'Souza, Fr Vincent Coelho, Fr Ronald Serrao, Sachin Sequiera and Prem Lobo, Olivera D’Sa, Jeevan Pereira, Clara Mendonca and Alphonse Mendonca were present. Alphonse Mendonca introduced all the three Judges. in his presidential speech Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo said "Everyone is look forward to hear the results. On behalf of the diocese, I thank the director of the unit. As per the diocesan pastoral plan, taking the history of Konkani to the next generation is one part, of which the mother language is a part", "There are talented persons in diverse fields in this diocese. Since 13 years, Pangla unit has been organizing the event and has given a platform to showcase the various talents. Many parishes have been taking part in the completions year after year. This year total 23 parishes participated And if all the parishes of the diocese taken part in the completions then our pastoral plan will be successful," he said. Fr Leslie thanked the ICYM unit for its successful organization. He also thanked the parishioners for their support towards the same. 23 parishes from the diocese took part in the competitions, ICYM President Olivera D’Sa Welcomed the guest. Jeevan Pereira delivered the vote of thanks. Rolson Fernandes, PRO of the Unit read out the winners list.
Dr Gerald Lobo, Fr Leslie D’Souza, Fr Edwin D’Souza handed over the prizes to the winners.
Results:
Under 15 years boys solo :
First – Stallon Monterio, MoodubelleÂ
Second - Varun D’Sa, PanglaÂ
Third - Nelson D’souza, Kolalgiri
Under 15 years girls solo :
First - Dielle Menezes, Udupi
Second - Susan Mendonca, KuntalnagarÂ
Third – Ancy Cleria Mendonca, Pernal
Under 15 years mixed group :
First - Pangla parishÂ
Second - Shirva parishÂ
Third - Udupi parish
Above 15 Years Men Solo :
First – Manoj D'Souza, ShirvaÂ
Second – Marvel D’Souza, UdupiÂ
Third - Anson Menezes, Brahmavar
Above 15 Years Women Solo :
First – Nisha Fernandes, Mukamar
Second – Preetha Noronha, ShirvaÂ
Third – Reema Mathias, Kuntalnagar
Above 15 Years mixed group :
First – Udupi parish
Second – Katapadi parish
Third – Shirva parish
Duet :Â
First – Marvel D'Souzaand Shaila Fernandes, UdupiÂ
Second – Shon Mendonca and Mavrel Dsouza, Kuntalnagar
Third – Nihal Alan Dias and Ashmitha D'Souza, Pangala
Overall championship :
Chiompions – Udupi parish
First Runner up – Shirva parish
second runner up – Pangla parish
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