"Yuva Samavesh" of Bendore ICYM held
Mangalore, Aug 25 : Bendore Parish ICYM celebrated their annual youth day-2009 on 23rd August, 2009 at Bendore mini hall. Mr. Glen, the Youth President welcomed the guests. Rev. Fr. Peter Noronha, Parish priest of the Bendore Church together with the resource person and Chief guest Rev. Fr. Franklin D'Souza- the Regional Youth Director of Karnataka, inaugurated the meet. He praised the youth for their commitment and hard work. Mr. Eric Patrao, the secretary of the parish council, Mrs. Jane- secretary of the parish council were present on the occasion.
Fr. Franklin spoke on "Leadership and Career Guidance". He called upon the youth to give hope and to live in hope with help of the Lord. We need leaders who can transform the society, he said. Career selection is the need of the day; he invited the youth to get into government services. With his talk, he challenged the youth to be the salt and light of the world.
During the Eucharistic celebration at 12pm, Fr Franklin invited the youth to experience and expose Jesus by their witnessing. He urged the youth to be truthful and sincere in their life. Special prayers were held for the youth and also for good rains and for the cure from the epidemic swine flu.
After the lunch, youth celebrated rest of the day with games and entertainment. The day concluded with short adoration.
- News and pics by Rajesh, Mangalore