On Sunday, November 10, 2024, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass, ICYM and YCS Association members hosted a vibrant Children’s Day celebration, featuring class-wise games competitions for all the children.

At 10.30 a.m. a stage program was held in the St Lawrence Kannada Medium Auditorium. Rev. Fr. William D’Souza, the Assistant Parish Priest, led the opening prayer. This was followed by the prize distribution ceremony, where Rev. Fr William D’Souza & Br Bala Swamy awarded gifts to the students and congratulated them..

Following the prize distribution, each child was delighted with an ice cream treat, filling the room with smiles and laughter. The event was compered by Mrs Zeena Cornelio, the ICYM Animator. Children’s Day was organized by the ICYM President Murel Misquith , Secretary Minal Monteiro ,YCS President Rosanne Pearl, Secretary Alvern Menezes along with members , with assistance from their Animator’s .

The Children’s Day program was attended by all the Sunday Catechism teachers, Br Bala Swamy whose presence added warmth and encouragement to the event.

In his vote of thanks, Rev.Fr William D’Souza expressed heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated ICYM and YCS teams, as well as to the Catechism teachers, for their invaluable contributions in making the day a memorable success. The collaborative efforts of ICYM and YCS resulted in a beautifully organized and joyful celebration of Children’s Day at St Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel.

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Photography& Report: Meena Serrao Barboza