Parish News

St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia celebrated its 18th Konkani Divas on 19th August 2018 in full honor. Mr. Louies J. Pinto an eminent and well known Konkani Premi unfolded the Konkani flag and lifted the spirit of the Konkani community, this was witnessed by the Parish Priest Fr James D’Souza, Asst Parish Priest Fr Joswin D’Souza, Fr Arun Lobo, Vice-President Mr Anil Lobo, Secretary Mrs Lizzy Pinto, Cultural Committee representative Mrs Sandra Lobo and all the Parishioners.

The evening programme was commenced by Fr Joswin invoking God’s blessings, throw of honor to all the achieves in various categories for their contribution and excellence. The chielf guest Mrs Irne Rebello felicitated the achievers along with other dignitaries on the dais. The young youths felicitated were Chrisly Nilsy Arulu D’Souza for Securing CA, Aaral Alisha Monteiro for securing NEET rank, Valerie Anna Lobo for being the YCS varado president, Relston Stuart Lobo for President of St Aloysius College, Patrick D’Souza for being the Catholic Sabha Varado president, Jane Mascarenhas for being the member of cultural committee member of YCS central level and Ruben Braggs , Renola D’souza were also felicitated for reaching the final in dance “Nas Nara, Nas Nari.” show. Mrs Vidya Thoras, a lady candidate of Board of directors, Maco-Society was also felicitated.

The chief guest Mrs Irene Rebello in her message urged youngsters and young parents to speak Konkani as their medium of language to communicate and to take pride in knowing Konkani language. As Nativity is round the corner she also encouraged the audience gathered to celebrate Monthi Feast in traditional Konkani manner.

The Vice-President of the Parish Pastoral Council Mr Anil Lobo cordially welcomed the Chief Guest and the other dignitaries.

The Parish Priest Fr James D’Souza acknowledged and appreciated the involvement of the youth in the Parish community and mentioned the noble blood donation camp which really a hard dedicated work of the IYCM. He strongly asked the gathering present to imbibe , inculcate and cherish Konkani language.
The celebration rippled waves of a rich cultural programme where in bald, bold and beautiful dances, danced, sang, acted to the tune of Konkani songs which was highlighted.

Yes we know “the family that prays together stays together”. The Parishioners added one more verb i.e. eats together. The August gathering relish the meal cooked with oneness by the 18 Wards. The aroma of love was shared by all. This sharing meal conveys a strong message to our Konkani family that no matter what the love for our fellow citizen will ignite us to die there always. The joy was to see more than 1000 members delightfully present for the celebration.

The day ended with feeling of hail you Konkani language. Yes we will preserve you to-day and every day.