Parish News

September 15, 2024: The Parishioners of Immaculate Conception Church Urwa, gathered in the church premises to celebrate the family feast on Sunday 15th September. The celebration began at 3.00 p.m. Class wise fun and lucky games were conducted for the children. For elders there were games like shotput, breaking the pot and passing the chairs. Parishioners participated in various games with zeal and enthusiasm. Food stall was arranged by ICYM members.

Soon after the fun games parishioners gathered in the church hall for cultural programme. The programme began with prayer dance. PPC vice-president Mr. Lloyd Lobo welcomed the gathering. The programme like dances, skits, comedy plays by children, YCS/ICYM members and elders entertained the audience.

Prizes were distributed to the winners of various competitions. Parish Priest Rev Fr. Benjamin Pinto in his message told the importance of unity among Parishioners in extended family called Parish. Parish Priest along with Fr. Lanson Maxim Pinto, Fr. Henry Sequeira, PPC President Mr. Lloyd Lobo, secretary Mrs. Sylvia Mascarenhas, convener of 21 commissions Mr. Kevin Martis, superior of Lady hill convent and ward representatives offered flowers to Infant Mary. Fr. Lanson, Asst. parish priest, led the prayer service. Payasam (vorn) mixed with blessed corn was served to the Parish community, who savoured it with a sense of festal joy. Mr. Kevin Martis proposed vote of thanks. The programme ended with orchestra and dance from the youth.