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Sep 29 : ICYM Valencia unit celebrated its fifth anniversary on Sunday , 27th September 2020.The celebration began with Eucharistic mass at 8.00 AM offered by Fr Clifford pinto, Principal, St Lawrence English Medium School Bondel. Fr Cliffy in his homily , stressed on the importance of love that is required in all the work we do, be it personal or professional.

After the mass, a small get together was held in Ferrer Hall. Jovita Rebello - President Valencia Unit welcomed the gathering. Fr Roque D'Sa Parish Priest, Fr Lancy D'Souza- Assistant Parish Priest, Fr James D'Souza Parish Priest Vamanjoor, Fr Clifford Pinto - Principal Bondel English Medium School. Mr David Pais - Vice President Parish Council, Mrs Rita Menezes -Secretary Parish Council , Jovita Rebello - President ICYM Valencia unit, Viroy D'Sa - Secretary were the dignitaries on the dais. Vinoy D'Sa - Secretary shared the report of various programs and events conducted by the unit during the past 5 years.

Fr Roque D'Sa - Parish Priest and the Director of the unit congratulated the youth for their service to the parish community and encouraged them to continue the same and also mentioned that the youth are the life of the parish. "During the time of pandemic, the youth have rendered their special service to the parishioners by doing thermal screening, sanitization of the church, maintaining social distancing which has brought laurels to them amnd the parish".

Fr James D'Souza, Founder Director of ICYM Valencia unit and the Former Parish Priest expressed views and thoughts of this day. "Being the founder director he stressed on how a youth unit creates link among between youth and the parishioners. Youth are the future and such units strengthen them and guide them towards a bright future".

Fr Clifford Pinto Founder Assistant Director and Former Assistant Parish Priest appreciated the youth for rendering their service to the church.

Gloria Menezes rendered the Vote of Thanks.